12 superyachts to charter at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival

Held just a stone’s throw from Vieux Port de Cannes on the French Riviera, the Cannes Film Festival lures the superyacht crowd to the south of France each spring. The harbour is the centre of the action, with the red carpet that welcomes filmmakers, movie stars and celebrities to the Palais des Festivals running right past the docks. The Cannes Film Festival is a highlight of the yearly yachting calendar and booking a charter is the best way to soak up all of the glamour – or to host an unforgettable movie premiere after-party. With the 75th edition fast approaching from May 17 to 28, 2022 (just before the start of the F1 Grand Prix in nearby Monaco), it’s time to book a charter yacht to attend the event in superyacht style.

Sunrays

Credit: Guillaume Plisson

Stats: 85.5 metres, Oceanco, 2010, 12 guests, 29 crew

With her striking blue hull, Sunrays is sure to make an impression in Vieux Port de Cannes during the Film Festival. She is well-equipped for premiere after-parties with two outdoor cocktail bars plus a professional DJ deck and speaker system for al fresco entertaining. There’s a total of three hot tubs spread throughout her voluminous decks, al fresco dining for 22 guests plus an intimate social space is offered in the billiards room, complete with a gyroscopic pool table. For private screenings on board, Sunrays’ skylounge converts into a home cinema while the wellness centre with its steam room, extensive gym equipment and two resident therapists will put guests right after a night of festivities. After the revelries, this RYA water sports-certified superyacht will ensure the fun continues on an extended cruise of the French Riviera, offering gear for scuba diving, fishing, waterskiing and wakeboarding as well as an on board golf tee, kayaks, Jet Skis, paddleboards, SeaBobs and inflatables including a waterslide.

Sunrays is managed by Edmiston with a weekly charter rate starting from €1,000,000.

Cocoa Bean

Credit: Cecil Wright & Partners

Stats: 74 metres, Trinity Yachts, 2014, 12 guests, 16 crew

With five expansive exterior decks and a dedicated full-beam observation lounge, Cocoa Bean is perfect for guests seeking standout views of all the glitz and glamour in Cannes during the festival. Outdoor spaces are dotted with various al fresco lounges, cocktail bars and a swimming pool for optimum entertainment while a spacious main saloon with a further drinks bar and formal dining table offer alternative spaces for sit-down dinners between premieres. Her beach club is also brimming with toys and can be used for direct access to the warm waters of the French Riviera.

Cocoa Bean is managed by Cecil Wright & Partners with a weekly charter rate starting from €550,000.

Tranquility

Credit: Camper & Nicholsons

Stats: 91.5 metres, Oceanco, 2014, 22 guests, 31 crew

This explorer yacht is no stranger to celebrity events, having hosted TV stars including Kylie Jenner before. She has all the amenities to keep even the most demanding A-listers satisfied during the Cannes Film Festival, including a 20 square metre swimming pool, a helipad, a top deck Jacuzzi, and a beach club boasting a gym, sauna, Hammam, spa treatment room and experiential showers. At 91.5 metres, Tranquillity has room to accommodate up to 22 guests waited on by as many as 31 crew, making her ideal for larger parties celebrating during the festival.

Tranquility is managed by Camper & Nicholsons with a weekly charter rate starting from €1,100,000.