FRENCH RIVIERA | SUMMER 2027

Yacht Charter Cannes: Superyacht Season 2027

Embark at the Croisette for a one-week Riviera charter shaped around the Lérins Islands, Cap d’Antibes and the 2027 Cannes calendar. Designed for private parties, families and considered corporate hospitality.

Answer in brief

A Yacht Charter Cannes is a crewed, week-long superyacht charter from Vieux Port or Port Pierre Canto, pairing the Lérins Islands with the Côte d’Azur. The principal season is May to September. Expect €90,000–€1.5 million-plus per week, plus APA and usually 20% French VAT on the charter fee; event weeks require early berth planning.

Quick facts

Principal season: May–September
Embarkation: Vieux Port or Port Pierre Canto
Nearest international airport: Nice Côte d’Azur, 27 km
Business aviation: Cannes-Mandelieu, about 15 minutes
Local islands: Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat
France charter VAT: 20% standard rate on charter fee

Yacht Charter Cannes: a Riviera Base with Range

Cannes is a practical starting point for a 2027 French Riviera superyacht charter because the first change of scene lies just offshore. The Lérins Islands sit across the bay, while Cap d’Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Golfe-Juan and the Esterel coast all fit within short, flexible passages. That compact geography matters: it lets a captain preserve a relaxed rhythm, substitute a sheltered anchorage when conditions change and still leave time for long lunches, swimming and evenings ashore.

Embarkation can be arranged subject to berth confirmation at IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes, beside Le Suquet and the Palais des Festivals, or at Port Pierre Canto at the eastern end of the Croisette. The two serve different operational needs. Vieux Port places guests close to Cannes’ event district; Port Canto faces the Lérins archipelago and has 553 berths for vessels up to 90 metres. For very large yachts, berth, draft and event-period feasibility must be checked with the harbour well before contracting.

For private clients, Cannes is an efficient opening chapter to a westbound or eastbound Riviera cruise. For companies, it can work as a controlled floating venue during the Film Festival, Cannes Lions or the September yacht show: breakfast meetings, hosted lunches and an evening reception can happen on board while the yacht remains a private base. A term charter is not a substitute for event accreditation or shore access; it is a crewed platform for hospitality, accommodation and precisely timed transfers.

Where to Cruise from Cannes

The bay rewards short passages rather than a rushed mileage programme. Your captain will select anchorages and berths according to weather, yacht dimensions, local notices and the group’s shore plans.

Vieux Port, Port Pierre Canto and the Croisette

Cannes offers two serious embarkation options along the Croisette. IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes lists berths for yachts up to 140 metres, placing a yacht steps from Le Suquet and the Palais des Festivals. Port Pierre Canto lies farther east, faces the islands and accepts vessels up to 90 metres. During event weeks, reserve berth space early and treat a confirmed berth as a separate operational requirement from yacht availability. Tender timings and guest credentials should be planned around the programme.

