Marseilles Yacht Charter Guide | Available Yachts Below
Marseilles is positioned on the western end of the South of France making it a convenient city and coastline for a luxury Marseilles yacht charter. Moreover the historic city of Marseilles and the surrounding areas is a yachting destination in its own right. Marseilles is an ideal cruising area for luxury motor yachts and sailing yachts alike and so a good number of crewed superyachts do visit the area, taking in some of the unique French ambiance and coastal offerings as they move along the coastline and into the wider Mediterranean. This part of France is strategically positioned between some of the best Spanish yachting hot spots like the Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Ibiza in the west and then the French Riviera hot spots of St Tropez, Monaco and the like in the west. Accordingly, there are always a good number of charter yachts available to rent/hire during the high season summer. They are priced from around 15,000 Euro a week plus expenses, right up to over 1,000,000 Euro. There are also typically France yacht charter specials available – view them below.
About Marseilles, France
Cruise along the Cote d'Azur to Marseilles in your luxury yacht charter and find countless opportunities for lavish entertainment, relaxation and shopping in France's second largest city. In this part of the world classical architecture blends with modern buildings for a cosmopolitan appearance providing the best of the past and the present.
Les Docks de la Joliette is both shopping centre and art space containing high end brands and restaurants. At the other end of the scale, Marche de Noailles is a slice of genuine Marseilles life with dozens of spices for your chef to use to enhance your meals. Keep an eye on your belongings however, as pick-pockets are known to operate in the area.
Chocoholics won't want to miss a trip to L'Esperantine de Marseille which offers boxes and warm drinks of the deliciously addictive substance. There are plenty of other ways to indulge, and guests have a rich selection of Roman baths, spas and hammams to choose from to ease tired muscles after Scuba diving or water skiing along the coast.
For those who love nothing more than to wander and discover there is the district of 'The Panier' which currently being redeveloped, so now is the best chance to glimpse its old character as it transforms into something new.
Combine shopping with a trip to the biggest museums in Marseilles - Galeries Lafayette has all the big name brands and next door is the Musée d'Histoire de Marseille, and across the road the Musée de la Marine et de l'Économie dans le Palais de la Bourse. These two sizeable museums and art galleries are beautiful examples of French architecture as well as a treasure trove of French antiques.
From grand opera houses to stages in atmospherically lit bars, superyacht charterers will be spoiled for choice on how to spend the evenings. However, if there is only one place you have time to visit in Marseilles, make it Palais Longchamp; a monument that houses the Natural History Museum as well as musée des beaux-arts. At night, the monument is lit up to become a magnificent and romantic sight.
To the south, the Calanques National Park is strikingly beautiful: On your yacht superyacht charter you can paddleboard or kayak through blue-tinted water as pale beige cliffs loom above you and green and russet vegetation speckles the peaks.
Marseilles Yacht Charter Seasons
Marseilles has the same yacht charter seasons as the rest of the South of France, which you can read more about here.
Local Marseilles Yacht Charter Itineraries
South of France and French Riviera luxury yacht charter itineraries can be found in the Itineraries section here. Please get in touch for a personalised bespoke itinerary.
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Charter Yachts in Marseilles
Client Testimonials
What our clients say about their charter experience.
To the Reverie team: We want to say a huge thank you for everything you have done for us on this trip. You are the best crew we have ever had on a yacht, hands down. Everything has been flawless. Keith’s food has been healthy, tasty, voluminous, and so varied. The toys and tenders were always ready for us when we needed them, and we loved having 3 Sea-Bobs, 3 efoils and 2 jet skis. Always charged and ready to go, from the moment we woke until we went to bed. Our rooms were cleaned so fast we often wondered if there were fairies who appeared and did it. Our washing was done and returned so quickly we wondered if we dreamed it. Service was perfect (thanks Megan and team!) - always nearby when we needed it, and invisible when we didn’t. We aren’t sure how we will survive at home, and there won’t be a drink, a cold towel and a smile waiting for us. Shane - you found us the best anchorages - exactly where we wanted to be - out of the way, out of the wind, but close to everything. We wanted adventures, and you went out of your way to source e-bikes, which ended up being a highlight. We know it wasn’t easy to find or to get them on and off the boat. The smaller things: remembering everyone’s names; the printed AllTrails maps; taking our kids jet skiing. They have all been noticed and appreciated. We know that it isn’t easy to build a team that can create such an exceptional experience. Congratulations to everyone on board - including those behind the scenes we don’t get to see as much. We would love to come back again next year - only if the crew is the same! Thanks so much!
Hey Trina, the charter was perfect! The crew was very professional but always kind and accommodating. Beautiful boat. The captain had the right hookups wherever we went, so it was an amazing trip all around. Highly recommend this boat to your clients. Magical trip!
The crew was awesome (5/5). They worked so well together and really seemed to enjoy working together. They took care of our every need and then some. The cuisine was amazing (5/5). The chef was excellent and had a broad range of cuisine. The country kitchen setup gave us a greater opportunity to interact with the chef, which was a really nice feature. The yacht's interior was immaculate (5/5), and the condition of the yacht was like new (5/5). We absolutely loved the layout, especially the indoor/outdoor option of the bar area on the top deck, and we loved the décor. The amenities onboard were excellent (5/5), with everything we needed and more. We particularly enjoyed the floating chairs and the beach chairs, and we had two great fishing trips - Bo and Hunter were fantastic on those outings. The only suggestion we would make is that the outside aft top deck was always in full sun. We would have used it much more if there had been some type of awning, similar to the one they have for the bow sitting area. We discussed this with the captain on Saturday, and he had already ordered it by Sunday! We would absolutely recommend Indigo and her crew to others. Although the yacht sleeps eight, we would recommend no more than six adults. If there are two to four children, then eight guests could work comfortably. As for your service, we honestly cannot think of a single thing you could have done differently or better to ensure the ultimate yachting vacation. You went so far above and beyond. Thank you!
Sally, hi, the trip was amazing; we loved LIR. The crew were fantastic, and the chef came up with some fabulous meals. The itinerary was great, and the weather was almost perfect. We loved it so much we would definitely consider a repeat trip, maybe around Sicily, in the future.
Sally, Thank you guys for the most amazing week. Your kindness and expertise made all the difference. Can't wait to come back again! It was an amazing experience. Thank you! The crew were the best people in the world, we will miss them. Thank you for all you’ve done. This truly has been a life-changing week! Filled with so many unforgettable memories, laughs, and so many smiles. I can’t thank you all enough for making this a week to remember! This has been the BEST week of my life. You guys are amazing people; I’m so grateful.
Hi Sally, we had a great time! The crew were fantastic and really went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time. Thank you also for all your organizing and help. Kind regards, S.
