The Riviera’s Golden Bay: Antibes, Cannes & Lérins Islands Yacht Charters
Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins Islands Yacht Charter
An Antibes, Cannes and Lérins Islands yacht charter explores the glamorous centre of the French Riviera, where historic fortified towns, major superyacht harbours, elegant beach clubs, pine-covered islands and sheltered Mediterranean bays lie within a compact cruising region.
Antibes provides one of the Côte d’Azur’s most important yachting gateways. Port Vauban welcomes vessels ranging from traditional local fishing boats to yachts measuring up to 165 metres, supported by extensive berthing, repair, agency and crew services. Immediately beyond the harbour, Antibes’ ramparts, Provençal market, Picasso Museum and historic streets create a compelling first destination ashore.
Rounding Cap d’Antibes reveals secluded coves, prestigious waterfront estates and the beaches of Juan-les-Pins before the coastline opens towards Cannes. Offshore, Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat form the Lérins Islands, a protected-feeling escape of clear water, rocky swimming coves, forest paths, historic fortifications, vineyards and centuries of monastic life only a short passage from the Croisette.
Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins Islands is a yacht charter area in Monaco and includes these destinations:
Antibes & Port Vauban
Discover Antibes & Port Vauban, Mediterranean superyacht capital. Experience magnificent Port Vauban Europe's largest marina with over 1,600 berths including legendary Quai des Milliardaires hosting world's largest superyachts up to 165 meters with world-class facilities, beautiful Vieille Ville with 16th-century Vauban ramparts and daily Provencal market, exceptional Musee Picasso in historic Chateau Grimaldi where Picasso worked 1946 creating masterpieces, stunning Fort Carre 16th-century star-shaped fortress with panoramic views, beautiful beaches, outstanding Mediterranean cuisine, vibrant Antibes Yacht Show September, comprehensive superyacht services, strategic position between Nice 23km and Cannes 11km, and superyacht capital perfection.
Cannes
Discover Cannes, ultimate film festival capital and Riviera glamour icon. Experience legendary Cannes Film Festival held annually May since 1946 attracting world cinema elite with famous red carpet at Palais des Festivals creating bucket-list cultural phenomenon, magnificent Boulevard de la Croisette 2-kilometer palm-lined seafront promenade with Belle Epoque palace hotels luxury boutiques and sandy beaches, excellent Port Pierre Canto and Port Vieux marinas accommodating superyachts, beautiful Le Suquet old town with Marche Forville market and panoramic tower views, prestigious Cannes Yachting Festival September, outstanding Michelin-starred restaurants, exclusive shopping, vibrant sophisticated nightlife, Cannes-Mandelieu Airport 6km, and film festival capital perfection.
Cap d'Antibes & Billionaires' Bay
Discover Cap d'Antibes & Billionaires' Bay, ultimate exclusive Riviera paradise. Experience legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc iconic palace hotel since 1870 featuring spectacular Eden-Roc infinity pool carved into rocks hosting celebrities royalty creating bucket-list luxury, exclusive ultra-luxury villas commanding tens of millions billionaire estates, beautiful Billionaires' Bay protected anchorage accommodating superyacht fleet, stunning Sentier du Littoral coastal path with Mediterranean views, exceptional Plage de la Garoupe pristine sandy beach paradise, charming Chapelle de la Garoupe hilltop sailors' chapel, prestigious Villa Eilenroc Belle Epoque gardens, exclusive elite atmosphere, and peninsula perfection.
Golfe-Juan
Discover Golfe-Juan, charming family beach resort with Napoleon heritage. Experience historic Napoleon Landing Site commemorating March 1, 1815 landing when Napoleon returned from Elba exile beginning Hundred Days campaign with monument marking spot and starting point of famous Route Napoleon scenic road, beautiful sandy beaches with fine sand and shallow water excellent for families, good Port Camille Rayon marina accommodating yachts, charming authentic local Provencal character, excellent restaurants emphasizing seafood and Mediterranean cuisine, proximity to Juan-les-Pins 2km and Cannes 6km, quieter family-friendly atmosphere, and beach resort perfection.
