8 Tips for a French Riviera Luxury Yacht Charter Vacation:
One thing’s for sure, having a luxury yacht vacation in the French Riviera is great fun. Here are 8 tips why you should visit the French Riviera on board a spectacular superyacht.
1. Don’t expect chartering a superyacht to the French Riviera to be cheap.
Monaco, Cannes and St Tropez are some of the most glamorous places in the world with a party atmosphere 24/7. Have a fantastic time in the many night clubs and casinos until it’s time to return to your superyacht in the harbour.
Prices for a table in one of the top clubs could cost around 5,000 Euros, however for that price you might only get a couple of bottles of champagne!
2. Do a little research before heading to the French Riviera.
There are many fabulous events taking place in the French Riviera so do a little research before setting off. The Cannes Film Festival and the Grand Prix in Monaco draw thousands of visitors on board luxury superyachts that anchor in the ports. Vessels are used as a base for guests to step ashore and do lots of partying. You’ll have to pay high prices for the best locations, but at the end of the day, it’s worth it.
3. Porquerolles in the French Riviera
For a quieter vacation and to get away from the crowds, Porquerolles is the ideal place to charter a superyacht to. It also has some excellent diving sites and due to its closeness to the Gulf de Lyon, the water gets cleaned so there’s plenty of sea life here. Not many jellyfish come to Porquerolles making bathing safe for everyone.
4. Watch out for jellyfish
It has to be said that the French Riviera occassionally has jellyfish. Check with your broker about this season. Barriers are erected during the summer to make swimming safer for visitors. You could find inflatable swimming pools which protect swimmers from these pesky creatures. Stay safe.
5. Visit the French Riviera in September
When August is over and the French Riviera is quiet, think about visiting in the month of September. The waters are warm and there are not so many people around. Restaurants and bars provide a welcome to all visitors as they aren’t so busy. September is definitely a great time to see the French Riviera in all of its glory.
6. Your superyacht on board chef
Prices of meals in French Riviera restaurants are sometimes quite exorbitant. This is because many people come and go so restauranteurs aren’t bothered about having repeat custom.
Stay on board your luxury superyacht to eat. Prices of meals are included in the overall price, so why not take advantage of this? Your chef will be a professional in his trade providing you with your favourite meals and offering some unique menus too. If you feel you should give the crew time off from their duties, don’t worry. They won’t mind staying on board to make sure you have a relaxing meal or barbecue.
7. Take a trip inland
If you’ve the time, take a trip inland of the French Riviera. There are some beautiful areas to see. Behind Cannes for instance there’s Mougins while behind Antibes you have Biot. The gorgeous towns of Eze and La Turbie are well worth a visit with their fantastic restaurants and friendly locals. A minibus can easily be arranged to take you to some amazing places that get a little forgotten about.
8. Flexibility is the key on the Cote d’Azur
Being flexible when chartering a superyacht is the key to having a great time. You can stick to your itinerary or just go with the flow. If the weather isn’t too good at one place, it might be hotter at another.
The weather often dictates whether a vacation is good or not so good. Take into account the forecast, you don’t want to be caught in windy weather when out on the tenders or water toys. Crew go out of their way so guests have the most wonderful holiday ever, let them suggest times and places to anchor in.
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Client Testimonials
What our clients say about their charter experience.
An Amazing Experience: My company is VIP Yacht Charter Group where I offer Glatt Kosher Yacht charters. I transitioned from day to term charters and was looking for a company and broker that I could trust. I reached out to Trina and explained to here that I have a client that was looking to do a week Glatt Kosher charter in the South of France. I knew from our initial call that she was the right person to work with. Trina is extremely knowledgeable in the charter world. The Yacht she recommended was Zeemar a 100ft, 5 stateroom beauty, and there couldn't have been a better yacht and crew for this client. Trina went above and beyond to make sure that everything went perfectly from communicating with the client to Captain and even provisioner. She was always available to talk no matter what time it was. I am so grateful to Trina that this charter went way beyond the clients' expectations.
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.
LJ, I have just spoken with the client and his feedback was all very positive. He said this was their best charter in the Bahamas. Captain Chris and his team were brilliant and looked after them beautifully. He felt they saw places they have never seen before, experiences that they’d never had before and that Chris had really understood the brief and that his knowledge of the Bahamas was amazing. In short, they loved it and would like to come back. They have chartered extensively, and this was one of their favourite experiences and their little boy’s favourite yacht (apparently he cried when he left as he’d had such a great time).
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.
Sally, Beautiful and magical stay with dear friends and an outstanding crew, thank you!
