6 min readChartering a yacht on the Riviera
Contracts, provisioning, seasons, anchorages: what to know before chartering a yacht between Monaco and Cannes.
Yachts
The sea, at your pace.
A day off the Lérins islands or a week between Corsica and the Riviera: we choose the boat, the crew and the route with you.
A good yacht has less to do with its length than with its crew. We recommend boats whose service we know, not just their photographs.
Contract, provisioning, anchorages, tenders, reservations ashore: everything is prepared so all you need do is step aboard.
Yachts
What we arrange
Days at sea
From Cannes, Antibes or Monaco, lunch at anchor, back for sunset.
Weekly charters
Crewed motor and sailing yachts on the Côte d’Azur, in Corsica, Sardinia or elsewhere in the Mediterranean.
Itineraries
Built with the captain around the weather, your wishes and berth availability.
On board
Chef, menus, wines, water toys, cabin preferences.
Ashore
Tables, beaches, transfers and excursions, booked port by port.
How it works
How we work
Your wishes
Dates, number of guests, style of boat, the pace you want.
The shortlist
A few yachts, with our notes on each crew and the contract terms.
Embarkation
Contract, advance provisioning, itinerary and preferences passed to the captain. We stay reachable throughout.
Example
Three days between Monaco and the Lérins islands
Boarding in Monaco late on Friday morning. Lunch at anchor off Cap d’Antibes, a night alongside in Cannes with a table booked ashore. Saturday, swimming off the Lérins islands; Sunday, an easy return along the coast. The timings follow the sea and your guests — never the reverse.
An illustrative scenario, composed from typical requests.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Does the charter fee cover everything?
It covers the yacht and crew. On top, there is usually an advance provisioning allowance (fuel, food, port fees), applicable VAT and a crew gratuity. We give you a complete estimate before anything is signed.
How far ahead should I book?
For July, August and the Riviera’s major events, several months ahead is wise. Outside those periods, a few weeks is often enough.
Can I charter a yacht for a single day?
Yes, notably from Cannes, Antibes or Monaco, subject to availability.
Who decides the itinerary?
You, with the captain. The captain has the final word on safety and weather; we make sure the programme flows.
Do you sell yachts?
Our work is charter. For a purchase, we can introduce you to specialised brokers.
Our destinations
Other services
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