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France
Superyacht charter on the French Riviera
Forty metres, a pool at water level and five-star service off Monaco, Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
Superyacht charter on the French Riviera is part of the scenery: this coast hosts the world's largest gathering of big yachts, and in Monaco, Cannes and Antibes they lie stern to stern. The Benetti Oasis 40M, around 40 metres long, comes from an Italian yard with more than a century behind it, and its trump card is obvious at first glance.
The aft Oasis deck becomes a genuine beach club: bulwarks fold down to reveal a waterside platform with a pool. Five cabins accommodate 10–12 guests, and nine crew, including a chef, deliver hotel-grade service from breakfast to evening cocktails. Water toys come aboard too.
A yacht like this is chartered by the week — for family holidays, landmark birthdays or Grand Prix and Cannes festival dates. Top speed is a leisurely 15 knots or so, yet seven days are plenty to string together the Principality, the peninsula villas, the island monastery off Cannes, the harbour at Saint-Tropez — and, weather permitting, a crossing to Corsica. Pricing for the week shifts with the calendar of events and is written into the contract.
Superyachts on the French Riviera
What it costs
The lowest indicative prices among the yachts of this type on this page.
- Full day
- from €28,000 / day
- Week-long charter
- from €180,000 / week
Indicative "from" market prices for this destination. The exact price depends on dates, duration and the specific yacht, and comes in your personal quote.
Usually included
- A crew of nine with a private chef
- The Oasis deck and pool
- Tender and water toys
- Insurance and full onboard service
Usually extra
- APA, an advance for fuel, provisions and berths
- French VAT
- Crew gratuity
- Port fees in Monaco and Cannes on event days
- Transfer from Nice airport
Exact inclusions depend on the yacht and are always listed in your written offer.
Where you go
The yacht usually embarks guests in Monaco, Cannes or Antibes. A Riviera week strings together Villefranche and Cap Ferrat, the Lérins Islands, lunches off Pampelonne and an evening in Saint-Tropez, with Corsica possible in settled weather.
Marinas
- Nice (Port Lympia)
- Cannes Vieux Port
- Antibes Port Vauban
- Monaco Port Hercule
- Saint-Tropez
When to go
The season runs from May to September. May, with the Cannes festival and the Grand Prix, and the July–August peak need booking months ahead. June and September bring warm water and more flexibility on dates.
Superyacht charter on the French Riviera: FAQ
How is a weekly superyacht charter arranged?
A contract is signed, often on MYBA terms, with roughly half paid upfront. The APA is paid separately, and any unspent balance is usually returned after the trip.
Can we reach Corsica?
Yes, on a weekly itinerary in good weather. It is a long passage, so the captain decides by the forecast, keeping a back-up plan along the Riviera.
How many guests can come?
Five cabins sleep 10–12 for a week, and up to 12 can be aboard by day. Larger events are discussed separately.