The Cannes Lions—International Festival of Creativity—brings together the most influential players in advertising, media, and global communication each year at the end of June in Cannes. From June 22 to 26, 2026, the Palais des Festivals and the Cannes waterfront will host more than 15,000 professionals from 90 countries—creative directors, CMOs of major brands, agency heads, digital platforms, and production studios.
For this international corporate clientele, a private superyacht during Cannes Lions has become an essential representation tool—an alternative to the saturated meeting rooms and standardized hospitality spaces of the Palais des Festivals.
Here are the real market rates for 2026 and the complete cost breakdown.
Cannes Lions 2026—Why the Yacht Is the Ideal Corporate Tool
15,000 Decision-Makers in 5 Days
Cannes Lions concentrates in 5 days a density of decision-makers from the communications sector that no other global event can replicate. CMOs from Fortune 500 companies, heads of communications groups (WPP, Publicis, Omnicom, IPG), founders of digital platforms, award-winning creative directors—all present simultaneously within a 2-kilometer radius of the Palais des Festivals.
In this context of saturated land-based spaces—hotels at €2,000 per night, restaurants fully booked weeks in advance, hospitality spaces rented at premium prices—a private superyacht in the Bay of Cannes is the only truly exclusive space available.
What the Yacht Offers That No Other Space Can
Total privacy—no neighboring tables, no foot traffic, no journalists. Strategic meetings, campaign presentations, and budget negotiations take place in a confidential setting that only the yacht can guarantee.
Format flexibility—working breakfast for 8 people in the morning, partnership lunch for 20 at noon, investor cocktail for 40 in the evening, closing dinner for 12 at night. The same yacht adapts to each format within hours.
Positioning signal—hosting your partners on a superyacht during Cannes Lions sends a clear message about your company’s status and ambition. In an industry where image is everything, this signal has direct marketing value.
Market Rates—Cannes Lions 2026
Cannes Lions takes place at the end of June—at the beginning of high season. Rates are close to summer high season, with a slight premium on the best-positioned units in the bay.
| Category | LOA | Base rate Cannes Lions week |
|---|---|---|
| Compact motor yacht | 20-25 m | €30,000 – €65,000 |
| Motor Yacht | 25-35 m | €65,000 – €150,000 |
| Superyacht | 35-45 m | €120,000 – €300,000 |
| Mega Yacht | 45-60 m | €280,000 – €700,000 |
Rates for our fleet during Cannes Lions 2026:
- ABELY (OCEA 33 m): €35,000 excl. VAT/week
- RAY (Numarine 32XP 2025): €120,000 excl. VAT/week
- ASCENSION (Couach 37 m): €125,000 excl. VAT/week
- ANNAMIA (Baglietto 43 m): €145,000 excl. VAT/week
APA During Cannes Lions—What Makes the Difference
During Cannes Lions, the highest APA item is provisions—an international corporate clientele hosts several groups of visitors daily with high gastronomic expectations. Fuel, however, is moderate—navigation is virtually nonexistent, with the yacht remaining anchored or docked throughout the festival.
APA Breakdown Example—43 m Superyacht, 5 Days Cannes Lions
Take the example of ANNAMIA, our 43-meter Baglietto available at €145,000/week—the most suitable format for intensive corporate use during Cannes Lions:
| APA item | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Fuel (generator, zero navigation) | €2,500 |
| Port or mooring fees (5 days) | €8,000 |
| Premium provisions (daily receptions 20-40 people) | €18,000 |
| Wines, champagnes, spirits (corporate use) | €12,000 |
| Taxes and miscellaneous fees | €3,500 |
| Estimated total APA | €44,000 |
Total cost for ANNAMIA over 5 days Cannes Lions:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base rate (5/7 of week) | €103,500 excl. VAT |
| Estimated APA | €44,000 |
| VAT (depending on flag) | Variable |
| Estimated total excl. VAT | ~€147,500 |
Cannes Lions vs. Cannes Film Festival—Which Week to Choose?
Both events take place in Cannes but attract distinct clienteles with different uses.
Cannes Film Festival (May 13-24)—entertainment clientele, studios, productions, celebrities. Dominant use: glamorous receptions, media visibility, private screenings. Duration: 12 days. Rates at their annual peak.
Cannes Lions (June 22-26)—corporate clientele, communications, advertising, tech. Dominant use: business meetings, strategic presentations, high-level B2B networking. Duration: 5 days. High season rates without the Festival surcharge.
For players in the communications and media sector, Cannes Lions is the target event—a more professionally qualified clientele than the Film Festival and slightly more accessible rates over the 5 days.
Our Cannes yacht charter prices page details rate comparisons between all events at the destination.
The Perfect June Combination—Grand Prix + Giraglia + Cannes Lions
June 2026 offers the densest event sequence on the French Riviera:
- Monaco Grand Prix—June 4-7
- Loro Piana Giraglia—June 12-17 in Saint-Tropez
- Cannes Lions—June 22-26
For communications agencies, media groups, and digital platforms wishing to cover the entire month of June on the French Riviera, a 4-week charter on the same unit covering these three events is the ideal itinerary. Our team organizes the complete logistics—positions, provisions, transitions between events—under a single contract.
Reception Formats on Board During Cannes Lions
Working Breakfast (8:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
8 to 12 people around the interior salon or main deck table. Ideal format for strategic meetings before the Palais des Festivals opens. The onboard chef prepares a premium continental buffet. Total discretion guaranteed.
Partnership Lunch (12:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
12 to 20 people on the main deck or flybridge. The most requested format during Cannes Lions—business lunches on board have become a professional networking standard during the event. Custom menus according to your guests’ gastronomic requirements.
Investor Cocktail (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
20 to 40 people on the exterior decks at sunset. The most spectacular format—the Bay of Cannes at the end of the day, the Lérins Islands in the background, champagne flowing. A marketing investment that generates lasting returns.
Closing Dinner (8:30 PM – 11:00 PM)
8 to 12 people in the interior salon or on the aft deck. To finalize important agreements in the most exclusive setting in Cannes. 7-course tasting menu, selected wine cellar.
Book Your Yacht for Cannes Lions 2026
June 22-26, 2026. The best-positioned units for Cannes Lions are reserved in March-April. Contact International Yachts Charter and Brokerage to receive a selection tailored to your corporate use and a detailed APA quote within 48 hours.
