SUMMER 2027 | FRENCH RIVIERA

Yacht Charter St Tropez: Summer 2027 by Superyacht

A considered week between Pampelonne’s beach clubs, the Îles d’Hyères and the old port—planned around berths, weather and protected-anchorages rules.

Answer in brief

A Yacht Charter St Tropez is a crewed, weekly superyacht charter along the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and the Îles d’Hyères, best from May to early October. Expect approximately €70,000–€1,700,000 per week plus expenses, APA of about 30–40% for motor yachts and usually 20% French VAT. Charters commonly embark in Saint-Tropez, Cannes or nearby Riviera ports.

Quick facts

Cruising season: Late April to early October
Peak demand: July–August
Typical charter: 7 nights, crewed, 30 m+
Base rate guide: €70,000–€1,700,000 weekly
French charter VAT: 20%, itinerary dependent
Motor-yacht APA: Usually 35–40%

Why a Yacht Charter St Tropez Works So Well

Saint-Tropez is not a passage stop; it is a compact charter theatre with an unusually broad radius. Start in the old port, breakfast at anchor in the Baie des Canebiers, then turn south for Pampelonne and the peninsula of Ramatuelle. Within a week, a capable motor yacht can also reach Cavalaire, Port-Cros and Porquerolles without making the voyage feel like a delivery. The result is a charter of contrasts: village quays, beach-club lunches, properly quiet island water and a route that can be adjusted daily by the captain.

For Summer 2027, the practical distinction is between access and assumptions. Port de Saint-Tropez is a public harbour in the centre of the village with more than 729 berths, but its layout and peak-season controls make a July or August berth a planned element, not an entitlement. The harbour’s published rules limit vessels over 18 metres to two two-day stays per month in July and August, with separate allowances for VIP/Privilege cardholders. Build the itinerary around confirmed port calls and use sheltered anchorages and tender operations as the default, not the fallback.

The most rewarding itinerary respects the coast as working water. Pampelonne now has a managed ZMEL mooring area designed to protect Posidonia, while the Port-Cros National Park applies location-specific rules around Porquerolles and Port-Cros. Your captain checks current notices, the seabed and authorised moorings rather than dropping anchor by habit. The Mistral also deserves real contingency planning: it is a dry, often forceful regional wind that can reach the Var coast, so the route should retain a leeward option, a harbour alternative and time for a weather-led change of plan.

Anchorages, Ports and Shore Days Around Saint-Tropez

Each stop has a distinct operational character, from protected mooring systems to tender-only beach-club landings.

Baie des Canebiers

East of the village, Canebiers is a useful first-night alternative to a port berth: close enough for a short tender ride into Saint-Tropez, yet separate from quay-side traffic. It suits a swim, water toys and dinner aboard before the crew positions the yacht south. Use it only when wind, swell, depth and the approved anchoring location make it appropriate; it is weather-dependent, not a guaranteed overnight stop.

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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Pampelonne Bay and Ramatuelle

Pampelonne is the classic superyacht beach day: reserve Club 55, tender ashore and return to the yacht later. It is not a free-form drop-and-stay bay. Its ZMEL provides 210 mooring points for large pleasure craft up to 80 metres; vessels over 24 metres entering the perimeter must contact Pampelonne Mooring on VHF 77 and declare use of a buoy or authorised sandy area.

Port de Saint-Tropez

A berth here means stepping straight from the passerelle into the village, but July and August require early handling. The Old Port is published for 25–50 m yachts; Môle d’Estiennes d’Orves accepts vessels up to 90 m with four-metre maximum draught. Over-18 m requests use Magelan E-Résa and a confirmed stay needs a 50% deposit. Plan short, confirmed port calls alongside anchorages and tender operations.

Cap Taillat and the Ramatuelle Coast

This natural headland south of Pampelonne makes a quieter daytime bridge between Ramatuelle and Cavalaire. The crew can select a clear-water stop for a long lunch aboard, calm-water paddleboards and a late-afternoon passage rather than a crowded shore programme. Posidonia protection still determines the stopping plan: use sandy ground or an authorised facility, never assume that an attractive cove permits an anchor.

Cavalaire-sur-Mer

Cavalaire is a practical reset after the Saint-Tropez peninsula, with a less intense rhythm than the village or Pampelonne. It works as a southward staging stop before the islands, with a tender outing only where the captain judges conditions suitable. It is also a weather valve: a Mistral or changing swell can call for a revised route or protected night stop rather than forcing the planned sequence.

