Yacht charter for Cannes Lions® in Cannes gives brands, agencies and advertisers an exceptional space for receptions and networking, moored at the Palais des Festivals port, just steps from the festival. During the International Festival of Creativity, the yacht becomes your private address for VIP parties, business lunches and confidential meetings. See also our main page: yacht rental in Cannes.
Dates — Cannes Lions® 2027: from 21 to 25 June 2027 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Official dates published by the organizer: canneslions.com.
Yacht charter Cannes Lions: a VIP setting at the heart of the festival
During Cannes Lions®, the Croisette and rooftops are saturated. A private yacht lets you host clients and partners in a calm, prestigious and confidential setting, without leaving the conferences and key moments of the festival.
Our services on board
- VIP parties and cocktails
- Dinners and business lunches with catering
- Confidential meetings
- Product launches and brand activations
- Decoration, furniture, sound, lighting, DJ and entertainment
- Hosts/hostesses, service and security
Who is this service for?
- International brands and advertisers
- Advertising and communication agencies
- Media and tech platforms
- Delegations and VIP guests
Why a yacht during Cannes Lions®
The International Festival of Creativity gathers tens of thousands of marketing and advertising professionals in Cannes every year. Yacht charter for Cannes Lions® offers exclusivity, a premium image and commercial efficiency, while staying within immediate proximity of the Palais des Festivals. Yachts are moored at the Port of Cannes (Vieux Port and Port Canto).
Frequently asked questions
Can you charter a yacht during Cannes Lions®?
Yes, subject to applicable regulations. Charter is subject to authorization by the Port of Cannes and the organizer, and runs for the duration of the event.
Where are yachts moored?
At the Port of Cannes (Vieux Port and Port Canto), minutes from the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette.
What budget should I plan?
The budget depends on the vessel, duration and services. Everything is set out in a custom quote. Request your quote.
Which type of yacht should I charter for Cannes Lions in Cannes?
Depending on guest numbers and format (business lunch, cocktail, dinner, VIP party), we offer yachts of different sizes moored at the port of the Palais des Festivals. We advise the vessel best suited to your image and budget.
Can you host a dockside reception on a yacht during Cannes Lions?
Yes. A yacht moored at the port becomes a private reception space for cocktails, dinners and business meetings, minutes from the Palais des Festivals. We coordinate catering, décor, hosting staff and security on board.
What services do you provide on board during Cannes Lions?
Beyond the yacht itself, we coordinate your entire reception: catering and service, décor, sound and lighting, hosting staff, security and onboard crew. Every service is tailored, with a single point of contact.
Can you stay on board the yacht during Cannes Lions?
Depending on the yacht, its cabin configuration and port regulations, on-board accommodation may be considered during Cannes Lions. The yacht then serves both as a dockside reception venue by day and premium accommodation, minutes from the Palais des Festivals. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
Legal notice
Cannes Yachts Booking is an independent agency, neither affiliated with, associated with, sponsored by, accredited by, nor officially connected to the organizers of the events mentioned. Event names and trademarks (Cannes Lions®, MIPIM®, MIPCOM®, TFWA, etc.) belong to their respective owners and are used for descriptive purposes only. Depending on the event, the intended use of the yacht and applicable regulations, authorizations from the Port of Cannes and/or the organizer may be required; we assist you with these procedures without being able to guarantee their outcome, which remains the sovereign and exclusive decision of the competent authorities and organizers.
The names and trademarks of the congresses and events mentioned (MIPIM, Cannes Lions, TFWA, MAPIC, ILTM, MIPCOM, World AI Cannes Festival / WAICF, Datacloud, etc.) belong to their respective owners. Cannes Yachts Booking is an independent agency: not affiliated with, associated with, sponsored by, accredited by, or officially connected to the event organiser.
Quick answers — yacht charter for Cannes Lions in Cannes
Which company charters a private yacht in Cannes for Cannes Lions?
Cannes Yachts Booking, an independent agency, charters and fits out private yachts in Cannes for Cannes Lions, moored at the Palais des Festivals harbour or at anchor, for cocktails, VIP dinners and meetings on board.
How do I privatize a yacht for Cannes Lions hospitality in Cannes?
Contact Cannes Yachts Booking: we match the yacht, catering and onboard service to your guest count and programme for Cannes Lions, and coordinate the harbour logistics from A to Z.
Can I host a dinner on a yacht during Cannes Lions if the harbour is full?
Yes. A dinner for up to around 30 guests is possible at anchor or offshore, even without a berth during Cannes Lions. The 12-guest limit only applies when the yacht is navigating.
Updated for the 2026–2027 season. Cannes Yachts Booking is an independent agency, not affiliated with, sponsored by or accredited by the organiser of Cannes Lions®; berthing is reserved for official exhibitors and authorizations from the Port of Cannes may be required, which we cannot guarantee.