Yachts cruising on the French Riviera

ETERNAL SPARK — 50 m · Bilgin · 12 guests · Home port: France | Antibes · Weekly charter rate from €337,590/week
VICKY — 59 m · Baglietto · 12 guests · Home port: France | Cannes · Weekly charter rate from €250,000/week
OKTO — 68 m · ISA Yachts · 12 guests · Home port: France | Port de Saint-Tropez · Weekly charter rate from €240,000/week
MOKA — 42 m · Sanlorenzo · 10 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Port Adriano · Weekly charter rate from €191,583/week
MAYVA — 48 m · Baglietto · 12 guests · Home port: Monaco | Port Hercules · Weekly charter rate from €161,400/week
THUMPER — 40 m · Sunseeker · 12 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Marina Palma Cuarentena · Weekly charter rate from €157,500/week
YCM FIFTY — 50 m · Custom · 22 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Marina Port de Mallorca · Weekly charter rate from €141,167/week
LUISA — 48 m · Heesen · 12 guests · Home port: France | Cannes · Weekly charter rate from €125,000/week
HIGHLANDER — 50 m · Feadship · 12 guests · Home port: Bahamas | Nassau · Weekly charter rate from €125,000/week
JOSEPHINE I — 36 m · Mulder · 12 guests · Home port: France | Cannes · Weekly charter rate from €116,667/week
IRAMA — 42 m · Marine Concepts · 12 guests · Home port: France | Antibes · Weekly charter rate from €112,500/week
GHOST III — 49 m · Custom · 12 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Palma Bay, Club de Mar · Weekly charter rate from €110,000/week
JAZ — 51 m · Amel · 12 guests · Home port: Greece | Athens Marina · Weekly charter rate from €102,500/week
MILLESIME — 37 m · Couach · 12 guests · Home port: France | Cannes · Weekly charter rate from €91,667/week
SIROCCO — 47 m · Heesen · 12 guests · Home port: France | Cannes · Weekly charter rate from €90,000/week
KIJO — 44 m · Heesen · 12 guests · Home port: France | Port de Saint-Tropez · Weekly charter rate from €87,500/week
G3 — 44 m · Heesen · 12 guests · Home port: USVIs | Crown Bay Marina · Weekly charter rate from €80,501/week
SOULMATE — 34 m · Dreamline · 10 guests · Home port: Monaco | Port Hercules · Weekly charter rate from €75,000/week
SOPHIE BLUE — 41 m · Other · 12 guests · Home port: Croatia | ACI Marina Split · Weekly charter rate from €70,833/week
DIANE — 43 m · Benetti · 12 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Marina Port de Mallorca · Weekly charter rate from €70,000/week
MARICAN FOREVER — 32 m · Ferretti · 12 guests · Home port: Italy | Sicily · Weekly charter rate from €67,500/week
MY Anjelif — 50 m · Other · 12 guests · Home port: France | Port de Saint-Tropez · Weekly charter rate from €55,000/week
GRAYONE — 24 m · Sunreef · 11 guests · Home port: Mónaco Port Cap d'Ail · Weekly charter rate from €55,000/week
BLUE EYES — 29 m · Princess · 11 guests · Home port: France | Cannes · Weekly charter rate from €48,000/week

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Lérins Islands: Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat

Only a short run from Cannes, the Lérins Islands give the itinerary its natural pause. Sainte-Marguerite combines wooded paths with Fort Royal and the history of the Man in the Iron Mask; neighbouring Saint-Honorat is defined by its Cistercian monastery and vineyards. The islands are protected: use sandy ground rather than Posidonia seagrass, keep noise low and take waste back to the mainland. A tender-led lunch and a carefully chosen daytime anchorage are usually more sensible than forcing a fixed plan.

Antibes, Cap d’Antibes and Juan-les-Pins

Antibes provides a useful service and berthing stop, centred on Port Vauban, whose operator lists 1,500 berths and capacity for boats up to 150 metres. From there, the Cap d’Antibes coastline gives a classic Riviera day of tendering, swimming and a slow approach to shore. Juan-les-Pins brings beachside dining and evening energy without a long passage. This zone suits guests who want the contrast between a working superyacht marina, waterfront lunch ashore and a quiet night at anchor or in port.

Golfe-Juan

Golfe-Juan is a convenient intermediate stop between Cannes and Antibes, useful when a group wants a low-mileage day with a different shore perspective. It is close enough for an unhurried tender transfer to lunch or for a water-sports session before continuing towards Cap d’Antibes. The appeal is flexibility rather than spectacle: it enables a captain to avoid turning a local charter into a series of long transfers, and it can support a return to Cannes for a scheduled dinner, screening or corporate engagement.

Théoule-sur-Mer and the Estérel

West of Cannes, Théoule-sur-Mer and the Estérel coast introduce red-rock headlands, smaller bays and a more open-water feel. It is a measured counterpoint to the Croisette: a daytime cruise for swimming, lunch on the aft deck and a sunset run back towards Cannes, or an overnight structured around the forecast. The coastline is exposed differently from the islands, so the captain will assess swell, wind and safe holding before confirming an anchorage. Keep the schedule loose enough to move between the coast and sheltered water.

