Klara Jakobsen

DB9 Review: The Lamborghini of the Sea Does Saint-Tropez to Capri in a Week

Klara Braga Jakobsen reviews DB9 after walking her at MYBA Sanremo with John: a 52-metre Palmer Johnson at 24 knots, Saint-Tropez to Capri in…

Anchoring Off Monaco Ends in 2027: Nine Buoys Replace It

Monaco bans anchoring in all its waters from summer 2027. Nine buoys in Monaco Bay replace it: four to 50 m, three to 70…

What Should You Know Before Booking a Superyacht on the French Riviera?

How Much Do You Tip the Crew on a French Riviera Yacht Charter?

What the crew gratuity actually costs on a French Riviera charter, how it is paid, who it goes to, and what to do if…

Which Yacht Suits Your Group? Family, Celebration, and Corporate Charters on the French Riviera

Guest count is the wrong place to start. The cabin mix, the deck space and the berth are what decide whether a French Riviera…

APA on a French Riviera Yacht Charter: What It Covers and How You Get the Balance Back

What the APA on a Riviera charter actually pays for, who holds the money, and exactly how the account is settled and refunded after…

Which Airport Should You Fly Into? Nice vs. Cannes-Mandelieu vs. Toulon-Hyères

Nice, Cannes-Mandelieu, or Toulon-Hyères: which French Riviera airport fits your yacht charter, with transfer times and our recommendation by start point.

Villefranche, Cap Ferrat & Porquerolles: Quieter Stops for a French Riviera Yacht Charter

Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, and Porquerolles are the best quiet add-ons to a Cannes, Monaco, or Saint-Tropez charter week. Here's what each place offers, who…

Why Catamarans Are Hard to Find on the French Riviera (and Where to Get One)

Luxury catamarans are scarce on the French Riviera. Here's why the fleet is thin, how relocation from Corsica works, and how we still find…

Day Charters on the French Riviera: Cannes, St Tropez & Antibes Without the Full-Week Commitment

Is a Riviera day charter worth it, and which port should you start from? Real cruising times, pricing, and port-by-port guidance from DMA Yachting.