At 60 metres a superyacht becomes a different proposition for charter guests on the French Riviera. The main salon is as large as a boutique hotel lobby, the master suite occupies a full-beam lower deck cabin with a separate dressing area, and the outdoor deck space accommodates a pool or Jacuzzi alongside multiple al fresco dining and lounge zones. Crew numbers rise to twelve to sixteen, with dedicated officers for deck, engineering and the galley.
Port Vauban in Antibes berths more 60 metre yachts than any comparable marina in the region. The available pool draws from Feadship, Lurssen, Amels, Oceanco and custom Italian yards. Refit cycles at this price point are typically five years or less, keeping interiors contemporary. Stabilisers at anchor are standard, making overnight stays in Villefranche-sur-Mer or Beaulieu-sur-Mer fully comfortable in most conditions.
Weekly rates for a 60 metre charter yacht based out of Antibes generally run from 175,000 to 400,000 euros, with the upper end reflecting yard pedigree and recent refit investment. The advance provisioning allowance for fuel, food, port fees and water sports adds approximately 30 to 35 per cent on top. The season peaks in July and August with a secondary window of demand around the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival.
From Antibes the Cote d Azur is immediately accessible. Monaco, Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez form a natural circuit that a 60 metre yacht can complete in a week with time to spare for Corsica or Portofino.
