The World Yachts Trophies, held at the close of the Cannes Yachting Festival, annually recognize the shipyards and designers who push the boundaries of luxury yachting.
The 2025 edition confirmed the supremacy of the Ferretti Group, which won six major awards.
The Pershing and Ferretti Yachts brands have distinguished themselves through their creativity and ability to anticipate the expectations of an international clientele.

The Pershing GTX70 won the trophy for “best exterior design” in the 64- to 80-foot yacht category. This model, previewed in Capri during Pershing's 40th anniversary celebrations, is the most compact in the Sport Utility Yachts range.
Measuring 21.76 m in length and 5.42 m in width, it is the result of a collaboration between the product strategy committee led by Piero Ferrari, the Vallicelli Design studio, and the Group's engineering department.
Designed to maximize space, the GTX70 has two decks and a sportbridge, accommodating six guests in three cabins. The optimization of volumes has increased interior space by 10% and exterior space by 30% compared to yachts in the same category.

The Ferretti Yachts 800 has been awarded the “Best Evolution Trophy.” This 24.5-meter model was launched in July 2025 and marks a new milestone in the brand's flybridge range.
Designed by Filippo Salvetti and decorated by the IdeaeItalia studio, the FY 800 offers a 40 m² flybridge, more spacious than average, furnished with a dining table, bar, and fiberglass sofa.
The interior offers two styles (classic and contemporary) with an innovative layout.
The yacht is equipped with two MAN V12 engines offering a maximum speed of between 27 and 31 knots. With its modern design and technical solutions, it embodies the brand's ongoing evolution and deserves this distinction.

Autre succès du groupe, le Ferretti Yachts 940 s’est vu attribuer le prix du meilleur design extérieur dans la catégorie 80 à 98 pieds.
Présenté au salon de Venise puis au Cannes Yachting Festival, ce widebody de 28,97 m offre un aménagement cinq cabines, dont la suite propriétaire sur le pont principal.
Grâce à de grandes baies vitrées et deux ambiances intérieures (classique ou contemporaine), les passagers profitent d’une immersion totale avec la mer.
Propulsé par deux moteurs MAN V12 de 2 000 ou 2 200 HP, le yacht atteint 25 à 27 nœuds. Avec ces caractéristiques, l’FY 940 est un véritable « chez‑soi sur l’eau » pour familles et hôtes exigeants.
For more than twenty years, the World Yachts Trophies have been considered one of the most prestigious awards in the nautical sector.
Organized by Yachts France magazine, they close the Cannes Yachting Festival and feature a nighttime parade of boats in the bay of Cannes.
The awards celebrate innovation, design, and shipyards' ability to anticipate trends.
Winning an award at Cannes represents international recognition for manufacturers and a guarantee for buyers, who can be sure they are investing in yachts with renowned design and lasting value.
The Ferretti Group's success in 2025 confirms its global leadership based on innovation, elegance, and a passion for the sea.
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