Cannes - Owning a yacht at the Cannes Film Festival is key to meeting people. You can attract everyone from a major movie star to a horde of photographers. Italian fashion designer Robert Cavalli uses his to entertain his Hollywood clients.
Sunday night Sharon Stone, Gong Li and Mischa Barton came by to say hello to Cavalli.
It doesn't matter who you are in Cannes, everyone must remove their shoes while boarding, the teak on deck must be protected.
The deck of a private yacht is also the best way to watch the fireworks at midnight.