Cannes, Genoa and Monaco – three major boat shows 2025, hundreds of premieres: the innovations and trends that really count. What should yacht owners really take away?
CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2025
The 2025 edition brought over 540 yachts and 120 world premieres, confirming Cannes as the first stage for innovations. Highlights include:
Azimut – presented the new Grande 30M, 32M, and 36M, featuring interiors by m2atelier, characterized by natural materials, light tones, and a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. In addition, it unveiled the Magellano 27M a day before the show — a 27-meter crossover yacht designed for long-range cruising, with bright interiors and refined styling by Jarkko Jämsén.
Benetti YOND 37M – equipped with a hybrid propulsion system developed with Siemens Energy, achieving a 24% reduction in CO₂ and 85% in NOₓ emissions, with the ability to navigate fully electric in protected areas.
Santasevera 52 – among the highlights of the show, this new model from the Lazio-based shipyard continues the brand’s philosophy: aluminum construction, classic lines reinterpreted in a contemporary key, and fully customizable interiors.
Takeaway: Cannes made it clear: sustainability and onboard efficiency are now central to every new project.
GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2025
With more than 1,000 yachts and 123 new models, Genoa confirmed itself as the leading Italian showcase. But what stood out this year was innovation not only for superyachts, but also for smaller yachts and tenders.
Azimut Grande 30M – uses carbon fiber superstructures, reducing weight and fuel use while increasing performance and resale value. Interiors are designed by Achille Salvagni Architetti, blending refined Italian style with soft, contemporary lines.
Yamaha V MAX SHO outboards – lighter, more powerful engines that boost tender acceleration with lower fuel burn.
FPT modular battery packs – expandable energy storage, ideal for retrofitting hybrid capability.
Garmin & Simrad electronics – new chartplotters and displays with smarter navigation and connectivity.
Takeaway: Genoa showed that practical innovation—lighter engines, scalable batteries, smarter layouts—is now accessible across the entire market, from 10 m boats to luxury yachts.
MONACO YACHT SHOW 2025
Monaco si conferma il palcoscenico mondiale dei superyacht, con 120 imbarcazioni in mostra e oltre 560 espositori. Ma oltre al lusso, l’edizione 2025 ha posto i riflettori su sostenibilità e tecnologia intelligente.
Blue Wake™ Program – highlighted shipyards already applying eco-responsible solutions, rewarding real initiatives rather than promises.
VBH Innovation Deck – unveiled digital systems such as invisible audio, smart shower controls, and energy-efficient lighting, showing how onboard comfort is evolving.
AI-based energy management – presented in summit sessions: new systems can cut generator use by up to 30% by optimizing climate control and power loads.
Takeaway: Monaco showed that the future of yachting is not only bigger and more luxurious, but also smarter, greener, and more personalized.
FINAL TAKEAWAY
Hybrid propulsion, solar power, modular batteries, AI, and flexible interiors are no longer concepts—they are real solutions launched in 2025, ready to improve comfort, efficiency, and long-term value for yacht owners
