Part of French Riviera Yacht Charter.
Saint-Tropez remains the Riviera’s most photographed gulf — old port by night, Pampelonne by day. Operational reality for most yachts over 40m: anchor in Canebiers or off Pampelonne and run a high-spec tender as a constant shuttle.
Privacy, pace, and places you cannot reach by road.
A luxury yacht charter St Tropez 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 St Tropez 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.
St Tropez 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.
We work with a small list of crewed yacht charter St Tropez operators we know personally — captains we have cruised with, chefs whose tasting menus we have eaten, stewardesses who know your children's names by the end of day one. The result is a charter that feels less like a booking and more like a private invitation.
Season, route, hull and investment — the four things every guest asks before we lock a yacht.
The St Tropez charter season runs from late May through early October, with warm settled days, calm mornings and a reliable afternoon breeze. Sea temperatures climb into the mid-20s°C through high summer and the prevailing winds rarely exceed a comfortable Force 4.
Signature anchorages, swim-only coves and a handful of marquee harbours form the backbone of any St Tropez sailing itinerary — your captain rotates between them daily based on wind, swell and the rhythm of your party.
A crewed catamaran in the 50–70 ft range remains the most versatile choice for St Tropez, with shallow draft for tucked-away bays and the deck space families and groups expect. Couples often prefer a sailing yacht of 50–60 ft; larger parties step up to a motor yacht or superyacht with full crew.
Typical luxury yacht charter St Tropez cost starts from around €25,000 per week for a comfortable crewed catamaran and scales to €150,000–€500,000+ for a 40 m superyacht — base rates are exclusive of APA (usually 25–35%), fuel, VAT and crew gratuity. Our charter managers run live availability against your dates and present the best three options, side by side, with a 100% best-price guarantee. Minimum charter duration is seven nights in peak season; short-week and split itineraries are available in shoulder months. Tell us your dates, party size and preferred yacht style and we will revert within the day — by email, WhatsApp or a 20-minute call with the broker who will run your charter.
Selected from the wider Mediterranean fleet.
Live pricing — charters from €80,000 / week
From quiet anchorages to marquee beach clubs — a sample of what we routinely arrange.
Private beach-club lunches at the coast's most coveted tables
Cellar-driven dinners with the yacht's chef sourcing from local markets
Snorkelling, scuba diving and underwater scooter tours of nearby reefs
E-foiling, seabobbing, wakeboarding and paddleboarding from the swim platform
Private historian or sommelier-led shore excursions in old towns
Helicopter transfers to inland vineyards, golf courses and Michelin restaurants
Spa treatments and yoga on the foredeck at anchor
Tender picnics on hidden beaches reachable only by water
Sunset cocktails on the bow with the captain charting tomorrow's course
Stargazing nights in remote anchorages well away from coastal light
Satellite view of the coast our captains run — ports, headlands and island day-anchors that shape a week on the water.
The prime window for a yacht charter St Tropez runs late May through early October. Use the table below to balance weather, value and crowds.
| Month | Weather | Pros | Cons | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 18–22°C, mild | Quiet anchorages, lower rates | Sea still cool | Low |
| May | 22–25°C, sunny | Warm sea begins, blossoming coast | Some restaurants opening | Low |
| June | 26–28°C, ideal | Long days, perfect breeze | Rising demand | Moderate |
| July | 29–32°C, hot | Peak swimming, full event calendar | Popular berths busy | High |
| August | 30–33°C, hot | Festivals, full nightlife | Highest rates, advance booking essential | Very High |
| September | 26–29°C, warm | Warm sea, quieter ports | Occasional Meltemi/Bora winds | Moderate |
| October | 22–25°C, mellow | Soft light, value rates | Shoulder-season closures | Low |
A handful of signature experiences that define a charter on this coast.
The 5km bay south of Saint-Tropez town that defines the whole charter. Anchor off, tender to a different beach club every day, return aboard for sunset.
The protected bay between Sainte-Maxime, Port Grimaud and Saint-Tropez itself. Calmer overnight anchorages than open Pampelonne.
45-mile hop west to the Îles d'Hyères — a national-park archipelago that feels nothing like Saint-Tropez. Excellent contrast day in a busy week.
40-mile run east for a day around the Îles de Lérins and a Cannes evening when guests want a city night.
Not a floating hotel itinerary — a choreographed operation. Captains, marina agents and concierge lock the sequence before wheels-down at NCE.
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.
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.
Restaurant, beach club and villa slots confirmed weeks out. Helicopters, security and medical cover sit on standby — not scavenged the morning of.