A 7-Day Superyacht Itinerary from Cannes

This local-loop itinerary keeps passages deliberately short and leaves room for berth availability, event calls and the captain’s weather judgement. Distances are approximate direct nautical miles and should be treated as planning, not navigation, figures.

Day 1: Cannes Vieux Port – Sainte-Marguerite
Embark at Vieux Port or Port Pierre Canto, complete the safety welcome and run roughly 3 nautical miles to the Lérins Islands. Anchor on sandy ground selected by the captain, launch the tenders and swim. Later, choose a calm night at anchor or return to Cannes for dinner. This leaves time for provisioning adjustments and event arrivals.
Day 2: Sainte-Marguerite – Saint-Honorat – Golfe-Juan
Visit Fort Royal or take a tender circuit before moving around the Lérins group towards Golfe-Juan, about 6 nautical miles depending on anchorage. Saint-Honorat requires a respectful, low-noise visit; it is not a party venue. Place water sports where conditions and traffic suit, then finish near Golfe-Juan or continue ashore for dinner.
Day 3: Golfe-Juan – Cap d’Antibes – Port Vauban
Cruise approximately 6 nautical miles along the Cap d’Antibes sector, using the tender for a swim stop and shore lunch if sea state permits. Port Vauban is a logical overnight berth when confirmed, especially for a marina evening or technical services. The captain may retain an offshore plan if berthing is unavailable. Keep the pace deliberately unhurried.
Day 4: Antibes – Juan-les-Pins – Cannes
Make a gentle return west, with Juan-les-Pins as the social stop and Cannes roughly 8 nautical miles from Cap d’Antibes. A tender-led day preserves privacy while allowing a lunch or beachside appointment. Return to a booked Cannes berth for a formal evening, or anchor where conditions permit. During event weeks, time transfers against confirmed calls.
Day 5: Cannes – Théoule-sur-Mer and Estérel
Head west for an approximately 6-nautical-mile scenic passage towards Théoule-sur-Mer and the Estérel. Make this an open-deck day: breakfast under way, a captain-selected swim stop and lunch on board. If afternoon breeze or swell builds, return to the bay early rather than force an anchorage that no longer suits the conditions.
Day 6: Théoule-sur-Mer – Lérins Islands
Cover about 8 nautical miles back east to Lérins for a final island day. Choose a quiet snorkel, a walk on Sainte-Marguerite or a modestly paced Saint-Honorat visit. Follow protected-area guidance, particularly avoiding Posidonia when anchoring. A long onboard lunch works well, with the tender ready for an early-evening return to Cannes.
Day 7: Lérins Islands – Cannes disembarkation
After breakfast, make the roughly 3-nautical-mile passage back to Cannes and disembark from the agreed berth or tender point. Time the return around airport, rail or business-aviation transfers. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is 27 kilometres away, while Cannes-Mandelieu is useful for business aviation. In major-event weeks, build contingency into road and shore movement.

Cannes Charter Season and Booking Windows

The Riviera season runs broadly from late spring into early autumn, but demand is led as much by the Cannes calendar as by the weather. A good itinerary always preserves alternatives for wind, swell and port availability.

Period	Conditions	Demand	Notes
April–May	Spring light and variable conditions can alternate with stronger Mistral-influenced episodes; island and port options remain valuable.	High	For the Film Festival, secure yacht and berth well ahead; 11–22 May 2027 is a fixed peak.
June	Long daylight and warming sea conditions suit compact coastal cruising, although daily sea state still drives anchorage choice.	High	Cannes Lions, 21–25 June 2027, needs a hospitality plan, confirmed berth and shore-transfer schedule.
July–August	The warmest, busiest part of the local season; popular bays, marina space and restaurant reservations carry the greatest pressure.	Peak	Book the preferred yacht and overnight berths early, then leave the daily routing to the captain and forecast.
September–October	Often attractive shoulder-season cruising, with warm water but a greater chance of autumnal change and exposed-anchorages being unsuitable.	Shoulder	The Cannes Yachting Festival makes early September an exception; confirm its 2027 schedule and access arrangements before travel.

