Why Choose Cannes for Your Yacht Charter

• Event Capital of the French Riviera → Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Lions, and regattas bring the world’s elite each season.
• Luxury yachting Central → Vieux Port and Port Canto accommodate yachts of all sizes, with full-service facilities.
• Location advantage → Central on the Riviera, making both eastward runs to Monaco and westward cruises to St Tropez equally convenient.

Starting Your Yacht Charter in Cannes

Cannes is one of the most practical embarkation points in the South of France. With Nice Côte d’Azur Airport just 30 minutes away, guests can transfer seamlessly from jet to yacht. The city’s two harbors mean availability for both superyachts and smaller motor yachts, and provisioning is straightforward thanks to local luxury suppliers.

Highlights – What to See & Do by Yacht

• La Croisette → Michelin restaurants, luxury boutiques, and Cannes’ famous promenade.
• Îles de Lérins → anchor opposite Cannes for a quiet contrast, with pine forests and clear swimming waters.
• Old Town (Le Suquet) → narrow streets, Provençal charm, and views across the bay.

Best Restaurants in Cannes

Cannes is as much about gastronomy as glamour. From Michelin-starred dining to iconic Riviera institutions, these are the restaurants most often requested by charter guests:

• La Palme d’Or ★★ – The city’s only two-star Michelin, inside the Hôtel Martinez. Known for creative tasting menus and panoramic sea views.
• Le Park 45 ★ – Refined Mediterranean cuisine in a lush garden setting at Le Grand Hotel.
• Mantel – Contemporary French with a focus on seasonal produce, a favorite among yacht captains arranging guest dinners ashore.
• Astoux et Brun – Legendary seafood brasserie near the Old Port, perfect for platters of oysters and shellfish.
• La Môme – Chic modern hotspot, blending fine dining with a lively Riviera vibe.

Itineraries Including Cannes