As boat shows grow bigger and more overwhelming, Yacht-Match offers buyers independent guidance through every step of the decision.
Yacht-Match, an independent yacht buying consultancy, will attend the Cannes Yachting Festival from 8th to 13th September 2026, offering visitors a clearer, unbiased way to navigate one of the world’s largest boat shows. With around 700 boats and over 50,000 visitors expected across Vieux Port and Port Canto, Cannes is Europe’s largest in-water boat show, and for many buyers, one of the most overwhelming places to try to make a decision alone.
While boat shows offer a great chance to view yachts and meet shipyards, they can be overwhelming. Yacht-Match provides independent, unbiased guidance to help buyers navigate beyond first impressions, ensuring the boat, ownership setup, and financing align perfectly with their long-term plans.
At Cannes, the Yacht-Match team will be active across several leading shipyards, including Nautitech, Privilege, Seawind, Aventura, Lagoon and Excess. Visitors can book meetings, join guided walkthroughs of selected models, and take test sails to assess handling and comfort. The team will help clients evaluate ownership models, from private to charter to hybrid, and advise on financing and charter-management setups.
“We always start with how the client wants to use the yacht. Where they plan to sail, how much time they’ll spend onboard, and their level of involvement in maintenance or chartering,” says Viktor van Savooyen, Founder and Yacht Purchase Advisor at Yacht-Match. “From there, we help them evaluate every decision with the right perspective, from layout to ownership model.”
To schedule a private consultation, guided walkthrough, or test sail during or after the Cannes Yachting Festival, visit our Cannes 2026 page. Book a meeting at the show, and Yacht-Match will provide a complimentary 1-day ticket to the festival.
About Yacht-Match
Yacht-Match provides independent, expert advice for buying, owning, and managing a yacht. With over 35 years of combined experience and an extensive industry network, we offer unbiased market insights and access to off-market opportunities. Unlike traditional dealers, our focus is guiding clients to the solution that genuinely fits their needs, from research to purchase and ownership. Our four branches: Consultancy, Yacht & Brokerage, Charter & Management, and Sustainable Solutions, provide the knowledge and confidence to shape your yachting journey.
