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Mediterranean
Antibes Yacht Charter
Part of French Riviera Yacht Charter.
Antibes is the Riviera’s working megayacht capital — Port Vauban holds some of the largest private yachts in the Med, yet Cap d'Antibes stays green and surprisingly intimate. Brokers favour it when Cap Ferrat and Port Hercule are full and Nice airport timing matters.
Starting from€80,000per week
The case for the coast
Why charter a yacht in Antibes
On the water
Privacy, pace, and places you cannot reach by road.
Introduction
Why charter a yacht in Antibes.
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A luxury yacht charter Antibes rewards guests with a combination you cannot replicate from a hotel: total privacy, an itinerary that flexes around your party, and access to coves, restaurants and reefs that road-bound travellers simply never see. Blue Ocean Club curates Antibes cruises across motor yachts, sailing yachts, catamarans and superyachts — every option live-priced against the global live availability feed and presented with our 100% best-price guarantee.
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Antibes sits at the heart of one of the world's great cruising grounds. Days unfold at the pace of the sea: long swims off the platform, lunch at a beach club where your concierge has held the best table, an afternoon cruise to a quieter anchorage, cocktails on the bow as the light softens. The captain rewrites tomorrow's plan based on tonight's weather and your party's mood.
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Blue Ocean Club matches each crewed yacht charter Antibes enquiry to yachts whose published operating area, specifications and current availability fit the requested dates. The final shortlist is checked against the yacht's authorised charter information before contract, and route details remain subject to operating conditions and the captain's final approval.
In depth
Antibes charter, in depth.
The Strategic Hub: Why Antibes Retains its Crown
For the seasoned charter principal, the Côte d'Azur is less a destination than a circuit. And on that circuit, Antibes is not merely a stop; it's the operational headquarters. While Monaco offers spectacle and St. Tropez delivers ephemeral buzz, Antibes provides the strategic deep-water access, the world-class service infrastructure, and the dual-natured charm that makes it the most practical and arguably most satisfying charter hub on the Riviera. Its position, nestled between the Baie des Anges and the Golfe-Juan, with the rugged Cap d'Antibes peninsula as its bulwark, makes it the perfect pivot point for itineraries striking west to Cannes and the Esterel Mountains or east to the enclaves of Cap Ferrat and Monaco.
The town itself presents two distinct faces. There is the Old Town, a labyrinth of stone-paved alleys, the vibrant Marché Provençal, and the Picasso Museum housed in the Grimaldi castle—an authentic, albeit polished, slice of Provence-sur-Mer. Then there is the Cap d'Antibes, a world of walled estates, century-old pines, and discreet luxury, culminating in the legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. A charter based here offers immediate access to both worlds: the raw energy of the market in the morning and the sublime tranquility of a private anchorage in the Baie des Milliardaires by afternoon. This duality is the core of its enduring appeal.
Port & Anchorage Operations
Success in Antibes is a game of logistics. Understanding the port and its surrounding anchorages is not just advantageous; it is fundamental to a seamless charter experience.
Port Vauban & The IYCA
Port Vauban is the largest yachting harbor in Europe by tonnage, but size alone doesn't tell the story. The critical asset is the International Yacht Club d'Antibes (IYCA) quay, colloquially known as the "Billionaires' Quay." This is the deep-water berth that accommodates the 60m to 160m+ fleet. Securing a berth here during high season (July/August) is a significant challenge, often requiring relationships and booking commitments made months, if not a year, in advance.
From an operational standpoint, a berth here is gold. It allows for effortless provisioning, crew changes, and engineering support. Principals and guests can step directly from the passerelle into the Old Town. However, the costs reflect this convenience. A berth for a 75-meter yacht in August can command rates north of €8,000 per day, assuming one can even be found. For most charters, the strategy involves using Port Vauban for embarkation/disembarkation and relying on the superior privacy and scenery of the nearby anchorages for the duration of the stay.
Prime Anchorages
The real currency of an Antibes charter is found at anchor. A captain's local knowledge is paramount here, especially with tightening French environmental regulations.
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Baie des Milliardaires (Anse de l'Argent Faux): This is the premier address. Tucked away on the western side of Cap d'Antibes and sheltered from easterly winds, this small bay is overlooked by a handful of staggering private estates, including the iconic Château de la Croë. The water is crystalline, the setting intensely private. Space is limited to just a few yachts, making it highly exclusive. Tenders can zip guests to the discreet dock at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in under five minutes.
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Plage de la Garoupe: On the eastern side of the Cap, this bay is more open and offers a classic beach club setting. It's an ideal daytime anchorage for lunch at Plage Keller or a swim off the tender. It is more exposed to easterly swell, making it less suitable for overnight stays in certain conditions.
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Golfe-Juan & The Îles de Lérins: A short 20-minute cruise west of the Cap, this area is a charter playground. The channel between the two islands, Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat, offers excellent shelter and stunning scenery. Sainte-Marguerite is home to the infamous La Guérite, the definitive party-lunch destination, while Saint-Honorat is still inhabited by Cistercian monks who produce their own wine. Anchorage here is well-regulated to protect the Posidonia seagrass beds; captains must use designated mooring buoys or anchor in sandy patches, a task that requires precision navigation and familiarity with the latest charts.
Charter Fleet & Pricing Profile (2026 Forecast)
Antibes attracts the highest concentration of quality charter yachts in the world. Pricing is firm, and APA calculations must be realistic.
The 40m – 55m Motor Yacht
These are the versatile workhorses of the Riviera, offering a blend of comfort, style, and access. Yachts from yards like Sanlorenzo, Benetti, and the smaller Heesens are staples. They are large enough for zero-speed stabilizers and a crew of 8-12, yet nimble enough to nose into tighter anchorages.
- Weekly Rate: €150,000 – €280,000 + APA
- Best For: Principals who prioritize varied anchorages and onshore access over sheer volume.
The 60m – 80m Motor Yacht
This is the sweet spot for uncompromising luxury on the Côte d'Azur. Lürssen, Feadship, and Amels dominate this bracket. These vessels offer expansive beach clubs, multiple tenders (including dedicated limousine tenders), specialist crew (masseuses, PTs, top-tier chefs), and the volume to entertain in style. They have the range and stability for comfortable runs to Corsica or Sardinia, but are equally at home as a floating base off Antibes.
- Weekly Rate: €400,000 – €850,000 + APA
- Best For: Hosting larger groups, demanding privacy, and requiring five-star hotel amenities on the water.
The 90m+ Megayacht
Operating at this level is a different paradigm. These yachts are floating resorts, often featuring helicopters, submarines, and crew complements of 30+. They rarely enter port, preferring to anchor offshore where their flotilla of tenders can manage all guest logistics. Availability is almost exclusively off-market, managed through trusted brokers.
- Weekly Rate: €1,200,000 and upwards + APA
- Best For: The ultimate statement in privacy, security, and bespoke service.
Sailing Yachts
While motor yachts dominate, a large performance sailing yacht (50m+) like a Perini Navi or a Royal Huisman offers a uniquely elegant experience. The quiet passage under sail between Cap d'Antibes and the Îles de Lérins is an unmatched pleasure. Their deeper drafts can be a minor constraint, but for the purist, there is no substitute.
- Weekly Rate (50m+): €220,000 – €400,000 + APA
APA (Advanced Provisioning Allowance): The standard is 30-35%, but brokers should advise clients to budget for the higher end of this range, or even 40%, for a high-tempo Côte d'Azur charter. Fuel burn for short, fast hops between Antibes, St. Tropez, and Monaco adds up. Provisioning for premium labels like Petrus or specific vintage Champagnes, along with daily deliveries of fresh truffles or caviar, will quickly escalate costs. Constant tender runs to and from shore are a significant, often underestimated, fuel expense.
The Onshore & Near-Shore Circuit
The yacht is the platform, but the experience is defined by seamless integration with the coast.
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Restaurants via Tender:
- Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc (Antibes): The institution. Securing a table for lunch at the Grill or dinner at the gastronomic restaurant requires a concierge with deep connections. The hotel's private tender dock is the most glamorous landing point on the coast.
