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Côte d'Azur Itineraries
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The Best Itineraries
Experience the beauty of the Côte d’Azur,
one of the world’s most iconic coastlines, entirely your way.
From the golden islands of the Îles d’Hyères to the glamour of Monaco, the Côte d’Azur offers some of the Mediterranean’s finest bareboat sailing. Crystal-clear anchorages, short daily passages and iconic ports await along the way.
Choose your home harbour — Saint-Mandrier, Bormes-les-Mimosas, Cannes, Antibes or Saint-Tropez — and explore nine hand-crafted itineraries created especially for bareboat sailors.
Over 16 charter bases | 7 and 14-day routes | All circular | All unforgettable.
France - Côte d'Azur
Bareboat Sailing Yacht Charter
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Bareboat • Skippered • Crewed
Set sail on a premium bareboat yacht charter on the Côte d'Azur and experience the exceptional beauty of the French Riviera aboard our modern fleet of luxury sailing yachts, ranging from 37 to 65 feet.
Perfectly based in the Riviera's most prestigious marinas — including Port Vauban in Antibes, Port Hercule in Monaco, and Port Pin Roland near Toulon — our yachts combine cutting-edge performance, refined comfort, and elegant design for an exceptional sailing experience.
Explore the latest models from world-renowned yacht builders such as Dufour, Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey, Bavaria, D&D Kufner, and Hanse — each showcasing superior craftsmanship, innovation, and attention to detail. Designed to accommodate up to 12 guests, every yacht offers spacious decks, stylish interiors, and premium onboard amenities, ensuring the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation along the Riviera's stunning coastline.
Prefer to sit back and let an expert take the helm? Opt for a skippered yacht charter on the Côte d’Azur and enjoy a seamless journey guided by our experienced local skippers. For the ultimate indulgence, elevate your voyage with a private hostess or onboard chef, creating a fully customized luxury charter experience that caters to your every preference.
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Bareboat Catamaran Charter
Luxury Catamarans
Bareboat • Skippered • Crewed
Discover the freedom of a premium bareboat catamaran charter on the Côte d'Azur, where comfort, sophistication, and adventure unite in perfect harmony. Sail along the French Riviera's iconic Mediterranean coastline, from the glitz of Monaco and Cannes to the distinctive charm of Saint-Tropez and the serene beauty of the Îles d'Or.
Step aboard the latest models from world-renowned catamaran builders — Lagoon, Bali, Fountaine Pajot, Dufour, and Catana — ranging from 40 to 58 feet. Each vessel has been meticulously designed to deliver exceptional performance at sea, with spacious layouts and refined interiors that redefine contemporary sailing luxury.
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Choose to sail self-skippered for complete freedom, or opt for a skippered catamaran charter and let one of our experienced local captains guide you through the Riviera's most beautiful anchorages. For the ultimate indulgence, enhance your journey with a private hostess or onboard chef to create a fully personalized luxury sailing experience.
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer → Îles d’Hyères
7-Day Sailing Route
Day 1 - • Start: Saint-Mandrier
• Sail along the coast past Cap Sicié • Porquerolles (~18 nm) • Anchorage or overnight in Port de Porquerolles
Day 2 - • Explore Porquerolles
• Swimming stop at Plage d’Argent or Notre-Dame Beach • Overnight at Porquerolles harbor or anchor
Day 3 - • Sail to Port-Cros (~12 nm)
• Snorkeling in the national park • Overnight Port-Cros harbor or anchorage
Day 4 - • Short sail to Île du Levant (~5 nm)
• Visit the village of Héliopolis • Port du Levant or Anchorage Baie de l'Avis / Baie des Grottes
Day 5 - • Sail to Bormes-les-Mimosas (~10 nm)
• Marina Port de Bormes / La Favière • Evening in the village
Day 6 - • Coastal sailing past Cap Bénat
• Optional stop La Londe-les-Maures • Saint-Mandrier area or Six-Fours-les-Plages
Day 7 - • Easy sail back to Saint-Mandrier
• Optional swimming stop on the coast • Return to base
Total distance: approx. 80–95 nautical miles
Daily legs: mostly 8–20 nm, relaxed cruising.