Porquerolles and Port-Cros, Îles d’Hyères

The islands provide the necessary quiet counterpoint to the Gulf: pine-covered land, clear water and a tender-led shore day. Port-Cros brings national-park controls and location-specific navigation rules. In core areas, captains must consult sailing instructions; never anchor on Posidonia meadow or coralline vegetation, and use a required mooring facility where directed. Check DONIA and live notices before choosing each stop.

A 7-Day Superyacht Itinerary from Saint-Tropez

This westbound route keeps daily passages short and reserves flexibility for the wind. Distances are approximate nautical miles and should always yield to the captain’s routing, local notices and confirmed berths.

Day 1: Saint-Tropez – Embarkation and Canebiers
Embark in Port de Saint-Tropez where confirmed, or by tender from a nominated anchorage. Keep the first afternoon local: a harbour walk, a short Gulf cruise and Canebiers for dinner if conditions allow. This conservative opening gives the crew time to establish preferences, water-toy routines and the weather plan without turning arrival day into a delivery passage.
Day 2: Canebiers – Pampelonne and Ramatuelle
Cruise about 3 nautical miles around the peninsula to Pampelonne. The day centres on a pre-booked tender lunch at Club 55, on Boulevard Patch in Ramatuelle. The captain will arrange an authorised ZMEL buoy or permitted sandy-ground position; do not assume anchoring on arrival. Return to the yacht for a swim and dinner within the bay’s published operating rules.
Day 3: Pampelonne – Cap Taillat – Cavalaire
A passage of about 8 nautical miles takes the yacht along the Ramatuelle coast to Cap Taillat and Cavalaire. Take a daylight swim stop selected for seabed and shelter, then continue to the evening berth or anchorage. The short leg leaves time for a tender outing and positions the yacht for the islands. If wind builds, the captain can replace it with a sheltered alternative.
Day 4: Cavalaire – Port-Cros National Park
Allow roughly 22 nautical miles from Cavalaire to Port-Cros. Enter national-park waters with current local instructions already reviewed, and use the environmental rules as the day’s framework. Snorkelling, tender exploration and an early dinner aboard suit the setting, but stopping arrangements follow the designated area, seabed and weather. Where anchoring is allowed, the Park directs skippers to sandy ground, never Posidonia or coralline vegetation.
Day 5: Port-Cros – Porquerolles
The Port-Cros–Porquerolles run is about 11 nautical miles. This is the island day for a tender landing, bicycles or a guided shore outing, balanced by time afloat away from Saint-Tropez’s summer density. The captain will select an authorised mooring, harbour arrangement or permitted anchorage after checking live park rules. Keep the schedule light: a calm-water swim and island lunch are the point.
Day 6: Porquerolles – Cavalaire
Cruise east for about 25 nautical miles towards Cavalaire, with a discretionary swim stop only if weather warrants it. The return is long enough for an early departure yet avoids an all-day transit. Cavalaire makes a composed last full night before Saint-Tropez: sunset drinks, an optional tender outing and a review of next day’s disembarkation and airport-transfer timing.
Day 7: Cavalaire – Saint-Tropez Disembarkation
The final leg to Saint-Tropez is about 10 nautical miles. Depending on the confirmed port window, arrive at the quay or stage nearby and tender guests in. Leave time for baggage, a final APA account review and onward transfers. An old-port berth is a fine finale, but do not compress a sound weather plan to reach it; a nearby marina or on-water disembarkation can be equally efficient.

When to Charter Saint-Tropez

Choose the right balance of water temperature, beach-club access, berth pressure and event interest for your group.

Period	Conditions	Demand	Notes
Late April–May	Milder spring weather; the Mistral can be more material and sea temperatures are lower.	Shoulder	Good for village time and early-season space; retain a weather-flexible route.
June	Warm, generally settled cruising weather with active event and beach-club calendars.	High	Secure the yacht, preferred restaurant slots and any event-related berth well ahead.
July–August	Warmest water and the fullest social calendar; heat, traffic and port demand are at their highest.	Peak	Confirm berths and beach-club reservations early; use anchorages and tenders as part of the plan.
September–early October	Warm sea, softer crowds and a higher chance of autumnal wind or changeable weather later in the period.	High	An excellent cruising window; book early around Les Voiles and maintain a weather alternative.