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 →Saint-Tropez has been a working harbour since the Phoenicians and a fashionable one since Brigitte Bardot filmed Et Dieu créa la femme in 1956. The seven decades since have refined a curious commercial structure: the Vieux Port at the centre of the village is the most visible yacht berth in the world, the Pampelonne beach two miles south is the most concentrated cluster of luxury beach clubs anywhere, and the surrounding cruising ground is a sheltered gulf — the Golfe de Saint-Tropez — protected from every wind direction except the rare easterly, with a half-dozen serious anchorages and almost no other charter destination within reasonable cruising distance.
The combination — single village, single berth scene, single beach economy, single sheltered bay — has produced the most concentrated luxury yachting culture in the Mediterranean per square mile. The Vieux Port stern-to lineup in the second week of August is the social register of European summer. The Pampelonne lunch tables are the most-photographed daytime social grid in the world. And the entire commercial calendar runs on a six-week peak from mid-July through the end of August, with a sharp drop on the first weekend of September that empties the village within seventy-two hours.
The Vieux Port takes thirteen large yachts stern-to along its outer quay — the famous Quai Jean Jaurès where the celebrity-spotting photographs are taken from the cafés opposite — and another forty or so smaller boats on the inner moles. The slot allocation is run by the Capitainerie de Saint-Tropez and the major brokers, and the peak-window slots are pre-booked years in advance. The walk-up rate card for the outer quay in August clears €8,000 a night on the larger boats, and that is before electricity, water, and the standard port surcharges.
The charter parties who have the inside positions on the Quai Jean Jaurès in the August peak are the same boats year after year, with a small handful of new entries through brokerage relationships. A first-time charter booking the Vieux Port for August in May is, in practice, a charter booking the anchorage off Pampelonne with a tender shuttle into the village. This is not a downgrade — the anchorage is more comfortable, quieter at night, and dramatically cheaper — but it is not what the brochure photograph showed.
The version that works on a serious charter: anchor in the Baie de Pampelonne for the day programme, anchor in the lee of Cap des Salins or in the Baie des Canoubiers (the bay on the north side of the peninsula) for the night, tender into the Vieux Port for the 21:00 dinner. The boat sleeps quietly, the guests get the village evening, and the captain has not spent the equivalent of a small mortgage on twelve hours of stern-to visibility.
Pampelonne is a five-kilometre stretch of beach on the southern side of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, divided into twenty-two beach concessions of varying scale, register, and operating style. The hierarchy matters because it shapes the day programme of any Saint-Tropez charter, and the table allocation in peak season is the single hardest logistical exercise on the coast.
Club 55 is the institution. Founded in 1955 as the canteen for the crew filming Et Dieu créa la femme, it is now the most-booked Mediterranean lunch in the calendar, with a strict no-DJ, no-bottle-spray operating style that has not changed in three decades. The crudités basket and the grilled loup de mer are the menu most people order, and the table booking system is opaque, relationship-driven, and effectively closed to walk-ups in August. A serious Saint-Tropez charter has the Club 55 booking in the calendar by April.
Loulou (formerly Club Cinquante-Cinq's neighbour Tahiti Beach, rebranded in 2019) is the modern equivalent — same beach, more polished service, more contemporary food, more recent money. The booking system is similar; the cultural register is different.
Indie Beach and Lou Pinet are the smaller, more curated tables on the central Pampelonne stretch. Nikki Beach runs the louder daytime party programme at the southern end. Verde and Bagatelle are the contemporary social plays.
The tender logistics across Pampelonne are the under-recognised difficulty. The beach has no proper tender dock; the boats anchor a few hundred metres off and the tender drivers run guests in through the shore-break onto the sand. In a building Mistral or after lunch when fifty boats are all tendering simultaneously, the run can take forty-five minutes. A charter with one tender and one driver bottlenecks. Two tenders, two drivers, and a captain who pre-positions the boat closer to the chosen beach club an hour before lunch — that is the operational difference between a smooth Pampelonne day and a frustrating one.
Saint-Tropez does not work as a multi-stop cruising ground in the conventional sense; it works as a hub. A canonical seven-day Saint-Tropez-centred charter:
The Golfe de Saint-Tropez is one of the most sheltered bays on the French Riviera and largely insulated from the Mistral, which blows from the northwest and is broken by the Estérel and the Maures massifs inland. The exception is the rare easterly, which builds an uncomfortable swell into the Pampelonne anchorage and pushes boats into the Baie des Canoubiers or further north into the gulf. A captain who reads the easterly forecast forty-eight hours out and repositions the boat for the night avoids the problem.
