Yacht charter
A day charter to the Îles de Lérins — swim, lunch at anchor, back by evening
Yacht charter in Cannes & the Côte d'Azur
Yacht charter is the heart of what we do: matching the right boat and crew to the day you have in mind, anywhere from a single morning to a full week along the coast. A charter can be a fast motor yacht for a lunch run to Saint-Tropez, a sailing yacht for a quiet day under canvas, a catamaran for a family swim off the Îles de Lérins, or a fully crewed superyacht as a base for the season.
Day, week or crewed
A day charter keeps the radius tight and the day easy — out to Lérins, lunch at anchor, back to the Bay of Cannes by evening. A weekly charter opens the whole Riviera and beyond, with the yacht as your moving address. Crewed charter adds a captain and interior and deck crew so guests do nothing but enjoy the coast, with a chef on the larger yachts.
Handled to the MYBA standard
Every crewed charter runs on the MYBA charter agreement — the worldwide yachting association's framework covering the contract, the captain's qualifications and how provisioning is handled through an Advance Provisioning Allowance. You see the terms in writing before you commit, and our brokers manage the yacht, the berth and the itinerary end to end.
Always by quote
Charter is offered by quote, never a fixed price list, because the right proposal depends on the yacht, the season, the crew and where you want to go. Tell us the dates and the kind of day you want, and we will present boats that genuinely fit — never the most expensive one on the list.
Knowing the coast by name
What separates a good charter from a forgettable one is local knowledge: which anchorage is sheltered when the mistral blows, where the water is calmest for children, which beach club is worth the tender ride and which to skip. We plan around the forecast and the season rather than a fixed script, so the day works whatever the weather does. From the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto the whole Côte d'Azur is open — Lérins, Cap d'Antibes, Golfe-Juan, Nice, Monaco and Saint-Tropez — and we shape the route to the day you actually want.
Typical use cases
- A day charter to the Îles de Lérins — swim, lunch at anchor, back by evening
- A weekly crewed charter using the yacht as a moving address along the coast
- A fast motor yacht for a lunch run to Saint-Tropez or Monaco
- A family day on a stable catamaran with shallow-water anchorages
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Cannes?
The cost of a yacht charter in Cannes is always given by quote rather than a fixed price, because it depends on the type and size of boat, the duration, the season and the crew. A simple day-boat for the day sits at one end; a fully crewed superyacht for a week sits at the other. The charter fee covers the yacht and its crew, while running costs such as fuel, food and berths are handled separately under the Advance Provisioning Allowance, or APA, and reconciled at the end of the charter. Demand peaks in summer and around the September shows, so the best yachts for a given week are reserved early. Tell our brokers the dates and the kind of day you have in mind, and we will propose boats that genuinely fit your group — never simply the most expensive option on the list.
Do I need a licence to charter a yacht in Cannes?
For a crewed charter you do not need any licence or qualification yourself: a professional captain holds the necessary certifications and runs the boat, so you and your guests simply enjoy the day. This is by far the most common way to charter on the Côte d'Azur, whether for a day to the Îles de Lérins or a full week along the coast. A licence is only required if you choose a bareboat rental, where you skipper the boat yourself — in that case you must hold an appropriate boating licence recognised in France. If you are unsure which option suits you, our brokers will explain the difference plainly and recommend a skippered charter when it makes for a safer, more relaxed day, which it usually does for visitors who do not know these waters.
What types of yacht can I charter in Cannes?
Yacht charter in Cannes covers the full range of boats. A motor yacht is the most popular choice for speed and range, reaching Saint-Tropez or Monaco comfortably within a day; a sailing yacht trades pace for the quiet of a day under canvas; a catamaran offers space and stability that suit families and groups who want to swim and relax; and a day-boat or open motorboat is the simplest, most accessible way onto the water for a single day. For longer trips and larger parties, superyachts and gulets add cabins, crew and a chef. The right boat is never simply the biggest or the fastest — it is the one that matches your guest count, your budget and the day or week you have in mind. Our brokers walk you through the options and propose boats that genuinely fit, whether you want a lunch run to the Îles de Lérins or a week along the Côte d'Azur.
Can you arrange a yacht charter for a special occasion in Cannes?
Yes. A yacht charter is a natural setting for a celebration on the Côte d'Azur — a birthday, an anniversary, a proposal, a family gathering or a small private event on the water. Because the day is built around you, the boat and the route are shaped to the occasion: a quiet anchorage off the Îles de Lérins for a relaxed lunch, a sunset cruise along the Croisette, or a faster boat to reach Saint-Tropez or Monaco for the afternoon. On crewed yachts the chef can prepare a menu to mark the day, and the crew handles the details so you stay with your guests. The same applies during the great Riviera events, from the Cannes Film Festival in May to the Yachting Festival and the Monaco shows in September, when a yacht becomes a private base. Tell our brokers the occasion, the date and the number of guests, and we will propose a boat and a plan that fit.