Pearl Yachts will present the new 21.99-metre Pearl 73 at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, introducing a redesigned aft deck, two master suites and a new interior by Kelly Hoppen.
Pearl Yachts will present the new 21.99-metre Pearl 73 at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, introducing a redesigned aft deck, two master suites and a new interior by Kelly Hoppen.
Pearl Yachts will stage the physical world premiere of the Pearl 73 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, taking place from 8 to 13 September 2026. The model was initially revealed as a project earlier in the year, but its appearance in Cannes will provide owners, brokers and visitors with their first opportunity to inspect the completed yacht on the water.
Developed as the successor to the Pearl 72, the new Pearl 73 retains the generous four-cabin accommodation that distinguished the earlier model. Pearl has combined that foundation with revised exterior styling by Dixon Yacht Design, a reworked main deck, a more open relationship with the water and a new Monochrome interior by Kelly Hoppen Interiors.
The Pearl 73 represents an evolution of an established platform rather than a complete departure from its predecessor. Dixon Yacht Design remains responsible for both the exterior styling and naval architecture, while the profile has been refined with cleaner lines, enlarged glazing and a more contemporary treatment of the superstructure.
This evolutionary approach allows Pearl to preserve the practical qualities and accommodation arrangement associated with the Pearl 72 while responding to changing expectations around outdoor living, informal entertaining and direct access to the sea.
The most significant changes concentrate on the way guests move between the saloon, galley, cockpit and stern. These are practical developments intended to affect the everyday experience of using the yacht rather than simply alter its appearance.
One of the Pearl 73's most visible developments is its redesigned aft deck. Fold-down sections on both sides of the cockpit expand the usable deck area and create what Pearl describes as a Riviera-style terrace.
When lowered, the platforms broaden the cockpit beyond the yacht's normal beam and bring guests closer to the water. The arrangement introduces a feature increasingly associated with larger yachts into a platform measuring just under 22 metres.
The stern must combine this expanded leisure area with the practical requirements of tender and water-toy storage. Pearl has retained an enclosed garage intended to accommodate a Williams 345 tender and a personal watercraft, allowing the main exterior decks to remain clear while the yacht is cruising or at anchor.
The galley has been repositioned at the aft end of the main deck, placing it directly between the cockpit and saloon. This arrangement enables it to serve both interior and exterior dining areas while reducing the distance involved in preparing and serving drinks or meals.
With the aft doors open, the galley becomes part of a continuous social space extending from the cockpit into the saloon. It can operate as an efficient service area when the yacht is professionally crewed or as an informal centre of activity when owners take a more active role aboard.
Full-height windows and long sightlines help maintain the visual connection through the main deck. In suitable weather, the saloon, galley and cockpit can function as one extended environment while retaining the ability to close and climate-control the interior.
Accommodation is one of the Pearl 73's most distinctive features. The lower deck contains four en-suite guest cabins for up to eight people, including two cabins offering the space and privacy normally associated with an owner's suite.
A forward master cabin has its own private entrance, separating it from the remaining guest accommodation. A second full-beam suite is positioned amidships, where the yacht's maximum beam provides additional floor area and substantial hull glazing.
The remaining accommodation comprises a double cabin and a twin cabin. This gives the yacht flexibility for family cruising, two couples travelling with children or owners wishing to provide particularly generous accommodation for their guests.
Separate quarters accommodate two crew members, allowing professional operation while retaining the comparatively modest staffing requirements expected of a yacht below 24 metres.
Kelly Hoppen Interiors has developed a new decorative scheme known as Monochrome for the Pearl 73. The design uses greys, off-whites and charcoal tones supported by layered textures, reflective details and contrasting surfaces.
Rather than relying on strong colours or elaborate ornament, the interior creates depth through controlled tonal changes and variations in material. Cabinetry, furniture and fittings have been coordinated to establish a consistent architectural character throughout the yacht.
The restrained palette is also intended to work with the extensive glazing. Neutral surfaces respond to changing natural light and sea views, allowing the atmosphere to shift between bright daytime cruising and more subdued evening use.
The Pearl 73 is offered with twin MAN V12 diesel engines. The standard installation uses two 1,400hp units, while an optional pair of 1,550hp engines provides the highest published performance.
With the more powerful installation, Pearl projects a maximum speed of up to 32 knots. The yacht is designed as a fast cruising platform suited to Mediterranean itineraries rather than as a long-range displacement vessel.
Its 5.75-metre beam supports the four-cabin accommodation and substantial exterior spaces, while the yacht's overall dimensions preserve access to many established marinas and coastal cruising grounds.
The Cannes Yachting Festival will take place across the Vieux Port and Port Canto from Tuesday 8 September to Sunday 13 September 2026.
As a major international in-water exhibition, the festival provides Pearl with an opportunity to present the yacht in completed form and allows visitors to assess its accommodation, deck circulation, finish and practical use directly.
The premiere is particularly important because the model's principal developments concern space, movement and the relationship between the interior and exterior. The effectiveness of the folding cockpit sides, aft galley and dual-master arrangement will be easier to judge aboard the completed yacht than through specifications or renderings.
At 21.99 metres, the Pearl 73 belongs clearly within the luxury-yacht sector rather than the 24-metre-plus superyacht category.
Within those dimensions, Pearl has incorporated features more commonly associated with larger yachts: two owner-quality cabins, four en-suite guest cabins, separate crew accommodation, folding cockpit terraces and enclosed storage for both a tender and personal watercraft.
The model's appeal lies in combining manageable dimensions and comparatively straightforward operation with accommodation capable of supporting longer family stays aboard. Its success will depend on whether those numerous features feel naturally integrated rather than compressed into the available platform.