MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

Twenty-two Ferretti Group yachts, four world premieres and five World Yachts Trophies made this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival an outstanding opening to the autumn boat show season.

From September 8 to 13, the MennYacht team welcomed clients, owners and yachting enthusiasts to the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, one of the most important events on the international yachting calendar.

Set against the unmistakable backdrop of Cannes, the show brought together the world’s leading shipyards, the newest models and an international audience passionate about yachting. Ferretti Group arrived with an impressive fleet of 22 yachts, representing the distinctive identities of its seven brands and demonstrating the Group’s strength across the main segments of the luxury yacht market.

Four world premieres in Cannes

The Ferretti Group display featured four eagerly anticipated world premieres from Riva, Itama and Custom Line:

• Riva 56’ Rivale Super – a contemporary evolution of the iconic open yacht, combining sportiness, elegance and a closer connection with the sea
• Riva 96’ Argo Super – the latest evolution of Riva’s celebrated flybridge range, offering an enhanced layout and refined onboard experience
• Itama 70 – a new 70-foot model that introduces greater comfort and liveability while preserving Itama’s unmistakable sporting character and timeless style
• Custom Line Navetta 35 – a new made-to-measure yacht in the displacement line, presented as Custom Line celebrates its 30th anniversary

The updated Ferretti Yachts 720 also attracted considerable attention. One of the most successful models in the brand’s flybridge range, it further develops the “Just Like Home” philosophy through brighter, more spacious and functional interiors.

Another important new model presented during the show was the Pershing GTX90. Positioned in the 90-to-100-foot segment, this Sport Utility Yacht expands the GTX range with an exciting combination of comfort, generous living spaces and Pershing performance.

Visitors were also welcomed to the show by the elegant Riva Iseo Super, displayed at the main entrance.

Connecting with clients from across our markets

For MennYacht, Cannes is much more than a presentation of new yachts. It is an important opportunity to meet clients from across our markets, introduce them to the latest Ferretti Group models and offer personal guidance through the diverse portfolios of Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, Wally, Custom Line and CRN.

Throughout the six-day event, our team welcomed guests aboard the yachts, arranged private viewings and discussed the models best suited to their individual cruising plans and lifestyle.

The Cannes Yachting Festival also provided a valuable opportunity to connect with our international colleagues, partners and industry professionals as we looked ahead to the new yachting season.

A stronger commitment to owners

During its traditional opening press conference, Ferretti Group introduced its new claim, “We Are Yachting”, celebrating the people, expertise, passion and manufacturing excellence behind the Group’s seven brands and seven Italian shipyards.

The Group also announced the limited “+1 Year Ferretti Quality Promise”, which adds an additional year of official coverage alongside the standard warranty on eligible new yachts.

The extended protection covers areas under Ferretti Group’s direct control, including design, craftsmanship, installation and overall product reliability. The initiative reflects a commitment to owners that continues beyond the delivery of their yacht, further strengthening confidence and long-term peace of mind.

“We are not simply building yachts. We are creating time, memories and peace of mind—some of the rarest luxuries in the world,” said Stassi Anastassov, Global Chief Executive Officer of Ferretti Group.

Five World Yachts Trophies for Ferretti Group

A highly successful Cannes Yachting Festival concluded with another major achievement for Ferretti Group.

At the 2026 World Yachts Trophies, held on Saturday, September 12, on the famous Croisette, five Ferretti Group yachts received prestigious awards before an audience of international guests and leading industry professionals.

The award-winning yachts

• Riva 56’ Rivale Super – Best Evolution, 45–64-foot category
• Riva 96’ Argo Super – Best Layout, 80–98-foot category
• Riva 54Metri – Best Exterior Design, 164–270-foot category
• Ferretti Yachts 720 – Best Evolution, 64–80-foot category
• Custom Line Navetta 35 – Best Exterior Design, 98–164-foot category

Each of the five award-winning yachts has its own distinct personality, yet all share the qualities that define Ferretti Group: original design, advanced technology, exceptional craftsmanship and unmistakable Made in Italy excellence.

The awards provided a fitting conclusion to an exceptional week in Cannes and confirmed Ferretti Group’s continuing role in setting new benchmarks for international yachting.

We would like to thank all our clients, guests, colleagues and partners who joined the MennYacht team at the Cannes Yachting Festival. We look forward to continuing the conversations started in Cannes and welcoming you aboard again soon.