From sleek day boats to superyachts crewed to perfection, the South of France is home to a wide range of yacht charter firms standing ready to provide you with a memorable seafaring adventure.
The South of France is one of the world’s leading locations for yacht chartering, with ports such as Cannes and Antibes providing dedicated facilities for all kinds of yachts, from smaller day boats to some of the biggest vessels anywhere in the Mediterranean. With both day cruises and longer excursions on the agenda, there’s no shortage of yacht charter firms in the South of France – and we’ve picked out 5 of our favourites below.
Ritzy Yachts
Miami-based Ritzy Yachts provide crewed French Riviera yacht charters with itineraries that connect Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Monaco. The company has an array of sailboats available for hire in the region, including sailing monohulls, catamarans and motor yachts, ranging from small 46-feet vessels to large superyachts. Basic charters start at about $13,000 per week, while their current listings also include a 76-feet sailing yacht priced at €17,000 per week.
Beaulieu Boat Charters
From their operations in Port de Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Beaulieu Boat Charters offer individual cruises taking up to six persons on a day cruise along the coast from Menton to Cannes, with the possibility of being picked up at ports along the way. Their only offered boat, L’Esquinade, is a sporty Sunseeker Portofino 35 motor yacht that boasts good cockpit space, a sunbed, galley, and two cabins. Departing from Beaulieu-sur-Mer aboard the elegant L’Esquinade, up to six guests can explore the coastline between Menton and Cannes, swim in secluded bays, admire villas and enjoy lunch at a favourite beach club. Prices for the charter start at €1,350 out of season and €1,850 during peak summer months, inclusive of skipper and VAT, but not including fuel.
Navelia Charters
Navélia Charters are a Saint-Tropez-based company that specialise in private day trips and multi-day voyages along the southern French coastline. Their fleet ranges from 8–12-metre sport boats and 15–25-metre motor yachts to larger yachts and superyachts, all of which are matched to suitable Riviera marinas or anchorages. Prices start at €2,500 per day for a sport boat, with captain, crew, insurance, towels and soft drinks included (fuel and catering cost are extra). They also offer bespoke itineraries, beach-club bookings, rapid availability checks and a stated ten-minute response time during business hours.
Arthaud Yachting
Arthaud Yachting, a Cannes-based company, offer both individual and business charter cruises along the French Riviera, from Saint-Tropez through to Antibes, Nice and Monaco. Their fleet includes motor yachts, sailing yachts, classics and maxi-catamarans, with some vessel able to fit into the region’s largest marinas and others being based in Antibes port. For those on tighter budgets, lower price options may include smaller or out-of-season cruises starting at around €11,000 a week.
Yacht Charter French Riviera
French Riviera Yacht Charter cover the cities of Cannes, Nice, Monaco, St-Tropez and other French Riviera marinas, providing customers with motor yachts, sailing yachts, catamarans, RIBs and crewed superyachts. Their charter fleet is located in marinas such as the Old Port of Cannes, Port de la Rague of Mandelieu, Baie des Anges Marina and Saint Laurent-du-Var. You can find motor yachts starting at about €300 per day and sailing yachts from around €400 a day. Their online searchable listing database is easy to use and they also offer events-based charters for private groups.