What a Cannes Superyacht Charter Costs in 2027

The figures below are realistic French Riviera planning ranges for a seven-night crewed charter, quoted as base charter fees. They vary with age, build pedigree, layout, crew, season, event demand and the yacht’s confirmed location; every quote is subject to availability.

Indicative weekly rates	Guests	Budget per week	Notes
30–40 m	Up to 10–12	€90,000–€180,000	A properly crewed entry point to the superyacht market, commonly with water toys, multiple decks and a compact beach club.
40–55 m	Up to 10–12	€160,000–€350,000	More volume for owner-style suites, a larger crew, guest entertaining and a practical corporate-hosting programme.
55–70 m	Up to 12	€350,000–€700,000	Typically greater deck separation and amenity depth, suited to multi-generational groups or a sizeable but controlled event programme.
70 m+	Up to 12, subject to yacht certification	€700,000–€1,500,000+	Large-yacht scale, extensive crew and high operational complexity; Cannes berthing and event access need early feasibility checks.

Rates are plus expenses. Under MYBA-style terms, APA is normally about 30–35% of the charter fee; budget 30–40% where fuel, berthing, provisioning or special requests warrant it. It funds variable operating costs and is reconciled after the charter. France’s standard VAT for charters starting in France is 20% on the charter fee, with any proportional treatment for documented time outside EU waters requiring yacht- and itinerary-specific confirmation. A MYBA E-Contract commonly calls for 50% on signing and 50% before embarkation; the executed contract governs.

Cannes 2027: Charter Around the Calendar

Festival de Cannes
11–22 May 2027
The 80th Festival de Cannes is confirmed at the Palais des Festivals. A yacht can provide a discreet base for invited guests, hosted meals and scheduled tender or car transfers, but it does not confer Festival credentials. Berths, shore access and traffic plans should be secured early; the event is invitation-only for official access.
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
21–25 June 2027
Cannes Lions has confirmed its 2027 dates. For brands and agencies, a charter yacht can work as a private hospitality setting for breakfast briefings, client lunches, small receptions and decompression away from the Palais. Match guest numbers to the yacht’s certified capacity and crew-led service flow, and avoid promising an unconfirmed berth or dockside activation.
Cannes Yachting Festival
Expected 7–12 September 2027; confirm with organiser
The Cannes Yachting Festival operates across Vieux Port and Port Canto, with the former dedicated to motor yachts and marine innovation and the latter hosting sailing, brokerage and toys areas. It is a strong moment for owner and client meetings, sea trials and a Riviera charter extension. The organiser’s practical page was still showing the 2026 schedule at research time, so reconfirm 2027 access and hours.

Cannes Charter Logistics

Embarkation ports: Use IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes or Port Pierre Canto, subject to a confirmed berth and the yacht’s dimensions, draft and event restrictions.
Vieux Port capability: IGY lists 645 berths, 55 yacht berths over 24 m, maximum length 140 m and maximum draft 5 m; verify the assigned berth rather than relying on headline capacity.
Port Pierre Canto: The municipal port lists 553 berths, vessels up to 90 m and a maximum draught of 7 m, with access on VHF channel 9.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport: Cannes is 27 km from NCE. A private road transfer is stated at under 30 minutes in normal conditions; the direct Line 81 airport bus is about 45 minutes to Cannes station.
Business aviation: Cannes-Mandelieu Airport serves general and business aviation and is stated by the Convention Bureau to be about 15 minutes from central Cannes.
Protected-water conduct: At the Lérins Islands, anchor on sand and avoid Posidonia seagrass; black water should be discharged at port, loud music restricted and drones are prohibited.

Why Bluecharter by Bluebnc Yachting

MYBA E-Contract chartering

Bluecharter can arrange charters under MYBA E-Contract documentation. The agreement sets the commercial framework between charterer and owner, including the charter period, payment dates, APA process and operational terms. Your broker should explain the executed version, required signatures and payment timetable before signature.