- La Guérite (Île Sainte-Marguerite): The antithesis of Eden-Roc's formality. Accessible only by boat. Expect live music, dancing on tables, and a continuous ballet of tenders delivering guests from every major yacht in the bay. Booking is essential and must be reconfirmed.
- Plage Keller / Le César (Plage de la Garoupe, Antibes): Classic, feet-in-the-sand elegance. Excellent seafood and a more relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere than the high-energy beach clubs of Pampelonne.
- Paloma Beach (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat): A 30-minute cruise east. A legendary, chic beach club and restaurant tucked into a pristine cove, offering stunning views back towards Èze.
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Provisioning & Crew: The quality of an Antibes charter is underpinned by the local supply chain. Chefs have direct access to the phenomenal Marché Provençal for daily sourcing of local fish, vegetables, and cheeses. For more exotic requests, specialist purveyors can fly in ingredients from Paris or Milan within hours. The crew base in Antibes is arguably the most experienced in the world. Captains and chief stews have the local knowledge and contacts to solve any problem, from securing last-minute F1 Grand Prix passes to arranging private tours of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. This human element is a critical, unquantifiable asset.
Itinerary Blueprint: A High-Season Week from Antibes
This framework demonstrates the port's strategic utility, balancing iconic hotspots with moments of genuine seclusion.
- Day 1: Embark at IYCA, Port Vauban. Welcome reception. Short evening cruise to anchor in the Baie des Milliardaires. Dinner on board with the lights of the Cap as a backdrop.
- Day 2: Morning swim and watersports in the bay. Mid-day cruise to the Îles de Lérins. Anchor between the islands. Tender to La Guérite for a late, high-energy lunch. Quiet evening at anchor.
- Day 3: Early departure for St. Tropez (approx. 2-hour cruise). Anchor off Pampelonne Beach. Tender to Club 55 or Loulou for lunch. Afternoon exploring the port of St. Tropez. Return to the yacht for sunset cocktails away from the crowds.
- Day 4: A day of tranquility. Cruise east past Cannes to the coast off Théoule-sur-Mer, anchoring in a quiet calanque at the base of the red Esterel cliffs. A day dedicated to the yacht's amenities: spa, gym, toys.
- Day 5: Cruise to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Anchor in the bay of Villefranche or off Plage de la Paloma. Explore the village of Èze, perched high above the sea. Evening run to Monaco for dinner at Le Louis XV or a table at the Casino.
- Day 6: Leisurely morning exploring the coastline of Cap Ferrat by tender. Lunch at Paloma Beach. Afternoon cruise back towards Antibes, enjoying the late afternoon sun. Farewell dinner at anchor off Plage de la Garoupe.
- Day 7: Final breakfast on board. Short cruise back to Port Vauban for disembarkation.
What to Expect
Yacht charter in Antibes — what to expect.
Season, route, hull and investment — the four things every guest asks before we lock a yacht.
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The season
The established charter window used for planning in this cruising region is May–October. Conditions still vary by exact dates and route, so the captain's forecast and operating advice govern the final itinerary.
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The itinerary
The strongest Antibes itinerary is built from destination-specific marinas, anchorages and places that are actually available for the requested dates. The route remains flexible around weather, berth availability, local restrictions and the yacht's operating limits.
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The yacht
The most suitable yacht for Antibes depends on guest count, layout preference, draft, range, speed and the intended itinerary. Compare the verified specifications on the individual yacht listings rather than relying on a generic destination-wide yacht type.
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The investment
Charter pricing in Antibes depends on the yacht, dates, operating area and the final charter terms. Verified yacht rates are shown on individual listings when available; taxes, operating expenses, provisioning and any other booking-specific charges are confirmed before contract rather than estimated from a global template. Minimum charter duration is yacht- and date-specific.
The Fleet
Yachts chartering in this region.
Selected from the wider Mediterranean fleet.
Live pricing — charters from €80,000 / week
Ashore and on the water
Things to do in Antibes
Experiences
Things to do on your Antibes charter.
From quiet anchorages to time ashore — a planning sample to adapt around the yacht, local conditions and verified availability.
- 01Onboard time
Swimming, dining and relaxation shaped around the facilities of the yacht selected
- 02Water activities
Use the water toys and sports equipment actually carried by the yacht, where local rules allow
- 03Shore visits
Add towns, beaches, restaurants or cultural stops when verified locally and available for your dates
- 04Private dining
Plan menus with the yacht's confirmed crew and the provisions available for the charter
- 05Flexible days
Keep the route responsive to weather, berth availability and the captain's operating decisions
Routes
Antibes itineraries and nearby destinations
Cruising chart
Antibes from above.
Satellite view of the coast — ports, headlands and island day-anchors that can shape a week on the water.
Facts, seasons, pricing
Antibes charter facts, seasons and pricing
Best Time to Visit
When to charter in Antibes.
The prime window for a yacht charter Antibes runs May–October. Use the table below to balance weather, value and crowds.
| Month | Weather | Pros | Cons | Crowd |
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| May | Pleasantly warm, average 19°C. | Moderate | ||
| June | Warm and sunny, average 23°C. | High | ||
| July | Hot and dry, average 27°C. | Very High | ||
| August | Hottest month, average 28°C. | Peak | ||
| September | Warm and pleasant, average 24°C. | High | ||
| October | Mild, potential for rain, average 19°C. | Low |
Season Guide
French Riviera charter season, events & booking calendar
Month-by-month weather, regatta dates, beach-club openings and the exact weeks our brokers recommend for this cruising ground.
Cruising Grounds
Top cruising areas & highlights of Antibes.
A handful of signature experiences that define a charter on this coast.
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The Cap d'Antibes Peninsula
The heart of the destination. A rocky, pine-forested headland lined with magnificent villas and secluded coves, best appreciated from the water.
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The Îles de Lérins
A protected archipelago just off the coast of Cannes, comprising the natural beauty of Sainte-Marguerite and the monastic tranquility of Saint-Honorat.
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The Bay of Juan-les-Pins
A wide, sandy bay known for its vibrant atmosphere, beaches, and world-renowned summer jazz festival.
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Golfe-Juan
A sheltered bay between Antibes and Cannes, offering good anchorages and a more low-key atmosphere than its neighbours.
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The Corniche d'Or
The stunning coastal route west towards Saint-Raphaël, marked by dramatic red porphyry cliffs plunging into the sea, with numerous small coves to discover.
Charter week · Ops rhythm
How a Riviera week actually runs.
Not a floating hotel itinerary — a choreographed operation. Captains, marina agents and concierge lock the sequence before wheels-down at NCE.
- 01Day 0–1
Embark ready
APA open, toys checked, crew briefed on diet and privacy before the first cork. Arrival logistics sit in the Door-to-deck block below — this panel is the onboard open.
- 02Days 2–4
Coastal cadence
Short hops along the Golden Triangle — morning toys, lunch at a held beach-club table, golden-hour reposition, overnight either on a quay or a quiet roadstead.
- 03Shore
Concierge lock
Restaurant, beach club and villa slots confirmed weeks out. Helicopters, security and medical cover sit on standby — not scavenged the morning of.
- 04Close
Clean exit
Final night timed to airport slot and fuel stop. Disembarkation is as quiet as boarding — bags cleared, APA reconciled, transfer waiting.
We issue the day-by-day ops brief with berth holds, tender windows and table times before you board.
Plan this week →Getting aboard
Arriving in Antibes: routes, berths and transfers
Sample Itineraries
Suggested routes for Antibes.
Starting points — every itinerary is rewritten around your party, weather and the captain's local knowledge.
Private shortlist
Plan your week in Antibes.
Share a few details and we will return a private yacht shortlist — availability, APA guidance and a clear next step — within one working day.
Coastal chart
Marinas, anchorages, beach clubs & event weeks.
One layered map of the Riviera — toggle layers, hover for a broker brief, click marinas and event programmes for full guides.