Best Bays from Bormes-les-Mimosas to the Îles d’Hyères
7-Day Sailing Route
Day 1 - • Start: Bormes / Port de La Favière (~10–12 nm)
• Sail to Porquerolles • Swim at Plage d’Argent • Overnight: Porquerolles harbor
Day 2 - • Anchor at Notre-Dame Bay (one of the most beautiful beaches on the Riviera) (~3–4 nm)
• Evening in Porquerolles village
Day 3 - • Sail to Port-Cros (~11–13 nm)
• Anchor at Plage de la Palud • Overnight Port-Cros harbor
Day 4 - • Sail to Île du Levant (~4–5 nm)
• Lunch stop at Baie de l’Avis • Overnight Port du Levant
Day 5 - • Sail back to Porquerolles (~8–10 nm)
• Anchor in Langoustier Bay (spectacular sunset)
Day 6 - • Sail along Cap Bénat (~10–12 nm)
• Swim stop at Cabasson / Fort de Brégançon Bay
Day 7 - • Easy sail back to Bormes-les-Mimosas (~4–6 nm)
• Last swim stop at Estagnol Bay
Total distance: ~60–80 nm
Short daily legs with some of the clearest water and most beautiful anchorages on the French Riviera.
Best Bays from Cannes (French Riviera)
7-Day Sailing Route
Day 1 - • Start: Cannes (~2–3 nm)
• Short sail to Îles de Lérins • Anchor at Île Sainte-Marguerite (north shore) — anchorage permitted • Crystal-clear water, quiet anchorage
Day 2 - • Sail to Antibes (~8–9 nm)
• Swim stop at Cap d’Antibes – Baie de la Garoupe • Evening in Port Vauban
Day 3 - • Sail to Villefranche-sur-Mer (~14–15 nm)
• Anchor in the spectacular Villefranche Bay
Day 4 - • Short sail to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (~4–5 nm)
• Swim stop at Paloma Beach • Optional night anchorage in Villefranche
Day 5 - • Sail to Monaco (~7 nm)
• Anchor or marina visit in Port Hercule
Day 6 - • Sail west along the coast (~20–22 nm)
• Swim stop at Cap d’Antibes • Sunset anchorage at Îles de Lérins
Day 7 - • Relaxed sail back (~2–3 nm)
Total distance: approx. 60–65 nautical miles
Daily legs: 2–22 nm (relaxed coastal cruising).
Best Bays from Antibes (French Riviera)
7-Day Sailing Route
Day 1 - • Start: Antibes (~6–7 nm)
• Sail around Cap d’Antibes • Baie des Milliardaires (Golfe-Juan, Cap d'Antibes)
Day 2 - • Sail to Villefranche-sur-Mer (~15 nm)
• One of the most beautiful natural bays on the Riviera
Day 3 - • Sail around Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (~4 nm)
• Swim stop at Paloma Beach
Day 4 - • Sail to Monaco (~7 nm)
• Visit Port Hercule
Day 5 - • Sail to Menton (~6 nm)
• Explore colorful harbor and old town
Day 6 - • Sail west along the Riviera (~20–22 nm)
• Swim stop again at Cap d’Antibes
Day 7 - • Easy sail back to Antibes (~6–7 nm)
Total distance: ~65–75 nm
Daily legs: Relaxed cruising along the most iconic Riviera anchorages
Best Bays from Saint-Tropez to the Hyères Islands
7-Day Sailing Route
Day 1 - • Start: Saint-Tropez or Port Grimaud (~10–12 nm)
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Sail to Cap Taillat • Beautiful turquoise anchorage
Day 2 - • Cap Taillat (~20–22 nm)
• Sail to Porquerolles • Swim stop at Plage d’Argent • Overnight at Porquerolles harbor
Day 3 - • Porquerolles
• Anchor at Notre-Dame Bay (~4–5 nm) • One of the most beautiful beaches on the Riviera
Day 4 - • Notre-Dame Bay (~12 nm)
• Sail to Port Cros • Snorkeling in crystal-clear national park waters • Overnight Port Cros harbour
Day 5 - • Port Cros (~4 nm)
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Sail to Île du Levant • Lunch stop at Baie de l'Avis • Overnight Port du Levant
Day 6 - • Île du Levant (~10–12 nm)
• Sail to Le Lavandou • Anchorage or marina Port de Lavandou • Beautiful seaside town
Day 7 - • Le Lavandou (~12 nm)
• Easy sail back to Saint-Tropez
Total distance: ~80–90 nm
Daily legs: Beautiful island cruising in the Var region.
