Monaco
Port Hercule, the Grand Prix and the Yacht Show — the principality where the yachting year peaks.
Cannes → Monaco: about 28 nautical miles along the coastal route, i.e. 1 h 25 at 20 knots in a motor yacht (cruising time published by day-charter.fr; distance derived: 1.42 h × 20 knots). Under sail at 5–7 knots, allow 4 h to 5 h 35.
Chartering a yacht in Cannes to Monaco costs from €1,500 a day (day-boat ~11 m, excluding fuel) and from €25,000 a week (motor yacht 20–30 m), plus APA 25–35% and 20% VAT — public 2026 references for the Côte d’Azur, not a tariff: every Yacht Cannes quote is worked out for your date, your group and your boat.
How do you get from Cannes to Monaco by yacht?
Monaco is the Riviera at its most concentrated: a sovereign principality of less than two square kilometres, with Port Hercule at its heart. The harbour fills with superyachts for the Monaco Grand Prix in May and the Monaco Yacht Show in September — two of the defining events of the yachting year — and Monte-Carlo's casino, hotels and restaurants set the standard for glamour.
A run from Cannes to Monaco is one of the classic charter days: lunch aboard at anchor, an afternoon in Monte-Carlo, dinner back on the water. Berths in Port Hercule are limited and prized, especially in event weeks, and are best arranged well ahead through a broker.
Outside the great event weeks the principality is calmer, and a day trip from Cannes still delivers the full Monte-Carlo experience by sea. In May and September, book early: this is the single most contested stretch of water on the Côte d'Azur.
How much does a yacht charter in Cannes to Monaco cost?
Chartering a yacht in Cannes to Monaco costs from €1,500 a day (day-boat ~11 m, excluding fuel) and from €25,000 a week (motor yacht 20–30 m), plus APA 25–35% and 20% VAT — public 2026 references for the Côte d’Azur, not a tariff: every Yacht Cannes quote is worked out for your date, your group and your boat.
| Boat class | Public reference 2026 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Day-boat / RIB ~11 m | from €1,500 / day | excluding fuel |
| Open day cruiser ~14 m | from €4,795 / day | including fuel |
| Flybridge motor yacht ~21 m | from €6,600 / day | — |
| Superyacht (crewed) | from €10,000 / day | from; rises significantly with size |
| Motor yacht 20–30 m | €25,000 – €65,000 / week | excl. APA |
| Superyacht 30–40 m | €65,000 – €180,000 / week | excl. APA |
| Premium superyacht 40–45 m | €140,000 – €320,000 / week | excl. APA |
| Megayacht 45 m+ | €280,000 – €800,000+ / week | excl. APA |
On top of the rate: the APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance), 25 to 35% of the base price — fuel, food, drinks and harbour dues, reconciled against receipts at the end of the charter (median across surveyed MYBA listings: 35%) — and French VAT at 20%, in principle due on the whole charter fee since 1 November 2020 for a charter in French waters. The crew gratuity recommended by the MYBA is 5 to 15% of the charter fee.
Sources — retrieved 5 September 2026: Monaco Boats (The S Collection) — Yacht charter prices on the Riviera, day rates; International Yachts Charter & Brokerage — French Riviera weekly charter rates (Monaco Yacht Show 2026 page); Vital Charters — What's included in a yacht charter fee: MYBA contract (2026), survey of MYBA listings; service-public.gouv.fr — Taux de TVA (fiche F23567, "Vérifié le 18 juin 2025"); Mathez Compliance — Fiscalité du yachting, TVA charter.
Request a quote for Monaco
Tell us the date, the number of guests and the kind of day you want — we come back with a boat that fits and a price worked out for your outing, not a generic rate.
Can I charter a yacht to Monaco from Cannes?
Yes — Monaco is a favourite day or overnight destination by yacht from Cannes, with the coast unrolling past Antibes, Nice and Cap-Ferrat on the way to Port Hercule. Arriving in Monaco by sea is part of the appeal: the principality rises straight from the water, and a yacht puts you moments from Monte-Carlo, the Casino square and the harbour. A day charter can cruise across, spend the afternoon ashore or at anchor, and return in the evening, while a weekly itinerary often includes Monaco as an evening highlight. Demand for berths in Port Hercule is high, especially during the Grand Prix in May and the Monaco Yacht Show in September, when a yacht becomes a coveted private base for the event — these weeks book far ahead. Tell us your dates and whether you want a day to Monaco or to include it on a longer charter, and we will plan it.
How long does it take to get from Cannes to Monaco by yacht?
About 1 h 25 at 20 knots in a motor yacht for 28 nautical miles along the coastal route (time published by day-charter.fr). Under sail at 5–7 knots, allow 4 h to 5 h 35.
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Cannes to Monaco?
By quote. Public 2026 references on the Côte d’Azur: from €1,500 a day for a ~11 m day-boat (excluding fuel), about €6,600 a day for a 21 m motor yacht, €25,000 to €65,000 a week for a 20–30 m motor yacht — plus APA 25–35% and 20% VAT. Yacht Cannes prices each day for your date and your group.
What is included in the price, and what is the APA?
The rate covers the boat and its crew. Fuel, food, drinks and harbour dues go through the APA — a provision of 25 to 35% of the rate (median 35% across MYBA listings), reconciled against receipts at the end of the charter. French VAT at 20% applies to a charter in French waters; the customary MYBA gratuity is 5 to 15%.
Do I need a boat licence to charter a yacht in Cannes?
Not for a skippered or crewed charter: the professional captain holds the qualifications and runs the boat. A licence recognised in France is only required if you charter bareboat and skipper the boat yourself.