Sailing yachts
Couples and sailing lovers wanting an unhurried day under canvas
Chartering a yacht in Cannes (sailing yachts) 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 sailing yachts for a charter in Cannes?
A sailing yacht is the quiet way to know the coast. Under sail the engine falls silent, the only sound is water along the hull, and the Côte d'Azur reveals itself the way it has to sailors for a century. For guests who care less about speed and more about the feel of being properly at sea, nothing else compares.
Who charters a sailing yacht
Couples, sailing enthusiasts and small groups who want an unhurried day choose a voilier. A monohull heels into the breeze and rewards anyone who enjoys the craft of sailing; a crewed sailing yacht lets you take the helm or simply lie on deck while the captain works the wind. The pace is the point.
What to expect on board
Crewed to the MYBA standard, a sailing yacht charter pairs a professional skipper with comfortable cabins below. Mornings are for quiet anchorages — the Îles de Lérins, the calm water off Cap d'Antibes — afternoons for a coastal passage under canvas. A good crew reads the mistral and the sea breeze so the day is always set up well.
Itineraries from Cannes
The classic sailing day runs from Cannes out to the Lérins islands and back, or a longer reach toward Saint-Tropez when the wind is fair. Sailing yachts sit beautifully at anchor for swimming and lunch, and the coast from Théoule to the Esterel red rock is at its best seen slowly, from the water.
How it is priced
Sailing yacht charter is offered by quote, reflecting the yacht, the season and whether you want a skipper-only or fully crewed day. The MYBA agreement sets everything out in writing before you commit. Tell our brokers the day you have in mind and they will match the right boat and crew.
Good to know
Wind makes the day on a sailing yacht, so a good captain will shape the route around the forecast rather than force a fixed plan — that flexibility is part of the pleasure. The charter fee covers yacht and crew, with running costs handled under the Advance Provisioning Allowance. A sailing day is gentler on the budget than an equivalent motor yacht and rewards anyone who would rather feel the coast than rush past it. Tell us whether you want to take the helm yourself or be looked after entirely, and we will match the boat to that.
How much does a yacht charter in Cannes (sailing yachts) cost?
Chartering a yacht in Cannes (sailing yachts) 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
- Engine-off sailing — the quiet way to know the coast
- Crewed to the MYBA standard, skipper-only or full crew
- Monohull that rewards anyone who enjoys sailing
- Beautiful at anchor for swimming and lunch
- Crew that reads the mistral and the sea breeze
- Unhurried pace, coastal passages under canvas
- By-quote pricing with a clear MYBA agreement
Request a quote — sailing yachts
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 (sailing yachts)?
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.