A premiere on the Côte d’Azur: At the Cannes Yachting Festival from 8 to 13 September 2026, the new Lagoon 47 was among the announced world premieres. With its direct passage from the saloon to the forward cockpit, a spacious flybridge and flexible layouts, it demonstrates how Lagoon is continuing to develop life on board. We were there, and here is our report from the show.
Six days dedicated to new yachts
Cannes provides a distinctive setting for unveiling new yachts: the boats are afloat and can be compared directly. At Port Canto, the focus was on sailing yachts and catamarans. For the 2026 edition, the organiser announced 120 monohull and multihull yachts at this location. It explicitly listed the Lagoon 47 among the world premieres, at berth SAIL 005.
Lagoon brought together a selection of eight models: Lagoon 38, Lagoon 43, Lagoon 47, Lagoon 55, Lagoon 60, SIXTY 5, EIGHTY 2 and EIGHTY 3. The line-up thus ranged from compact cruising catamarans to the brand’s large sailing and motor yachts.
Lagoon 47: A new route through the yacht
At the heart of the new Lagoon 47 is a change that directly affects everyday life on board: a door connects the saloon directly to the forward cockpit. Anyone heading forward can now also reach the seating area through the interior. The twelve-square-metre forward cockpit is more closely integrated into the living space.
The flybridge, with its bench seating, table and sunpads, provides another area for relaxing. Below deck, the so-called Smart Room opens up further possibilities: depending on the configuration chosen, this space can be used as a workspace, an additional cabin or a utility room, for example. Various cabin layouts and the Panarea and Sorrento interior options complete the choice.
These innovations address practical questions about how the yacht is used: where does the crew spend time together? Where can people find privacy? And how much space should be available for guests, work or equipment? For prospective buyers, these are useful starting points for matching their intended use to the right configuration.
Developed in dialogue with customers
Developing the Lagoon 47 was no simple undertaking, as it was intended to replace the successful Lagoon 46. How do you improve on something that sold as successfully as the Lagoon 46? The answer was to ask customers, gathering feedback, ideas and wishes from more than 2,000 sailors in the Lagoon community. This placed the focus on the people who spend their time on board – each with different ideas about travelling, living together and using their yacht. Direct access to the forward cockpit and the versatile Smart Room reflect this approach: greater freedom of movement on board and space for individual needs.
Eight models framed Lagoon’s presence at the show
The new 47 took centre stage, but formed part of a much broader display. The official Lagoon line-up also included the Lagoon 38, Lagoon 43, Lagoon 55, Lagoon 60, SIXTY 5, EIGHTY 2 and EIGHTY 3. The selection thus ranged from smaller cruising catamarans to the brand’s large sailing and motor yachts.
For visitors to the show, this breadth was particularly useful in providing context. It showed where Lagoon positions the new 47 and how varied people’s ideas of owning a yacht can be. While the smaller models offer a different route into ownership, the larger yachts represent more extensive projects and personalisation. The EIGHTY 3 provided a particular highlight in the power catamaran segment. Cannes successfully brought these different sides of the brand together within the show programme.
Kramer Yachting as a point of contact in Cannes
Kramer Yachting was also mentioned several times in the run-up to the show. The Slovenian specialist portal eNavtika explicitly directed readers to the company for viewing appointments aboard Lagoon catamarans. Val Navtika presented Cannes as an opportunity to meet the Lagoon and Kramer Yachting teams. In its show preview, Nautika magazine introduced Kramer Yachting as the official Lagoon dealer in Slovenia and a point of contact for model selection, purchasing and ownership arrangements.
This comprehensive approach defines Kramer Yachting’s offering: alongside selecting a catamaran, clients receive support with financing and registration, as well as maintenance and charter management services. Depending on individual plans, the focus may be on private use or charter operation.
These considerations are closely connected, particularly with a new yacht such as the Lagoon 47. The desired cabin layout, equipment and ongoing support should all suit the intended use. A boat show provides direct access to the yacht; personal advice helps turn that experience into a concrete ownership project.
The future of existing yachts was also on the agenda
The wider industry discussion in Cannes also addressed matters beyond new builds. On 8 September, Groupe Beneteau presented its latest developments and the further expansion of the NEO refit programme. Following its launch with two Lagoon models, the offering was set to expand to a total of eight models across the Lagoon, Beneteau and Jeanneau brands.
The programme involves the manufacturer refurbishing and modernising pre-owned boats. Alongside the premieres, Cannes therefore also gave a platform to extending the useful life of existing yachts. This perspective matters to owners: the relationship with a yacht does not end with its purchase. Maintenance, technical upgrades and decisions about an existing yacht’s future are equally part of ownership. An international show also brings these topics into the public discussion.
What remains from Cannes
For Lagoon, Cannes 2026 combined the premiere of the new 47 with a comprehensive brand presence. The other models provided context for the presentation, individual appointments enabled more in-depth discussions, and events complemented the programme with opportunities to meet on the pontoon and on the water. The new yacht formed part of a development process that explicitly draws on the experiences of its users.
For us, the lasting impression is above all the value of direct conversation. A visit to a boat show allows people to test their ideas, refine their questions and get to know one another. That is exactly what we build on at Kramer Yachting Switzerland. If you would like to take a closer look at the new Lagoon 47 or another model, we can discuss how to turn your interest in a yacht into a project that fits your plans.
Frequently asked questions
When and where did the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 take place?
From 8 to 13 September 2026 in Cannes. The exhibition was spread across the Vieux Port and Port Canto. The show featured new sailing and motor yachts, catamarans, equipment and services.
What significance did Cannes have for the new Lagoon 47?
Following the initial unveiling of the concept in April, the official presentation took place in Cannes. The show organiser explicitly listed the Lagoon 47 among the world premieres. Visitors were able to explore the model on board.
Which other Lagoon models were included in the line-up?
Alongside the Lagoon 47, the shipyard listed the Lagoon 38, Lagoon 43, Lagoon 55, Lagoon 60, SIXTY 5, EIGHTY 2 and EIGHTY 3. The line-up therefore included smaller cruising catamarans as well as large sailing and motor yachts.
What was included in Lagoon’s supporting programme?
An exclusive ‘Lagoon Evening’ was announced for 11 September. Lagoon also documented the launch of its Lifestyle Club with ‘The Morning Routine’: a workout on the EIGHTY 3, yoga on the SIXTY 7 and a shared finale on the EIGHTY 3.
How was Kramer Yachting involved in the show?
Several specialist boating publications named Kramer Yachting as a point of contact for viewing appointments and advice. Kramer Yachting is present at virtually every relevant boat show in Europe. The show therefore provided an opportunity to explore the models in person and discuss questions about purchasing and subsequent use.
