Sailing yachts
Couples and sailing lovers wanting an unhurried day under canvas
Sailing yacht charter in Cannes
A sailing yacht is the quiet way to know the coast. Under sail the engine falls silent, the only sound is water along the hull, and the Côte d'Azur reveals itself the way it has to sailors for a century. For guests who care less about speed and more about the feel of being properly at sea, nothing else compares.
Who charters a sailing yacht
Couples, sailing enthusiasts and small groups who want an unhurried day choose a voilier. A monohull heels into the breeze and rewards anyone who enjoys the craft of sailing; a crewed sailing yacht lets you take the helm or simply lie on deck while the captain works the wind. The pace is the point.
What to expect on board
Crewed to the MYBA standard, a sailing yacht charter pairs a professional skipper with comfortable cabins below. Mornings are for quiet anchorages — the Îles de Lérins, the calm water off Cap d'Antibes — afternoons for a coastal passage under canvas. A good crew reads the mistral and the sea breeze so the day is always set up well.
Itineraries from Cannes
The classic sailing day runs from Cannes out to the Lérins islands and back, or a longer reach toward Saint-Tropez when the wind is fair. Sailing yachts sit beautifully at anchor for swimming and lunch, and the coast from Théoule to the Esterel red rock is at its best seen slowly, from the water.
How it is priced
Sailing yacht charter is offered by quote, reflecting the yacht, the season and whether you want a skipper-only or fully crewed day. The MYBA agreement sets everything out in writing before you commit. Tell our brokers the day you have in mind and they will match the right boat and crew.
Good to know
Wind makes the day on a sailing yacht, so a good captain will shape the route around the forecast rather than force a fixed plan — that flexibility is part of the pleasure. The charter fee covers yacht and crew, with running costs handled under the Advance Provisioning Allowance. A sailing day is gentler on the budget than an equivalent motor yacht and rewards anyone who would rather feel the coast than rush past it. Tell us whether you want to take the helm yourself or be looked after entirely, and we will match the boat to that.
What sets this type apart
- Engine-off sailing — the quiet way to know the coast
- Crewed to the MYBA standard, skipper-only or full crew
- Monohull that rewards anyone who enjoys sailing
- Beautiful at anchor for swimming and lunch
- Crew that reads the mistral and the sea breeze
- Unhurried pace, coastal passages under canvas
- By-quote pricing with a clear MYBA agreement