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Marinas & Ports
Marinas & ports in Antibes.
Full marina guides below — berthing notes, nearby cruising, and deep-links from the coastal chart above.
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Port Vauban, Antibes
Europe’s largest yacht marina — megayacht berths, Cap d’Antibes day-anchors nearby, and a quieter counterpoint to Cannes.
Marina guide →
Embark utility
Door-to-deck · Antibes
Rotor or road from NCE / CEQ to the berth, timed to tender and dinner — not a taxi scramble. Concrete airport → marina options sit in the Door-to-deck table below.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Port Vauban, Antibes — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.
Arrival buffer
Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.
Berth lead time
6–12 weeks high season; longer when Cannes festivals spill over
Captain / crew
Billionaires' Quay for the largest LOA — broker relationships matter.
Tender fallback
When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.
Luggage / night before
Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.
Gateways
[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Fleet and cost
Yachts, charter types and charter costs
Yacht Types
Charter types suitable for Antibes.
Sample photography from current charter listings that match the displayed yacht type.
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Sailing Catamaran
An excellent option for families, providing exceptional stability, vast deck space for lounging, and a shallow draft for getting closer to beaches. The wide beam creates a fantastically social platform.
Local Luxury
Luxury experiences in Antibes.
Restaurants, beach clubs, diving, events and villas your concierge can pre-book before you board — with addresses, phones and booking links where public.
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Culinary
Private Michelin-Starred Dinner
Arrange for a celebrated local chef, such as from Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit, to come aboard and prepare a bespoke tasting menu for you and your guests.
- How to book
- Ask your Blue Ocean Club concierge to research and reserve this experience against your itinerary.
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Aviation
Helicopter Tour of the Verdon Gorge
A private helicopter flight from the coast to the 'Grand Canyon of Europe', offering breathtaking views of the turquoise Verdon river and lavender fields of Provence.
- How to book
- Ask your Blue Ocean Club concierge to research and reserve this experience against your itinerary.
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Culture
Private Viewing at Villa Kerylos
Arrange an exclusive, after-hours tour of the Villa Kerylos in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, a stunningly accurate recreation of an ancient Greek noble's house.
- How to book
- Ask your Blue Ocean Club concierge to research and reserve this experience against your itinerary.
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Oenology
Provençal Vineyard Experience
A chauffeured or helicopter transfer to a prestigious Château in the Var region, such as Château d'Esclans, for a private tour and tasting of its world-famous rosé.
- How to book
- Ask your Blue Ocean Club concierge to research and reserve this experience against your itinerary.
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Wellness
Sunrise Yoga at Anchor
A private yoga instructor leads a session on the sundeck as the sun rises, while anchored in the tranquil Anse de la Garoupe.
- How to book
- Ask your Blue Ocean Club concierge to research and reserve this experience against your itinerary.
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Perfumery
Bespoke Perfume Creation in Grasse
A private workshop at a historic perfumery like Galimard in Grasse, where you will create your own unique scent under the guidance of a master 'nose'.
- How to book
- Ask your Blue Ocean Club concierge to research and reserve this experience against your itinerary.
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Art
Art Historian Tour of the Fondation Maeght
Travel to Saint-Paul-de-Vence for a private tour with an art historian through the sculpture gardens and galleries of the world-renowned Fondation Maeght.
- How to book
- Ask your Blue Ocean Club concierge to research and reserve this experience against your itinerary.
Charter Cost
What does a Antibes yacht charter cost?
Charter fees are exclusive of running expenses. These are covered by the Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA), typically 30-40% of the charter fee, which covers fuel, food, beverages, and port fees. All prices are for a one-week charter and are projected for 2026.
01Weekly base · EUR
30-45m Motor Yacht
€80,000 - €200,000 per week
Ideal for groups of 8-10, offering a balance of comfort, performance, and access to both major ports and smaller anchorages.
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45-60m Motor Yacht
€200,000 - €450,000 per week
For larger groups or those seeking more extensive amenities, such as a large beach club, gym, or dedicated cinema.
03Weekly base · EUR
60m+ Superyacht
€450,000 - €1,200,000+ per week
The pinnacle of luxury, providing ultimate space, privacy, service, and features like private helicopter pads and submarines.
What affects the final price
Beyond the weekly base.
The published range is the starting point — season, yacht pedigree and on-board provisioning shape the true week cost.
Request a tailored quote →01
Crew gratuity, customarily 10-15% of the base charter fee.
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Premium marina berth fees, especially at IYCA Port Vauban.
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Fuel consumption, particularly for high-performance yachts or extensive cruising.
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Repositioning fees if the yacht is not based in the region.
Stay and dine
Where to stay and dine in Antibes
Beach Clubs
Beach clubs in Antibes.
Tender bookings, table reservations and jetty access — addresses, phones and sites below. Your Blue Ocean Club concierge can hold the table — request via the enquiry form.
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An institution. Famed for its restaurant 'Le César' and pristine section of beach.
Plage Keller
Plage de la Garoupe, Cap d'Antibes
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Adjacent to Keller, offering a similarly high-end experience with a relaxed atmosphere.
Plage Joseph
Plage de la Garoupe, Cap d'Antibes
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The private beach of the iconic Art Deco Hotel Belles Rives, synonymous with F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Belles Rives Plage
Juan-les-Pins
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Accessible only by boat, this is a vibrant, music-filled Greek-inspired restaurant and beach club requiring reservations far in advance.
La Guérite
Île Sainte-Marguerite
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A contemporary and stylish beach club situated on the Ponteil beach, with views of the Cap and Old Town.
Royal Beach
Antibes
Restaurants
Real restaurants worth a tender in Antibes.
Tables held in advance by your concierge — addresses, phones and sites below, from beachfront classics to Michelin dining rooms. Request via the enquiry form.
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Seafood
Restaurant de Bacon
Cap d'Antibes
A legendary institution for bouillabaisse and the freshest local fish, with panoramic sea views.
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Modern French
La Passagère
Hotel Belles Rives, Juan-les-Pins
Michelin-starred dining in a sublime Art Deco setting overlooking the bay. A benchmark for refined gastronomy.
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Provençal
Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit
Vieil Antibes
Two Michelin stars. A sophisticated dining experience set in a romantic, fig-tree-shaded courtyard.
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Italian
Le Michelangelo
Vieil Antibes
Run by the charismatic Mamo, this is a long-standing favourite for high-quality Italian cuisine, popular with visiting celebrities.
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French
Le Vauban
Vieil Antibes
A chic bistro offering skilfully executed classic French dishes in the heart of the old town.
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Seafood
L'Oursin
Vieil Antibes
A classic, family-run restaurant on the market square known for its excellent shellfish platters.
Calendar
Events and peak charter periods
Two kinds of week
Event week or cruising week.
Grand Prix, Cannes and the Yacht Show rewrite berth economics and itinerary logic. Quiet weeks trade spectacle for water, privacy and value.
- 01Peak
Event weeks
Monaco GP, Cannes Film / Lions, Monaco Yacht Show. Berths book 6–12 months out; Port Hercule nights can multiply several times over. The yacht is a hospitality platform — visibility is the point.
- 02Flow
Cruising weeks
May–June and September shoulder, or midsummer away from headline dates. Freer movement Monaco → Cap-Ferrat → Lérins → Saint-Tropez, with anchorage days that event weeks simply cannot afford.
- 03Choice
What changes
Berth strategy, APA contingency, tender logistics and dining holds. Same coast — different operation. We design the week for the calendar you actually fly into.
Tell us which week you want — we price berths, APA buffers and alternate ports before you commit.
Match dates to berths →Events
Concerts, exhibitions & headline weeks in Antibes.
The festivals, art fairs, regattas and cultural calendar that shape berthing demand — plus concerts and exhibitions your concierge can programme around the yacht week. Dates are seasonal; confirm the current edition before locking the charter.
On the water
Anchorages, recommended yachts and insider guidance
Private vs scene
When to berth. When to anchor.
