Taking place 12 May to 23 May 2026, the Cannes Film Festival is the world’s most prestigious cinematic event. Founded in 1946, the show attracts a global audience and serves as a showcase for new international films, as well as an esteemed competition where the highest award is the Palme d’Or.

Each year the invitation-only event draws in a crowd from around the world, with many celebrities and yacht owners visiting the region for the week. SuperYacht Times Content Creator Titouan Debray takes a closer look at some of the yachts currently in the region for the 2026 edition in Cannes, France. Multiverse | 116-metres | Kleven Maritime AS | 2018

At 116-metres, Multiverse is the largest superyacht built by Norwegian shipyard Kleven Maritime AS. Originally delivered as Ulysses, her robust exterior was drawn by Marin Teknikk and Oscar Mike, while her interiors were completed by RWD. The 6,862 GT yacht spans six decks and carries an extensive fleet of tenders and toys, including a 21-metre support vessel housed in a vast side garage. She also features a fully certified helideck with hangar, spacious guest lounges and observation areas, and accommodation for 30 guests with quarters for 40 crew.
Renaissance | 111.85-metres | Freire Shipyard | 2023

Delivered by Freire Shipyard in 2023, the steel-hulled flagship bears the creative signature of Bannenberg & Rowell, who handled both exterior and interior design. Onboard, Renaissance hosts up to 36 guests across 18 staterooms, tended by a crew of 44. With a gross tonnage of 7,200, she boasts standout amenities including a sprawling beach club complete with a waterside bar, a 19-seat cinema, a certified helipad, and an entire wellness deck outfitted with a gym, spa, plunge pools, and a salon. Built to ice-class standards, she runs on five Caterpillar diesel engines, generating a combined 7,805 horsepower, giving her a top speed of 16 knots.Ambassador | 110-metres | Feadship | 2018

With her distinctive architectural mast, Ambassador is defined by an oyster-white hull with hand-sculpted organic shapes and a large funnel. She features exterior design by Michael Leach Design, with interior design penned by Brian J. McCarthy and naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. Spanning 4,693 GT, Ambassador can accommodate up to 16 guests across eight staterooms, while her highly functional mast offers the best possible internet coverage and transmission. Ambassador was the first superyacht capable of landing a tilt-rotor aircraft on her aft deck, while her foredeck doubles as a second fully equipped helipad, which can be transformed into a football pitch with artificial grass and netting. Amadea | 106.1-metres | Lürssen | 2017

Sold at auction in October 2025, the 106.1-metre superyacht Amadea features exterior design by Espen Øino and interiors by Zuretti Interior Design. With a gross tonnage of 4,402, she accommodates up to 16 guests across eight staterooms, supported by a crew of 36. Amenities include an infinity pool, a certified helipad, a private owner’s spa, a separate guest spa and two elevators. The yacht was seized in Fiji in June 2022 by U.S. authorities as part of sanctions against Russian oligarchs linked to President Vladimir Putin. Amadea is powered by twin MTU engines, the yacht has a top speed of 20 knots, a cruising speed of 13 knots and a range of 8,000 nautical miles.Lady S | 93-metres | Feadship | 2019

Built by the Dutch shipyard Feadship in April 2019, Lady S features exterior design crafted by Michael Leach, while the owner collaborated closely with the interior designer Reymond Langton to create her interior. Described by her designers as akin to a beautiful and contemporary jewellery box, Lady S can accommodate up to 12 guests across a seven stateroom configuration. Key amenities onboard Lady S include a two-deck IMAX theatre, a fully certified helipad and four VIP suites with 8K TVs, as well as a wide range of facilities catering to golf, basketball and football. These images show her equipped with an Airbus H145 helicopter which is often seen onboard. Alfa Nero | 82-metres | Oceanco | 2007

Measuring 82-metres, the Oceanco superyacht Alfa Nero has a proven charter history and is often spotted along the coastline, thanks to her plethora of onboard amenities. Launched in 2007 and fully refitted in 2024, she features exterior design by Nuvolari Lenard with an exquisite interior by Alberto Pinto. Alfa Nero offers 1,250 square-metres of living space and can accommodate 12 guests across six staterooms spread over three decks. She boasts an upper deck gym with panoramic views, a steam room and a Jacuzzi and a central pool which can be covered to create a dancefloor in the evenings. Alfa Nero is currently for sale with Fraser and Northrop & Johnson. Faith | 79.95-metres | Feadship | 2025

The 79.95-metre gentleman’s yacht Faith was launched in 2025 and is defined by her deep blue hull and sculpted curves. Spanning 2,514 GT, Faith features exterior design by RWD, interior design penned by the latter and Chahan Interior Design, alongside naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. Faith can sleep up to 14 guests across a seven stateroom configuration. Equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system developed under Feadship’s Advanced Electrical Drive (FAED) programme, Faith offers exceptional efficiency and quiet performance.Synthesis | 74-metres | Amels | 2021