A 40-metre motor yacht based in Saint-Tropez in the first two weeks of August runs €310,000 to €430,000 per week base, broadly in line with the upper Costa Smeralda and the highest part of the French Riviera spread. The French 20 percent VAT applies on the base fee with the standard cruising-pattern reductions where applicable. APA typically settles at 28 to 32 percent — high because of berthing premiums, beach-club spend, and the Saint-Tropez restaurant pricing structure.
The shoulder windows are dramatically different. Late May through mid-June and the second half of September are 30 to 40 percent below the August peak, with the village in a different and quieter mode, the Pampelonne tables readily available, and the cruising-ground weather often better than in the heat of August.
Saint-Tropez is the most concentrated luxury yachting venue in the Mediterranean and the one most over-charged on the peak week for visible reasons. The charter case for the August peak is the case for the social calendar — the village, the Quai Jean Jaurès, the Pampelonne lunches, the dinners ashore, the people the guests are there to see. The charter case for the shoulder weeks is the case for the same village without the operational friction — the same restaurants, the same beach clubs, the same anchorages, at a third less. Both are defensible. The version that fails is the one that books August on the assumption that the village will be available and discovers, on day two, that the Vieux Port is full, the Club 55 table is gone, and the tender queue at Pampelonne is forty-five minutes long. The Saint-Tropez week that earns its bill is the one that did the booking work in March, not in July.
Starting points — every itinerary is rewritten around your party, weather and the captain's local knowledge.
Share a few details and we will return a private yacht shortlist — availability, APA guidance and a clear next step — within one working day.
One layered map of the Riviera — toggle layers, hover for a broker brief, click marinas and event programmes for full guides.
Full marina guides below — berthing notes, nearby cruising, and deep-links from the coastal chart above.
The most theatrical superyacht line-up in the world — guests step from passerelle to the cafés. Booking is by relationship; brokers and captains lock berths the day a contract is signed.
Marina guide →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 de Saint-Tropez — 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
4–8 months July–August; Les Voiles locks early
Captain / crew
Quay-side weeks in high summer are rarely promised — hold Cap Camarat / Cavalaire fallbacks.
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.
Sample photography from yachts that regularly cruise this coast — tap through to the full listing when a match is live.
Restaurants, beach clubs, diving, events and villas your concierge can pre-book before you board — with addresses, phones and booking links where public.
30 minutes by car; lunch in the vines with the cellar master, transfer back by helicopter.
Vintage Riva Aquarama as a guest tender for the cocktail run from Pampelonne back to port.
Aperitif and pétanque with a local instructor under the plane trees.
During F1 weekend, 20-minute hop east for a paddock dinner and back to the yacht.
Guests join the chef at Place des Lices market on Tuesday morning, lunch is built from what was bought.
Weekly base rates for a St Tropez yacht charter vary by yacht type, size and season. Below are typical ranges our clients see — exclusive of APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance, usually 25–35%), fuel, VAT and crew gratuity.
€8,000 – €18,000
Crewed or bareboat, ideal for couples and small families.
€15,000 – €40,000
Space and stability for 6–10 guests; the most popular choice in many regions.
€35,000 – €90,000
Crewed, faster cruising radius, full service on board.
€100,000 – €500,000+
Full crew, tenders and toys; pricing scales with length, build year and brand.
The published range is the starting point — season, yacht pedigree and on-board provisioning shape the true week cost.
Request a tailored quote →Season — peak July / August commands a 20–40% premium over shoulder months.
Yacht age, refit year and brand reputation.
APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) covers fuel, food, dockage and concierge extras.
Local VAT and cruising taxes depending on flag and itinerary.
Crew gratuity, customarily 5–15% of the base charter fee.
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.
Tables held in advance by your concierge — addresses, phones and sites below, from beachfront classics to Michelin dining rooms. Request via the enquiry form.
Grand Prix, Cannes and the Yacht Show rewrite berth economics and itinerary logic. Quiet weeks trade spectacle for water, privacy and value.
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.
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.
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 →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 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.
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.
Villefranche, Cap-Ferrat, Plateau du Milieu, Baie des Canebiers, Pampelonne. Better swimming, softer nights, and no marina theatre — tender shuttles do the rest.
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 →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.
I grew up between Antibes and Cap Ferrat, and I still plan every Riviera week the same way: protect one quiet morning on the water, one lunch that guests will talk about for years, and a yacht that can cover Monaco to Saint-Tropez without anyone feeling the transit. Tell me how you want the week to feel — I'll match the boat to that, not the other way around.
WhatsApp is the fastest path to Élodie. We reply within one working day with availability and a clear next step.