On this coast the quay is theatre; the roadstead is control. Most refined weeks mix both — visibility when you want it, silence when you don't.
- 01Scene
Take the berth
Port Hercule, Port Vauban IYCA, Cannes Vieux Port, a rare Saint-Tropez quay. Walk-ashore evenings, photographer sightlines, and the social capital of being on the wall.
- 02Private
Swing on the hook
Villefranche, Cap-Ferrat, Plateau du Milieu, Baie des Canebiers, Pampelonne. Better swimming, softer nights, and no marina theatre — tender shuttles do the rest.
- 03Hybrid
The Riviera play
One or two statement nights on a quay; the balance at anchor with reserved beach-club and restaurant tables. Privacy without missing the coast that people fly in for.
Over 40 m, Saint-Tropez Vieux Port is rarely the week-long plan — Canebiers or Pampelonne with a fast tender usually is.
Design the mix →Anchorages
Best anchorages & bays in Antibes.
Hover a marker for a quick brief — click to open the approach notes below. The protected coves and roadsteads your captain will plot into your week.
- Where to find it
- Captain confirms approach for Baie des Milliardaires (Anse de l'Argent Faux).
- Where to find it
- Captain confirms approach for Anse de la Garoupe.
- Where to find it
- Captain confirms approach for Between the Îles de Lérins.
- Where to find it
- Captain confirms approach for Plage de la Salis.
- Where to find it
- Captain confirms approach for La Pinède, Juan-les-Pins.
- Where to find it
- Captain confirms approach for Rade de Villefranche.
Local Insider Tips
Insider knowledge for your Antibes charter.
- Book restaurant and beach club reservations at least one month in advance for July and August.
- The Marché Provençal in Old Antibes is best experienced before 10:00 to avoid the main crowds.
- Walk the Sentier du Littoral coastal path around the Cap d'Antibes in the early morning for cooler temperatures and stunning light.
- For a dose of culture, the Picasso Museum at Château Grimaldi offers a superb collection in a historic setting.
- Use the yacht’s tender for discreet drop-offs at waterfront restaurants like those at Plage de la Garoupe.
- The old town's Absinthe Bar offers a unique historical experience, but be prepared for its potent, traditional preparations.
- When cruising to the Îles de Lérins, visit Saint-Honorat for wine produced by the Cistercian monks.
- For maximum privacy, plan key excursions ashore for mid-week, as weekends see a significant influx of local visitors.
Editorial Pick
Planning notes for Antibes.
A typical Riviera week works when one quiet morning on the water is protected, one lunch is booked with enough lead time, and the yacht can cover Monaco to Saint-Tropez without the transit dominating the day. Match the boat to how the week should feel — not the other way around. Berths, tender windows and the final route remain subject to availability, local rules, operating conditions and confirmation by the captain or an authorised charter representative.
WhatsApp or email reaches the charter desk. We reply within one working day with availability and a clear next step.
Places to plan around
Places and days that often shape a Mediterranean week.
- 01LunchLe Club 55, Pampelonne
A well-known Pampelonne beach lunch: barefoot tables, Provençal cooking, tender on VHF 17 — arrive before noon or accept the wait. Tables and tender access remain subject to availability and local operating rules.
- 02MorningCap Ferrat swim off Paloma
An early drop opposite Monaco, then a tender into Paloma Beach for coffee and a swim, leaving before the dayboats stack up. Anchorage and tender plans remain subject to conditions and the captain's confirmation.
- 03IslandLa Guérite, Îles de Lérins
When Cannes is crowded, Sainte-Marguerite is a short tender crossing for a long lunch and a clearer-water afternoon — about ten minutes by tender, a different stretch of coast.
- 04ArrivalHelicopter Nice → Monaco
A seven-minute transfer from NCE to the heliport, with the yacht waiting in Port Hercule when the berth is held. Heliport slots and quay position remain subject to availability.
- 05SouthPorquerolles & Le Langoustier
A quieter southern option: anchor off the island and lunch at Le Langoustier when tables and holding are available — pine, sand, and a kitchen that works the day's catch.
Yachts to consider
Three catalog yachts that fit Mediterranean — and why.
BLUE MOON
01Admiral Yachts · 44.8mA practical fit for a classic Monaco–Cannes–Saint-Tropez fortnight: fast enough for a Club 55 lunch window, calm enough for a Pampelonne day-anchor, in a published bracket often below larger 45m listings. Final rate and availability are confirmed before contract.
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KHALILAH
02Palmer Johnson · 49.5mA presence-led option for Grand Prix, Cannes Lions, or a formal Port Hercule dinner ashore. Near-50m with sundeck space for four couples when the published layout is the brief.
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TRINAKRIA
03Wienerwerft · 49.1mA sail-leaning option for a quieter Riviera soundtrack. Suited to overnight passages toward Porquerolles or Corsica, with teak decks and a galley that can work coastal markets when the route allows.
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Questions
Antibes charter planning detail and FAQs
Questions
Antibes yacht charter FAQs.
Why embark in Port Vauban instead of Monaco?+
Vauban offers more LOA flexibility, serious yacht services and easier provisioning — Monaco remains the theatrical night stop.
Where do we swim near Antibes?+
Cap d'Antibes day-anchors and Garoupe beaches are the classic mornings — short tender, clear water, back aboard for lunch.
How far ahead for Billionaires' Quay?+
High season often needs 6–12 weeks; longer when Cannes festivals spill east. Broker relationships matter for the largest LOA.
Is Antibes a quiet alternative to Cannes?+
Yes — working megayacht energy without Croisette density. Juan-les-Pins adds a livelier shoreline when you want it.
How close is Nice airport?+
Typically 25–40 minutes by chauffeur to Port Vauban — one of the Riviera’s most practical door-to-deck corridors.
What APA looks like on an Antibes-based week?+
Fuel and Cap swimming are moderate; Vauban berths and shore tables still need an honest high-season band before deposit.
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How our Antibes guide is compiled.
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Destination intelligence coverage
This guide currently connects 60 charter yachts on record, 3 berthing options. Counts describe records available to the page, not first-hand visits or live availability.
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Editorial provenance
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Where the facts come from
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What we never state
We do not treat database inventory as live availability and do not present unverified operator pricing or operator terms as confirmed facts. Availability, rates, taxes, berth suitability and charter terms are confirmed for the specific enquiry.
Planning intelligence
Planning a charter in Antibes
Everything you would need to decide on this destination today — seasons, suitability, yachts, aircraft, demand and booking pressure. Each line carries its confidence level, and anything we cannot support says so.
When to go to Antibes
Climate, travel seasons, charter seasons and the operational wind and storm patterns that actually apply here.
Climate
- Average air temperature
- Circa 13 °C in winter, 25–28 °C in July and AugustIndicativeRegional coastal climatology, not a forecast.
- Average sea temperature
- Circa 13–15 °C in winter, 24–26 °C in AugustIndicativeSea surface climatology for the northern Mediterranean basin.
- Rainfall trend
- Dry summers, wettest in October and NovemberCorroborated
- Sunshine
- Among the highest in Europe from May to SeptemberCorroborated
- Daylight
- Circa 15 hours in June, circa 9 hours in DecemberVerifiedAstronomical, not weather-dependent.
Travel seasons
- High season
- Late June to end of AugustCorroborated
- Shoulder season
- May to mid-June and September to early OctoberCorroborated
- Low season
- November to MarchCorroborated
Charter seasons
- Best yacht season
- May to OctoberCorroborated
- Best sailing season
- June to September, with reliable afternoon thermalsCorroborated
- Best diving season
- July to September, when visibility and sea temperature peakIndicative
- Best family season
- June and September — warm water, thinner crowdsIndicative
Who Antibes suits
Rated on stored evidence, not opinion: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Limited or Unavailable.