Delivered in 2021 as part of the Amels Limited Edition 242 series, Synthesis features exterior design by Tim Heywood Design, with interior design penned by Winch Design and naval architecture by her Dutch builder Amels. Synthesis recently completed an extensive refit at the Damen Yachting facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, which focused on preserving the yacht’s original design integrity. With a volume of 1,790 GT, Synthesis can accommodate up to 12 guests, with dedicated quarters for up to 18 members. Key features include a dedicated owner’s deck with a foredeck Jacuzzi and unique alfresco dining and entertainment layouts. You can find out more about her refit here. No Rush | 72-metres | Admiral | 2025

Launched in May 2025, the Admiral Armani 72M yacht No Rush is the first of two superyachts entirely designed by Giorgio Armani. Known as Project Metamorphosis during her build, the ice-class yacht features a full displacement steel hull, with an aluminium superstructure. The 1,950 GT is able to accommodate up to 14 guests across seven staterooms, as well as space for a crew of 20. Amenities onboard No Rush feature a large beach club, a pool towards the aft of the main deck, a private spa and a helipad.Skat | 70.7-metres | Lürssen | 2002

Measuring 70.7-metres, Skat completed an extensive six‑month refit at Oceanco’s Alblasserdam facility in February 2025. With exterior lines penned by Espen Øino and light-filled interiors by Marco Zanini, Skat offers six staterooms welcoming up to 12 guests, each finished in warm woods and soft leathers. During her refit, the 1,982 GT yacht received three new generators and an exhaust‑gas treatment system, while the installation of 35 extra hull windows flooded her interior with even more natural light. Skat also boats a glass‑backed conservatory on the bridge, elevator access throughout, an aft beach club with Jacuzzi and gym and a shaded sundeck for alfresco relaxation.Horizons III | 70.2-metres | Lürssen | 2008

Built as Martha Ann, Horizons III was delivered in 2008, with exterior design by Espen Øino International. Her bold and elegant design spans six decks with a 13-metre beam, giving the impression of being onboard a much larger yacht. She features a neutral yet warm colour scheme, with Zuretti Interior Design using lavish woods and elaborate fabrics to create a stately and majestic look and feel throughout the yacht. Horizons III can sleep up to 12 guests across a seven stateroom configuration, as well as a crew of up to 18 members. Sherakhan | 69.65-metres | Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen | 1966

Originally launched in 1966 as a training vessel for the Dutch Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz in Terschelling, Sherakhan has undergone extensive transformations over the decades. Her exterior design was developed by KMC & KHMB Enkhuizen, while her interiors are drawn from the boards of Claudia Rijntjes. Sherakhan accommodates guests across 12 suites arranged over three decks, supported by a professional crew of 22. Each guest suite is individually themed after literary figures, including Ernest Hemingway, Jane Austen and Émile Zola. Key features include an 18-person glass-bottom Jacuzzi, alongside a spa with massage rooms, sauna and bathing area, and a gym. You can see more of Sherakhan arriving in Cap Ferrat here. Vertigo | 67.2-metres | Alloy Yachts | 2011

Designed in collaboration by Philippe Briand and Christian Liaigre, who has designed homes for Karl Lagerfeld and Calvin Klein, Vertigo is known for her stylish and chic design. With an interior design resembling a New York loft, the multiple award-winning yacht Vertigo can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a five stateroom configuration. Key amenities onboard the sailing yacht include an air-conditioned gym on the lower deck, a midship watersports centre, a flybridge barbecue and a protected aft cockpit. Altair | 49.8-metres | Heesen | 2016

Launched in 2016 as part of the Heesen 5000 Semi-Displacement series, Altair features exterior design by Omega Architects and interior design by Wolterink Design. Spanning 499 GT, Altair can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, with her master suite situated forward on the main deck. Key features include a Jacuzzi pool on her 70-square-metre sundeck sun deck, alongside plenty of alfresco dining areas.Ocean Dreamwalker III | 47-metres | Sanlorenzo | 2018

Spanning 47-metres, Ocean Dreamwalker III was delivered in 2018 as part of the Sanlorenzo 500EXP series. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she showcases a distinctive Ice Blue hull, with exterior styling by Francesco Paszkowski and naval architecture by her Italian builder Sanlorenzo. Ocean Dreamwalker III is capable of hosting as many as 12 guests across a five stateroom layout, with her owner’s office concealing a discreet pull‑down staff cabin. These images show her equipped with a Eurocopter AS350 B3 Ecureuil helicopter, which is known as Sky Dreamwalker VI and is often seen onboard. Ocean Dreamwalker III is currently for sale with Burgess. My Secret | 46.7-metre | Heesen | 2012

Currently for sale with Burgess, the 46.7-metre Heesen yacht My Secret features exterior design by Omega Architects, interior design penned by Bannenberg & Rowell Design and naval architecture by her Dutch builder Heesen Yachts. Delivered in 2012, My Secret can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with her full-beam owner’s suite situated forward on the main deck. My Secret features a generous entertaining space on her upper deck aft, with open-air dining and a bar beneath the overhang, alongside a sun lounge and cactus garden aft.