ADMIRAL SILENT 76
An expansive, sprawling yacht, the Admiral Silent 76 is more like a house than a boat, with a master bedroom and two cabins, all with home entertainment to spare. All the machinery's in the engine room, meaning even when it's powered up, all you'll hear is the waves. The best thing? It's designed so that it can run on a crew of just two people.
BAGLIETTO 46M DISPLACEMENT
The first in Baglietto's displacement series, this yacht's interior and exterior styling was taken care of by Francesco Paszkowski. She's strikingly modern – all staggered lines and minimalist decor. We particularly like its beach club – 25 square metres of luxury.
DREAMLINE 34M
Italian yacht manufacturer DL Yachts has always been known for futuristic design, and the Dreamline 34M is no different. In particular, her newly designed 'lama chine waveless hull', designed by Giuseppe Arrabito, is a revolutionary piece of engineering, hugely cutting down fuel consumption.
FILLIPETTI NAVETTA 30
Despite this yacht's size and facilities, you might be surprised to know she's been designed and built with a focus on being as eco-friendly as possible. Our favourite feature is the 180-degree panoramic window in the cabin, meaning you can survery the entire horizon when you're driving.
FRAUSCHER 747 MIRAGE
One of the coolest-looking boats we've seen, the jet-black 747 Mirage was created with more than a slight nod to classic supercar design. She was designed by studio KISKA and Thomas Gerzer, with a little help from hydrodynamic expert Harry Miesbauer.
OCEAN PARADISE BENETTI
Another party-ready vessel, the Benetti also has more boys' toys than you can throw at it: iPad-controlled home entertainment, a 55", wide-screen TV, jet-skis, a Jacuzzi and a gym to name just a few. She's also got floor-to-ceiling windows in the cabin and a balcony out of the master bedroom.
OTAM 58 HT
The Otam 58 HT somehow manages to look compact, despite her impressive size. Sleeping four but with enough space to cruise 12, she's wrapped in matte black carbon film for a sleek look. She comes equipped with a huge array of audiovisual features and massive speakers, all controlled by iPhone and iPad.
RIVA 122 MYTHOS
At 122 feet, this isn't a small yacht, but you wouldn't think it considering her top speed – a very healthy 28.5 knots, with a cruising speed of 26. The design is classic Riva: clean lines, a classic, minimalist hull, and an interior packed full of varnished wood and fine leather.
The Cannes Yachting Festival has once again been declared a resounding success, and the newly named 37th edition of the eminent event saw 550 boats displayed, alongside associated equipment, on the glittering bay of Cannes with close to 100 worldwide premieres unveiled to the public for the first time. To find out more about the festival, go to cannesyachtingfestival.com.
