Port Canto and the Îles de Lérins
Luxury Yacht Charter in Cannes
Yacht rental from Cannes covers compact day boats through to superyachts, with fuel and APA costs that vary by distance: a short Lérins outing sits far lower than a full day to Monaco.
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Tecnomar
Lamborghini 63
Sixty knots along the Esterel at golden hour
- 20m
- 10 guests
- 2 cabins
- 60kn
from €12,000/day View →
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Why Choose Cannes Yachts For Rent
A Selected Fleet of 37 Yachts
Our luxury yacht rental selection spans 37 yachts, from the 20 m Tecnomar Lamborghini 63 and the 29 m Sunseeker 95 to the 50 m Feadship Emerald, so very different sizes and styles can be weighed in one place.
Yachts Matched to Day, Weekend and Event Plans
The selection is curated around day charters, weekend escapes and private events, so the yachts you are shown suit the format of your stay rather than arriving as one undifferentiated list.
A Calm, Discreet Booking Process
Our booking process is designed to be calm and discreet. It suits clients who research carefully before committing and prefer to arrange a yacht without public fuss.
Clear Day-Rate and APA Guidance
For yacht hire, we explain the day rate alongside the APA, so you can see how fuel and running costs grow with distance before choosing between a short outing and a longer coastal day.
Well-Managed Departures and Planned Routes
We focus on fast, well-managed departures from the Old Port and nearby marinas, with itineraries shaped around the Lérins, the Esterel coast and the Riviera run to Monaco.
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Cannes Ports, Islands and the Charter Calendar
Cannes has two distinct waterfronts. Port Canto is the main luxury marina, with a fuel dock, concierge provisioning and a water taxi across to the Vieux-Port. The Vieux-Port is historic but crowded, which suits smaller boats or landing guests by tender. Catering is usually sourced at Marché Forville, a short walk from the old harbour. When you hire a yacht here, vessel size tends to decide which harbour is practical.
Offshore lie the Îles de Lérins, which are two separate islands rather than one. Saint-Honorat is the one with a monastery and a vineyard that can be visited ashore. Sainte-Marguerite is where a catered lunch at anchor is often planned for client hosting. Days on this water revolve around swimming off the boat and a lunch anchor in calm water, and both motor yachts and sailing catamarans suit it.
The calendar changes how the bay behaves. In May the Film Festival fills berths months in advance and adds tender and launch traffic around the Croisette, so festival-week bookings are made three to six months ahead. In July and August the Lérins get busy by midday, and an early departure is recommended. October brings MIPCOM, quieter water and golden light. Winter is calm, with the occasional Mistral. A luxury yacht charter in Cannes can feel very different depending on the month.
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Read → Q & A
Yacht Charter Questions, Answered
A quick read of what most charter clients ask before booking.
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What does a luxury yacht rental in Cannes cost?
The cost starts with a day rate set by the yacht you choose, plus an APA (advance provisioning allowance), a fund set aside for running costs such as fuel. The APA grows with distance. A Lérins outing is about 30 minutes round trip, so fuel stays low, while a full day to Monaco adds significantly.
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Which yachts can I choose from?
The selection covers 37 yachts, from compact day boats to superyachts. Lengths include the 20 m Tecnomar Lamborghini 63, the 29 m Sunseeker 95, the 36 m Azimut 116 and the 50 m Feadship Emerald. Guest numbers and cabin layouts are specific to each vessel, so compare them yacht by yacht.
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What should I include when I send an enquiry?
Share your dates, guest count, whether you want a day, weekend or event, and the destination you have in mind, such as the Lérins or Monaco. That lets a quote show the day rate and APA for suitable yachts. Say if guests will stay aboard, since day and overnight capacities are vessel-specific.
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Can I book a yacht at short notice?
You can enquire at short notice, but availability is confirmed yacht by yacht and date, so nothing is guaranteed in advance. May is the tightest month: berths fill months ahead and festival-week charters are booked three to six months out. For other dates, send your preferred day plus an alternative.
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Is a yacht charter suitable for children?
Many families choose the calm, protected waters around the Îles de Lérins, where children can swim from the boat. Safety arrangements are vessel-specific, so give the children's ages and ask what equipment and crew a particular yacht carries before confirming. A shorter day outing is a gentle first format.
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When is the best time of year to charter a yacht here?
June to September is peak leisure season, though the Lérins get busy by midday in July and August, so leave early. October is quieter, with golden light and empty anchorages. November to April is calm with the occasional Mistral. May brings Film Festival demand, with pricing at its peak.
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Can I book luxury yacht hire for a day, a weekend or an event?
Yes. The selection is matched to day charters, weekend escapes and private events, so you can hire a yacht in the format you need. A day can mean the Lérins or an Antibes and Golfe Juan loop, while a full day or overnight to Monaco suits larger crewed yachts with a pre-arranged Port Hercule berth.