Cannes Yachting Festival 2026: Groupe Beneteau unveils 24 new models and 11 world premieres

Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France, September 2, 2026

During the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, from September 8 to 13, Groupe Beneteau brings together its seven brands - BENETEAU, JEANNEAU, PRESTIGE, LAGOON, EXCESS, WELLCRAFT and DELPHIA - to unveil an exceptional season. With 24 new models and 11 world premieres, the global leader in yachting confirms its commitment: making the sea accessible to all, today and for tomorrow.

From dayboats to yachts, via monohulls and catamarans, Groupe Beneteau's strategy rests on three pillars: accessibility, innovation and sustainability.

SEVEN BRANDS, ONE SHARED VISION

Three boating universes for one ambition: Bringing dreams to water.

Each of the seven Groupe Beneteau brands affirms a distinct identity to offer everyone the boat that matches their needs.

KEY EVENT: GROUPE BENETEAU PRESS CONFERENCE

Tuesday, September 8 at 8am, Groupe Beneteau's press conference will mark the official opening of the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026. At the heart of the discussion:

• Accessibility and democratization of boating
• Premium offerings
• Sustainability and environmental responsibility
• New services

PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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See you on September 8, 2026!

Beneteau Group

About Groupe Beneteau

Founded in Vendée 140 years ago by Benjamin Bénéteau, Groupe Beneteau is today a world leader in the boating industry. With an international industrial presence spanning 15 production sites and a worldwide commercial network, the Group generated revenue of €849 million in 2025 and has a workforce of more than 6200 employees mainly in France, Poland, Italy, Portugal, and Tunisia. 

True to its mission – Bringing dreams to water – Groupe Beneteau designs and builds boats and services to make every experience on the water truly unique. Through its nine brands, its Boat division offers more than 135 boat models craft to meet the diverse needs and sailing projects of its customers, whether sailing or motoring, monohull or catamaran . Through its Boating Solutions division, the Groupe Beneteau is also involved in services covering daily or weekly boat hire, marinas, the digital sector and financing. 

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