Port Vauban in Antibes holds more superyachts than any other marina in the Mediterranean, and 50 metres is close to the median for the working charter fleet based here. At this length guests gain an additional deck level, typically a full-beam sky lounge or upper deck salon, and the range to cross to Corsica or Sardinia in a day. The crew complement rises to nine to twelve, covering deck, interior, engineering and galley duties with full professionalism.
The Antibes fleet at 50 metres draws from the leading European yards. Benetti, Feadship, Amels and Lurssen are all represented alongside Italian custom builders. Build dates from 2012 onwards dominate the available pool. Deck space at this length allows a proper beach club arrangement at stern level and a main deck terrace large enough for a dinner of twelve guests in comfort.
Weekly rates for a 50 metre charter yacht out of Antibes sit broadly between 100,000 and 220,000 euros, influenced by yard, build year and refit specification. The advance provisioning allowance for fuel, provisions, port fees and water sports adds 30 to 35 per cent on top. June and September offer warm conditions at lower cost than the July and August peak, and marina fees at most Riviera ports soften noticeably in those months.
A 50 metre yacht can cover the Riviera from Cannes to Monaco in a single morning run, leaving the afternoon free to anchor off Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat or Villefranche-sur-Mer.
