The 5 Most Exciting Yacht Premieres at Cannes Yachting Festival 2025

The countdown is on for the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025. This September the French Riviera welcomes Europe's largest yacht show signifying the opening act of the boat show season. From 9 - 14 September more that 600 boats will be on display across Vieux Port and Port Canto from sleek ribs to 50m Superyachts. This year, yacht shipyards unveiled stunning new yachts that redefine innovation design and luxury. Here are the top 5 premieres at Cannes 2025.

LAGOON EIGHTY 2

Type: Catamaran

LOA: 24.97m

Key features: 4 cabins, owners suite with unfolding private terrace, integrated solar panels, 50sqm flybridge lounge

Why it matters: With length just under 25m Lagoon Eighty 2 combines luxury, innovation and sustainability. The 11m Beam offers exceptional space and effortless access between indoor and outdoor space. The 50sqm flybridge lounge offers stunning panoramic view, ideal for relaxation.

Her interior is flexible and can be customised according to the owners needs. The owners suite is one of the absolute best futures as it offers a balcony that fold out from the hull and can be used as a terrace on the water, creating a unique feeling of closeness to the sea.

But Lagoon Shipyard didn't stop there. Complying with the global demand towards sustainability, Lagoon Eighty 2 features integrated solar panels and an advanced battery system enabling long stays at anchor without the use of a generator. The combination of comfort, privacy and eco-friendly design, makes her one of the best yachts in her class for long trips.

M/Y BIG NAAN - COLUMBUS CROSSOVER 42 SERIES

Type: Motor yacht

LOA: 42m

Key features: Steel hull & aluminum structure, capacity to carry large tender, SOLAS Crane, 4 cabins,11 guests.

Why it matters: M/Y BIG NAAN was launched in May 2025 at the Savona Shipyard. Her exterior was designed by Hydro Tech Studio, and her interiors were designed by Hot Lab.

Her straight lines and angled surfaces as well as the concentration of volume in the bow area makes a head turner Explorer yacht. Big Naan features 4 cabins (3 VIP and 1 double that converts into triple) and she can accommodate up to 11 guests. M/Y BIG NAAN is featuring an integrated SOLAS - certified Crane, meeting the international safety standards for launching tenders. The Crossover 42 model represents Colombus Yachts' approach to compact, explorer vessels, combining long-range capabilities with leisure amenities typically found on larger yachts.

M/Y ANDIAMO - SANLORENZO SD 132

Type: Motor Yacht

LOA: 40.70

Key features: great volumes - 420 GT, semi-displacement, 10 guests, 4 cabins, 85sqm flybridge, mini pool

Why it matters: M/Y ANDIAMO is the first unit of Sanlorenzo's SD 132 Series. With LOA 40.7m, she is the largest composite-built yacht ever crafted the shipyard and the largest in the historic semi-displacement line. She offers a spacious owner's suit of 55sqm located in the forward section of main deck. The large salon on the main deck with expansive windows complemented by a second salon on the upper deck is indicative of her large volume.

Her 85sqm flybridge area offers breathtaking panoramic views. The forward living area is featuring a mini swimming pool along with a sunbathing system for absolute relaxation. M/Y AMDIAMO also offers a large side garage with transverse launching capability, which can accommodate a tender up to 6.25m long which is typically found on larger yachts.

AZIMUT GRANDE 30M

Type: Motor Yacht

LOA: 28.7

Key features: 5+3 cabins, 25 knots max speed, wave-piercing bow, Rooftop Lounge, unfolding windows, low emission consumption,

Why it matters: Azimut Grande 30m is part of Azimut's Low Emission Yacht Family, with a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of up to 30%. This model combines stylistic innovation with functional design. Her exterior lines are designed by Alberto Mancini perfectly combining minimalism and style at sea while her interior design was curated by the first time collab with m2atelier.

What makes this model unique is the Rooftop Lounge that is debuting for the first time on an Azimut yacht offering stunning panoramic views as well as the Infinity Skydeck that lets the upper deck unfold from stern to bow offering the guest an absolute sense of freedom. Azimut Grande 30m features full height windows that can disappear completely, creating an open space living room open on three sides and suspended above the sea. Her naval innovative structure cannot be neglected. Developed by the Group R&D Department it is the only yachts in it's class that combines carbon fiber contraction, wave-piercing bow and a double-chine hull designed by P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture offerinf hydrodynamic efficiency.

SUNDANCE - SILENT 80

Type: Catamaran

LOA: 24.38M

Key features: tender garage, 4-6 cabin(+crew), 3 decks version, solar power propulsion, noiseless cruising, zero emission

Why it matters:Launched in July 2025, the new flagship Silent 80 (SY80), is officially open to the public in Cannes Yachting Festival 2025. SY80 it comes in 3deck and 2 deck version. The 3-deck design comes with an open version providing a total 84sqm sky lounge space for breathtaking 360 views mixing sun and shade and can be customised to owner's needs. The closed 3-deck version features an owner's suite with a private 41sqm aft terrace. Silent 80 is no exception to the shipyard's commitment to sustainability and innovation. It is solar power and fully electric, promising a silent, near zero-emission cruising experience. Her top speed is at 12 knots and she can cruise comfortably at 7-8 knots. With 10.93m beam she can accommodate up to 12 guests and includes expansive lounge areas, generous storage for water toys and signature Made in Italy craftsmanship.

Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 once again confirmed its reputation as a true trendsetter in the world of luxury yachting. The premieres unveiled this year highlight bold design, cutting-edge innovation, and a strong move toward sustainability, setting the tone for the season ahead. With Monaco Yacht Show just around the corner, the excitement in the industry continues to build. At Éole Yachting, we’ll be bringing you more insights, stories, and highlights from the most prestigious yacht shows and shipyards worldwide — so stay tuned for what’s next.

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