Suitability
- Family
- Very GoodCorroborated
- Romantic
- ExcellentCorroborated
- Honeymoon
- Very GoodCorroborated
- Adventure
- GoodCorroborated
- Nightlife
- ExcellentCorroborated
- Wellness
- Very GoodCorroborated
- Diving
- GoodCorroborated
- Fishing
- GoodCorroborated
- Luxury shopping
- ExcellentCorroborated
- Culture
- ExcellentCorroborated
- Food
- ExcellentCorroborated
- Beach
- Very GoodCorroborated
- Island hopping
- GoodCorroborated
- Corporate retreat
- ExcellentCorroborated
- Ultra luxury
- ExcellentCorroborated
- Remote escape
- LimitedCorroborated
Verified on the ground
- Fine dining
- GoodCorroborated3 restaurants verified on file for this destination.
- Michelin dining
- GoodCorroborated2 Michelin-starred restaurants verified on file for this destination.
- Ultra-luxury hotels
- GoodCorroborated2 luxury hotels verified on file for this destination.
- Culture and sightseeing
- GoodCorroborated2 attractions verified on file for this destination.
- Families with children
- GoodCorroborated2 family activities verified on file for this destination.
Which yacht suits this destination
Hull types and charter formats that the cruising ground and berth infrastructure actually support.
Ideal yacht types
- Motor Yacht
- ExcellentCorroboratedShort hops between harbours reward speed; deep-water berths are widely available.
- Sailing Yacht
- Very GoodCorroboratedReliable afternoon thermals from June to September.
- Catamaran
- GoodCorroboratedBeam can restrict berth allocation in the historic harbours.
- Explorer Yacht
- LimitedCorroboratedDistances are short; explorer range is rarely the deciding factor.
- Sport Yacht
- ExcellentCorroboratedIdeal for day charters between neighbouring harbours.
- Mega Yacht
- ExcellentCorroboratedSuperyacht berths on record across the region.
Charter formats
- Week charter
- ExcellentCorroborated
- Weekend charter
- Very GoodCorroborated
- Day charter
- ExcellentCorroborated
- Crewed charter
- ExcellentCorroborated
- Bareboat
- GoodCorroborated
- Flotilla
- LimitedCorroborated
Which aircraft can reach it
Classified from our airport graph. Runway limits are never inferred — an unknown stays unknown.
Aircraft access
- Basis
- Classified from the Blue Ocean Club airport graphCorroborated
Arrival gateways
- Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
- Private-jet capableCorroboratedLongest runway on record: 2960 m.
- Cannes Mandelieu (CEQ)
- Private-jet capableCorroboratedLongest runway on record: 1610 m.
Aircraft class capability
- Very Light Jet
- ExcellentIndicativeNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) has 2960 m of runway on record, above the 1000 m typically required for this class.
- Light Jet
- ExcellentIndicativeNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) has 2960 m of runway on record, above the 1300 m typically required for this class.
- Midsize
- ExcellentIndicativeNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) has 2960 m of runway on record, above the 1500 m typically required for this class.
- Super Midsize
- ExcellentIndicativeNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) has 2960 m of runway on record, above the 1700 m typically required for this class.
- Heavy
- ExcellentIndicativeNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) has 2960 m of runway on record, above the 2000 m typically required for this class.
- Ultra Long Range
- ExcellentIndicativeNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) has 2960 m of runway on record, above the 2200 m typically required for this class.
- VIP Airliner
- ExcellentIndicativeNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) has 2960 m of runway on record, above the 2500 m typically required for this class.
- Commercial Airline
- ExcellentIndicativeNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) has 2960 m of runway on record, above the 2000 m typically required for this class.
- Helicopter
- ExcellentCorroboratedHelicopter transfer on record from Cannes Mandelieu: circa 15 minutes.
How busy it gets
Demand and occupancy trends rather than invented prices.
Demand
- Typical demand
- Sustained from May to OctoberCorroborated
- Peak demand
- July and August, plus the Grand Prix and film-festival weeksCorroborated
- Quiet season
- November to March; many berths and beach clubs closeCorroborated
- Event-driven demand
- Major events lift berth and hotel demand far beyond the surrounding weeksCorroborated
- Booking pressure
- High for July and AugustIndicative
- Marina occupancy trend
- Effectively full in peak summer; berths are held long in advanceIndicative
- Airport congestion trend
- Heaviest on summer weekendsIndicative
- Hotel occupancy trend
- Peaks in July and August and around event weeksIndicative
When to book
Planning horizons and waiting-list risk, confidence-labelled.
Booking
- Typical booking window
- Six to twelve months ahead for peak summerIndicative
- Suggested planning horizon
- Start twelve months out if a specific yacht or berth mattersIndicative
- High season recommendation
- Confirm July and August by the preceding winterIndicative
- Last-minute suitability
- Realistic in May, June and October; rarely in peak summerIndicative
- Waiting-list risk
- High for event weeksIndicative
Travelling with children
Described objectively — ages, access, indoor options and medical proximity.
Travelling with children
- Young children
- Short passages between harbours keep sea time manageableCorroborated
- Teenagers
- Watersports, beach clubs and towns within tender reachCorroborated
- Accessible beaches
- Widely available, though many are pebble rather than sandCorroborated
- Museums
- Dense concentration of major museums and galleriesCorroborated
- Rainy day
- Towns, museums and covered attractions within a short transferCorroborated
- Medical facilities nearby
- Major hospitals in the principal coastal citiesCorroborated
- Family transfers
- Road and helicopter transfers on recordCorroborated
Marine protection and responsible cruising
Verified reserves, eco-marina infrastructure and conservation programmes only.
Sustainability
- Eco marinas
- Several regional marinas hold environmental certificationIndicative
- Electric charging
- Shore power widely available; tender charging varies by marinaIndicative
Decision support
Is Antibes the right choice for your charter?
Antibes compared with similar destinations
Only generated where the graph holds a genuine like-for-like: same ecosystem, same seasonal regime.
Antibes vs Monaco Yacht Charter
Same ecosystem and same seasonal regime — a like-for-like comparison.
| Category | Antibes | Monaco Yacht Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury shopping | Excellent | Good |
| Fine dining | Good | Very Good |
| Michelin dining | Good | Very Good |
Luxury experience
Plan the whole Antibes holiday
Arrival, transfer, shore stay, embarkation, cruising, dining and departure for Antibes — only the stages we can evidence.
Who is travelling
Every decision explained in order, from gateway to disembarkation.
What matters most
Selecting a profile changes the order and emphasis only. The facts, sources and confidence levels never change.
Day by day, gateway to gateway
Cruising days follow our published itinerary “Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins”.
Day 1 — Arrival and shore stay
- arrival
Arrive Cannes Mandelieu (CEQ)
Cannes
- transfer
Nice Côte d'Azur → Port Vauban, Antibes · 25–40 minutes
chauffeur · 25–40 minutes
- hotel
Overnight at Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel
Walking distance to both the Old Town and Port Lympia — practical for guests arriving the night before embarkation at Nice.
- arrival
Day 2 — Antibes / Port Vauban
- yacht
888
11.5 m · 2 guests · Beneteau
- cruising
Anchor at Alongside Port Vauban or day-anchor under Cap d'Antibes
Embark in Port Vauban, Europe's largest marina by megayacht berths. Evening tender into the old town for apéro on Cours Masséna.
- restaurants
Bacon on the ramparts or dinner aboard
- experiences
Walk the ramparts at sunset
- experiences
Picasso Museum in the Château Grimaldi
- experiences
Provision at the morning market
- yacht
Day 3 — Cap d'Antibes
- cruising
Anchor at Day anchor off Garoupe or Baie des Milliardaires
Swim the rocky coves of the Cap — Plage de la Garoupe in the morning, then the quieter west-facing anse for a long lunch aboard.
- restaurants
Restaurant de Bacon for langouste
- experiences
Garoupe beach club morning
- experiences
Swim under Villa Eilenroc cliffs
- experiences
Sunset at Juan-les-Pins
- cruising
Day 4 — Îles de Lérins
- cruising
Anchor at Day anchor off Saint-Honorat south shore
Cross to Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat — fort, monastery vineyard and the clear channel between the islands.
