Luxury Power Catamarans for Sale Cannes
Fast facts:
- Two marinas serve Cannes: the Vieux-Port (IGY-managed, 677 berths, superyacht berths to 140 m/459 ft) and Port Pierre Canto (Boulevard de la Croisette, open 24/7).
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is roughly 27 km away — about 25-40 minutes by road depending on traffic.
- The Cannes Yachting Festival, held every September in the Vieux-Port and the new Power Cat Village, is where much of the OceanWalker range's French business starts each year.
- Refit and shipyard facilities are concentrated at Cannes La Bocca, a short distance west of the Vieux-Port.
- Anyone searching for luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes is connected with the same central sales agency covering the whole French coast, not a local Cannes-only office.
Why buyers look for luxury power catamarans for sale in Cannes
Cannes sits at the centre of the Côte d'Azur charter and ownership market, with two working marinas inside the town itself and the annual Cannes Yachting Festival putting the whole Mediterranean power catamaran category in front of buyers every September. Anyone searching for luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes is usually looking for one of two things: a boat they can view and private viewing without flying to a shipyard, or a local point of contact who can manage delivery, mooring and maintenance once they've bought. Cannes delivers both — not through a local dealer showroom, but through European Yacht Brokers, the single agency that covers the whole French coast and sends an agent to whichever Cannes marina suits the buyer.
The city's position also matters practically: it sits roughly midway between Saint-Tropez and the Italian border, making it a natural base for owners who plan to cruise both the western and eastern Côte d'Azur without repositioning the boat a long distance each season.
The OceanWalker S60 suits Cannes particularly well: four en-suite cabins plus crew quarters, a flybridge over 500 square feet for taking in the bay and the Lérins Islands, and an optional 22-panel solar array that keeps house systems running quietly at berth without the generator cycling all night. Buyers researching luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes benefit from strong resale demand in this market, since a stable, comfortable multihull capable of covering the whole Côte d'Azur from a single, well-connected base remains in shorter supply than demand each season.
The marinas in Cannes
Cannes has two marinas relevant to a buyer looking at luxury power catamarans for sale in Cannes, and an agent will meet a buyer at whichever one suits them:
| Marina | Berths | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Vieux-Port de Cannes (IGY) | 677 berths; dedicated superyacht berths for vessels up to 140 m (459 ft) | +33 4 92 98 70 21 · vpdc@igymarinas.com |
| Port Pierre Canto | Boulevard de la Croisette; open 24/7 | +33 (0)4 92 18 84 84 · portpierrecanto@ville-cannes.fr |
The Vieux-Port, in the historic centre by the old town, is the larger of the two and the one used for the Cannes Yachting Festival each September. Port Pierre Canto sits along the Croisette, closer to the Palm Beach end of the bay, and is the quieter option for an owner who wants to be away from the festival crowds outside show week. Both are within easy reach of Cannes' restaurants, shops and rail connections, and both are places a European Yacht Brokers agent will meet a buyer directly — there is no separate Cannes dealer office to find. Both marinas are well suited to buyers researching luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes who want to view a boat without travelling to a shipyard.
Berthing the yacht in Cannes
The OceanWalker S60 (18.87 m LOA, 8.38 m beam) fits comfortably within the berth ranges offered at both Cannes marinas; the Vieux-Port's superyacht pontoons in particular are built for boats considerably larger than the S60, so beam and length are rarely the constraint — berth availability at the right time of year is. Summer availability at both marinas is tight, especially around the Cannes Yachting Festival in September and through the July-August peak, so a buyer planning to keep a boat in Cannes seasonally should raise timing with their agent early. Peak-season berthing pressure is one of the most common questions from buyers of luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes, and raising it early avoids any surprises.
Once a sale is agreed, European Yacht Brokers arranges the mooring directly with the marina on the buyer's behalf if the buyer doesn't already hold a berth contract in Cannes — this is handled by the agency, not left for the buyer to negotiate cold with the harbour office.
European Yacht Brokers can also walk a buyer through ownership costs, seasonal berthing fees and the resale outlook for the S60 specifically as part of the same conversation that covers the initial purchase, and owners who plan to offset costs with occasional charter can raise crew placement, provisioning contacts and any charter licensing requirements in the same discussion — so a buyer researching luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes has the full picture before committing to a berth.
Weather and cruising season in Cannes
Cannes shares the Côte d'Azur's Mediterranean climate: warm, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. The practical cruising season runs from May to September/October, with July and August the most settled and crowded, and May, June and September offering calmer marinas and more predictable conditions for private viewings and viewings. As with the wider western Mediterranean, the Mistral can bring stronger, gustier northerly winds at any time of year, most commonly in the shoulder seasons — worth building a day of flexibility into a viewing trip rather than booking a single tight window. Buyers researching luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes generally get the calmest private viewing conditions in June or September, away from the July-August peak.
