Beneteau unveiled two new motor yachts at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Swift Trawler 43 Fly and the Gran Turismo 40 Open, with the French builder describing the world premieres as marking a fresh chapter for both ranges.
Owners, boating enthusiasts, partners and journalists toured the new models throughout the show and spoke directly with Beneteau's teams.
The Swift Trawler 43 Fly builds on more than twenty years of development in the Swift Trawler range, a line built around the ideas of freedom, autonomy and peace of mind on the water. The new model is designed to go further and for longer, with an emphasis on greater on-board comfort.
It features generous living spaces, easy handling and practical solutions aimed at everyday use, letting owners enjoy each journey at their own pace.
The Gran Turismo 40 Open marks a new chapter for Beneteau's express cruiser line, following the design direction and philosophy of the broader Gran Turismo range. The model reinvents the open-air boating experience through elegant design, spaces connected to the sea, and outstanding versatility.
Designed for sharing and freedom of movement, it suits both day trips and weekend escapes, offering what Beneteau describes as intensity and simplicity on the water.
Both new models reflect Beneteau's wider push to keep developing its ranges around one guiding idea: putting design in service of the on-board experience, responding to changing boater expectations, and building boats that enrich time spent on the water.
Beneteau thanked visitors to Cannes who came to see the two world premieres in person, saying their enthusiasm, feedback and conversations with the company's teams made the 2026 edition of the festival a memorable one for the brand.
