France · Côte d’Azur
The French Riviera remains the spiritual home of yachting. A week here moves between legendary ports — Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Monaco — with swimming stops at Cap d'Antibes, the Lérins Islands and Pampelonne Beach. Distances are short, the berthing infrastructure is the best in the world, and the people-watching from your aft deck is unmatched.
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May to September. June and early July balance warm weather with availability; August is peak season with premium rates; September offers calm seas and warm water.
Most charters begin in Antibes, Nice, Cannes or Monaco — all within 40 minutes of Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, which has direct flights from New York, Miami and Los Angeles.
Crewed motor yachts start around €40,000–60,000 per week for 30-metre yachts; 40–50 metre yachts typically range €120,000–300,000 per week, plus ~30% APA.