Getting to Cannes
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is the gateway for Cannes, roughly 27 km away with a typical road transfer of 25-40 minutes depending on traffic and time of day; door-to-door this is usually the fastest and most practical route for a buyer flying in for a viewing or private viewing. Cannes also has its own rail station with frequent connections along the coast, useful for buyers already based elsewhere on the Côte d'Azur. An agent can meet a buyer arriving either way, at whichever marina is more convenient. This is the standard arrival point for anyone travelling to view luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes.
Refit and shipyard facilities near Cannes
Cannes La Bocca, a short distance west of the Vieux-Port along the same stretch of coast, is the area's established refit and shipyard cluster, home to several yacht refit and repair specialists serving the wider Côte d'Azur fleet. For an OceanWalker owner based in Cannes, this means routine maintenance, haul-out and larger refit work can all be arranged locally rather than sending the boat elsewhere on the coast — European Yacht Brokers coordinates this on the owner's behalf as part of the agency's post-sale maintenance service. This is one more reason owners of luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes choose to keep the boat based locally year after year.
How a purchase works in Cannes
An agent from European Yacht Brokers meets the buyer dockside at the Vieux-Port or Port Pierre Canto, walks the boat, and arranges a private viewing along the Côte d'Azur if wanted. Once a sale is agreed, the agency handles registration, VAT status and insurance introductions directly, then arranges delivery to Cannes, a mooring if needed, and ongoing maintenance if wanted. Financing and ownership paperwork follow the same pattern as everywhere else in the agency's territory: European Yacht Brokers can introduce financing options and coordinate with the relevant bank or broker where needed, and the agency prepares registration and VAT documentation before delivery so a new owner is not waiting on paperwork once the boat reaches Cannes. This same process applies to every enquiry about luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes, regardless of which marina the buyer ultimately chooses.
The range available in Cannes
The OceanWalker S60 demonstrator is available now in the Mediterranean and can be viewed at either Cannes marina by booking a private viewing; full specifications are published on the OceanWalker S60 page. Buyers who haven't yet spoken to the agency can also start with our luxury power catamaran agency in Europe, which explains how European Yacht Brokers covers Cannes and the rest of the French coast, or go straight to booking a private viewing in Cannes. Owners who plan to charter the S60 during weeks they aren't using it themselves can offset a meaningful share of ownership costs, and European Yacht Brokers can put a buyer researching luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes in touch with reputable local charter managers and licensed crew as part of the same conversation that covers the initial purchase. Every enquiry about luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes routes back to the same agency, so a buyer never has to deal with more than one point of contact.
Cannes marinas on the map
Cannes fast facts
These are the core numbers a buyer researching luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes needs before booking a viewing.
| Marinas | Vieux-Port de Cannes, Port Pierre Canto |
| Nearest airport | Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), ~27 km / 25-40 min |
| Cruising season | May-September/October |
| Refit & shipyards | Cannes La Bocca |
| Annual show | Cannes Yachting Festival, September |
| Sales model | One agent, European Yacht Brokers — no local dealer office |
Luxury Power Catamarans for Sale Cannes FAQ
Is there a dealer showroom for luxury power catamarans for sale in Cannes?
No — European Yacht Brokers, the central sales agency, sends an agent to meet buyers at either the Vieux-Port or Port Pierre Canto rather than operating a fixed Cannes showroom.
Which Cannes marina should I use to view a boat?
Either works — the Vieux-Port is larger with dedicated superyacht berths, Port Pierre Canto is quieter along the Croisette. An agent will meet a buyer at whichever is more convenient.
Can the agency arrange a mooring in Cannes after I buy?
Yes — if the buyer doesn't already hold a berth contract, European Yacht Brokers arranges one directly with the Cannes marina as part of the sale.
Is maintenance available locally in Cannes?
Yes — Cannes La Bocca is the area's refit and shipyard cluster, and the agency coordinates routine maintenance and larger refit work there on the owner's behalf.
What's the best time of year to view a boat in Cannes?
May, June and September offer calmer marinas and more predictable weather than the July-August peak or the crowded Cannes Yachting Festival week in September.
Is there a helicopter transfer available to Cannes?
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport also serves as a helicopter gateway for the Côte d'Azur, and buyers connecting from Nice or Monaco can arrange a helicopter transfer to Cannes through the agency, though most buyers find the road transfer from Nice perfectly practical for a Cannes viewing.
Can I buy a power catamaran for sale in Cannes without visiting in person first?
Yes — European Yacht Brokers can conduct a video walkthrough and handle paperwork remotely, though most buyers still prefer an in-person viewing before completing a purchase of luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes.
See luxury power catamarans for sale in Cannes in person
Book a private viewing at the Vieux-Port or Port Pierre Canto — European Yacht Brokers will confirm the marina and time. Every buyer of luxury power catamarans for sale Cannes goes through the same simple process: one enquiry, one agent.
Book a Private ViewingExternal references: Vieux-Port de Cannes (official) · Port Pierre Canto (official) · Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (official)