What a Saint-Tropez Superyacht Charter Costs

These planning ranges use current French Riviera market examples. Base rate covers yacht and crew; itinerary, berths, provisioning and taxes determine final cost.

Indicative weekly rates	Guests	Budget per week	Notes
30–40 m	Up to 10–12	€70,000–€190,000 per week + expenses	A strong family or friends format, typically with four or five guest cabins and a tender-led Saint-Tropez itinerary.
40–50 m	Up to 10–12	€160,000–€350,000 per week + expenses	More deck volume, a larger crew and a capable platform for the islands, beach-club landings and event weeks.
50–60 m	Up to 12	€300,000–€550,000 per week + expenses	Usually a higher-service programme with substantial toy inventory, multiple outdoor zones and more operational capacity.
60 m+	Up to 12	€450,000–€1,700,000 per week + expenses	Large superyachts and 80–100 m-plus flagships; availability, berth dimensions and delivery positioning must be confirmed individually.

French charters beginning in France normally carry 20% VAT on the charter fee; a proportional reduction may apply for properly documented time outside EU waters. Budget APA separately: normally 35–40% of the base rate for a Mediterranean motor yacht, covering fuel, food, drink, berths and operating costs, with unused funds returned after reconciliation. MYBA terms set out the agreed allowance and expense accounting. A typical payment structure is 50% on signing and 50% before embarkation, with APA due before the charter; individual MYBA agreements govern the final schedule.

Saint-Tropez Events for Summer 2027

Loro Piana Giraglia
11–19 June 2027
The official 2027 programme opens in Saint-Tropez on 11 June, followed by inshore racing in the Gulf from 12 to 15 June. The 241-mile offshore race starts from Saint-Tropez on 16 June for Giraglia and Genoa. Charter yachts should book around this period for spectacle and atmosphere, while allowing for a busy waterfront and race-area awareness.
Les Bravades de Saint-Tropez
Expected 16–18 May 2027
The town’s annual patronal celebration traditionally runs on 16, 17 and 18 May. It is a culturally focused village event rather than a yachting regatta, making it an appealing reason to pair an early-season charter with time ashore. The final 2027 programme should be checked with Saint-Tropez’s official event calendar before confirming shore arrangements.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Expected late September to early October 2027
The 2027 dates had not been officially published as of 3 October 2026. The confirmed 2026 edition ran from 26 September to 4 October and brought about 250 classic, modern and maxi yachts to the Gulf. For 2027, treat the same late-September/early-October window as a high-demand placeholder and reserve yacht and berthing capacity early.

Arrival, Berths and Charter Operations

Private aviation: La Môle: Aéroport du Golfe de Saint-Tropez (LTT/LFTZ) is at La Môle. Nice Airport states it is about 17 km from Saint-Tropez; arrange a chauffeured transfer onward to the agreed embarkation point.
Nice connections: Nice Côte d’Azur is the principal international gateway. The published Nice–La Môle flight takes approximately 50 minutes; a direct road transfer to Saint-Tropez should be scheduled with generous July–August traffic contingency rather than a fixed promise.
Port de Saint-Tropez sizes: Jean Lescudier Basin is published up to 25 m, the Old Port from 25 to 50 m, and Môle d’Estiennes d’Orves up to 90 m with maximum draught of 4 m.
July–August port calls: For vessels over 18 m, the harbour publishes a limit of two two-day stays per month in July and August; VIP/Privilege cardholders have two three-day stays. Booked availability remains subject to the port’s allocation process.
Berth process: Vessels over 18 m submit requests through Magelan E-Résa. A confirmed stay requires a 50% deposit, and the balance is payable before arrival.
Pampelonne operations: The managed Pampelonne area operates from 8 May to 5 October. Over-24 m vessels must contact the operator on VHF 77 when entering the ZMEL; buoy use needs authorisation and anchoring is restricted to authorised areas.

Why Charter Through Bluecharter

Central-agency fleet access

Bluecharter by Bluebnc Yachting can source from the full central-agency charter fleet, then compare the yacht’s practical fit for your dates, guest count, itinerary and berth constraints rather than presenting a narrow in-house selection. This allows the search to begin with the suitable market, then narrow to vessels whose deck plan, crew profile and location suit the brief.

