The Lerin Islands sit just off the Cannes waterfront and provide the finest natural anchorage on the French Riviera, with clear shallow water between Ile Sainte-Marguerite and Ile Saint-Honorat and a sheltered bay on the island north shore that accommodates yachts at full anchor in most conditions. A 60 metre charter yacht in this area adds a deck pool, a cinema or sky lounge, a beach club at the stern and a crew of twelve to sixteen, bringing resort-level amenities to one of the coast most beautiful natural settings.
The South of France charter fleet at 60 metres draws from Feadship, Lurssen, Amels and custom Italian yards. Refit cycles at this price point are short, and stabilisers at anchor are standard. The Lerin Islands anchorage is sheltered enough for a 60 metre yacht to hold position through the afternoon breeze, and the Cannes waterfront is just fifteen minutes away for reprovisioning or a night alongside.
Weekly rates for a 60 metre charter yacht in the Lerins Islands and Cannes area run broadly from 175,000 to 400,000 euros in high season. The advance provisioning allowance for fuel, food, port fees and extras adds 30 to 35 per cent. July and August are the strongest demand months. June and September are consistently good value with quieter anchorages.
From the Lerin Islands a 60 metre yacht can reach Monaco in under two hours, Saint-Tropez in three, and Corsica north coast at Calvi in around eight hours.
