Nice
The Baie des Anges, the Promenade and Port Lympia — destination and gateway both, backed by the Alps.
Cannes → Nice: about 14 nautical miles in a straight line from the Vieux-Port, i.e. 40 min at 20 knots in a motor yacht (great-circle distance computed from the coordinates; the real coastal route is a little longer; reference cruising speed: day-charter.fr).
Chartering a yacht in Cannes to Nice 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 Nice by yacht?
Nice curves around the Baie des Anges, its Promenade des Anglais and pastel old town backed by the foothills of the Alps. Port Lympia is the city's working harbour, and the bay offers an open anchorage with one of the great urban backdrops in the Mediterranean.
For a yacht, Nice is both a destination and a gateway: a coastal run from Cannes passes Antibes and the Cap before opening into the bay, and the city's international airport makes it the natural embarkation point for many charters. Anchor off the Promenade, come ashore for the old town and the market on Cours Saleya, then push on toward Villefranche and the Cap Ferrat.
Many week-long charters begin or end here, stepping straight from the airport to the quay. As a day destination from Cannes it pairs the open bay with the depth of a real city — markets, museums and the old town all a tender ride away.
How much does a yacht charter in Cannes to Nice cost?
Chartering a yacht in Cannes to Nice 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.
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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 from Cannes to Nice?
Yes — Nice and the Baie des Anges make an easy day by yacht from Cannes, eastward past Antibes and the Cap d'Antibes. From the water the long sweep of the Promenade des Anglais and the old town backed by hills is one of the finest city approaches on the coast, and Villefranche-sur-Mer just beyond offers one of the deepest, most sheltered natural bays on the Riviera — a superb spot to anchor and swim. Nice is also a common starting or finishing point for charters, with its airport close by, so some guests join or leave a yacht here. A day charter can cruise the bay, anchor off Villefranche for lunch and return to Cannes, while a longer trip uses Nice as a gateway to the eastern Riviera and Monaco. Tell us what you would like to see and we will plan the day around the coast and the weather.
How long does it take to get from Cannes to Nice by yacht?
About 40 min at 20 knots in a motor yacht for 14 nautical miles in a straight line (computed from the Vieux-Port de Cannes; the real route is a little longer). Under sail at 5–7 knots, allow 2 h to 2 h 50.
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Cannes to Nice?
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.