Yacht charter in French Riviera

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647 boats available in French Riviera

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Yelena
September 2024
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
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Alban
September 2024
Ideal with anchorages not far away Navigation area sheltered by the islands in case of swell or rough seas
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Stephen
Stephen
Travelled in May 2026 · 5 people · 1 days
Thanks Kevin for such an incredible day. The kids truly enjoyed our family day trip on your well-maintained boat, exploring the nearby islands and sharing special moments together.
Amanda
Amanda
Travelled in May 2026 · 16 people · 1 days
Sam was honestly amazing. We had the best boat day with him and his team who were so kind but simultaneously fun!! He sent us weather reports in the lead up to our boat day, was so helpful when we asked him questions about F&B and was communicative from the very second we booked. Would 110% recommend him to anyone wanting a boat day close to Cannes!!
Raymond
Raymond
Travelled in September 2025 · 14 people · 1 days
We booked a day charter for 15 people foe a tour of the Lerin Islands. It was a perfect day. The boat was immaculate and had so much space. Jean Pierre and Stephanie were perfect hosts. Would highly recommend the experience to anyone.
Calvin
Calvin
Travelled in August 2025 · 6 people · 1 days
I would give 10 stars out of 5 if I could! Giles & his skipper Frederic were fantastic start to finish, I usually do a boat day most destinations and this was by far the best we have had! Nothing we asked for was too much and they gave us great knowledge of the islands and surrounding areas! Highly highly highly recommend. Can’t wait to see them again.
Chris
Chris
Travelled in August 2025 · 5 people · 1 days
My family and I had a fantastic day with Maxime and Dolly. My son sailed the boat for a good 40 minutes until we settled in for a day of diving and snorkelling amongst the Lerin Islands.
Brent
Brent
Travelled in July 2025 · 16 people · 1 days
We had an absolutely incredible day with Sam on his catamaran, along with Alex. They looked after us so well, planning our routes, and taking some of our less strong swimmers on the paddle board to visit a beach. We brought a lot of food and drinks on board which they organised and served throughout our time on the boat. Nothing was too much trouble for them and their knowledge and experience of the local area was brilliant. Sam made the whole booking experience super easy and meeting point instructions were perfect. I will definitely be recommending them and will definitely use them again.
Lara
Lara
Travelled in June 2025 · 12 people · 1 days
We had the best time - amazing boat, amazing service! Nicolas was very helpful and accommodating for our needs. Would definitely recommend a day trip on his boat.
Thomas
Thomas
Travelled in June 2025 · 8 people · 5 days
Lionel and his team are incredible. There is no other word. There were three of us on board mid 30’s blokes who really like to party hard. We had Lionel as cpt, anya as steward and Sandra for the last couple of days. They all kept up with our pace of demands, buying food, drinks, pharmacy supplies, changing beds, tidying and making meals for us. Lionel often would shuttle us to the land in the tender 2/3 times a day and back again sometimes at 5am. Never a complaint, only a beaming smile and laugh about how happy he was to help. M He picked the best swim spots, would take the initiative to drive to our next spot whilst we slept. Sometimes meaning he got up at 3am to ensure we woke up to breakfast in the new town. We would often go swimming late at night to have him lower the bathing platform and bring out towels for us. Simply put lionel is the best host/ captain we have had and it made our holiday the best we have had. And we have chartered a lot of boats. We will back again!

The community's advice on the destination

Yelena
Yelena
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat ·
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It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
Alban
Alban
Toulon ·
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Ideal with anchorages not far away Navigation area sheltered by the islands in case of swell or rough seas
Idéal avec des mouillages peu distants Zone de navigation abritée par les iles en cas de houle ou mer agitée
Yelena
Yelena
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat ·
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It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
Alban
Alban
Toulon ·
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Ideal with anchorages not far away Navigation area sheltered by the islands in case of swell or rough seas
Idéal avec des mouillages peu distants Zone de navigation abritée par les iles en cas de houle ou mer agitée

Yacht charter with or without skipper in French Riviera

With Samboat, choose from a wide selection of yacht charters. We offer a huge range of sailboats and catamarans to hire from 50€/day. With the best offers, Samboat helps you to find the ideal yacht charter for the perfect vacation. French Riviera is one of the most popular tourist destinations around the world, you will have enough inventory of yacht for your options.

Yacht charter in French Riviera

French Riviera is the largest Mediterranean island, located in the south of France. There are many well-known towns and landmarks in French Riviera, attracting tourists from all over the world every year. Chartering a catamaran or a sailboat in French Riviera will allow you to discover the historic landmarks and natural views in French Riviera. All French Riviera’s main cities are available for yacht hire with Samboat including Nice, Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Tropez. All the coastal cities mentioned above have its own style and features which are worth a visit with your yacht charter to discover it all. With Samboat, you can realize yacht charter in French Riviera for a week, sailing anywhere in the area for your vacations.

Pricing and Information for yacht charter in French Riviera

Yacht charter in French Riviera is no doubt a perfect way to enjoy your vacations by sailing for a few days in French Riviera. Samboat provides you with all types of yacht charter services in French Riviera with the best price. The cost of yacht charter in French Riviera often changes depending on the seasons.  The peak tourist season in French Riviera is from June to September, especially in July and August. The off season is normally when it gets cold in winter between November and Mars.

  • Catamaran charter

If you want to spend great time with several friends or your family on a boat in beautiful French Riviera, renting a catamaran is no doubt the perfect choice for you to enjoy your vacations in French Riviera. Catamaran is usually more spacious than Sailboat, on which you can always realize cute parties with your group at sunset time. The average price to charter a catamaran in French Riviera is 1,200 euros a day in peak season, certainly in July and August. When it comes to off season, the average price to charter a catamaran in French Riviera is 800 euros a day.

  • Sailboat charter

If you are visiting French Riviera with your partner or with your best friend, renting a sailboat is the better choice for your sailing trip. Sailboat is totally big enough for 2-3 people. You will enjoy your sailing experience meanwhile visiting the gorgeous coast in French Riviera. The average price to charter a sailboat in French Riviera is 600 euros a day in peak season, certainly in July and August. When it comes to off season, the average price to charter a sailboat in French Riviera goes down to 400 euros a day.

When is the best time to charter a yacht in French Riviera?

French Riviera is considered as one the most popular tourist destinations in the world. French Riviera is always the favoured choice for many visitors and sailors. The peak tourist season in French Riviera is usually starting from June until September. July and August are the busiest months over summer. If you want to visit French Riviera and charter a yacht to sail in the area with cheaper price and good weather. June and September are recommended by Samboat since these two months will occupy less tourists, but you will still enjoy sailing with comfortable weather. The off season is between November and Mars in winter. As French Riviera is always a popular choice when summer arrives, Samboat recommends you book your yacht charter reservations 4-7 months earlier before your departure to make sure you will have available yacht charter by then.

Do you need a license to charter a yacht in French Riviera?

As for yacht charter in French Riviera, the sailing regulations are quite particular. First, no formal license is required for sailboats and all motor boats above an engine power more than 6hp, and for sailboats you will have to provide documentation of previous experience. As for catamarans, you will need to provide a valid boat license. You will also have to provide a nautical CV which details your experience in regard to the previous boats you've captained and the waters in which you've sailed.

If you do not have the experience or want a stress-free vacation, hire a boat with skipper! If you do not hold a valid license or do not have enough experience, you can charter a yacht with a skipper. A huge perk of having your own skipper is they are locals and from the area. They will be able to give you some insight into the sailing area as well as showing you some of the hidden gems in French Riviera.

Samboat provides the best yacht charter service in French Riviera for you as well as yacht charter in France.

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