A catamaran gives you more space for the budget than anything else on the Riviera: a stable platform, easy swimming off a wide transom, and much lower fuel use than a motor yacht of similar size.
It suits families and relaxed groups who want Cannes, Antibes, the Lerins Islands, and Cap Ferrat at a slower pace, with beach days, long lunches, and real time at anchor.
Broker insight
The Riviera is not catamaran country the way Greece or the Caribbean are, and the best ones book early for July, August, and event weeks. What has changed is the top of the category: yachts like THIS IS IT and SEAWOLF X are not basic charter cats, they are serious Mediterranean yachts competing in a different league. If you want space and stability without motor yacht pricing, tell us early and we will tell you honestly what is free.
Nadja Asmus
Charter Broker
Crewed catamarans on the French Riviera often start around €30,000 to €60,000 per week, with larger luxury catamarans and power cats commonly €70,000 to €200,000+. Superyacht-level power catamarans sit well above that. On top of the weekly rate, budget for:
Fewer than in Greece, Croatia, or the Caribbean. The best luxury catamarans do charter here, but there are not many, and the strongest options go early for July, August, and event weeks.
A sailing cat is slower but gives you the pleasure of sailing and excellent fuel efficiency. A power cat is much faster with huge volume for the length: see our power catamaran charters.
From about €30,000 to €60,000 per week, with larger luxury cats €70,000 to €200,000+, plus 20% VAT, a 30-40% APA, and gratuity. See our full cost guide.
If you want fast transfers every day, a motor yacht fits better. If you want space, stability, and time at anchor, take the catamaran.
Early, because the fleet is small. June and September give the best weather-to-availability balance; July, August, and event weeks sell out first.
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