- restaurants
La Tonnelle on Saint-Honorat
- experiences
Fort Royal and the Mask's cell
- experiences
Monk-grown wine tasting
- experiences
Swim the Lérins channel
- cruising
Day 5 — Bay of Cannes
- cruising
Anchor at Between Pointe Croisette and Île Sainte-Marguerite
Reposition into the Bay of Cannes for Croisette energy — tender to La Croisette, overnight on the hook or Port Pierre Canto.
- restaurants
La Palme d'Or or dinner on deck
- experiences
Walk La Croisette
- experiences
Palais des Festivals by tender
- experiences
Apéro off Pointe Croisette
- cruising
Day 6 — Return Antibes
- cruising
Anchor at Port Vauban
Morning swim, then a short run back to Port Vauban for disembarkation — bags ashore by noon.
- restaurants
Final breakfast aboard
- experiences
Final Cap swim
- experiences
Crew handover and transfer to NCE
- cruising
Day 7 — Disembarkation and departure
- departure
Return transfer — Nice Côte d'Azur → Port Vauban, Antibes
chauffeur · 25–40 minutes
- departure
Source itinerary: Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins (5 days)
Arrival
Which gateway do guests fly into for Antibes Yacht Charter?
Cannes Mandelieu (CEQ)
Cannes
Handles private-jet arrivals.
- Record: airport · verified
Monaco Heliport (MCM)
Monaco
- Record: airport · verified
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
Nice
Handles private-jet arrivals.
- Record: airport · verified
Transfer
How do guests get from the gateway to the yacht?
Nice Côte d'Azur → Port Vauban, Antibes
chauffeur · 25–40 minutes
Excludes waiting time beyond 30 minutes.
Matches: Short airport transfers
- Record: transfer route · indicative · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance: 24 km · indicative
Yacht
Which yachts base here?
Departure
How do guests get home?
Nice Côte d'Azur → Port Vauban, Antibes
chauffeur · 25–40 minutes
Excludes waiting time beyond 30 minutes.
Matches: Short airport transfers
- Record: transfer route · indicative · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance: 24 km · indicative
Shore stay
Where do guests stay the night before boarding?
Restored 19th-century building on Place Masséna at the head of the Promenade du Paillon, with a rooftop terrace over the Old Town.
Walking distance to both the Old Town and Port Lympia — practical for guests arriving the night before embarkation at Nice.
- Record: hotel · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 1.7 km · indicative
Small seafront hotel on Plage de la Garoupe with direct beach access and the Les Pêcheurs restaurant.
Tender-accessible from the Garoupe anchorage and a short car transfer from Port Vauban / IYCA.
- Record: hotel · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 3.5 km · indicative
Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel
Landmark Croisette hotel reopened in 2023 after full restoration, with a garden wing, large pool and private beach.
Directly opposite the Croisette tender pontoons — the default festival-week base when the yacht is on a Vieux Port or Canto berth.
- Record: hotel · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 1.2 km · indicative
Cap Ferrat headland hotel with a funicular down to the Club Dauphin sea pool.
Classic Cap Ferrat lunch or overnight stop while anchored off Villefranche or Paloma.
- Record: hotel · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 6 km · indicative
Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
Croisette hotel adjoining the Palais des Festivals, with private beach and two festival-scale event spaces.
Closest full-service hotel to the Palais and the Vieux Port — used for overflow guest rooms during Film Festival and Yachting Festival weeks.
- Record: hotel · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.6 km · indicative
Cap d'Antibes estate hotel with the Eden-Roc sea pool.
Tender-friendly anchorage off the Cap; roughly ten minutes by car from Port Vauban.
- Record: hotel · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 3.5 km · indicative
Dining
Where do guests eat ashore?
Waterfront restaurant and late-night club at Port Canto, the fixture of festival-week evenings.
Walkable from a Port Canto berth, which is why Canto is requested during Film Festival and Lions weeks.
- Record: restaurant · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.2 km · indicative
Two-star restaurant run by the Tourteaux brothers, drawing on their Réunion and Caribbean background.
Small room, books out weeks ahead — worth holding a table before the charter dates are fixed.
- Record: restaurant · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 1.5 km · indicative
- Michelin: 2 star · verified
One-star restaurant near Port Lympia, the first South African chef in France to hold a star.
Two minutes from the Port Lympia quays — the closest starred table to a Nice berth.
- Record: restaurant · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.3 km · indicative
- Michelin: 1 star · verified
Beach restaurant on Île Sainte-Marguerite, reached only by boat.
The single best tender lunch off Cannes — moor off the island, tender in, walk twenty metres to the table.
- Record: restaurant · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 3.5 km · indicative
Long-standing seafood house on the Quai Courbet in the old town.
Two minutes from a tender landing in the Rade de Villefranche.
- Record: restaurant · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.2 km · indicative
Two-star dining room inside the Hôtel Martinez, facing the bay.
Croisette dinner within tender-and-car reach of the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto.
- Record: restaurant · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 1.1 km · indicative
- Michelin: 2 star · verified
Experiences ashore
What is worth a shore day here?
Fishermen's chapel on the quay, decorated by Jean Cocteau in 1957.
Directly beside the tender landing in the old town.
- Record: attraction · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.1 km · indicative
Sixteenth-century citadel above the Darse, housing the town museums.
Five minutes on foot from the harbour, with the full view over the rade.
- Record: attraction · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.3 km · indicative
Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat, the two islands off the Cannes bay.
The default day anchorage off Cannes — clear water minutes from the Croisette.
- Record: attraction · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 2.5 km · indicative
La Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer
The 18th-century Sardinian naval harbour at the western edge of the bay.
The tender landing for the rade anchorage and the quietest walk ashore on this stretch of coast.
- Record: attraction · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.1 km · indicative
Matisse collection in a 17th-century villa in the Cimiez hills.
Twelve minutes by car from Port Lympia; pairs with the Chagall museum for a half-day ashore.
- Record: attraction · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 3.5 km · indicative
National museum holding the Biblical Message cycle.
Small enough for a genuine hour ashore between a morning departure and a lunch anchorage.
- Record: attraction · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 2.8 km · indicative
Shopping
Where do guests shop?
Flower and produce market in Vieux Nice, Tuesday to Sunday mornings.
The provisioning walk for a Nice departure — flowers, socca, produce, ten minutes from Port Lympia.
- Record: attraction · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 1.1 km · indicative
The main shopping street one block behind the Croisette.
Ten minutes on foot from the Vieux Port; the practical shopping run when the Croisette flagships are at festival capacity.
- Record: attraction · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.7 km · indicative
Golf
Is there golf within reach of the berth?
Golf Old Course Cannes-Mandelieu
1891 course along the Siagne river, among the oldest in continental Europe.
Fifteen minutes from the Vieux Port and five from Cannes-Mandelieu airport — the natural pairing with a CEQ arrival.
- Record: attraction · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 7 km · indicative
Evenings
Where do evenings go after dinner?
International Yacht Club d'Antibes
Club and berth operator on the Port Vauban waterfront, adjacent to the Quai des Milliardaires.
Antibes remains the Riviera's crew and refit hub; the club is the practical contact point for local berth logistics.
- Record: attraction · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.1 km · indicative
With children
What works with children on board?
Cap Ferrat coastal path family loop
The shorter northern section of the Sentier du Littoral, flat and shaded in parts.
An hour ashore straight from the port that works for mixed ages.
- Record: family activity · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.5 km · indicative
Park on the headland between the Old Town and Port Lympia, with a waterfall and lift access.
Ten minutes from the berth, a lift for the climb, and the best view over the port for children.
- Record: family activity · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.6 km · indicative
Fifteen-minute public ferry from the Vieux Port to Sainte-Marguerite.
A short crossing children can do without a tender transfer, and a pine-shaded island for the afternoon.
- Record: family activity · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 0.2 km · indicative
Marine and animal park with water attractions on the Antibes coast road.
Full family day roughly fifteen minutes by car from Port Vauban.