The one beach lunch I still book for myself. Barefoot tables, Provençal cooking, tender on VHF 17 — arrive before noon or accept the wait.
Drop the hook early opposite Monaco, take the tender into Paloma Beach for coffee and a swim, then leave before the dayboats stack up.
When Cannes feels crowded, I send guests across to Sainte-Marguerite for a long lunch and a clear-water afternoon — ten minutes by tender, a different coast.
Seven minutes from NCE to the heliport, yacht waiting in Port Hercule. The arrival that sets the tone for the whole week.
For a quieter southern day: anchor off the island, lunch at Le Langoustier, no scene — just pine, sand, and a chef who knows the catch.
My default for a classic Monaco–Cannes–Saint-Tropez fortnight. Fast enough for a Club 55 lunch, calm enough for a Pampelonne day-anchor, and priced honestly in a bracket where 45m boats often list at twice the number.
View BLUE MOON →
When the week needs presence — Grand Prix, Cannes Lions, or a formal Port Hercule dinner ashore. Near-50m with space for four couples on the sundeck without anyone bumping elbows.
View KHALILAH →
For guests who want the Riviera without the motor-yacht soundtrack. Quiet overnight passages toward Porquerolles or Corsica, teak decks, and a chef who can work the markets along the coast.
View TRINAKRIA →| Yacht | Guests | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20-25m Motor Yacht Motor Yacht | 6-8 | EUR 25,000 - 40,000 / wk | EUR 35,000 - 55,000 / wk | Perfect for a family or small group seeking speed and agility to explore hidden coves. These yachts often feature a generous swim platform and a selection of modern water toys. |
30-40m Motor Yacht Motor Yacht | 8-10 | EUR 70,000 - 120,000 / wk | EUR 90,000 - 160,000 / wk | The quintessential St Tropez experience, offering expansive deck space for entertaining and sunbathing. Expect a professional crew of 4-6 to cater to your every need. |
45-55m Superyacht Motor Yacht | 10-12 | EUR 180,000 - 280,000 / wk | EUR 220,000 - 350,000 / wk | Represents the pinnacle of luxury with features like a deck Jacuzzi, gym, and an extensive staff. Ideal for hosting lavish events or enjoying ultimate privacy and five-star service. |
20-25m Luxury Catamaran Catamaran | 8-10 | EUR 35,000 - 55,000 / wk | EUR 50,000 - 80,000 / wk | Offers exceptional stability and vast deck space, making it a superb platform for families. Its shallow draft allows privileged access to secluded anchorages near Pampelonne Beach. |
25-35m Sailing Yacht Sailing Yacht | 6-8 | EUR 40,000 - 60,000 / wk | EUR 55,000 - 85,000 / wk | Combine the romance of sail with modern luxury and a full crew. Perfect for those who appreciate a more serene and traditional cruising experience along the Côte d'Azur. |
60m+ Megayacht Motor Yacht | 12+ | EUR 400,000 - 700,000 / wk | EUR 500,000 - 1,000,000+ / wk | The ultimate statement in opulence, featuring amenities such as a helipad, cinema, and a full spa. These vessels are floating private resorts for the most discerning clientele. |
Choosing between a bareboat and a fully crewed charter is a primary consideration for your St Tropez holiday. A bareboat charter provides you with just the vessel, offering freedom for qualified sailors, whereas a crewed charter includes a professional captain, chef, and stewardess for a seamless, all-inclusive luxury experience.
| Aspect | Bareboat | Crewed |
|---|---|---|
| Licence & Experience | Requires formal sailing qualifications (e.g., RYA Day Skipper, ICC) and extensive experience. | No experience or licences required; your professional captain is in command. |
| Weekly Cost Structure | Lower base price, but all running costs (fuel, provisions, mooring fees, insurance) are extra and self-managed. | Higher base price plus APA (Advanced Provisioning Allowance) for an all-inclusive service. |
| Onboard Service | Entirely self-service. You are responsible for all cooking, cleaning, and yacht maintenance. | Five-star hospitality with a private chef, stewards, and deckhands catering to your needs. |
| Itinerary Planning | Your responsibility. Requires significant research to plan a safe and enjoyable route. | Expertly crafted by your captain, using unparalleled local knowledge for the best anchorages and experiences. |
| Local Knowledge | Limited to guidebooks and your own research, with a risk of missing local highlights. | Insider access to exclusive bays, the best restaurants, and seamless VIP bookings ashore. |
| Responsibility & Stress | You are fully responsible for the safety of the yacht and all passengers, 24/7. | Zero responsibility. Your only task is to relax and enjoy your holiday in complete safety. |
| Best For | Experienced, hands-on sailors seeking an adventurous, budget-conscious sailing challenge. | Discerning guests seeking ultimate relaxation, luxury, and an effortless St Tropez experience. |
For the quintessential St Tropez experience, a crewed charter is unequivocally the superior choice. It unlocks a level of service, relaxation, and insider access that a bareboat simply cannot match in this exclusive destination.
