Alfa
70 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €700,000 per week
From Port Canto
French Riviera yacht charter
Saint-Tropez, Monaco and the Îles d'Hyères are each within a day's cruise from Cannes. The route takes in the Lérins Islands, the Estérel and Pampelonne.
- Charter season
- May to September
- From Cannes
- 25 nm to Saint-Tropez
- Embarkation ports
- Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Monaco
Cruising the French Riviera
A French Riviera charter usually begins in Monaco, Nice, Cannes or Antibes. Heading west, the route runs past the red rocks of the Estérel to Saint-Tropez and the Îles d'Hyères. Heading east, it leads to Monaco and can continue to the Italian Riviera.
Passages between ports are short. From Cannes, Saint-Tropez is 25 nm away and Monaco 28 nm. A day can combine an authorised anchorage off Pampelonne with an evening in Saint-Tropez's old harbour. Port Pierre Canto faces the Lérins Islands, which can be the first stop on embarkation day.
Porquerolles and Port-Cros are part of a national park with unspoilt coastlines. From Saint-Tropez, yachts reach them across the Gulf of Hyères. The Mistral occasionally reaches the western stretch of the coast.
Where to go
Îles de Lérins
This archipelago of 4 islands lies just off Cannes. On Sainte-Marguerite, the Fort Royal museum includes the cell of the Man in the Iron Mask. On Saint-Honorat, the abbey's monks tend an 8.5-hectare vineyard.
The Estérel
In the Estérel massif, volcanic rhyolite gives the coastline a striking red colour. Yachts pass these red rocks on the way between Saint-Tropez and Cannes.
Saint-Tropez and Pampelonne
Saint-Tropez lies 25 nm from Cannes. Pampelonne Beach at Ramatuelle stretches for 4.5 km and is classified as a remarkable natural area. Yachts anchor in an authorised area offshore before an evening in the old harbour.
Îles d'Hyères
Porquerolles and Port-Cros are part of a national park with unspoilt coastlines. From Saint-Tropez, yachts cross the Gulf of Hyères. The captain then selects an anchorage in line with the park's rules.
Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu
Yachts call at Villefranche-sur-Mer and then Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the way to Monaco. Excursions ashore lead to the village of Èze or to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
Monaco
Monaco lies 28 nm from Cannes. Port Hercule lies in a natural bay at the foot of the Rock.
When to visit the French Riviera
- Janoff season
- Feboff season
- Maroff season
- Aproff season
- Mayshoulder season
- Junshoulder season
- Julpeak season
- Augpeak season
- Sepshoulder season
- Octoff season
- Novoff season
- Decoff season
The season runs from May to September. July and August are the peak months.
May, early June and September offer a more relaxed pace and greater berth availability. The Cannes Film Festival in mid-May and the Monaco Grand Prix mark the start of the season.
7 days on the French Riviera, day by day
This 7-day round trip starts and ends in Cannes. The captain adapts each stop to the weather.
A round trip from Cannes
- Day 1
Cannes
Guests embark at Port Pierre Canto, facing the Lérins Islands. Dinner is served on board.
- Day 2
Saint-Tropez
The yacht spends the day at anchor in an authorised area off Pampelonne Beach. The evening is spent in Saint-Tropez's old harbour.
25 nm from the previous stop
- Day 3
Porquerolles
The yacht crosses the Gulf of Hyères to Porquerolles. The captain selects an anchorage in line with the national park's rules.
- Day 4
Cannes
The yacht heads back east along the red rocks of the Estérel. The evening is spent off La Croisette.
- Day 5
Monaco
The yacht heads for Monaco for the day. Port Hercule lies in a natural bay at the foot of the Rock.
28 nm from the previous stop
- Day 6
Villefranche-sur-Mer
The yacht calls at Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Ashore, guests can visit the village of Èze or Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
- Day 7
Îles de Lérins
A stop at Sainte-Marguerite for the Fort Royal, then at Saint-Honorat for its abbey. Disembarkation at Port Pierre Canto.
Cruising distances
| Cannes to Saint-Tropez | 25 nm |
|---|---|
| Cannes to Monaco | 28 nm |
Good to know
Orders issued by the French maritime prefect regulate anchoring for yachts of 24 metres and over to protect Posidonia seagrass meadows. They cover areas including the Bay of Cannes, Antibes and the Bay of Pampelonne. Permitted anchoring areas depend on the order that applies to each area.
Yachts for charter on the French Riviera
The yachts shown here are based in Cannes or cruise the Western Mediterranean in summer. Our broker checks availability and plans the itinerary with you.
Vassa
68.8 m12 guestsFeadship
From €595,000 per week
Loon
67.5 m13 guestsIcon Yachts
From €550,000 per week
Vertigo
67.2 m12 guestsAlloy Yachts
From €360,000 per week
Calex
67 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €680,000 per week
Triumph
65.4 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €650,000 per week
Artisan
63 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €645,000 per week
Lemon Tree
61.5 m14 guestsSanlorenzo
From €485,000 per week
Entourage
60 m12 guestsAmels
From €485,000 per week
Come Together
60 m14 guestsAmels
From €490,000 per week
Pink Shadow
58.3 m12 guestsDamen Yachting
From €510,000 per week
Illusion V
58 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €350,000 per week
Drumbeat
53 m11 guestsAlloy Yachts
From €210,000 per week
Upstream
33 m10 guestsCustom Line
From €135,000 per week
Pause
27.6 m8 guestsSanlorenzo SL90A
From €55,000 per week
Theotokos VI
26.8 m10 guestsSirena Yachts
From €75,000 per week
Vinci II
26.7 m9 guestsSanlorenzo SX88
From €65,000 per week
Régine of Cannes
24.6 m8 guestsSanlorenzo
From €50,000 per week
Sedna
23 m8 guestsJet Tern Marine
From €36,000 per week
Vinci III
11.60 m12 guestsBrabus Marine
Day rate on request
Frequently asked questions
Ask another questionWhen is the best time for a French Riviera charter?
The season runs from May to September and peaks in July and August. May, early June and September offer a more relaxed pace.
How long should a charter last?
The 7-day charter is the most common format on the French Riviera. Shorter or longer charters can be arranged depending on the yacht and the season.
Where do charters begin?
Charters usually begin in Monaco, Nice, Cannes or Antibes. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is the main gateway. Cannes-Mandelieu Airport handles private flights and Monaco has its own heliport.
What costs are added to the charter fee?
An Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) covers fuel, provisioning and berthing costs.
What is the weather like in season?
The French Riviera enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. The Mistral occasionally reaches the western stretch of the coast, and the captain then adjusts the day's route.
Your French Riviera charter enquiry
The cruising area is set. Tell us your dates and the number of guests. Our broker will check availability and come back to you with suitable yachts.
Maxime Delattre, broker+33 6 08 48 67 99
