The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the world’s leading event for the advertising, marketing, and creative industries. Every year, the sector’s most influential professionals converge in Cannes from June 22 to 26, 2026, for a week of exchanges, award ceremonies, and high-level networking. For agencies, advertisers, tech platforms, and brands in attendance, Cannes Lions is not just a festival—it is the year’s densest marketplace for developing business relationships and consolidating positioning.
Chartering a superyacht during Cannes Lions 2026 provides a private, premium, and memorable corporate space—at a time when hotels are saturated, restaurants are overbooked, and beaches are crowded. Your yacht at the Vieux Port of Cannes becomes your headquarters for the week: client meetings in the morning, partnership lunches on deck, presentation cocktails at the end of the day, and formal dinners with an onboard chef.
International Yachts Charter and Brokerage XXIII assists agencies, communication groups, and advertisers in selecting and organizing their yacht charters during Cannes Lions. Features include STCW-certified multilingual crews, MYBA contracts, and total transparency regarding the APA.
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026 takes place from June 22 to 26, 2026, at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. The event is anchored at the Vieux Port, just meters away from the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette.
Key dates for charters:
Charters are generally booked from Sunday, June 21, to Saturday, June 27, to cover setup, the full week, and departure. Some clients extend their stay toward the Balearic Islands or Saint-Tropez after the Festival closes.
During Cannes Lions, Cannes reaches a state of total saturation. The event attracts over 40,000 visitors and 16,000 participants—hotels on the Croisette are fully booked 6 months in advance, seaside restaurants turn people away starting at lunch, and every square meter of the city is contested. Your superyacht, however, is a 100% private perimeter: access controlled by your crew, a managed atmosphere, and a reception capacity tailored to your event formats.
From the deck of a 35 to 45-meter LOA superyacht moored in the Vieux Port, 200 meters from the Palais des Festivals, you host your clients in a setting that neither beach lounges nor hotel terraces can match. This experiential edge justifies the investment for companies that view Cannes Lions as a strategic commercial moment.
Cannes Lions concentrates the decision-makers of the world’s largest communication groups into five days—multinational CMOs, creative directors, founders of independent agencies, media buyers, and tech platform executives. It is the densest week of the year for developing and consolidating business relationships in this sector.
A yacht charter during Cannes Lions allows for the organization of:
In a context where every agency seeks to make an impression, a superyacht creates a lasting memory. Your clients will remember a meeting on the deck of a 40-meter yacht facing the Croisette far more than a lunch in a crowded restaurant. It is an investment in brand image as much as in business development.
The ideal format for agencies or advertisers wishing to have a private space for 8 to 12 people during the Festival week. Features a spacious aft cockpit for outdoor meetings, a climate-controlled interior salon for confidential presentations, and 2 to 3 cabins for overnight stays. Our AMELIA (20m LOA, 10 passengers, crew of 2, from €37,500/week) is perfectly suited for this format.
The benchmark format for large communication groups and international brands present at Cannes Lions. Features a panoramic flybridge with views of the Croisette, a large deck for receptions, an interior salon with a meeting configuration, 4 to 5 en-suite cabins for resident teams, and a full crew of 5 to 8 members.
Our units available in June in Cannes:
For groups seeking a major and memorable presence during Cannes Lions. Features include a spa, onboard cinema, beach club, and reception capacity for 40 to 50 guests for events—units available through our off-market network, not listed on general platforms.
Cannes Lions is one of the three highest pricing periods in Cannes, along with the Cannes Film Festival and the Cannes Yachting Festival. Corporate demand structurally exceeds the available supply in the Vieux Port in June.
| Category | LOA | Cannes Lions Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Yacht | 20-30 m | €30,000 – €70,000 |
| Superyacht | 30-40 m | €70,000 – €220,000 |
| Premium Superyacht | 40-45 m | €180,000 – €380,000 |
| Mega Yacht | 45 m+ | €350,000 – €900,000+ |
These rates exclude the APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance)—covering fuel, port fees, provisions, and taxes—which represents 25% to 35% of the base rate. All our charters are established under MYBA contracts: 50% deposit upon booking, balance due 30 days before departure.
