Cannes, France
12 - 23 May 2026
Rolling out the red carpet for another star-studded event, the Cannes Film Festival returns for an 11-day run of exclusive screenings, soirees, and glamor.
Renowned worldwide as one of the most glamorous events along the Côte d'Azur, Cannes Film Festival yacht charters will participate in celebrating the 79th edition this year, making it an essential stop for anyone looking to book yacht charters in the South of France.
Whether you're organizing a fun-filled family escape or a luxurious corporate yacht charter, visiting Cannes during the 11-day festival offers charter guests the excitement of film premieres, red-carpet glamour, and exclusive social events that are highly coveted.
Film enthusiasts and Cannes yacht charter groups will delight in the numerous advantages of berthing in the picturesque Vieux Port, adjacent to the Palais des Festivals.
Just a short walk from the main action, celebrities, and A-listers attending the Cannes Film Festival often join yacht parties on superyacht charters, dancing until dawn with free-flowing champagne.
After an exciting day of exclusive film screenings, the parties start as dusk falls. Actors, supermodels, and directors can be seen throughout the marina, offering charter guests on visiting motor and sailing yacht charters the chance to mingle with some of the biggest names in the industry—a truly memorable perk.
Kicking off the Mediterranean yacht charter season, the Cannes Film Festival is one of the year's first major events in Cannes, drawing fleets of super yacht charters to the sparkling Bay of Cannes.
With the marina so close to all the excitement, a Cannes Film Festival yacht charter offers unparalleled views of Cannes and a premier venue for unforgettable yacht parties, where you can mingle with a diverse array of A-listers.
Situated near other yacht charter destination favorites like Antibes and, a bit further along, Monaco, luxury yacht charters that include the Cannes Film Festival promise a host of memorable events and plenty of reasons to return year after year.
Offering berths for up to 727 yachts, with around 97 dedicated to superyacht charters, Vieux Port has welcomed a vast array of indulgent yachts over the years, thanks to its prime location and other popular events like the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
Some of the luxury yacht rentals that have been spotted in the marina include 238ft (72.54m) superyacht charter CORAL OCEAN, 171.9ft (52.35m) luxury yacht rental DB9, and the TV star 184.5ft (56.21m) charter yacht THE WELLESLEY - known to the industry as belonging to the fleet of Below Deck yachts.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to run from 12-23 May.
Specific times and opening hours are yet to be announced.
Yacht charters during the Cannes Film Festival not only place those onboard at the heart of one of the most prestigious gatherings on the social calendar, but also unlock an entirely new dimension of French Riviera luxury. Hosting private soirees against the glittering backdrop of Cannes, a superyacht becomes more than just a venue — it becomes the ultimate VIP pass.
Beyond the buzz at the Palais des Festivals, West Mediterranean yacht charter guests are able to discover the Côte d’Azur’s softer, more scenic side. Highlights in the area include the picturesque Lerins Abbey (Abbaye de Lerins), or glide along the emerald coastline to the artistic enclave of Villefranche and La Chapelle Saint-Pierre.
If you're interested in chartering the South of France during the forthcoming Cannes Film Festival, take a look at our guide to France yacht charters and some sample France yacht charter itineraries; with some ideas on other attractions to see and do in the area.
To add the Cannes Film Festival to your next France or Cannes yacht charter, consult your preferred yacht charter broker for details on available yacht rentals and more information on yacht rental costs.
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