Cannes Lions yacht charter enquiries

Start with the business use

A Cannes Lions yacht choice should explain whether the space is for scheduled meetings, a hosted lunch, a reception or a private cruise. Quiet seating, table space and catering access matter differently in each case. Provide a realistic guest schedule, including any overlap between groups.

Ask for the actual yacht layout and the permitted numbers for the intended use. Connectivity and presentation equipment need specific confirmation. A polished salon photograph is not a guarantee of a reliable meeting setup, and outdoor space needs a weather alternative.

Make access part of the plan

If proximity to a venue is essential, describe it before selecting the yacht. A berth request must be confirmed separately from vessel availability. Guest transfers, event passes and shoreside invitations are not automatic charter inclusions.

Branding, deliveries and catering should be coordinated with the operator so the crew can preserve clear walkways and service access. Request a complete proposal with setup time, charter hours, event services and cancellation conditions. The enquiry stage is the moment to identify these dependencies, before schedules and invitations become difficult to change.

Create a usable schedule for the yacht team

A series of meetings needs turnover time as well as appointment times. Guests have to find the berth, board, settle and leave before the next group arrives. Share the intended schedule with the operator so catering, crew service and access can be organised around it.

For a hosted lunch, check the actual table arrangement and how the conversation will work. A larger total passenger capacity does not mean everyone can sit around one table or see a screen. If private discussions are planned, ask which areas can be separated without disrupting the rest of the yacht.

A final guest note should carry the confirmed berth and contact, while an internal production brief records the service and equipment arrangements. Keeping those two documents accurate avoids turning a simple arrival into a chain of calls on the day.