- Record: family activity · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 5 km · indicative
Botanical park and glasshouse with animal enclosures near the airport.
A reliable wet-weather or arrival-day morning close to Nice Côte d'Azur.
- Record: family activity · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 7 km · indicative
South-facing sand beach on Cap d'Antibes, sheltered from the mistral.
Calm water and sand rather than pebble — the family lunch anchorage off Antibes.
- Record: family activity · verified · verified Jul 2026 · source
- Distance to marina: 3.4 km · indicative
What it costs, indicatively
Ranges we hold on record for this destination. Indicative only — never a quotation.
Transfer — Nice Côte d'Azur → Port Vauban, Antibes (chauffeur)
€150 – €260 · indicative
Per vehicle, one way
- · Excludes waiting time beyond 30 minutes.
Confidence: indicative · updated Jul 2026
Every figure is indicative and drawn from records we hold, not a quotation. Charter fees, APA, berthing and shore costs are confirmed only in a written offer.
Answered
What we can answer about Antibes
Each answer is drawn from a certified record in our knowledge graph, with the evidence and its confidence shown. Where we hold nothing, we say so rather than estimate.
Planning Antibes
The questions our records can answer with evidence today.
aviation · verified
Which airport is best for reaching Antibes?
Antibes is served by Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), Cannes Mandelieu (CEQ) and Monaco Heliport (MCM) in our graph. Nice Côte d'Azur handles private-jet arrivals.
- Airport: Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) · verified
- Airport: Cannes Mandelieu (CEQ) · verified
- Airport: Monaco Heliport (MCM) · verified
luxury lifestyle · verified
Which Michelin-starred restaurants are on record in Antibes?
Les Pêcheurs (1★), Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit (1★), La Palme d'Or (2★) and Le Cap (1★) in Antibes. Tables are booked by the crew or our concierge, not held by us.
- Michelin: Les Pêcheurs · 1★ · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
- Michelin: Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit · 1★ · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
- Michelin: La Palme d'Or · 2★ · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
family · verified
Is Antibes suitable for children?
We hold 9 family activity records for Antibes, including Marineland Antibes, Plage de la Garoupe and Sainte-Marguerite island trails and swim coves.
- Family activity: Marineland Antibes · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
- Family activity: Plage de la Garoupe · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
- Family activity: Sainte-Marguerite island trails and swim coves · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
ai planning · verified
Where should I spend a week if I start in Antibes?
Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins runs 5 days from Antibes, calling at Antibes / Port Vauban, Cap d'Antibes, Îles de Lérins and Bay of Cannes.
- Itinerary: Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins · verified
aviation · verified
Can I arrive by private jet for a charter in Antibes?
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) and Cannes Mandelieu (CEQ) are recorded as jet-capable for Antibes. Slots, handling and FBO availability are confirmed by the operator, not by us.
- Jet capable: Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) · verified
- Jet capable: Cannes Mandelieu (CEQ) · verified
destination planning · corroborated
Who should charter in Antibes?
On the evidence we hold, Antibes suits families with children and gastronomy-led charters.
- Family activity records: 9 · corroborated
- Michelin records: 7 · corroborated
luxury lifestyle · verified
Where should I stay in Antibes before boarding?
Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel and Hôtel Martinez are the shore-stay records we hold for Antibes, the closest about 3.5 km from the berth.
- Hotel: Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
- Hotel: Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
- Hotel: Hôtel Martinez · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
destination planning · verified
How many days should I plan for a charter in Antibes?
Our published route Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins runs 5 days across 5 stops, which is the duration we can evidence for Antibes.
- Itinerary: Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins · 5 days · verified
ai planning · corroborated
We are travelling with children — is Antibes the right choice?
Antibes holds 9 family activity records and family-suitable shore stays, which is the evidence we can offer. Cabin configuration and crew experience with children are confirmed per yacht.
- Family activities: 9 · corroborated
destination planning · corroborated
Is Antibes suitable for first-time charterers?
Antibes is well documented for a first charter: 1 documented transfer routes and a published day-by-day route. We do not hold availability or operator readiness — a broker confirms those.
- Transfer routes: 1 · corroborated
- Published itinerary: Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins · verified
yachts · corroborated
Which yachts are documented in Antibes?
888 (11.5 m), A+ (34 m) and A4A (20.5 m) are linked to Antibes in our fleet graph. We never hold availability or position — a broker confirms both.
- Yacht: 888 · 11.5 m · corroborated
- Yacht: A+ · 34 m · corroborated
- Yacht: A4A · 20.5 m · corroborated
family · verified
What works in Antibes with very young children?
Marineland Antibes, Plage de la Garoupe and Plage des Marinières are recorded as pushchair accessible in Antibes.
- Pushchair accessible: Marineland Antibes · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
- Pushchair accessible: Plage de la Garoupe · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
- Pushchair accessible: Plage des Marinières · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
destination planning · verified
Is Antibes better for a weekend or a full week?
The route we publish for Antibes is 5 days — a short charter covers it; we hold no longer documented route from here.
- Itinerary length: 5 days · verified
family · verified
Which hotels in Antibes suit families before or after a charter?
Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel and Hôtel Martinez are recorded as family-suitable in Antibes.
- Family suitable: Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
- Family suitable: Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
- Family suitable: Hôtel Martinez · verified · 2026-07-30 · source
pricing · indicative
What do airport transfers to Antibes cost?
Documented transfers include Nice Côte d'Azur → Port Vauban, Antibes at €150–€260. Indicative, per transfer.
- Transfer: Nice Côte d'Azur → Port Vauban, Antibes · indicative · 2026-07-30 · source
Arrival, aviation and journeys
aviation · indicative
How long is the transfer from Nice Côte d'Azur to Antibes?
Recorded transfer Nice Côte d'Azur → Port Vauban, Antibes by chauffeur takes 25–40 minutes over 24 km. Indicative — traffic and slots vary.
- Transfer route: Nice Côte d'Azur → Port Vauban, Antibes · indicative · 2026-07-30 · source
Arrival
Arriving in Antibes
Gateways, transfer times and the door-to-deck plan — mapped against the berths you would actually use.
Antibes on the map
Marinas, arrival gateways, stays, dining and family options — toggle the layers you care about.
Airports, FBOs and arrival options
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
- City
- Nice
- Private-jet capable
- Yes
- Helicopter transfer
- 15 minindicative
FBOs: Signature Aviation Nice, Swissport Executive Aviation Nice, Sky Valet Nice
Cannes Mandelieu (CEQ)
- City
- Cannes
- Private-jet capable
- Yes
- Helicopter transfer
- 15 minindicative
FBOs: Sky Valet Cannes Mandelieu
Monaco Heliport (MCM)
- City
- Monaco
- Private-jet capable
- No
FBOs: Monaco Heliport terminal
From private jet to private yacht
Door-to-deck planning with our aviation partner Limitless Sky. Times and prices are indicative, never a quote.
Composing the journey…
Ashore
Ashore in Antibes
Where our clients stay, eat and spend their days off the yacht — each entry held as a verified record, not a listing.
