The World’s Most Glamorous Film Festival Returns & So Do the Superyachts

Cannes remains the most prestigious event on the film calendar, renowned for launching careers, setting cinematic trends, and hosting unforgettable premieres. This year’s festival is chaired by French actress Juliette Binoche, with Laurent Lafitte serving as Master of Ceremonies for the opening and closing events. The festival opened with the French comedy Leave One Day by Amélie Bonnin, setting the tone for a diverse and dynamic programme.

Hollywood’s presence is particularly strong this year, with Tom Cruise returning to Cannes for the screening of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, three years after his celebrated appearance with Top Gun: Maverick. The festival also pays tribute to cinematic legend Robert De Niro, awarding him the Honorary Palme d’Or during the opening ceremony, nearly fifty years after his film Taxi Driver won the top prize.

While the Palais hosts the official premieres and red-carpet moments, Cannes’ harbour is once again lined with superyachts, serving as exclusive venues for private gatherings, industry networking, and high-profile celebrations. The demand for berths and charters during the festival remains as strong as ever, with many yachts booked well in advance for the fortnight’s festivities.

For many festival-goers, the real allure lies in the blend of cinematic excellence and Riviera lifestyle: mornings spent at screenings, afternoons on deck, and evenings at glittering parties that spill from the Croisette onto the water. The synergy between film, luxury yachting, and global culture is undeniable, reinforcing Cannes’ reputation as the ultimate meeting point for creativity and opulence.

As the festival unfolds, all eyes will be on Cannes to see which films capture the critics’ imagination and which moments define the 2025 edition. For those in the yachting world, the festival is not just a celebration of cinema, but a showcase of the superyacht lifestyle at its most glamorous.