| Month | Air | Sea | Wind | Rain | Suitability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5-12°C | 13°C | N/NW 10-20 kn | Moderate | Off | The village is quiet and most charter operations are suspended for the winter. |
| February | 6-13°C | 13°C | N/NW 10-20 kn | Moderate | Off | A cold month unsuitable for cruising, with a significant risk of strong Mistral winds. |
| March | 8-15°C | 13°C | Variable 5-15 kn | Moderate | Off | The season begins to stir, but sea and air temperatures remain too cool for comfortable chartering. |
| April | 10-18°C | 14°C | E/SE 5-10 kn | Moderate | Shoulder | A pleasant time for onshore exploration, though the sea is still too brisk for most to swim. |
| May | 14-22°C | 17°C | E/SE 5-10 kn | Low | Good | The season opens with pleasant weather and fewer crowds before the high-season rush. |
| June | 18-26°C | 21°C | E/SE 5-10 kn | Low | Prime | Superb weather, warm seas, and long sunny days make this a perfect charter month. |
| July | 20-29°C | 23°C | E/SE 5-15 kn | Low | Prime | Peak season with hot, dry weather and a vibrant atmosphere in port and at anchor. |
| August | 20-29°C | 24°C | E/SE 5-15 kn | Low | Prime | The height of summer; book moorings and beach clubs well in advance as demand is extremely high. |
| September | 17-26°C | 22°C | Variable 5-15 kn | Moderate | Good | Excellent conditions continue with warm seas, but with a slightly higher chance of autumn showers. |
| October | 13-21°C | 20°C | E/SE 10-20 kn | High | Shoulder | The season winds down; enjoy warm waters but be prepared for more unsettled weather patterns. |
| November | 8-16°C | 17°C | N/NW 10-25 kn | High | Off | Unpredictable weather and the return of the Mistral wind mark the end of the charter season. |
| December | 6-13°C | 14°C | N/NW 10-20 kn | Moderate | Off | St Tropez is festive ashore, but sea conditions are generally unsuitable for luxury yachting. |
Navigating customs and permits for a St Tropez yacht charter is a seamless process on a crewed yacht, as your captain handles all official formalities. As France is an EU member state, regulations primarily concern the yacht's VAT status and the nationality of those on board. Your Blue Ocean Club broker and captain will ensure all paperwork is in order for a smooth arrival.
Guests from non-Schengen Area countries may need a Schengen C-type visa for tourism. It is imperative to check your specific nationality's requirements well in advance. Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date from the Schengen zone.
For commercially registered, non-EU flagged yachts, a French 'Titre de Circulation' (cruising permit) is often required, which the yacht's management secures annually. Your captain is responsible for all local port clearances ('La Capitainerie') when entering and departing marinas like the Port de Saint-Tropez, ensuring full compliance.
Insider tip — Always carry a digital and physical copy of your passport ashore, as it may be requested for port-side identification or when making high-value purchases.
A luxury St Tropez yacht charter is the definitive way to experience the glamour of the French Riviera. It transcends a simple holiday, offering a floating five-star hotel tailored entirely to your desires. Onboard your private superyacht, a professional crew caters to your every whim, from a private chef crafting gourmet meals to a captain navigating to secluded anchorages inaccessible from land. Your days can be spent exploring the iconic coastline, from the dramatic red rocks of the Estérel Massif to the pristine sands of Pampelonne Beach. Step ashore directly into the heart of exclusive beach clubs like Club 55 or Bagatelle, with your return to the yacht ensuring absolute privacy and comfort. This is more than a vacation; it is a statement of ultimate refinement, where bespoke service, unparalleled freedom, and opulent surroundings combine to create an unforgettable Mediterranean sojourn.
For those prioritising space, stability, and family-friendly comfort, a St Tropez catamaran charter is an exceptional choice. Unlike traditional monohulls, catamarans offer a vast, level platform with expansive deck areas and a wide, sociable saloon. The signature trampolines at the bow provide an unparalleled space for sunbathing and relaxing while underway. This stability makes them ideal for guests who may be new to yachting or prone to seasickness. Furthermore, a catamaran’s shallow draft is a significant advantage in this region, allowing your captain to anchor closer to the famed shores of Pampelonne Beach or explore the secluded coves around Cap Taillat. With generous cabin sizes and a feeling of openness, a luxury crewed catamaran combines the performance of a modern yacht with the living space of a private waterfront villa, making it a superb platform for socialising and family adventures on the Côte d'Azur.
