Gulets
Larger groups wanting space, shade and a slow multi-day cruise
Chartering a yacht in Cannes (gulets) 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.
Why choose gulets for a charter in Cannes?
A gulet is a traditional wooden motor-sailer — broad, characterful and built for relaxed days at anchor. Born in the eastern Mediterranean and now chartered across it, a gulet trades outright speed for generous deck space, shaded lounging and a slower, more sociable rhythm. For a larger group that wants the feel of a private island rather than a fast transfer, it has a charm nothing else matches.
Who charters a gulet
Larger families and groups of friends who prioritise space, shade and conviviality choose a gulet. The wide aft deck becomes the heart of the day — long lunches, cushions, the sea a step away — while cabins below sleep the whole party. It suits a multi-day cruise more than a quick day-boat dash.
What to expect on board
Crewed to the MYBA standard, a gulet carries a captain, deckhands and usually a cook who serves meals on deck. The pace is unhurried: a morning swim, a long lunch at anchor, an afternoon repositioning under engine or sail. Comfort and atmosphere lead; the timber and the open deck do the rest.
Itineraries from Cannes
Gulets are happiest on longer, gentle itineraries — a few days exploring the anchorages from the Îles de Lérins along the coast, with time to simply stay put when the spot is right. The boat is the destination as much as any port.
How it is priced
Gulet charter is offered by quote, set by the vessel, the season and the length of the cruise, with the MYBA agreement detailed first. Our brokers will tell you honestly whether a gulet or another type fits your group best.
Good to know
A gulet is chosen for atmosphere rather than pace — it will not race you to Saint-Tropez, but it will give a large group more shaded deck and more room to be together than almost anything its size. The charter fee covers the boat and crew, with running costs under the Advance Provisioning Allowance. Because timber motor-sailers reward longer, slower itineraries, we usually suggest them for several days rather than a single outing. If your group is smaller or in a hurry, we will say so and point you to a motor yacht or catamaran instead. The honest answer matters more than the booking: a gulet is a wonderful way to spend three unhurried days on the Cote d'Azur, and a poor way to make a fast lunch run to Saint-Tropez.
How much does a yacht charter in Cannes (gulets) cost?
Chartering a yacht in Cannes (gulets) 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.
What sets this type apart
- Traditional wooden motor-sailer, broad and characterful
- Generous shaded deck — the heart of a relaxed day
- Suits larger groups and multi-day cruises
- Slower, more sociable rhythm than a day-boat
- Cook serving meals on deck
- Crewed to the MYBA standard
- By-quote pricing for the length of cruise you want
Request a quote — gulets
Tell us the date, the number of guests and the kind of day you want — we come back with a boat that fits and a price worked out for your outing, not a generic rate.
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Cannes (gulets)?
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%.
Do I need a boat licence to charter a yacht in Cannes?
Not for a skippered or crewed charter: the professional captain holds the qualifications and runs the boat. A licence recognised in France is only required if you charter bareboat and skipper the boat yourself.