Itama is taking its new Itama 70 to the Genoa International Boat Show from 1 to 6 October 2026 after the model’s world premiere at Cannes, held from 8 to 13 September. The Italian builder has now placed its latest open motor yacht in front of the public and is preparing another opportunity for visitors to examine the design in person.
The new 70 is the second model in Itama’s programme to renew its range, and it follows the first hull’s launch at Marina di Ravenna in May. The Cannes public debut is a separate milestone from that earlier yard launch, while the planned Genoa appearance extends the model’s initial European exhibition schedule.
Two autumn boat shows for the new 70
Itama’s official September announcement identifies Cannes as the setting for the model’s world premiere and Genoa as the next show on the itinerary. The dates distinguish an event that has now concluded from a future display, important for readers seeking an opportunity to view the boat rather than simply read about its launch.
Large open yachts are difficult to judge from photographs because the proportion of sheltered seating, walking space and outdoor lounging only becomes clear aboard. A visit at Genoa can help prospective owners assess whether the 70’s approach to outdoor living works for the typical crew and weather in their intended cruising area.
The measured yacht is 21.23 metres long
Ferretti Group’s launch announcement gives an overall length of 21.23 metres and a beam of 5.30 metres for the Itama 70. These are the manufacturer’s published figures and place the model well within Luxury Yacht Guide’s 12.00-to-23.99-metre coverage, rather than in the larger superyacht category.
The dimensions also explain why the design can combine a substantial cockpit, private cabins and tender handling without becoming a full-size crewed yacht. Owners should nevertheless confirm the certified particulars for their individual hull, especially when a berth, registration threshold or transport arrangement depends on exact measurements.
Vallicelli and IdeaeItalia define the renewal
The model comes from cooperation between Ferretti Group’s product committee and engineering department, with Vallicelli Design responsible for the exterior and IdeaeItalia for the interior. Their work preserves Itama’s recognisable open-yacht character while making onboard circulation and the connection between different social areas central design concerns.
Long hull-side windows are part of the new visual language and contribute to the interior’s natural light. A sun pad set flush with the foredeck maintains a traditional open-yacht feature, while its integration into the deck gives the forward leisure area a more continuous appearance.
The cockpit is arranged around social use
The aft deck places a large sun pad beside the dining zone, and an integrated backrest creates continuity between the spaces. A U-shaped dining area uses a teak-topped table opposite a wet bar, with the latter capable of converting into another lounging surface using an additional cushion.
Itama also describes an electric bimini with integrated lighting above this area, an important feature for extending the usable hours of an exposed cockpit. At Genoa, buyers should inspect the extent of the shade, the practicality of the wet bar and how easily guests move around the table when the yacht is occupied.
Three ensuite cabins below deck
The lower-deck accommodation comprises three cabins, each with its own bathroom, including an owner’s cabin aft. Itama also includes a corner galley and a dinette below, creating another social and food-preparation area separate from the principal open-air spaces on the main deck.
This arrangement allows the yacht to serve more than a day-boat function without abandoning the open configuration for which the brand is known. Owners expecting frequent overnight trips should examine cabin storage, light, access and the relationship between the lower galley and the main-deck dining area.
Twin MAN V12 engines underpin the performance figures
The official show announcement specifies standard twin MAN V12 engines rated at 1,400 horsepower each and preliminary figures of 37 knots maximum and 33 knots cruising. An optional package of twin 1,550-horsepower MAN V12 units raises the figures quoted for the range to 39 knots and 35 knots respectively in the September material.
These speed figures are the builder’s preliminary estimates, not independently verified results for every hull. The earlier first-launch announcement gave a different preliminary maximum-speed estimate for that particular optional-engine vessel, making it particularly important for purchasers to request the latest builder specification and trial information.
Genoa is the next opportunity to inspect the model
The first hull’s May launch and September public premiere establish the model’s progress from construction to the boat-show circuit, but they answer different questions for an owner. A shipyard launch confirms the yacht entered the water; a boat-show display permits direct assessment of cockpit ergonomics, guest accommodation and build details.
Itama has confirmed Genoa from 1 to 6 October as the next appearance, giving interested buyers a concrete event to plan around. The focus should be on inspecting the actual example, discussing propulsion and configuration options, and obtaining confirmed specifications for any hull under consideration rather than treating preliminary performance data as a guarantee.
