All the ingredients are in place for a year full of innovations and confirmations, and Cantiere del Pardo chooses to make this clear right away at boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest indoor boat show and a key reference point for the Central and Northern European market. A presence that perfectly reflects the shipyard’s strategy: focusing on the most strategic segments of recreational boating with a solid and diverse exhibition lineup, ranging from the most iconic and representative sailing models of the Grand Soleil range to the major new motor yachts from Pardo Yachts.
In particular, sailing enthusiasts has the chance to admire the beautiful Grand Soleil 52 Performance up close, a flagship of the brand’s sporty range, and enjoy an even more immersive experience in the stand area entirely dedicated to the Plus Line. This family of models over 60 feet is designed for owners seeking custom-built yachts capable of combining comfort, safety and high-level performance, without sacrificing the build quality and attention to detail that have always defined the shipyard.
On the motor side, the undisputed star of the German boat show was the new Pardo 43, fresh from an international tour that, starting last September, saw her cruising between Cannes, Genoa and the United States. A journey that has already delivered more than positive feedback, not only from the brand’s owners, thanks to a formula that blends versatility, sporty character and that distinctive family feeling which has made Pardo Yachts one of the most prestigious brands in today’s yachting scene.
Alongside this outstanding model, the Cantiere del Pardo stand will also host the Pardo Digital Lounge for the first time: an innovative space designed to offer clients and visitors an exclusive preview of renders and virtual content of upcoming models – the Pardo GT65 and the new P43R, the outboard-powered version of the Pardo 43, expected to hit the water next spring.
“With our participation in boot Düsseldorf 2026, we want to present a strong, coherent and innovative offering that reflects the Group’s development strategy – says Marcello Veronesi, CEO of Cantiere del Pardo – From the new Pardo 43, which continues to give us great satisfaction, to the preview of the GT65, and the success of the Grand Soleil Plus Line, 2026 will be a year of major new developments and confirmations for clients and enthusiasts around the world”.
Cantiere del Pardo: the most anticipated launches of 2026
As already mentioned, 2026 is shaping up to be a particularly eventful year for Cantiere del Pardo, with major debuts in both the motor and sailing segments. As far as Pardo Yachts is concerned, all eyes are on the new GT65, the crossover that completes the GT range and will make its official debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026. This model is designed to offer generous living spaces, flexible yet rational layouts, and a strong connection with the outdoors. Standout features include the reverse bow, the raised galley on the lower deck, and the large single-panel windows of the deckhouse, created to enhance visual continuity between interior and exterior spaces.
On the sailing front, Grand Soleil Yachts raises the bar even higher with three new, highly significant models. It starts with the Grand Soleil 60 Long Cruise, conceived for bluewater cruising, with optimized volumes, extended range, and solutions tailored for those who love to sail far afield, in safety and comfort even over long distances.
But the most eagerly awaited new launch is undoubtedly the Grand Soleil Plus 80, the new flagship of the Plus Line, which will debut in both Long Cruise and Performance versions. An ambitious project that successfully combines generous interior volumes, versatile layouts, and technologically advanced construction aimed at satisfying the most demanding owners.
The Grand Soleil 60 LC and the Plus 80 LC will be unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, while the Plus 80 Performance will be presented towards the end of the year.
