South of France
The French Riviera — Cannes, St Tropez, Antibes, and Monaco — for a classic Mediterranean charter.
A South of France charter is the Mediterranean at its most polished: beach clubs, sheltered bays, and short hops between iconic ports. Captains plan around events, berth availability, and the pace you want on board — whether that is a quiet week at anchor or a circuit of the Riviera’s best-known harbours.
- High season
- May – Sep
- Peak
- Jul – Aug
- Low season
- Jan – May, Sep, Oct, Dec
- Popular ports
- Nice, St Tropez, Monaco
Cruising grounds
South of France areas
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St Tropez
Harbour glamour, Pampelonne Beach, and sheltered coves a short tender ride from the yacht.
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Cannes
The Croisette, the Lérins Islands, and a practical base for embarking on the Côte d’Azur.
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Antibes
A historic port, Provençal old town, and a natural pause between Cannes and Nice.
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Monaco
The principality’s harbours, Grand Prix week, and a natural eastern bookend to a Riviera cruise.
Sample programme
Example itinerary
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Day 1
Golfe Juan
Embark in the morning and settle in as the crew brief you on the week ahead. A gentle first afternoon at anchor is ideal for swimming and a first dinner on deck.
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Day 2
Cannes
Cruise along the coast to Cannes. Tender ashore for the Croisette, or stay at anchor off the Lérins Islands for a quieter day on the water.
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Day 3
Villefranche
A sheltered bay and one of the most beautiful approaches on the Riviera. Time ashore in Villefranche or a run into Nice, with the yacht waiting at anchor.
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Day 4
St Tropez to Pampelonne Beach
The classic stop: Pampelonne’s beach clubs by tender, or a quieter cove nearby. Overnight in St Tropez if you want the harbour, or remain at anchor for privacy.
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Day 5
Disembark
A final breakfast on board before departing — typically Nice, Cannes, or Monaco, depending on onward travel.
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