The Ultimate 7-Day French Riviera Yacht Itinerary: Antibes to Monaco

Day 2: Pampelonne Beach – Toys and Beach Clubs

Move the yacht to Pampelonne Bay, drop anchor. Today is about the sea, the sun, and the scene.

The Plan?

• Morning: Seabobs, jet skis, or floating around like you own the place (because, well, you kind of do).
• Lunch at Le Club 55 – It’s a must. Simple grilled fish, cold rosé, and the most powerful lunch crowd in Europe.
• Afternoon: Swim, nap, or tender to shore for a beach walk.
• Sunset drinks at Loulou Ramatuelle – Sublime view, great crowd, zero bad energy.

Dinner on board? Sounds perfect after a long day in the sun.

Day 3: Porquerolles – French Paradise, No Filter Needed

Early morning cruise (2.5 hours). Wake up in the middle of an untouched national park. No cars. No overbuilt marinas. Just turquoise water, wild beaches, and a super yacht-friendly anchorage at Plage Notre-Dame.

Things to Do:

• Cycle through the island, stop at Domaine Perzinsky (tiny but makes insane rosé).
• Private picnic on the beach.
• Snorkel over old shipwrecks.

Evening: Back to the yacht. Pop open a rare bottle. Toast to the fact that hardly anyone else does this part of the itinerary.

Day 4: Cannes – Old-School Glam

A 3-hour sail back up the coast. Smooth, scenic. Arrive early in Cannes, so you have the whole day to explore this iconic city, world-famous for hosting the Cannes Film Festival. Time it right, and you can be here for that. We can reserve a spot in the port for you and get you access to VIP viewings and exclusive parties.

How to Spend Your Day in Cannes?

• Lunch at La Môme – Think St. Tropez vibes without the attitude.
• Spend the afternoon exploring Le Suquet – The old town is full of hidden wine bars.
• Dinner at La Guérite on Île Sainte-Marguerite. Only reachable by boat. Dancing may happen. It’s that kind of place.

Day 5: Cap d’Antibes – The Riviera’s Best Kept Secret

A short hop down the coast because Antibes deserves a proper visit. This is where old money goes when it wants to hide in plain sight.

Highlights:

• Paddleboarding around the private coves.
• Lunch at Plage Keller – Classic Riviera charm.
• Walk the Sentier du Littoral – This is how you casually pass by $100M estates.
• Dinner at Eden-Roc, because you can’t do the Cap without it.

Day 6: Villefranche & Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat – The Riviera’s Prettiest Corners

Cruise past Nice, anchor in Villefranche-sur-Mer, a picture-perfect bay that feels straight out of a 1950s film set.

What’s Special?

• Morning: Breakfast at Welcome Hotel – the view here is chef’s kiss.
• Lunch at Paloma Beach, Cap Ferrat – If you know, you know.
• Afternoon: Tour of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild (if you enjoy peeking at really good real estate).

Slow sunset cruise towards Monaco. Final dinner on board.

Day 7: Monaco – The Grand Finale

Wake up with the Monaco skyline ahead. Time for one last day of excess. Why go? Because it’s Monaco. Legendary Casino Square, high-end shopping, Michelin-star dining, and the most impressive yacht scene in the world. The best way to arrive? By yacht, of course.

Where do you dock? Port Hercules is the place to be, but berths are limited, especially during the Grand Prix or Yacht Show. We can actually help you book a Monaco Grand Prix Yacht Charter with a reserved spot in the harbor and VIP access to the show and events. You can also anchor just outside the port and tender in.

Day Plans:

• Classic: Play a few hands at Casino de Monte-Carlo.
• Wild: Jimmy’z, where the party never actually stops.

Final Night:

• Morning: Detox at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo Spa.
• Lunch at Le Louis XV (Alain Ducasse) – 3 Michelin stars, just casual.
• Afternoon: Trackside cocktails at Hôtel de Paris. Maybe test-drive a Ferrari up to Eze.

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