MYBA contract framework

Charters may be arranged using MYBA E-Contract charter agreements, giving the parties a recognised framework for the yacht, dates, payment schedule, APA, cancellation terms and the operational responsibilities that need to be clear before embarkation. The signed agreement remains the controlling document, so commercial details and any itinerary-specific implications can be considered before funds are released.

Established industry access

Bluecharter has Yachtfolio-listed fleet access and IYBA membership. These industry connections support a structured search across available charter inventory, with the broker focused on matching the operational brief as closely as possible to the chosen charter week. They are relevant when dates are tight, a specific cruising ground is required, or the brief includes a large-yacht berth constraint.

Maritime heritage and protection

Bluecharter brings three generations of maritime heritage since 1963 and Lloyd’s-insured operations. For a Saint-Tropez charter, that perspective is applied to the details that shape a week: berth reality, tender logistics, weather options and written commercial terms. It also means the yacht, captain and itinerary are treated as connected decisions, rather than separate lifestyle choices.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Yacht Charter St Tropez cost for a week?

For a 30 m-plus crewed superyacht, plan roughly €70,000 to €1,700,000 per week plus expenses, according to size, build, crew and season. Add APA—often 35–40% for a Mediterranean motor yacht—and normally 20% French VAT. Your quote should list rate, APA and tax treatment separately.

When should I book a Saint-Tropez superyacht for July or August 2027?

Start the yacht and berth search as early as possible, especially for July–August, 50 m-plus yachts and a specific port call. Saint-Tropez limits over-18 m visiting vessels to two two-day stays per month in those months. Coordinate yacht, restaurants and berth strategy before the strongest options are committed.

Can a superyacht berth in Port de Saint-Tropez in July and August?

Yes, but the berth must be requested and confirmed. The Old Port is published for 25–50 m yachts and Môle d’Estiennes d’Orves for yachts up to 90 m with four-metre maximum draught. Because over-18 m visiting yachts have July–August duration limits, a short port call plus nearby anchorage is often the sensible format.

Can my yacht anchor off Pampelonne Beach and tender to Club 55?

Tendering to a reserved Club 55 lunch is straightforward in principle, but the yacht’s position must meet Pampelonne’s managed rules. The Posidonia-protecting ZMEL uses authorised moorings, and yachts over 24 m must contact Pampelonne Mooring on VHF 77. The captain selects an authorised buoy or permitted sandy area, not an unapproved meadow anchorage.

Where do Saint-Tropez yacht charters usually embark?

Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Antibes and other Riviera ports can all be practical, depending on yacht position and itinerary. Saint-Tropez gives immediate Gulf access, while Cannes or Antibes can suit arrivals through Nice. Confirm the final point only after checking the yacht, berth and airport-transfer logistics together.

What is APA on a French Riviera yacht charter?

APA, or Advance Provisioning Allowance, is the separate fund for fuel, food, drink, berths and operating costs. For Mediterranean motor yachts it is commonly 35–40% of the base fee, with the agreed figure in the charter contract. The captain accounts for it, returns unused funds and requests a top-up if needed.

What VAT applies to a yacht charter that starts in Saint-Tropez?

The standard VAT rate for charters beginning in France or Monaco is 20% of the charter fee. A proportional adjustment may apply for correctly documented time outside EU waters, subject to the yacht’s compliance and itinerary. Confirm the final calculation for the specific yacht and route before signing.

Does the Mistral affect a Saint-Tropez yacht charter?

It can. Météo-France describes the Mistral as a dry, turbulent regional wind that may average 50 km/h and gust to 80–100 km/h or more; it can reach the Var coast. The captain monitors forecasts, uses sheltered alternatives and may reorder the itinerary, so avoid rigid daily scheduling.

What are the anchoring rules around Porquerolles and Port-Cros?

Porquerolles and Port-Cros have national-park rules that vary by location. Do not anchor on Posidonia meadow or coralline vegetation; use sandy ground only where anchoring is permitted, or a required mooring facility. The captain should check current sailing instructions and tools such as DONIA before every stop.

When is Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2027?

Official 2027 dates had not been published as of 3 October 2026. The 2026 event ran 26 September–4 October, so treat late September to early October 2027 as expected, not confirmed. It is berth-sensitive, so enquire early and check the organiser’s final dates before booking travel.

Plan Your Saint-Tropez Week

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