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Luxury yacht charter Nice 2026 — crewed superyacht anchored on the Mediterranean coast
Mediterranean

Nice Yacht Charter

Part of French Riviera Yacht Charter.

Nice is the Riviera’s primary jet gateway and a practical embarkation city — Port Lympia for boarding, Cap Ferrat and Villefranche for the first night’s water, Monaco a short run east when the week needs Port Hercule punctuation.

Starting from€80,000per week
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Nice from the water — yacht charter atmosphere
On the water

Privacy, pace, and places you cannot reach by road.

Introduction

Why charter a yacht in Nice.

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A luxury yacht charter Nice 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 Nice 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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Nice 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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We work with a small list of crewed yacht charter Nice 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.

What to Expect

Yacht charter in Nice — 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 Nice 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.

02
The itinerary

Signature anchorages, swim-only coves and a handful of marquee harbours form the backbone of any Nice sailing itinerary — your captain rotates between them daily based on wind, swell and the rhythm of your party.

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The yacht

A crewed catamaran in the 50–70 ft range remains the most versatile choice for Nice, 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.

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The investment

Typical luxury yacht charter Nice 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.

Nice coastline from above
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Experiences

Things to do on your Nice charter.

From quiet anchorages to marquee beach clubs — a sample of what we routinely arrange.

  • 01
    Beach clubs

    Private beach-club lunches at the coast's most coveted tables

  • 02
    Onboard dining

    Cellar-driven dinners with the yacht's chef sourcing from local markets

  • 03
    Below the water

    Snorkelling, scuba diving and underwater scooter tours of nearby reefs

  • 04
    Water toys

    E-foiling, seabobbing, wakeboarding and paddleboarding from the swim platform

  • 05
    Shore culture

    Private historian or sommelier-led shore excursions in old towns

  • 06
    By air

    Helicopter transfers to inland vineyards, golf courses and Michelin restaurants

  • 07
    Wellness

    Spa treatments and yoga on the foredeck at anchor

  • 08
    Hidden beaches

    Tender picnics on hidden beaches reachable only by water

  • 09
    Golden hour

    Sunset cocktails on the bow with the captain charting tomorrow's course

  • 10
    Night sky

    Stargazing nights in remote anchorages well away from coastal light

Satellite cruising chart of Nice
Cruising chart

Nice from above.

Satellite view of the coast our captains run — ports, headlands and island day-anchors that shape a week on the water.

Best Time to Visit

When to charter in Nice.

The prime window for a yacht charter Nice runs late May through early October. Use the table below to balance weather, value and crowds.

MonthWeatherProsConsCrowd
April18–22°C, mildQuiet anchorages, lower ratesSea still coolLow
May22–25°C, sunnyWarm sea begins, blossoming coastSome restaurants openingLow
June26–28°C, idealLong days, perfect breezeRising demandModerate
July29–32°C, hotPeak swimming, full event calendarPopular berths busyHigh
August30–33°C, hotFestivals, full nightlifeHighest rates, advance booking essentialVery High
September26–29°C, warmWarm sea, quieter portsOccasional Meltemi/Bora windsModerate
October22–25°C, mellowSoft light, value ratesShoulder-season closuresLow
Cruising Grounds

Top cruising areas & highlights of Nice.

A handful of signature experiences that define a charter on this coast.

Historic harbours yacht charter
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Historic harbours

Step ashore into the storied old towns and waterfronts of Nice.

Hidden coves yacht charter
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Hidden coves

Anchor in pine-fringed bays that road-bound travellers will never see.

Beach-club lunches yacht charter
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Beach-club lunches

Reserved tables at the most coveted clubs along the coast.

Cellar-driven dining yacht charter
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Cellar-driven dining

Private chefs source from local vineyards and morning fish markets.

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.

  • 01
    Day 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.

  • 02
    Days 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.

  • 03
    Shore

    Concierge lock

    Restaurant, beach club and villa slots confirmed weeks out. Helicopters, security and medical cover sit on standby — not scavenged the morning of.

  • 04
    Close

    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.

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Sample Itineraries

Suggested routes for Nice.

Starting points — every itinerary is rewritten around your party, weather and the captain's local knowledge.

