A superyacht charter in the South of France is the top tier of the Riviera market: beach clubs on board, Jacuzzis, gyms, cinemas, a full toy garage, and crew ratios that match the service standards expected in Cannes, Antibes, St Tropez, and Monaco.
In charter terms a superyacht is not just a bigger boat. It means a larger, professionally crewed yacht with specialised crew roles and a complete onboard experience.
Broker insight
At this level the yacht stops being transport and becomes the destination. On the Riviera the difference between a great superyacht week and a disappointing one is rarely length: it is whether the crew can run guest service, provisioning, and berth logistics at the same time without you noticing, and whether your broker booked the right berth for the week you actually want. That is what we check before we name a yacht.
Nadja Asmus
Charter Broker
Crewed superyacht charters on the French Riviera often start around €100,000 to €150,000 per week, with larger or newer yachts commonly €200,000 to €500,000+. The most in-demand yachts and event-period weeks go significantly higher. On top of the weekly rate, budget for:
For the full ranking, see our best superyachts in the South of France.
A larger, professionally crewed yacht with specialised crew and full facilities, where rates start near €100,000 a week. Below that you are in crewed motor yacht territory: see our motor yacht charters.
From about €100,000 to €150,000 per week, with larger yachts €200,000 to €500,000+, plus 20% VAT, a 30-40% APA, and gratuity. See our full cost guide.
Yes, and those weeks are the first to go. Berths are limited and committed a year or more ahead, with rates well above the normal season.
Twelve guests is the charter limit, and at this size the crew often outnumbers them, typically one crew member per guest or better.
A year ahead for August and event weeks on the best yachts. Outside those, six to nine months usually still gives real choice.
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