Motor yachts
Groups wanting range, deck space and comfort across the Côte d'Azur
Chartering a yacht in Cannes (motor 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 motor yachts for a charter in Cannes?
A motor yacht is the most versatile way to take the Côte d'Azur on your own schedule. With cruising speeds that turn a long coastal hop into a short transfer, a motor yacht lets you anchor off the Îles de Lérins for a morning swim, reach Saint-Tropez for lunch and still be back in the Bay of Cannes for dinner.
Who charters a motor yacht
Families and groups who want range, deck space and air-conditioned comfort choose motor yachts above other categories. In the 12 to 45 metre band you move from agile day-cruisers to fully crewed yachts with multiple cabins, a flybridge, a swim platform and a tender for shore runs. The larger the yacht, the closer the experience comes to a floating address for the season.
What to expect on board
Crewed motor yachts are chartered to the MYBA standard, the worldwide yachting association's framework that governs the charter agreement, the captain's qualifications and the way provisioning is handled. A professional crew — captain, deckhand and, on larger yachts, a chef and stewardess — runs the vessel so guests do nothing but enjoy the coast. Water toys, paddleboards and a tender for beach-club drop-offs are typical.
Range and itineraries from Cannes
From the Vieux Port or Port Pierre Canto, a motor yacht opens the whole Riviera: Cap d'Antibes and Golfe-Juan minutes away, Monaco and Nice within an easy run, Saint-Tropez for the day, and Corsica as an overnight passage. Distance stops being the constraint that decides your day.
How it is priced
Motor yacht charter is always by quote — never a fixed price list. The proposal reflects the yacht, the season, the crew and the itinerary, with the MYBA agreement and an Advance Provisioning Allowance set out clearly before you commit. Our brokers match the right yacht to the days you have in mind, whether that is a single day to Lérins or a full week along the coast.
Good to know
The charter fee covers the yacht and its crew; fuel, food, berths and similar running costs sit under the Advance Provisioning Allowance, settled separately and reconciled at the end. Motor yachts are in highest demand from late spring through early autumn and around the September shows, so the best yachts for a given week are reserved well ahead. If you are weighing a motor yacht against a catamaran or a sailing yacht, our brokers will say plainly which suits your group, your sea legs and the days you have — and will only ever propose a yacht that genuinely fits, never the most expensive one on the list.
How much does a yacht charter in Cannes (motor yachts) cost?
Chartering a yacht in Cannes (motor 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
- Cruising speed that turns coastal legs into short transfers
- Crewed to the MYBA charter standard
- 12–45 m range, from day-cruisers to fully crewed yachts
- Flybridge, swim platform and tender for shore runs
- Water toys and paddleboards on board
- Air-conditioned cabins for multi-day charters
- By-quote pricing with a clear MYBA agreement
Request a quote — motor 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 (motor 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.