Yacht charter in French Riviera

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Ashley

We had a fantastic day in the water with Michael. The boat was exactly as described and from the initial communication the process was flawless. We were celebrating my daughters 18th Birthday and Michael was the perfect host/skipper, we all had a wonderful day and my daughter remarked that she could not have wished for a better day. I would recommend this boat and Michael to anyone who wants to get out on the water for the day, 5 Star all the way.

Jacob
Jacob

Fantastic experience! Patrick made our birthday boat trip for 13 people an absolute dream day. Patrick was extremely helpful with all our prior questions which made the booking experience considerably more straight forward and showed us an amazing day by touring the Cannes bay and surrounding islands. Brilliant day and would happily book again!

The community's advice on the destination

Nadège
Nadège
the area was very beautiful! very nice spot
la zone était très belle ! très jolis spot
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
Franck
Franck
Excellent weather conditions. Known navigation area.
Condition météo excellente. Zone de navigation connue.
Toulon
Yelena
Yelena
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Eric
Eric
marseille water body in regatta
plan d'eau de marseille en régate
Marseille
Alban
Alban
Ideal with anchorages not far away Navigation area sheltered by the islands in case of swell or rough seas
Idéal avec des mouillages peu distants Zone de navigation abritée par les iles en cas de houle ou mer agitée
Toulon
Laurent
Laurent
Magical, we discovered superb anchorages where we were alone
Féerique, nous avons découvert des mouillages superbes où nous étions seuls
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
Alan
Alan
Porquerolles is beautiful and we recommend the trip.
Porquerolles is beautiful and we recommend the trip.
Les Salins d'Hyères
Laurent
Laurent
Very beautiful spots with safe navigation.
Des très beau spots avec une navigation en toute sécurité.
Marseille

Yacht charter with or without skipper in French Riviera

With Samboat, choose from a wide selection of yacht charters. We offer a huge range of sailboats and catamarans to hire from 50€/day. With the best offers, Samboat helps you to find the ideal yacht charter for the perfect vacation. French Riviera is one of the most popular tourist destinations around the world, you will have enough inventory of yacht for your options.

Yacht charter in French Riviera

French Riviera is the largest Mediterranean island, located in the south of France. There are many well-known towns and landmarks in French Riviera, attracting tourists from all over the world every year. Chartering a catamaran or a sailboat in French Riviera will allow you to discover the historic landmarks and natural views in French Riviera. All French Riviera’s main cities are available for yacht hire with Samboat including Nice, Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Tropez. All the coastal cities mentioned above have its own style and features which are worth a visit with your yacht charter to discover it all. With Samboat, you can realize yacht charter in French Riviera for a week, sailing anywhere in the area for your vacations.

Pricing and Information for yacht charter in French Riviera

Yacht charter in French Riviera is no doubt a perfect way to enjoy your vacations by sailing for a few days in French Riviera. Samboat provides you with all types of yacht charter services in French Riviera with the best price. The cost of yacht charter in French Riviera often changes depending on the seasons.  The peak tourist season in French Riviera is from June to September, especially in July and August. The off season is normally when it gets cold in winter between November and Mars.

  • Catamaran charter

If you want to spend great time with several friends or your family on a boat in beautiful French Riviera, renting a catamaran is no doubt the perfect choice for you to enjoy your vacations in French Riviera. Catamaran is usually more spacious than Sailboat, on which you can always realize cute parties with your group at sunset time. The average price to charter a catamaran in French Riviera is 1,200 euros a day in peak season, certainly in July and August. When it comes to off season, the average price to charter a catamaran in French Riviera is 800 euros a day.

  • Sailboat charter

If you are visiting French Riviera with your partner or with your best friend, renting a sailboat is the better choice for your sailing trip. Sailboat is totally big enough for 2-3 people. You will enjoy your sailing experience meanwhile visiting the gorgeous coast in French Riviera. The average price to charter a sailboat in French Riviera is 600 euros a day in peak season, certainly in July and August. When it comes to off season, the average price to charter a sailboat in French Riviera goes down to 400 euros a day.

When is the best time to charter a yacht in French Riviera?

French Riviera is considered as one the most popular tourist destinations in the world. French Riviera is always the favoured choice for many visitors and sailors. The peak tourist season in French Riviera is usually starting from June until September. July and August are the busiest months over summer. If you want to visit French Riviera and charter a yacht to sail in the area with cheaper price and good weather. June and September are recommended by Samboat since these two months will occupy less tourists, but you will still enjoy sailing with comfortable weather. The off season is between November and Mars in winter. As French Riviera is always a popular choice when summer arrives, Samboat recommends you book your yacht charter reservations 4-7 months earlier before your departure to make sure you will have available yacht charter by then.

Do you need a license to charter a yacht in French Riviera?

As for yacht charter in French Riviera, the sailing regulations are quite particular. First, no formal license is required for sailboats and all motor boats above an engine power more than 6hp, and for sailboats you will have to provide documentation of previous experience. As for catamarans, you will need to provide a valid boat license. You will also have to provide a nautical CV which details your experience in regard to the previous boats you've captained and the waters in which you've sailed.

If you do not have the experience or want a stress-free vacation, hire a boat with skipper! If you do not hold a valid license or do not have enough experience, you can charter a yacht with a skipper. A huge perk of having your own skipper is they are locals and from the area. They will be able to give you some insight into the sailing area as well as showing you some of the hidden gems in French Riviera.

Samboat provides the best yacht charter service in French Riviera for you as well as yacht charter in France.

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