7 Days

The Classic Nice Week

  1. Day 1Embarkation, welcome lunch on board, short cruise to a quiet first anchorage.
  2. Day 2Morning swim, lunch at a coastal restaurant by tender, afternoon cruise.
  3. Day 3Full day at a marquee island — beach club lunch, sunset cocktails ashore.
  4. Day 4Quiet anchorage day — water toys, paddleboarding, private chef dinner.
  5. Day 5Cultural town visit, historic old harbour, dinner in a candlelit courtyard.
  6. Day 6Long swim morning, lunch under way, final marquee anchorage.
  7. Day 7Champagne breakfast, gentle return to base, disembarkation.
10 Days

Extended Nice Cruising

  1. Day 1Embarkation, settle aboard, short repositioning.
  2. Day 2Two days exploring the most photogenic coastline.
  3. Day 3Cultural day ashore with a private guide.
  4. Day 4Diving / snorkelling day on the best reef in range.
  5. Day 5Long cruising day to a quieter archipelago.
  6. Day 6Beach-club lunch and shopping in a marquee port.
  7. Day 7Sunset crossing, chef's tasting menu on the aft deck.
  8. Day 8Final swim morning, leisurely return to base.
  9. Day 9Disembarkation after breakfast on board.
14 Days

The Grand Nice Voyage

  1. Day 1Embarkation and welcome dinner on board.
  2. Day 2Week one: classic seven-day route in slow motion — twin nights at the best anchorages.
  3. Day 3Repositioning across to a neighbouring cruising ground.
  4. Day 4Three days exploring a less-visited archipelago.
  5. Day 5Cultural shore day with a private historian.
  6. Day 6Return cruise via marquee ports with beach-club lunches.
  7. Day 7Final sunset crossing and farewell dinner.
Private shortlist

Plan your week in Nice.

Share a few details and we will return a private yacht shortlist — availability, APA guidance and a clear next step — within one working day.

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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 Nice.

Full marina guides below — berthing notes, nearby cruising, and deep-links from the coastal chart above.

Embark utility

Door-to-deck · Nice

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 Lympia, Nice — 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

2–8 weeks typical

Captain / crew

Commercial harbour traffic — coordinate with port control.

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

  • NCE →

    15–25 min from NCE

    NCE → Port Lympia, Nice: 15–25 min from NCE.

  • CEQ →

    CEQ gateway for Nice embarkation.

  • LTT →

    LTT gateway for Nice embarkation.

  • MCM →

    MCM gateway for Nice embarkation.

[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.

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Enquire

Enquire for Nice

Tell us dates, party size and yacht style — we shortlist live availability with APA and door-to-deck before you fly.

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Yacht Types

Charter types suitable for Nice.

Sample photography from yachts that regularly cruise this coast — tap through to the full listing when a match is live.

KISMET — example Motor yachts
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Motor yachts

Distance, range and interior volume — ideal for guests prioritising comfort, climate control and easy long crossings.

Example · KISMET →

ATLANTIC — example Sailing yachts
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Sailing yachts

The most romantic way to charter — silent passages under canvas, classic teak decks and timeless aesthetics.

Example · ATLANTIC →

Catamarans yacht charter Nice
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Catamarans

Two hulls equal stability, shallow draft and generous deck living space — a favourite for families and groups of 8–12.

CHRISTINA O — example Superyachts
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Superyachts

40m and beyond: full-time chef, spa, gym, dive team, helicopter pad and water-toy hangars to rival a private resort.

Example · CHRISTINA O →

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Charter Cost

What does a Nice yacht charter cost?

Weekly base rates for a Nice 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.

01Weekly base · EUR

Sailing yacht (40–55 ft)

€8,000 – €18,000

Crewed or bareboat, ideal for couples and small families.

02Weekly base · EUR

Catamaran (45–60 ft)

€15,000 – €40,000

Space and stability for 6–10 guests; the most popular choice in many regions.

03Weekly base · EUR

Motor yacht (60–90 ft)

€35,000 – €90,000

Crewed, faster cruising radius, full service on board.

04Weekly base · EUR

Superyacht (90 ft +)

€100,000 – €500,000+

Full crew, tenders and toys; pricing scales with length, build year and brand.

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.

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    Season — peak July / August commands a 20–40% premium over shoulder months.

    02

    Yacht age, refit year and brand reputation.

    03

    APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) covers fuel, food, dockage and concierge extras.

    04

    Local VAT and cruising taxes depending on flag and itinerary.

    05

    Crew gratuity, customarily 5–15% of the base charter fee.

Beach Clubs

Beach clubs in Nice.

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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City beach day before Cap Ferrat water.

Opera Plage / private beaches

Promenade des Anglais

Concierge enquire →
02
Short east run for the classic Cap morning.

Paloma Beach

Cap Ferrat

Concierge enquire →
Restaurants

Real restaurants worth a tender in Nice.

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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Rock-perch dining east of the harbour.

Le Plongeoir

Nice

Rock-perch dining east of the harbour.

Concierge enquire →
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Fine dining transfer from Port Lympia.

Jan

Nice

Fine dining transfer from Port Lympia.

Concierge enquire →
03
Harbour-adjacent seafood for embarkation nights.

La Pescheria

Nice

Harbour-adjacent seafood for embarkation nights.

Concierge enquire →
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.

  • 01
    Peak

    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.