For estimates based on usage profile, please consult our Cannes yacht charter prices page.
Our teams coordinate the yacht’s configuration for corporate use in advance: arranging the interior salon as a meeting room (table, presentation screen, satellite WiFi connectivity), setting up the main deck as a cocktail or lunch space, and briefing the crew on the protocol for welcoming professional guests.
The onboard chef is briefed on your specific requirements: guest allergies and dietary restrictions, number of diners per meal, desired cuisine style (French gourmet, international, finger food for cocktails), and the budget allocated in the APA. For large receptions, coordination with an external caterer is possible depending on the yacht’s LOA.
Our crews are proficient in at least French and English. For clients hosting non-French speaking guests—which is always the case at Cannes Lions with over 100 nationalities represented—crews with skills in Spanish, German, Portuguese, or Arabic are available upon request.
The Vieux Port of Cannes is the premier location during Cannes Lions. Located 200 meters from the Palais des Festivals, yachts moored in the Vieux Port allow for easy walking access to Festival sessions—a decisive convenience when your staff are juggling conferences and onboard receptions.
Our team prioritizes negotiating berths closest to the port entrance on the Croisette side to optimize walking accessibility from the Palais des Festivals.
For superyachts and mega yachts exceeding 40 meters LOA or with a draft greater than 3.5 meters, Port Canto is the natural alternative. Located 10 minutes from the Palais des Festivals by car or shuttle, it accommodates the largest units under optimal technical conditions. Chauffeur-driven car transfers are included in our coordination services.
Cannes Lions is part of a sequence of major events in Cannes that covers nearly the entire year. For clients wishing to maximize their presence on the Riviera, we offer consecutive or combined charters:
For clients attending both the Monaco Grand Prix (June 4-7) and Cannes Lions (June 22-26), a connecting cruise along the French Riviera or to the Balearic Islands between the two events can be perfectly organized on the same unit.
The best-positioned yachts in the Vieux Port during Cannes Lions are generally booked between January and March. By April, most premium units are committed. A confirmed reservation before the end of April 2026 ensures access to the best available selection.
Contact International Yachts Charter and Brokerage XXIII with your criteria: number of resident participants and guests, planned event formats, overall budget (base rate + APA), and desired dates. Our team will provide a tailored selection within 48 hours, including full technical specifications and a detailed APA estimate.
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026 takes place from June 22 to 26, 2026, at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Charters generally cover the week from Sunday, June 21, to Saturday, June 27.
No. Yacht rental does not require any accreditation—your yacht is a private space independent of the Festival organization. Access to sessions, conferences, and Lions award ceremonies requires specific passes, available on the official Cannes Lions website.
For meetings of 8 to 12 people: an LOA of 25 to 30 meters with a configurable interior salon is sufficient. For cocktails of 20 to 30 guests: expect a minimum of 35 to 45 meters LOA with a spacious flybridge and main deck. Our team validates the reception capacity of each unit according to your event formats.
Absolutely. This is actually the most common configuration at Cannes Lions: a working breakfast in the morning, a partnership lunch at noon, and a presentation cocktail in the late afternoon. The crew is briefed to adapt to each format throughout the day.
Yes. All superyachts in our selection are equipped with satellite connectivity systems (VSAT) ensuring a stable high-speed connection on board—essential for corporate use (video conferencing, streaming presentations, access to collaborative work platforms).
Yes. Many clients follow up with a cruise to Saint-Tropez, Monaco, Sardinia, or the Balearic Islands after the Festival closes. We manage the complete transition logistics.
The atmosphere and clientele differ significantly. The Cannes Film Festival (May) focuses on cinema, glamour, and celebrities—a festive and media-driven atmosphere. Cannes Lions (June) focuses on creativity, advertising, and business—a corporate and professional networking atmosphere. Event formats on board are adapted accordingly.
June 22-26, 2026. Vieux Port berths close in April.
Contact International Yachts Charter and Brokerage XXIII to receive a selection of available units and a personalized APA quote within 48 hours.