Saint-Tropez — Grand Tour Côte d'Azur & Ligurian Coast)
14-Day Sailing Route
Day 1 - • Start: Saint-Tropez or Port Grimaud (~7–9 nm)
• Sail to Canne • Famous Riviera harbor
Day 2 - • Cannes (~2–3 nm)
• Sail to Îles de Lérins •
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Anchor at Île Sainte-Marguerite, north shore • Crystal-clear water
Day 3 - • Îles de Lérins (~8–9 nm)
•Sail to Antibes • Swim stop at Cap d'Antibes – Baie de la Garoupe
Day 4 - • Antibes (~15 nm)
• Sail to Villefranche-sur-Mer • One of the most beautiful natural bays of the Riviera
Day 5 - • Villefranche-sur-Mer (~7 nm)
• Sail to Monaco • Visit Port Hercule
Day 6 - • Monaco (~6 nm)
• Sail to Menton • Explore the colorful harbor and old town
Day 7 - • Menton (~8 nm)
• Sail to Ventimiglia • First stop on the Italian Riviera
Day 8 - • Ventimiglia (~10–12 nm)
• Sail to San Remo • Famous and beautiful Ligurian harbor town
Day 9 - • San Remo (~20 nm)
• Sail to Imperia • Beautiful marina and old town
Day 10 - • Imperia (~12 nm)
• Sail to Alassio • Long sandy beach and scenic bay
Day 11 - • Alassio (~15–18 nm)
• Sail to Finale Ligure • Dramatic cliffs, beautiful bay, clear water
Day 12 - • Finale Ligure (~22 nm)
• Sail to San Remo • Marina: Porto Vecchio • Reposition for return
Day 13 - • San Remo (~25 nm)
• Sail to Saint-Raphaël • Marina: Port de Santa Lucia • Last dinner ashore
Day 14 - • Saint-Raphaël (~8–9 nm)
• Easy sail back to Saint-Tropez or Port Grimaud • Return to base
Total distance: ~ 185–210 nm
Daily legs: relaxed coastal cruising with distances mostly 8–25 nm.
Best Bays from Saint-Tropez - French Riviera
Day 1 - • Start: Port Grimaud (~10–12 nm)
• Sail to Cap Taillat • Beautiful turquoise anchorage
Day 2 - • Cap Taillat (~20–22 nm)
• Sail to Porquerolles • Anchorage at Plage d’Argent • Evening in Porquerolles harbor
Day 3 - • Porquerolles (~3–4 nm)
• Explore Porquerolles • Swim stop at Notre-Dame Bay • One of the most beautiful beaches on the Riviera
Day 4 - • Notre-Dame-Bay (~12 nm)
• Sail to Port-Cros • Snorkeling in crystal-clear national park waters • Overnight Port-Cros harbor
Day 5 - • Port Cros (~4 nm)
• Sail to Île du Levant • Lunch stop at Baie de l'Avis • Overnight Port du Levant
Day 6 - • Île du Levant (~10–12 nm)
• Sail to Le Lavandou • Marina Port de Lavandou • Charming seaside town
Day 7 - • Le Lavandou (~20–22 nm)
• Sail to Saint-Tropez • Evening in the harbor • Charming old town
Day 8 - • Saint Tropez (~20 nm)
• Sail to Cannes • Walk along the Croisette • Famous Riviera harbor
Day 9 - • Cannes (~2–3 nm)
• Sail to Îles de Lérins • Anchor at Île Sainte-Marguerite, north shore
Day 10 - • Îles de Lérins (~8–9 nm)
• Sail to Antibes • Swim stop at Cap d'Antibes • Historic old town
Day 11 - • Antibes (~2–3 nm)
• Anchor at Baie des Milliardaires (Golfe-Juan) • One of the most beautiful anchorages on the Riviera
Day 12 - • Baie des Milliardaires (~15 nm)
• Sail to Villefranche-sur-Mer • Spectacular natural bay • Colorful waterfront
Day 13 - • Villefranche-sur-Mer (~22 nm)
• Sail to Saint-Raphaël • Marina: Port de Santa Lucia • Last dinner ashore
Day 14 - • Saint-Raphaël (~8–9 nm)
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Easy sail back to Port Grimaud or Saint-Tropez • Return to base
Total distance: ~180–200 nm
Daily legs: Beautiful island and Riviera cruising.