Juan-les-Pins
Discover Juan-les-Pins, vibrant Riviera beach resort and jazz capital. Experience legendary Jazz a Juan festival held annually July since 1960 featuring world-class jazz musicians with magical outdoor concerts in Pinede Gould pine grove near beach creating bucket-list jazz phenomenon, beautiful long sandy beaches with fine sand and excellent beach clubs, vibrant nightlife with Le Village legendary nightclub and animated bars clubs, good Port Gallice marina, charming pedestrian streets with shops restaurants, excellent Mediterranean cuisine, proximity to Antibes 3km and Cap d'Antibes, animated summer atmosphere, and beach resort perfection.
Lerins Islands
Discover Lerins Islands, peaceful Mediterranean island paradise off Cannes. Experience beautiful Ile Sainte-Marguerite featuring historic Fort Royal housing famous Man in the Iron Mask prisoner 1687-1698 with museum creating fascinating mystery, stunning Eucalyptus Forest trails, beautiful beaches with crystal-clear turquoise water and excellent anchorages, peaceful Ile Saint-Honorat home to ancient Cistercian Abbaye de Lerins monastery founded 410 AD with monks producing wines and liqueurs, medieval fortified tower, spiritual retreat atmosphere, protected natural environment with Mediterranean vegetation, proximity to Cannes 2km creating perfect day trip escape, and island paradise perfection.
Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Discover Mandelieu-la-Napoule, charming Riviera resort with artistic castle heritage. Experience spectacular Chateau de la Napoule medieval castle restored 1918-1927 by American artists Henry and Marie Clews featuring extraordinary Gothic fantastical sculptures beautiful gardens and museum creating bucket-list cultural visit, famous Mimosa capital with February Mimosa Festival celebrating golden flowers with Corso parade, excellent Port de la Napoule marina accommodating yachts, beautiful sandy beaches along bay, good golf courses including Old Course Cannes-Mandelieu opened 1891, charming La Napoule waterfront village character, proximity to Cannes 8km, strategic position at start of Esterel coast, and resort perfection.
Theoule-sur-Mer & the Esterel Coast
Discover Theoule-sur-Mer & the Esterel Coast, spectacular red rock paradise. Experience dramatic Massif de l'Esterel volcanic red rock mountains from ancient Permian period dramatically plunging into turquoise Mediterranean creating extraordinary color contrast and bucket-list natural magnificence, beautiful hidden coves and beaches with crystal-clear water including Plage de l'Aiguille, excellent anchorages in sheltered bays, spectacular Corniche d'Or coastal road offering breathtaking panoramic views, charming Theoule-sur-Mer village with Port de la Figueirette marina, stunning hiking trails through red Esterel rocks and peaks, protected natural environment, strategic position between Cannes 13km and Saint-Raphael, and red rock paradise perfection.
Why Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins Islands Is a Perfect Yacht Charter Area
This region offers an exceptional balance of sophisticated Riviera life and relaxed island cruising. Guests can begin the morning within Antibes’ historic harbour, swim beneath the villas of Cap d’Antibes, enjoy lunch at anchor near the Lérins Islands and arrive in Cannes for shopping, dining or an evening along the Croisette.
The short distances make the area particularly suitable for charters where time ashore is as important as time at sea. Port Vauban provides substantial superyacht infrastructure, while Port Gallice offers a sheltered alternative for smaller yachts beside Juan-les-Pins and directly opposite the Bay of Golfe-Juan and the Lérins Islands.
Cannes adds another dimension through its Old Port, luxury hotels, beach restaurants, international events and three-kilometre Croisette. The Old Port can receive yachts up to 145 metres and sits within walking distance of the Palais des Festivals, Le Suquet and the city’s central shopping and dining districts.
