Cannes combines the glamour of the Croisette with the practical advantage of direct access to the Lerin Islands, arguably the finest day anchorage on the French Riviera. A 40 metre charter yacht based in Cannes is ideally sized for a group of eight to twelve, carrying five or six guest cabins, a full professional crew and a water sports platform adequate for jet skis, inflatables and paddleboards. The yacht can be alongside the Vieux Port for dinner ashore or anchored off Ile Sainte-Marguerite within the same hour.
The fleet at 40 metres in the Cannes region draws on the broader South of France pool, with yachts rotating through during the summer season from June to September. Motor designs dominate at this length, with twin diesel plants giving range and speed for day passages between ports. Stabilisers at anchor are increasingly standard, improving the overnight experience in bays such as Golfe-Juan and the Lerin anchorage.
Weekly rates for a 40 metre charter yacht in Cannes run from approximately 80,000 to 140,000 euros in high season. The advance provisioning allowance covering fuel, provisions, berthing and water sports adds 30 to 35 per cent. The Cannes Film Festival in May and the Monaco Grand Prix window generate additional demand. June and September represent the best value for equivalent conditions.
The local circuit from Cannes takes in Ile Sainte-Marguerite, Ile Saint-Honorat, Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Monaco and the bays of Cap d Antibes in a natural week-long loop.