Central-agency fleet access

Bluecharter has broker access to the full central-agency charter fleet, including Yachtfolio-listed opportunities. That supports a selection based on the actual brief: guest count, cabin configuration, event use, cruising speed, crew profile, confirmed position and 2027 availability, rather than a generic vessel list.

Professional market credentials

The business is IYBA affiliated and Lloyd’s-insured. Those credentials sit alongside a transaction process built for international crewed-yacht chartering, where contracts, funds, insurance, charter licensing and local port requirements need to align before guests embark and the captain receives a usable brief.

Global support, Mediterranean focus

Bluecharter by Bluebnc Yachting draws on three generations of maritime heritage since 1963, with its global headquarters in Fort Lauderdale and a European office in Palma de Mallorca. The team can coordinate a Cannes shortlist and an itinerary that remains workable when berths, weather or event schedules change.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Yacht Charter Cannes cost for a week?

For 2027 planning, a 30–40 m crewed superyacht is typically €90,000–€180,000 per week, while 70 m-plus yachts commonly start around €700,000 and can exceed €1.5 million. These are base rates: add APA and applicable French VAT; the final figure depends on yacht, itinerary and event period.

What is included in a Cannes superyacht charter rate?

The base rate normally covers exclusive use of the yacht and its professional crew for the agreed period. Fuel, food and drink, berth fees, shore arrangements and special requests are generally paid from APA; VAT is separate and crew gratuity is discretionary.

What is APA on a French Riviera yacht charter?

APA, or Advance Provisioning Allowance, is a pre-funded operating account managed by the captain for fuel, food, beverages, berths and special requests. In the Mediterranean it is often about 30–35% of the base fee; the captain accounts for spending and returns unused funds.

Is VAT charged on a yacht charter starting in Cannes?

France’s standard VAT rate for a yacht charter beginning in France is 20% on the charter fee. Treatment can depend on commercial status, itinerary, embarkation and documented time outside EU waters, so confirm the nominated yacht’s calculation in writing before signing.

Where do superyachts embark in Cannes?

The principal options are IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes and Port Pierre Canto. Vieux Port is beside Le Suquet and the Palais des Festivals; Port Pierre Canto sits east along the Croisette facing the Lérins Islands. Select by yacht dimensions, draft, berth availability and event programme.

Can a yacht charter visit Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat?

Yes. The Lérins Islands are a short cruise from Cannes and a natural first stop. They are protected, so the captain must anchor on sandy ground rather than Posidonia seagrass and manage noise, waste and tender activity carefully; Saint-Honorat also requires a respectful shore visit.

How far is Nice Airport from Cannes yacht ports?

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is about 27 km from Cannes. The Cannes Convention Bureau gives a normal private road transfer of under 30 minutes, while the direct Line 81 bus takes around 45 minutes to Cannes station. Allow contingency during major events.

Can I charter a yacht during Cannes Film Festival 2027?

Yes, subject to yacht and berth availability; the 2027 Festival de Cannes runs from 11 to 22 May. A yacht provides private accommodation and hospitality, not Festival accreditation, invitations or screening access. Begin berth, tender and transfer planning early because this is a high-demand period.

Is a Cannes yacht suitable for corporate hospitality at Cannes Lions?

A crewed yacht can suit small-format Cannes Lions hospitality: hosted breakfasts, client lunches, executive meetings and evening receptions. It is not a replacement for Festival credentials or venue permissions. Plan around certified guest capacity, berth position, service flow, security and confirmed transfers for 21–25 June 2027.

When should I book a Cannes charter for summer 2027?

Start as early as possible, particularly for a specific yacht size, Cannes berth or event-week programme. Prime yachts and major-port space are finite in May, late June, July, August and early September. Early planning allows tax review, itinerary design and correct MYBA E-Contract execution.

Plan Cannes 2027 with the right berth in view

Tell us your dates, guest profile, preferred yacht scale and whether Film Festival, Cannes Lions or the September show is part of the brief. We will check suitable central-agency options and the practical feasibility of the itinerary.

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