Choose by type and size first, and by yard second. On the French Riviera a crewed Lagoon costs about €32,800 a week and a Sunreef 70 or 74 about €78,500, while a 100 foot motor yacht from Riva, Princess or Sanlorenzo runs about €123,500 to €142,500 and a Benetti superyacht about €240,000.
Those are typical high-season weeks, at the standard we recommend for motor yachts, from €80,000, before APA and VAT. Each builder guide shows the full range, smaller yachts included.
Which yacht builders can you charter in the South of France?
The builders we charter most on the Riviera fall into three groups:
- Catamarans: Lagoon, Sunreef and Fountaine Pajot.
- Motor yachts of 80 to 130 feet: Riva, Sunseeker, Princess and Sanlorenzo, plus Azimut.
- Superyachts: Benetti, the larger Sanlorenzos and Sunseekers, and the custom yards.
How do the yacht builders compare in the South of France?
| Builder | Type | Most common size | Typical guests | Typical high-season week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagoon | Sailing and power catamarans | 60 to 69 ft | 8 | €32,800 |
| Fountaine Pajot | Sailing and power catamarans | 55 to 67 ft | 6 to 8 | €37,000 |
| Sunreef | Semi-custom luxury catamarans | 70 to 79 ft | 8 to 10 | €78,500 |
| Princess | Flybridge yachts | 100 to 131 ft | 10 | €123,500 |
| Riva | Sport yachts | 98 to 110 ft | 10 | €135,000 |
| Sanlorenzo | Semi-custom motor yachts | 100 to 129 ft | 10 | €142,500 |
| Sunseeker | Sport yachts and superyachts | 100 to 164 ft | 10 to 12 | €155,000 |
| Benetti | Superyachts | 130 ft and up | 10 to 12 | €240,000 |
The typical week is the middle high-season rate of the yachts cruising the French Riviera, October 2026, from €80,000 for the motor yachts and across the whole fleet for the catamarans.
The APA, usually 30 to 40% on a motor yacht, and VAT come on top. VAT is 20% under a standard MYBA contract and lower under an ECPY contract, and our APA guide explains both.
Which yacht builder suits a family on the Riviera?
For a family of eight to ten, a Sunreef 70 or 74 gives the most deck space at anchor off Cap d’Antibes or the Iles de Lérins. If you want to cover Monaco, Cannes and St Tropez in one week, a 100 foot Riva or Sanlorenzo makes each hop quick.
Catamaran or motor yacht: does the builder matter more?
No. The choice between a catamaran and a motor yacht changes the week far more than the badge on either. To browse by type, see our catamaran and motor yacht charters and the best superyachts in the South of France.
Every builder we list in the South of France is below, and our DMA Yachting guides cover the same yards in every destination.
People also ask
What is the best yacht builder to charter in the South of France?
It depends on the group. For a catamaran, Sunreef or Lagoon; for a fast 100 footer, Riva or Sanlorenzo; for a superyacht, Benetti.
Which yacht builder is the most common on the French Riviera?
Sunseeker, with 98 yachts cruising the Riviera in our catalogue, followed by Sanlorenzo and Benetti.
Do these prices include the APA and VAT?
No. They are typical high-season charter fees; add the APA, usually 30 to 40% on a motor yacht and 20 to 25% on a catamaran, and VAT.
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