Understanding St Tropez yacht charter prices is key to planning your budget. The primary figure quoted is the base charter fee, which covers the hire of the yacht and the crew's salaries for the agreed period. In addition to this, an Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) is required, typically calculated at 30-40% of the base fee. The APA is a transparent fund that covers all variable expenses, including fuel, gourmet provisions, fine wines, port fees at marinas like Port de Saint-Tropez, and any special requests. Your captain manages this fund and will provide a full accounting at the charter's end. VAT is also applicable and varies based on the cruising itinerary. Finally, a crew gratuity of 10-20% of the base charter fee is customary to reward exceptional service. High season (July/August) rates are considerably higher than the shoulder seasons of May, June, and September.
A private yacht charter in St Tropez offers the ultimate in exclusivity and personalised travel. Your chosen vessel becomes a secluded sanctuary, reserved solely for you and your guests, ensuring complete privacy from the bustling summer crowds. This is your floating villa, where every detail is tailored to your preferences. Your captain, an expert in the region, will collaborate with you to craft a bespoke itinerary far beyond the standard tourist trail. Imagine waking up in a quiet bay near the protected island of Port-Cros, enjoying a chef-prepared breakfast, and then cruising to a hidden cove like Plage de l'Escalet for a swim in turquoise waters. Whether you wish to host a glamorous party at anchor off Pampelonne or escape for a quiet cruise towards the Îles d'Hyères, a private charter grants you the freedom and flexibility to shape your perfect Côte d'Azur experience, all on your own terms.
Independent brokerage with live inventory, transparent pricing, and a concierge that works the coast before you step aboard.
Live availability feed across 2,000+ yachts — hold and confirm in hours, not weeks.
We do not mark up the charter fee. The price you see is the operator's price.
Our recommendations follow the boat, not a commission — owners pay us, not introducing brokers.
Restaurants, transfers, private guides, helicopters and beach clubs handled long before you board.
Tell us your dates and party — we return three live options within the day.
Tell us your dates, party size and what makes a perfect day on the water. We reply within one working day with a curated shortlist and a transparent quote.
Planning intelligence
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.
Climate, travel seasons, charter seasons and the operational wind and storm patterns that actually apply here.
Rated on stored evidence, not opinion: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Limited or Unavailable.
Hull types and charter formats that the cruising ground and berth infrastructure actually support.
Classified from our airport graph. Runway limits are never inferred — an unknown stays unknown.
Demand and occupancy trends rather than invented prices.
Planning horizons and waiting-list risk, confidence-labelled.
Described objectively — ages, access, indoor options and medical proximity.
Verified reserves, eco-marina infrastructure and conservation programmes only.
Decision support
The Western Mediterranean is the most infrastructure-dense cruising ground in the world: deep-water superyacht berths, private-jet gateways, Michelin dining and world-class shopping sit inside an hour of each other, and passages between harbours are short enough that guests are almost never at sea when they would rather be ashore.
Who should look elsewhere: Travellers who want empty anchorages, wilderness or a low-key trip in peak summer. July and August are crowded, expensive and heavily booked; the same coast in May or October is a materially different experience.
How long to stay: Seven nights covers the core harbours comfortably. Ten to fourteen nights allows Corsica or Sardinia to be added without rushing.
Drawn from the destination graph: gateways, berths, journey difficulty and neighbours.
Only generated where the graph holds a genuine like-for-like: same ecosystem, same seasonal regime.
St Tropez vs Monaco Yacht Charter
Same ecosystem and same seasonal regime — a like-for-like comparison.
| Category | St Tropez | Monaco Yacht Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury shopping | Excellent | Good |
| Fine dining | Good | Very Good |
| Michelin dining | Good | Very Good |
Where guests go next
Generated from stored relationships — ecosystem membership, shared arrival gateways and family suitability — never from a hardcoded list.
Derived from shared ecosystem membership in the destination graph.
Derived from stored family suitability ratings across the graph.
Luxury experience
Arrival, transfer, shore stay, embarkation, cruising, dining and departure — assembled from the 5 certified layers we hold for St Tropez. Nothing here is invented; anything we cannot evidence is stated as missing.
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.
Cruising days follow our published itinerary “Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins”.
