The yachts to see at Cannes and Monaco before you build

Cannes Yachting Festival

The Cannes Yachting Festival is the definitive opening to the autumn yachting calendar, spotlighting some of the most refined sub-50m yachts in the heart of the French Riviera. With so many shipyards active in the sub-500GT market using the show to launch new models, present first hulls and debut the latest evolutions of their lines, it is a prime opportunity to assess where this fast-moving sector is heading.

For clients considering a future build, Cannes offers the chance to compare design direction, layout innovation, build quality and owner-focused features at close range, while meeting Burgess experts who can help turn early ideas into a focused brief.

Monaco Yacht Show

The highlight of the European superyacht calendar, the Monaco Yacht Show attracts owners, shipyards, designers, innovators and industry leaders from around the world. With an exceptional lineup of yachts confirmed from numerous yards, this year’s show is a rare opportunity to step aboard previously private yachts, compare approaches to scale, layout and lifestyle, and understand what the world’s leading shipyards could deliver for your next build.

Amels
PANGEA

The first hull of the Amels 80 series, PANGEA was sold by Burgess shortly after the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, with Burgess Technical Services managing the build project. The platform has proved exceptionally popular: the second hull, NETTO II, was recently delivered to its owner, with three more due within the next 18 months. Burgess sold two of those yachts and continues to support their build management, giving us unrivalled insight into the platform.

Hull eight of the highly successful Amels 80 series is available for purchase, with delivery scheduled in Q4 2029. Featuring exterior design by Espen Øino and interiors by Sinot, this latest offering from the Dutch shipyard retains a generous scope for owner customisation. For a client looking to step into an acclaimed platform while shaping the final result, it’s a rare opportunity and one unlikely to remain available for long.

Boat shows with Burgess

With hundreds of yachts on display, dozens of shipyards exhibiting and a packed calendar of events, it can be difficult to know where to focus your time. But it’s not about seeing more yachts, it’s about seeing the right ones.

With Burgess, your show schedule is shaped around you: your lifestyle, ambitions and priorities. Our experts can help you navigate the yards, understand the differences between platforms and builders, identify the opportunities worth seeing and arrange private meetings with leading designers and shipyards, so every appointment moves you closer to a confident next build decision.

Whether you’re looking for a yacht with immediate delivery or a near term project with room for customisation, our New Build team will guide you through every step. With access to an exceptional range of yachts already under construction, including several off market opportunities, we can fast track ownership while tailoring the details around your lifestyle and preferences.

For the latest information on current availabilities, speak to your Burgess broker.