  • 02
    Flow

    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.

  • 03
    Choice

    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.

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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.

  • 01
    Scene

    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.

  • 02
    Private

    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.

  • 03
    Hybrid

    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 Nice.

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 Anse de la Scaletta (Plage Mala).
Captain's notes
A pocket bay on the Cap d'Ail coast, known ashore as Plage Mala: clear water, a cliff amphitheatre, and a short tender run from Port Hercule or Villefranche. Popular day-stop when Monaco berths are full; overnight only in settled weather.
Where to find it
Captain confirms approach for Rade de Villefranche.
Captain's notes
The great horseshoe of Villefranche offers deep water, a cinematic amphitheatre of hills, and easy tender access to the old port and Citadelle. A favourite overnight when Cap Ferrat and Monaco are packed.
Where to find it
Captain confirms approach for Between the Îles de Lérins.
Captain's notes
The passage between the two Lérins islands is the classic Cannes day-out: swim stops, pine-scented shores, and La Guérite / Fort Royal a tender ride away. Overnighting is for settled nights only — prefer Port de Cannes when the breeze builds.
Where to find it
Captain confirms approach for Plage de Pampelonne.
Captain's notes
Five kilometres of sand south-east of Saint-Tropez town. Yacht fleets raft on the roadstead through summer while tenders run Club 55, Nikki Beach and Gigi. Overnighting is common in settled weather; Port de Saint-Tropez for a town night.
Where to find it
Captain confirms approach for Plage Notre-Dame.
Captain's notes
The island’s most photographed bay on the north shore: pale sand, clear water, and a pine fringe. Ideal lunch and swim stop when cruising the Hyères islands; Port de Porquerolles for overnight berthing if the roadstead fills.
Where to find it
Captain confirms approach for Anse de Méjean & Anse de Magaud.
Captain's notes
Méjean and Magaud sit on the coast between Le Pradet and Carqueiranne: rocky headlands, small beaches, and a less theatrical scene than Saint-Tropez. Useful weather hole and staging bay when transiting Toulon roads toward Porquerolles.
From the desk

Élodie’s personal take on Nice.

Élodie Garnier, French Riviera Specialist at Blue Ocean Club
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.
Élodie Garnier
French Riviera Specialist · Blue Ocean Club
elodie@blueoceanclub.com
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What I’d personally book

Places and days I route every Riviera week around.

  1. 01
    Lunch
    Le Club 55, Pampelonne

    The one beach lunch I still book for myself. Barefoot tables, Provençal cooking, tender on VHF 17 — arrive before noon or accept the wait.

  2. 02
    Morning
    Cap Ferrat swim off Paloma

    Drop the hook early opposite Monaco, take the tender into Paloma Beach for coffee and a swim, then leave before the dayboats stack up.

  3. 03
    Island
    La Guérite, Îles de Lérins

    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.

  4. 04
    Arrival
    Helicopter Nice → Monaco

    Seven minutes from NCE to the heliport, yacht waiting in Port Hercule. The arrival that sets the tone for the whole week.

  5. 05
    South
    Porquerolles & Le Langoustier

    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.

Boats I’d put you on

Three yachts I reach for on this coast — and why.

Questions

Nice yacht charter FAQs.

Is Nice a cruising destination or a gateway?+
Both — Port Lympia is the practical embarkation; Cap Ferrat and Villefranche supply the first night’s water within minutes.
How long is NCE to Port Lympia?+
Typically 15–25 minutes by chauffeur — the Riviera’s cleanest door-to-deck when flights land at Nice Côte d'Azur.
Can we reach Monaco the same day we embark?+
Yes — a short coastal run east after boarding. Many weeks open in Nice and punctuate with a Hercule night later.
Where do guests stay ashore before embarkation?+
Promenade hotels and Cap Ferrat properties are common; we time transfers to the gangway, not a taxi scramble.
What LOA fits Port Lympia?+
Practical up to roughly 70m depending on availability — larger programmes often board and immediately reposition.
How should we budget APA from a Nice start?+
Gateway transfers are efficient; APA pressure rises once Cap Ferrat dining and any Monaco quay night enter the plan.
Why Blue Ocean Club

Why charter Nice with us.

Independent brokerage with live inventory, transparent pricing, and a concierge that works the coast before you step aboard.

  • 01
    Speed

    Real-time availability

    Live availability feed across 2,000+ yachts — hold and confirm in hours, not weeks.

  • 02
    Trust

    100% best-price guarantee

    We do not mark up the charter fee. The price you see is the operator's price.

  • 03
    Integrity

    Independent advice

    Our recommendations follow the boat, not a commission — owners pay us, not introducing brokers.

  • 04
    Craft

    Concierge depth

    Restaurants, transfers, private guides, helicopters and beach clubs handled long before you board.

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