Day 1 — Arrival and shore stay
Arrive La Môle – Saint-Tropez (LTT)
La Môle
Overnight at Cheval Blanc St-Tropez
Steps from the Port de Saint-Tropez quays — the practical embarkation night in town.
Day 2 — Antibes / Port Vauban
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.
Bacon on the ramparts or dinner aboard
Walk the ramparts at sunset
Picasso Museum in the Château Grimaldi
Provision at the morning market
Day 3 — Cap d'Antibes
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.
Restaurant de Bacon for langouste
Garoupe beach club morning
Swim under Villa Eilenroc cliffs
Sunset at Juan-les-Pins
Day 4 — Îles de Lérins
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.
La Tonnelle on Saint-Honorat
Fort Royal and the Mask's cell
Monk-grown wine tasting
Swim the Lérins channel
Day 5 — Bay of Cannes
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.
La Palme d'Or or dinner on deck
Walk La Croisette
Palais des Festivals by tender
Apéro off Pointe Croisette
Day 6 — Return Antibes
Anchor at Port Vauban
Morning swim, then a short run back to Port Vauban for disembarkation — bags ashore by noon.
Final breakfast aboard
Final Cap swim
Crew handover and transfer to NCE
Source itinerary: Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins (5 days)
Which gateway do guests fly into for St Tropez Yacht Charter?
La Môle – Saint-Tropez (LTT)
La Môle
Handles private-jet arrivals.
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
Nice
Handles private-jet arrivals.
How do guests get from the gateway to the yacht?
No verified transfer route is on record between the gateway and the berth.
Which marina does the charter start from?
No marina is linked to this destination yet.
Which yachts base here?
No fleet yacht is linked to this destination yet.
Where does the yacht go each day?
No published itinerary is linked to this destination yet.
How do guests get home?
No verified transfer route is on record for the return leg.
Where do guests stay the night before boarding?
Waterfront maison at the entrance to the Saint-Tropez old port.
Steps from the Port de Saint-Tropez quays — the practical embarkation night in town.
The 1967 village-style hotel above the old town, home to Les Caves du Roy.
Five minutes from the Vieux Port quays; the standard late-night anchor point when guests come ashore.
Hillside wellness hotel above Gigaro beach designed by Philippe Starck, with a clinical-grade Shape Club.
The wellness alternative to the village — twenty-five minutes by car from Saint-Tropez, tender-reachable via Gigaro on calm days.
Where do guests eat ashore?
Family-run Pampelonne beach institution founded in 1955, known for its crudités, wooden tables and long lunches.
The definitive Pampelonne lunch stop; tender landing off the beach with advance booking essential in July and August.
Beachfront dining room at Cheval Blanc St-Tropez.
Tender-accessible from the bay; the anchor dinner of a Saint-Tropez night.
Pampelonne beach club at the southern end of the bay, the former Nikki Beach site.
The louder counterpart to Club 55 — same anchorage, different afternoon.
Pampelonne beach club with restaurant, daybeds and afternoon music programme, open in the summer season.
High-energy alternative to Club 55 on the same bay; suitable for younger charter groups anchoring off Pampelonne.
Which beach clubs take yacht guests?
No beach club is on record for this destination yet.
What is worth a shore day here?
Sixteenth-century hilltop citadel with the maritime history museum.
Ten-minute walk up from the old port quays for the best view over the fleet.
Pointillist and Fauve collection in a deconsecrated chapel on the Vieux Port.
On the quay itself — the one cultural stop in Saint-Tropez that needs no transfer.
Where do guests shop?
Tuesday and Saturday morning market in the village square.
Best provisioning and browsing window of the week; go before 10:00 or not at all in August.
Is there golf within reach of the berth?
Eighteen-hole course above Gassin with views over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
Twenty minutes by car from the Vieux Port; the standard morning ashore on a Pampelonne day.
Where do guests go for spa time ashore?
No spa or wellness venue is on record for this destination yet.
Where do evenings go after dinner?
No evening venue is on record for this destination yet.
What works with children on board?
Five kilometres of sand south of Saint-Tropez with a long shallow shelf.
The bay is the family default: shallow water, tender pontoons at several clubs, flat in the morning.
Small sheltered town beach beside the old fishing quarter, within the harbour's lee.
Two minutes' walk from the Vieux Port for a quick swim with small children without crossing to Pampelonne.
Ranges we hold on record for this destination. Indicative only — never a quotation.
Not yet on record for this destination: Charter week bands, Transfer pricing, Berthing fees, Shore-stay hotel rates, Restaurant spend.
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.
We publish our own coverage so you know exactly which parts of the holiday we can already evidence.
