Cannes → Îles de Lérins by yacht
Barely a mile offshore — the clearest anchorage on the coast.
Cannes → Îles de Lérins: about 2 nautical miles in a straight line from the Vieux-Port, i.e. 5 min at 20 knots in a motor yacht (great-circle distance computed from the coordinates; the real coastal route is a little longer; reference cruising speed: day-charter.fr).
Chartering a yacht in Cannes to Îles de Lérins costs from €1,500 a day (day-boat ~11 m, excluding fuel) and from €25,000 a week (motor yacht 20–30 m), plus APA 25–35% and 20% VAT — public 2026 references for the Côte d’Azur, not a tariff: every Yacht Cannes quote is worked out for your date, your group and your boat.
What does the Cannes → Îles de Lérins yacht day look like?
Barely a mile off Cannes, the Îles de Lérins hold the clearest anchorage on the coast. Head for the channel between Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat for a morning swim, lunch aboard, then a walk ashore — the Fort Royal or the monks’ abbey. Ideal for every boat, from day-boat to motor yacht, it is often our guests’ favourite outing.
How much does a yacht charter in Cannes to Îles de Lérins cost?
Chartering a yacht in Cannes to Îles de Lérins costs from €1,500 a day (day-boat ~11 m, excluding fuel) and from €25,000 a week (motor yacht 20–30 m), plus APA 25–35% and 20% VAT — public 2026 references for the Côte d’Azur, not a tariff: every Yacht Cannes quote is worked out for your date, your group and your boat.
| Boat class | Public reference 2026 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Day-boat / RIB ~11 m | from €1,500 / day | excluding fuel |
| Open day cruiser ~14 m | from €4,795 / day | including fuel |
| Flybridge motor yacht ~21 m | from €6,600 / day | — |
| Superyacht (crewed) | from €10,000 / day | from; rises significantly with size |
| Motor yacht 20–30 m | €25,000 – €65,000 / week | excl. APA |
| Superyacht 30–40 m | €65,000 – €180,000 / week | excl. APA |
| Premium superyacht 40–45 m | €140,000 – €320,000 / week | excl. APA |
| Megayacht 45 m+ | €280,000 – €800,000+ / week | excl. APA |
On top of the rate: the APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance), 25 to 35% of the base price — fuel, food, drinks and harbour dues, reconciled against receipts at the end of the charter (median across surveyed MYBA listings: 35%) — and French VAT at 20%, in principle due on the whole charter fee since 1 November 2020 for a charter in French waters. The crew gratuity recommended by the MYBA is 5 to 15% of the charter fee.
Sources — retrieved 5 September 2026: Monaco Boats (The S Collection) — Yacht charter prices on the Riviera, day rates; International Yachts Charter & Brokerage — French Riviera weekly charter rates (Monaco Yacht Show 2026 page); Vital Charters — What's included in a yacht charter fee: MYBA contract (2026), survey of MYBA listings; service-public.gouv.fr — Taux de TVA (fiche F23567, "Vérifié le 18 juin 2025"); Mathez Compliance — Fiscalité du yachting, TVA charter.
Request a quote for Cannes → Îles de Lérins
Date, number of guests, preferred type of boat: we come back with a priced proposal for this passage — boat, crew, APA and VAT set out.
What is the yacht route from Cannes to the Îles de Lérins?
It is the shortest and easiest route on the coast — barely a mile from the Vieux-Port de Cannes or Port Canto out to the channel between Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat, a matter of minutes under power. That closeness is exactly why it is the most popular day and half-day outing from Cannes: you are anchored in clear, sheltered water almost as soon as you leave. A typical day drops anchor in the channel for a morning swim, lunch aboard, and an afternoon ashore on Sainte-Marguerite to walk the island paths or see the Fort Royal, before an easy run home. Because the crossing is so short, the Îles de Lérins also make a perfect first stop on a longer day that continues to the Cap d'Antibes or along the Esterel. Our skippers know which side of the channel stays calm in any wind, so the anchorage is comfortable whatever the day brings.
How long does it take to get from Cannes to Îles de Lérins by yacht?
About 5 min at 20 knots in a motor yacht for 2 nautical miles in a straight line (computed from the Vieux-Port de Cannes; the real route is a little longer). Under sail at 5–7 knots, allow 15 min to 25 min.
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Cannes to Îles de Lérins?
By quote. Public 2026 references on the Côte d’Azur: from €1,500 a day for a ~11 m day-boat (excluding fuel), about €6,600 a day for a 21 m motor yacht, €25,000 to €65,000 a week for a 20–30 m motor yacht — plus APA 25–35% and 20% VAT. Yacht Cannes prices each day for your date and your group.
What is included in the price, and what is the APA?
The rate covers the boat and its crew. Fuel, food, drinks and harbour dues go through the APA — a provision of 25 to 35% of the rate (median 35% across MYBA listings), reconciled against receipts at the end of the charter. French VAT at 20% applies to a charter in French waters; the customary MYBA gratuity is 5 to 15%.