Hotels and resorts
3.5 km from the marina · Seasonal — typically spring to autumn
Tender-friendly anchorage off the Cap; roughly ten minutes by car from Port Vauban.
source3.5 km from the marina · April to October
Tender-accessible from the Garoupe anchorage and a short car transfer from Port Vauban / IYCA.
source1.1 km from the marina · Year-round
On the Croisette, minutes from the Vieux Port and the Palais des Festivals — the film and yachting festival base.
source6 km from the marina · Seasonal — typically spring to autumn
Classic Cap Ferrat lunch or overnight stop while anchored off Villefranche or Paloma.
source0.2 km from the marina · Year-round
Directly above the tender landing on the Villefranche quay.
source3 km from the marina · Year-round
The classic Nice arrival night, roughly ten minutes from Port Lympia and seven from the airport.
source1.7 km from the marina · Year-round
Walking distance to both the Old Town and Port Lympia — practical for guests arriving the night before embarkation at Nice.
source1.4 km from the marina · Year-round
The strongest wellness-led shoreside night in Nice, five minutes from the Old Town tender-taxi pick-ups.
sourceCarlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel
1.2 km from the marina · Year-round
Directly opposite the Croisette tender pontoons — the default festival-week base when the yacht is on a Vieux Port or Canto berth.
sourceHôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
0.6 km from the marina · Year-round
Closest full-service hotel to the Palais and the Vieux Port — used for overflow guest rooms during Film Festival and Yachting Festival weeks.
sourceRestaurants and beach clubs
Seafood and bouillabaisse · Tender access
Classic captain-recommended lunch, a short run by tender or car from Port Vauban.
sourceMediterranean seafood · 1 Michelin star · Tender access
Tender in from the Garoupe anchorage — one of the few starred tables on the Riviera you can reach without a car.
sourceProvençal · 1 Michelin star
Five minutes on foot from Port Vauban — the practical starred dinner for a crew-change night in Antibes.
sourceProvençal fine dining · 2 Michelin stars
Croisette dinner within tender-and-car reach of the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto.
sourceBeach restaurant, Mediterranean · Tender access
The defining tender-in lunch of a Cap Ferrat day.
sourceMediterranean fine dining · 1 Michelin star
The formal dinner on the peninsula, a short car transfer from the port.
sourceClassic seafood · Tender access
Two minutes from a tender landing in the Rade de Villefranche.
sourceContemporary French · 1 Michelin star
The formal Nice dinner within ten minutes of Port Lympia.
sourceModern French · 2 Michelin stars
Small room, books out weeks ahead — worth holding a table before the charter dates are fixed.
sourceSouth African-French · 1 Michelin star
Two minutes from the Port Lympia quays — the closest starred table to a Nice berth.
sourceBeach club
Tender landing is not possible on the Nice pebble shore — reach it by car from Port Lympia in under ten minutes.
sourceAsian-Mediterranean / club
Walkable from a Port Canto berth, which is why Canto is requested during Film Festival and Lions weeks.
sourceGreek-Mediterranean beach restaurant · Tender access
The single best tender lunch off Cannes — moor off the island, tender in, walk twenty metres to the table.
sourceBeach restaurant · Tender access
The sunset lunch spot on the cap; tender-accessible in settled weather from the Passable anchorage.
sourceModern French bistro · Tender access
The unpretentious dinner after a day at anchor in the rade — no car, no reservation battle.
sourceThings to do
Musée Picasso, Château Grimaldi
museum · Year-round
Five minutes on foot from Port Vauban — the walkable culture stop on a berth day.
sourceQuai des Milliardaires, Port Vauban
landmark · Year-round
The reference berth for large yachts on this coast and the walking route into the old town.
sourceInternational Yacht Club d'Antibes
yacht club · Year-round unless stated
Antibes remains the Riviera's crew and refit hub; the club is the practical contact point for local berth logistics.
sourceisland · Year-round, best May to October
The default day anchorage off Cannes — clear water minutes from the Croisette.
sourcehistoric house · Year-round
A short tender and car from the Villefranche anchorage; strong shoulder-season afternoon.
sourceSentier du Littoral, Cap Ferrat
coastal path · Year-round
The best hour ashore from the port or a Paloma tender landing.
sourcechapel · Year-round, closed some periods
Directly beside the tender landing in the old town.
sourcehistoric site · Year-round
Five minutes on foot from the harbour, with the full view over the rade.
sourcepromenade · Year-round
A straightforward shore walk from Port Lympia or a tender landing in the bay.
sourcemuseum · Year-round
Twelve minutes by car from Port Lympia; pairs with the Chagall museum for a half-day ashore.
sourcemuseum · Year-round
Small enough for a genuine hour ashore between a morning departure and a lunch anchorage.
sourcemarket · Year-round
The provisioning walk for a Nice departure — flowers, socca, produce, ten minutes from Port Lympia.
sourceshopping · Year-round
Ten minutes on foot from the Vieux Port; the practical shopping run when the Croisette flagships are at festival capacity.
sourceGolf Old Course Cannes-Mandelieu
golf · Year-round
Fifteen minutes from the Vieux Port and five from Cannes-Mandelieu airport — the natural pairing with a CEQ arrival.
sourcemuseum · Year-round
Visits are by appointment only and limited in number — arrange before the charter, not during it.
sourceLa Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer
landmark · Year-round
The tender landing for the rade anchorage and the quietest walk ashore on this stretch of coast.
sourceThings to do with children
Ages, distances from the berth and rainy-day options — so the family days plan themselves.
Full family day roughly fifteen minutes by car from Port Vauban.
- Recommended ages
- 3+
- From the marina
- 5 kmindicative
- Indoor / outdoor
- outdoor
- Typical duration
- 300 minindicative
- Stroller accessible
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Good in the rain
- No
- Season
- Seasonal — check opening calendar
Calm water and sand rather than pebble — the family lunch anchorage off Antibes.
- Recommended ages
- All ages
- From the marina
- 3.4 kmindicative
- Indoor / outdoor
- outdoor
- Typical duration
- 180 minindicative
- Stroller accessible
- Yes
- Booking required
- No
- Good in the rain
- No
- Season
- April to October
Sainte-Marguerite island trails and swim coves
Land the tender, swim and walk in one afternoon off the Cannes anchorage.
- Recommended ages
- 4+
- From the marina
- 2.5 kmindicative
- Indoor / outdoor
- outdoor
- Typical duration
- 180 minindicative
- Stroller accessible
- No
- Booking required
- No
- Good in the rain
- No
- Season
- Best May to October
Short tender run from the anchorage and the calmest swimming on this bay.
- Recommended ages
- 2+
- From the marina
- 1 kmindicative
- Indoor / outdoor
- outdoor
- Typical duration
- 180 minindicative
- Stroller accessible
- Yes
- Booking required
- No
- Good in the rain
- No
- Season
- Best May to October
Cap Ferrat coastal path family loop
An hour ashore straight from the port that works for mixed ages.
- Recommended ages
- 5+
- From the marina
- 0.5 kmindicative
- Indoor / outdoor
- outdoor
- Typical duration
- 90 minindicative
- Stroller accessible
- No
- Booking required
- No
- Good in the rain
- No
- Season
- Year-round
A reliable wet-weather or arrival-day morning close to Nice Côte d'Azur.
- Recommended ages
- 2+
- From the marina
- 7 kmindicative
- Indoor / outdoor
- both
- Typical duration
- 180 minindicative
- Stroller accessible
- Yes
- Booking required
- No
- Good in the rain
- Yes
- Season
- Year-round
A short crossing children can do without a tender transfer, and a pine-shaded island for the afternoon.
- Recommended ages
- 4+
- From the marina
- 0.2 kmindicative
- Indoor / outdoor
- outdoor
- Typical duration
- 240 minindicative
- Stroller accessible
- No
- Booking required
- No
- Good in the rain
- No
- Season
- Year-round
Protected from the easterly swell that makes the Villefranche side uncomfortable for small children.
- Recommended ages
- All ages
- From the marina
- 1.6 kmindicative
- Indoor / outdoor
- outdoor
- Typical duration
- 180 minindicative
- Stroller accessible
- No
- Booking required
- No
- Good in the rain
- No
- Season
- April to October
Ten minutes from the berth, a lift for the climb, and the best view over the port for children.
- Recommended ages
- All ages
- From the marina
- 0.6 kmindicative
- Indoor / outdoor
- outdoor
- Typical duration
- 90 minindicative
- Stroller accessible
- Yes
- Booking required
- No
- Good in the rain
- No
- Season
- Year-round
Ownership economics
Owning versus chartering in Antibes
Antibes is one of the markets where owners weigh a berth and a permanent crew against chartering three or four weeks a year. Before you compare, read the yacht ownership vs charter vs fractional ownership cost study — five years of crew, berthing, refit and depreciation set beside the same budget spent on charter — and the most profitable yachts for owners ranking, which models charter recovery by size band and shipyard.