Sample Itinerary

8 Days in the South of France

Luxury Yacht Charter in the French Riviera

The French Riviera is the ultimate yachting destination for anyone who wants to see and be seen. White, sandy beaches beckon by day, while casinos and discotheques keep the party going all night. The latest fashions are available in waterfront shops, which cater to anyone seeking the perfect look of “yachting casual chic.”

If you charter here during the month of May, then you can also enjoy two of yachting’s biggest annual events: the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.

Day 1

Antibes to St. Tropez

(35 nautical miles) Three and a half hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots. A little less than six hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots.

Marinas in Antibes are home to some of the world’s largest megayachts. Walk down “billionaire’s row” for a look at the newest launches from leading shipyards before setting off for St. Tropez. Meander along the cobblestone streets and see how many famous faces you can count.

Day 2

St. Tropez to Porquerolles

(35 nautical miles) Three and a half hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots. A little less than six hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots

This island is home to a natural conservatory and botanical garden. Porquerolles is protected from the kind of development that you will see all along the Côte d’Azur, giving you a chance to enjoy the region as nature created it.

Day 3

Porquerolles to Cannes

(50 nautical miles) About five hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots. About eight hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots.

Take a stroll along La Croisette, which is world-renowned for its beaches, boutiques, and waterfront cafés. Spend an hour or two at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Provence, which showcases the region’s history inside a converted 18th century mansion.

Day 4

Cannes to Cap d’Antibes

(8 nautical miles) Less than an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots.  A little more than an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots.

Cap d’Antibes is home to villas worth millions of euro overlooking some of the most beautiful seascapes in the world. The iconic Eden Roc hotel is here, on the Cap’s southern most tip. This is where members of royal families stay when they are in the South of France.

Day 5

Cap D’Antibes to Nice

(9 nautical miles) Just shy of an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots. About an hour and a half aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots.

The Old Town in Nice is a maze of historic, narrow stone roads that lead to everything from a grand opera house to a casino to a farmer’s market that stretches on as far as the eye can see. Street performers do acrobatic tricks and play live music.

Day 6

Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer

(3 nautical miles) Less than a half-hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots. About a half-hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots.

Villefranche-sur-Mer boasts one of the deepest harbors along the French Riviera, and as such attracts mega yachts that are too big to anchor elsewhere. Chapels, streets, and passageways date back to the 1200s and serve as a lovely backdrop for an architecture-inspired walk.

Day 7

Villefranche-sur-Mer to St.-Jean Cap Ferrat

(5 nautical miles) Half an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots. Just shy of an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots.

St.-Jean Cap Ferrat is home to some of the most expensive houses in the world. Walk along the pedestrian paths for overhead views of villas with private beaches. The zoological garden is an inspiration of flora and fauna.

Day 8

St.-Jean Cap Ferrat to Monte Carlo

(5 nautical miles) Half an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots. Just shy of an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots.

Take your chances in Monte Carlo’s Grand Casino before a walk around town for a look at the spectacular architecture. The Opera de Monte Carlo is a small replica of the Paris Opera House, while the Hôtel de Paris dates to the 1800s and marks the heart of the city.