Stages we cannot evidence here yet: Transfer, Embarkation, Yacht, Cruising, Beach clubs, Spa and wellness, Evenings, Departure.
Answered
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.
The questions our records can answer with evidence today.
Which airport is best for reaching St Tropez?
St Tropez is served by Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) and La Môle – Saint-Tropez (LTT) in our graph. Nice Côte d'Azur handles private-jet arrivals.
Which Michelin-starred restaurants are on record in St Tropez?
La Vague d'Or (3★) in St Tropez. Tables are booked by the crew or our concierge, not held by us.
Where should I spend a week if I start in St Tropez?
Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins runs 5 days from St Tropez, calling at Antibes / Port Vauban, Cap d'Antibes, Îles de Lérins and Bay of Cannes.
Can I arrive by private jet for a charter in St Tropez?
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) and La Môle – Saint-Tropez (LTT) are recorded as jet-capable for St Tropez. Slots, handling and FBO availability are confirmed by the operator, not by us.
Is St Tropez suitable for children?
We hold 2 family activity records for St Tropez, including Plage de Pampelonne shallows and Plage de la Ponche.
Who should charter in St Tropez?
On the evidence we hold, St Tropez suits families with children and gastronomy-led charters.
Where should I stay in St Tropez before boarding?
Cheval Blanc St-Tropez, Hôtel Byblos Saint-Tropez and Lily of the Valley are the shore-stay records we hold for St Tropez, the closest about 0.3 km from the berth.
How many days should I plan for a charter in St Tropez?
Our published route Antibes, Cannes & the Lérins runs 5 days across 5 stops, which is the duration we can evidence for St Tropez.
Is St Tropez better for a weekend or a full week?
The route we publish for St Tropez is 5 days — a short charter covers it; we hold no longer documented route from here.
Which hotels in St Tropez suit families before or after a charter?
Cheval Blanc St-Tropez and Lily of the Valley are recorded as family-suitable in St Tropez.
What works in St Tropez with very young children?
Plage de la Ponche is recorded as pushchair accessible in St Tropez.
Which beach clubs are on record in St Tropez?
Loulou Ramatuelle and Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez are on record in St Tropez.
Is there golf near St Tropez?
Golf de Saint-Tropez Gassin is on record in St Tropez.
Which museums or landmarks are on record in St Tropez?
Citadelle de Saint-Tropez and Musée de l'Annonciade are on record near St Tropez.
Is there fishing near St Tropez?
Plage de la Ponche is on record near St Tropez.
Arrival
Gateways, transfer times and the door-to-deck plan — mapped against the berths you would actually use.
Marinas, arrival gateways, stays, dining and family options — toggle the layers you care about.
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
FBOs: Signature Aviation Nice, Swissport Executive Aviation Nice, Sky Valet Nice
La Môle – Saint-Tropez (LTT)
FBOs: Saint-Tropez / La Môle handling
Ashore
Where our clients stay, eat and spend their days off the yacht — each entry held as a verified record, not a listing.
0.3 km from the marina · Seasonal — typically April to October
Steps from the Port de Saint-Tropez quays — the practical embarkation night in town.
source0.8 km from the marina · April to October
Five minutes from the Vieux Port quays; the standard late-night anchor point when guests come ashore.
source12 km from the marina · March to November
The wellness alternative to the village — twenty-five minutes by car from Saint-Tropez, tender-reachable via Gigaro on calm days.
sourceMediterranean tasting menus · 3 Michelin stars · Tender access
Tender-accessible from the bay; the anchor dinner of a Saint-Tropez night.
sourceBeach club · Tender access
The louder counterpart to Club 55 — same anchorage, different afternoon.
sourceBeach club · Tender access
The definitive Pampelonne lunch stop; tender landing off the beach with advance booking essential in July and August.
sourceBeach club · Tender access
High-energy alternative to Club 55 on the same bay; suitable for younger charter groups anchoring off Pampelonne.
sourcehistoric site · Year-round
Ten-minute walk up from the old port quays for the best view over the fleet.
sourcemuseum · Year-round
On the quay itself — the one cultural stop in Saint-Tropez that needs no transfer.
sourcemarket · Year-round
Best provisioning and browsing window of the week; go before 10:00 or not at all in August.
sourcegolf · Year-round
Twenty minutes by car from the Vieux Port; the standard morning ashore on a Pampelonne day.
sourceAges, distances from the berth and rainy-day options — so the family days plan themselves.
The bay is the family default: shallow water, tender pontoons at several clubs, flat in the morning.
Two minutes' walk from the Vieux Port for a quick swim with small children without crossing to Pampelonne.
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