Boat hire & yacht charter in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Hire a boat with or without a skipper in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche sur Mer is a seaside town located next to Nice on the French Riviera. This town is considered one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean. With a fantastic harbour and coastline, it’s an amazing place to hire a boat and enjoy the sea. Make sure you pack a snorkel as some of the sea floors you can explore will leave you mesmerised with diverse sea life. If you rather just relax, Villefranche sur Mer is a great place to take in the sun as it has great weather all year round.

Best time to visit Villefranche sur Mer

Villefranche sur Mer is located in southern France which is particularly well known for its great weather. The warmest time of the year is in summer between the months of July and August. This is also the most crowded period of the year with tourists visiting during the hush season’s holidays.

If you want to visit the town, we strongly suggest that you visit at another time of the year. For instance, you could hire a boat on the French Riviera in spring or fall when the weather conditions are very good but the tourist population is way lower.

Prices and information about yacht hires in Villefranche sur Mer

You can find relatively cheap deals if you want to hire a boat on SamBoat. The prices depend on the type and size of the boat you want to rent. For a motorboat, you can find good deals starting at around 100€ per day. You can expect to hire sailboats for a starting price of around 600€ for a whole week at sea.

If you want to visit Villefranche-sur-Mer in the summer, we strongly recommend that you book a reservation well in advance if you want to get the best prices.

Do you need a licence to hire a boat in Villefranche sur Mer?

Villefranche sur Mer is located in France, therefore, national laws and regulations apply to you. Licence requirements really depend on the type of boat, just like the prices.

For sailboats, you don’t need a boating certificate, but you’ll have to provide a nautical CV explaining your previous sailing experience. For motorboats, you do need a boating licence.

If you still want to hire a boat and you don’t have the required boating licence, you can still hire a boat with a skipper. A skipper will operate the boat and will guide you to the best places to explore along the French Riviera coastline.

What to do in Villefranche sur Mer?

Whether you’re visiting Villefranche sur Mer for a relaxing holiday in the sun or you want to take part in some adrenaline-pumping activities, the town offers plenty of things to do. Hire a boat in the port and head out to explore the coastline by stopping at some beautiful and attractive beaches to relax. If you prefer to spend your time in the sea, there are plenty of rich and diverse sea floors where you can go snorkelling. Maybe you'll spot some great cliff diving locations too, don’t forget to take a picture if you are brave enough to jump!