Monaco is the most glamorous charter base on the French Riviera, its deep-water Port Hercule surrounded by casino terraces, grand hotels and a Formula One circuit that runs through the streets above the waterfront. A 40 metre charter yacht based in Monaco gives eight to twelve guests five or six en-suite cabins, a full professional crew and immediate access to the bays and ports of the eastern Riviera in both directions. Cap d Ail and Beaulieu-sur-Mer lie within minutes, while Antibes, Cannes and the Lerin Islands are accessible within a morning passage.
The South of France fleet at 40 metres draws on the Riviera pool, with yachts based in the area during the summer season. Motor designs dominate, with deck layouts suited to the outdoor Mediterranean lifestyle and swim platforms that give effortless access to the clear water in the bays around the principality.
Weekly rates for a 40 metre charter yacht based in Monaco run from approximately 80,000 to 140,000 euros in high season. The advance provisioning allowance covering fuel, provisions, port fees and water sports adds 30 to 35 per cent. The Monaco Grand Prix period in late May generates the strongest demand of any single event on the Riviera. July and August peak at the highest rates, while June and September offer good value.
From Monaco the eastern Riviera circuit from Menton to Villefranche-sur-Mer and the western circuit toward Antibes and Cannes are both natural week-long itineraries.