Saint-Mandrier - The Côte d’Azur Grand Tour
14-Day Sailing Route
Day 1 - • Start: Saint-Mandrier (~17–18 nm)
• Sail to Porquerolles • Anchorage at Plage d'Argent
Day 2 - • Porquerolles (~12 nm)
• Sail to Port-Cros • Anchorage at Baie de Port-Man • Mooring buoy in Port-Cros harbour
Day 3 - • Port-Cros (~16–18 nm)
• Sail to Le Lavandou • Marina: Port de Lavandou • Charming seaside town
Day 4 - • Le Lavandou (~14 nm)
• Sail to Cavalaire-sur-Mer • Anchorage at Plage de la Croix • Beautiful sandy bay
Day 5 - • Cavalaire-sur-Mer (~15 nm)
• Sail to Saint-Tropez • Marina: Port de Saint-Tropez • Famous Riviera harbor (book ahead)
Day 6 - • Saint Tropez (~6–7 nm)
• Sail to Baie des Canoubiers • Quiet anchorage in the bay of Saint-Tropez
Day 7 - • Baie des Canoubiers (~20–22 nm)
• Sail to Saint-Raphaël • Marina: Port de Santa Lucia • Scenic harbour below the Estérel mountains
Day 8 - • Saint-Raphaël (~20–21 nm)
• Sail to Cannes • Marina: Port de Cannes – Vieux Port • Walk along the Croisette
Day 9 - • Cannes (~2–3 nm)
• Sail to Îles de Lérins • Anchor at Île Sainte-Marguerite, north shore
Day 10 - • Îles de Lérins (~9–10 nm)
• Sail to Théoule-sur-Mer • Anchorage at Calanque de la Figueirette • Red cliffs of the Estérel
Day 11 - • Théoule-sur-Mer (~10–11 nm)
• Sail to Agay • Anchorage at Baie d'Agay • Beautiful protected bay
Day 12 - • Agay (~24–25 nm)
• Sail to Hyères • Marina: Port-Pothuau • Historic old town nearby
Day 13 - • Hyères (~16–17 nm)
• Sail to Île des Embiez • Anchorage at Anse des Embiez • Port de Saint-Pierre des Embiez
Day 14 - • Île des Embiez (~9–10 nm)
• Easy sail back to Saint-Mandrier • Handover at Marina de Saint-Mandrier
Total distance: ~170–190 nm
Daily legs: Scenic coastal sailing between the Hyères Islands, Saint-Tropez Bay, and the Estérel coast.
Côte d’Azur
The Best Time for Yacht Charter
Experience the magic of the French Riviera at sea with a luxury bareboat sailing yacht or catamaran charter along the iconic Côte d'Azur. The ideal sailing months are May through October, when calm seas, warm Mediterranean weather, and vibrant coastal life make every voyage extraordinary.
Spring (May–June) offers mild temperatures, fewer crowds, and blooming landscapes — perfect for exploring Nice, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and secluded anchorages in peaceful conditions. Sailors should be aware that the Mistral — the Riviera's dominant northwesterly wind — can blow with considerable force in spring, arriving suddenly and building rapidly. While experienced sailors will find it exhilarating, the well-sheltered bays of Cap d'Antibes, the Lérins Islands, and Porquerolles provide reliable refuge when conditions demand respect.
Summer (July–August) brings lively Riviera energy, fine dining, and world-class events — the Côte d'Azur at its most glamorous and most alive. Wind conditions are generally lighter and more variable in the height of summer, making for relaxed and pleasurable coastal cruising.
The Sirocco — a warm, southeasterly wind that originates over the Sahara — can occasionally bring hazy skies, elevated temperatures, and a gentle swell into the more exposed anchorages, but rarely disrupts sailing plans significantly during these months.
Early autumn (September) is arguably the finest time to sail the Riviera — warm waters, tranquil bays, and fewer crowds than the peak summer months, with the golden light of the season casting the coast in its most beautiful colours.
As October approaches, the Mistral returns with increasing frequency and force — conditions that make extended bareboat sailing challenging and unpredictable. We recommend planning your Côte d'Azur charter between May and September for the most reliable and enjoyable sailing experience.
Whether you choose spring, summer, or early autumn, a Côte d'Azur yacht charter promises spectacular scenery, elegant coastal towns, and the ultimate Mediterranean freedom. Set sail and immerse yourself in the luxury, beauty, and enduring allure of the Riviera.
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