Offshore, the Lérins Islands provide a striking natural contrast. Sainte-Marguerite combines forest, protected coves, Fort Royal and an underwater eco-museum, while Saint-Honorat offers a working Cistercian monastery, medieval architecture and 8.5 hectares of island vineyards. Farther west, Mandelieu-la-Napoule and Théoule-sur-Mer lead towards the red volcanic cliffs and turquoise coves of the Estérel coastline.
Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins Islands Recommended Yacht Charters
GHOST III
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NALANI
From €79,000 / week
GIGI
From €68,000 / week
TESNI
From €90,000 / week
Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins Islands Top Highlights
Antibes & Port Vauban: Begin in one of the Mediterranean’s most established yachting centres, where extensive superyacht facilities sit directly beneath Antibes’ fortified old town, Provençal market and historic waterfront ramparts.
Cap d’Antibes: Cruise around a pine-covered peninsula of rocky coves, private estates, clear swimming water and prestigious hotels, with the coastal landscape separating Antibes from Juan-les-Pins.
Billionaires’ Bay: Drop anchor beneath some of the Riviera’s most discreet waterfront villas, enjoying a secluded setting of limestone shores, Mediterranean vegetation and exceptionally clear water near the southern tip of Cap d’Antibes.
Juan-les-Pins & Port Gallice: Step ashore beside a sheltered harbour for beaches, waterfront dining and the elegant resort atmosphere that has attracted international artists, writers and high-society visitors for generations.
Golfe-Juan: Pause inside a broad bay between Cap d’Antibes and Cannes, offering convenient marina access, protected coastal waters and an excellent position for continuing towards the Lérins Islands.
Cannes Old Port: Moor beneath the historic quarter of Le Suquet, only moments from the Palais des Festivals, the Croisette, luxury shopping, renowned hotels and the departure routes towards the Lérins Islands.
La Croisette: Experience Cannes’ celebrated waterfront boulevard, stretching for three kilometres between the Palais des Festivals and Port Canto with beaches, restaurants, luxury boutiques and landmark hotels facing the Mediterranean.
Sainte-Marguerite Island: Swim beside pine and eucalyptus forest before visiting Fort Royal, the former prison of the Man in the Iron Mask, and walking along peaceful island paths overlooking the Bay of Cannes.
The Cannes Underwater Eco-Museum: Snorkel among six monumental submerged faces created by artist Jason deCaires Taylor in a protected swimming area off Sainte-Marguerite, designed to support marine life and environmental awareness.
Saint-Honorat Island: Step ashore into sixteen centuries of monastic history, exploring a Cistercian abbey, medieval cloister, fortified monastery tower, chapels and vineyards cultivated by the island’s religious community.
The Channel Between the Lérins Islands: Anchor in luminous water between Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat, creating an exceptional setting for swimming, paddleboarding, snorkelling and an extended lunch on deck close to Cannes.
Mandelieu-la-Napoule: Continue west beyond Cannes towards a quieter coastal setting known for its marina access, sandy bays and historic waterfront château at the entrance to the Estérel coastline.
Théoule-sur-Mer & the Estérel Coast: Cruise beneath vivid red volcanic cliffs, forested ridges and intimate turquoise coves where the protected-looking landscapes of the Estérel create a dramatic contrast to Cannes’ polished waterfront.
Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins Islands Itineraries
- Extensively exploring spectacular Esterel Massif dramatic coastal scenery.
- Discovering remarkable Port Grimaud-extraordinary lakeside village.
- Experiencing legendary Saint-Tropez complete excellence.
- Extensively exploring magical Iles de Lerins-pristine protected islands.
- Discovering spectacular Esterel Massif dramatic coastal scenery.
- Experiencing complete Cannes territory.
- Departing glamorous Monaco-sovereign city-state.
- Experiencing legendary Saint-Tropez-iconic fishing village.
- Cruising complete French Riviera diversity from exclusive Cap Ferrat-ultra-wealthy peninsula.
- Exploring historic Antibes-ancient Greek colony Antipolis.
- Experiencing Monaco to Cannes passage diversity.
- Appreciating French Riviera Belle Epoque.
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