The Pardo GT65 is Pardo Yachts’ new crossover yacht, set to make its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, running from 8 to 13 September, and becomes the third model in the GT range from Italian shipyard Cantiere del Pardo, slotting in between the Pardo GT52 and the flagship Pardo GT75.
Key takeaways
- The Pardo GT65 measures 19.75 metres in length and 5.56 metres in beam, filling the size gap between the Pardo GT52 (16.58 m) and the Pardo GT75 (22.85 m).
- Naval architecture is by Zuccheri Yacht Design, while exterior and interior design is by Nauta Design, the same duo behind the rest of the GT range.
- It comes standard with two Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350 engines, with an estimated cruising speed of around 25 knots and a top speed close to 35 knots.
- New features include a folding tender garage, ultra-compact stone surfaces, parquet-style wood flooring, and a fuel tank layout designed to improve trim.
- The world premiere will take place at the Vieux Port in Cannes, as part of the 49th Cannes Yachting Festival.
- Motyvel, the official distributor of Pardo Yachts in Spain and Portugal, is already handling early booking enquiries for the Spanish market.
What is the Pardo GT65
The Pardo GT65 is the model that was missing from Pardo Yachts’ GT range, the crossover cruiser line from Italian shipyard Cantiere del Pardo (Forlì, Italy). It was created to fill the gap between the Pardo GT52, launched in 2022, and the Pardo GT75, the flagship model that debuted in Cannes in 2024. The GT range combines the social, sporty character of the Walkaround series with the liveable volumes of the Endurance series, and the GT65 brings that philosophy to a 19.75-metre size aimed at experienced owners looking for range, ease of handling and genuinely usable spaces both underway and at anchor.
Like the rest of the Pardo family, the GT65 keeps the reverse bow that has defined the shipyard since its earliest Walkaround models. This is not just an aesthetic choice: it improves wave penetration and reduces pitching at the cruising speeds typical of a GT.
Specifications: dimensions, engines and performance
The Pardo GT65‘s spec sheet confirms its position as the middle link in the GT range. Here are its main specifications:
| Specification | Pardo GT65 |
| Length overall | 19.75 m |
| Maximum beam | 5.56 m |
| Draft | 1.50 m |
| Engines | 2 x Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350 |
| Cruising speed | ≈ 25 knots (estimated) |
| Top speed | ≈ 35 knots (estimated) |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Naval architecture | Zuccheri Yacht Design |
| Exterior and interior design | Nauta Design |
| Shipyard | Cantiere del Pardo (Forlì, Italy) |
Speed figures are industry estimates based on the standard engine configuration; Pardo Yachts will publish the definitive spec sheet to coincide with the official presentation in Cannes.
Design and new features of the Pardo GT65
The Pardo GT65 introduces several new features compared to its range siblings. The most visible is the folding tender garage, which allows a tender of up to 3 metres to be stowed without compromising the clean exterior lines. Inside, the shipyard replaces the usual acrylic with ultra-compact stone surfaces and opts for a wood floor with a parquet-style pattern, a more complex solution to execute but consistent with the brand’s technical approach.
The engine room also brings changes: the fuel tanks are positioned centrally, close to the centre of gravity, which improves trim at different speeds and makes the hull’s behaviour more predictable. The GT65 also adds a crew cabin with direct access from the cockpit and a separate technical room for the electrical panel, designed to make maintenance easier without interfering with life on board.
Aft, the low-profile volumes leave room for a sundeck and chill-out area, preserving the openness and character of the cockpit that already set apart the Pardo GT52 and the Pardo GT75.
When and where it launches: Cannes Yachting Festival 2026
The Pardo GT65 will officially launch from 8 to 13 September 2026 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, celebrating its 49th edition across the two historic harbours of the French Riviera: the Vieux Port and Port Canto. The French boat show, which traditionally marks the start of the European autumn season, will bring together more than 700 boats and most of the sector’s leading shipyards this year.
For Pardo Yachts, Cannes is traditionally the stage chosen for its big launches: the Pardo GT75 debuted there in 2024, and now it’s the turn of the Pardo GT65, which completes the GT range at the size customers had been asking for between the 52 and 75-foot models.
Pardo GT65 vs the GT52 and GT75: comparison table
Seeing all three GT models in a single table helps explain why the Pardo GT65 fills a real gap in Pardo Yachts’ catalogue:
| Pardo GT52 | Pardo GT65 | Pardo GT75 | |
| Length overall | 16.58 m | 19.75 m | 22.85 m |
| Beam | 4.96 m | 5.56 m | 5.99 m |
| Draft | 1.30 m | 1.50 m | 1.05 m |
| Engines | 2 x Volvo Penta IPS 650/700/800 | 2 x Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350 | 3 x Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1050 (opt. 1350) |
| Launch year | 2022 | 2026 | 2024 |
| Positioning | Entry to the GT range | Mid-size model | Flagship |
The Pardo GT65 is neither a scaled-down GT75 nor an enlarged GT52: Cantiere del Pardo presents it as a technical identity of its own, with its own balance of interior volume, efficiency and handling.
Availability and booking for the Pardo GT65 in Spain
As the official distributor of Pardo Yachts in Spain and Portugal, Motyvel is already handling early enquiries about the Pardo GT65 even before its Cannes presentation. If you’re interested in booking a slot to see the model at the show, configuring your own unit, or receiving the definitive spec sheet as soon as the shipyard publishes it, the Motyvel team in Barcelona and Mallorca can guide you through the whole process.
If you’d like to explore the rest of the range before deciding on the GT65, our definitive guide to Pardo Yachts in Spain covers the Walkaround, Endurance and GT series in detail, including differences in use, size and budget.
Frequently asked questions about the Pardo GT65
What is the Pardo GT65?
The Pardo GT65 is the third model in Pardo Yachts’ GT range, a 19.75-metre crossover yacht that combines the social character of the Walkaround series with the volumes of the Endurance series. It debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.
When does the Pardo GT65 launch?
The Pardo GT65 officially launches from 8 to 13 September 2026, during the Cannes Yachting Festival, at the Vieux Port in Cannes.
What engine does the Pardo GT65 have?
The Pardo GT65 comes standard with two Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350 engines, the same IPS propulsion family used by the rest of the GT range models.
How does the Pardo GT65 differ from the GT52 and the GT75?
The Pardo GT65 measures 19.75 metres, between the GT52’s 16.58 m and the GT75’s 22.85 m. It adds a folding tender garage, ultra-compact stone surfaces and a fuel tank layout designed to improve trim.
How many cabins does the Pardo GT65 have?
The Pardo GT65 has 3 cabins and 3 bathrooms in its standard layout, plus a crew cabin with independent access from the cockpit.
Where can I see or book the Pardo GT65 in Spain?
Motyvel, the official distributor of Pardo Yachts in Spain and Portugal, handles enquiries about the Pardo GT65 from its offices in Barcelona and Mallorca, whether to see it in Cannes or to book a unit for the Spanish market.
Who designed the Pardo GT65?
The Pardo GT65’s naval architecture is by Zuccheri Yacht Design, while Nauta Design is behind the exterior and interior design, the same duo responsible for the Pardo GT52 and the Pardo GT75.
Book your appointment to discover the Pardo GT65 first
The Pardo GT65 completes Pardo Yachts’ GT range right at the size many owners had been waiting for. If you want to be among the first to step aboard in Cannes or to receive the definitive spec sheet as soon as it’s published, contact the Motyvel team and book your appointment.
