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Yacht charter prices Cannes 2026: full real grid

How much does a yacht to charter in Cannes really cost in 2026? After analysing 312 charters actually completed via our agency since 2023, here is the real price grid by size, duration and season, with the ancillary costs (fuel, crew, ports) that comparison sites never show.

Marc Lefevre
Marc Lefevre
Concierge Director - 15 years of experience in Cannes
Verified expertCannes
By Marc LefevreUpdated May 10, 20267 min readCannes, Cote d'Azur
Article contents
  1. The essentials in 30 seconds
  2. Full price grid by yacht category
  3. The 5 systematic ancillary costs (often 15-25% of the base price)
  4. Precise seasonal and event variations
  5. Real cases: 5 actual charters with total budget
  6. The 4 common mistakes on yacht prices

The essentials in 30 seconds

The price of a yacht in Cannes in 2026: 12-18m day-boat from 800 to 5,500 EUR/day skipper included, 18-25m sailing yacht from 18,000 to 90,000 EUR/week crew included, 25-40m motoryacht from 22,000 to 280,000 EUR/week, 50m+ superyacht from 250,000 to 4.5M EUR/week. Allow +15-25% in ancillary costs (fuel, ports, catering, tips).

312
Charters analysed 2023-2026
+22%
Ancillary costs vs base price
x4
Festival/GP multiplier

Full price grid by yacht category

Day-boats 12-18m (half-day and day rentals)

The most versatile format: open day-boat with skipper, ideal for Lerins, Cap d'Antibes or a Saint-Tropez round trip. No live-aboard crew, no cabins to maintain.

TypeHalf-day (4h)Day (8-10h)Summer high seasonFestival/GP
Sport day-boat 12m800-1,200 EUR1,500-2,200 EUR2,200-3,500 EUR3,200-5,500 EUR
Comfort day-boat 15m1,200-1,800 EUR2,200-3,200 EUR3,200-4,800 EUR4,800-7,500 EUR
Premium day-boat 18m1,800-2,800 EUR3,200-4,800 EUR4,800-7,500 EUR7,500-12,000 EUR
Vintage classic Riva1,200-1,800 EUR2,200-3,500 EUR3,500-5,500 EUR5,500-9,500 EUR

Net rates with skipper included, excluding fuel and catering.

Sailing yachts 15-25m (1-7 day cruises)

TypeDayWeekend (3 days)WeekCrew included
Monohull 15-18m2,200-3,800 EUR5,500-9,500 EUR12,000-22,000 EUR1-2 people
Catamaran 15-18m2,800-4,500 EUR7,000-12,000 EUR15,000-28,000 EUR2 people
Modern sailing yacht 20-25m3,800-6,500 EUR9,500-16,000 EUR22,000-45,000 EUR2-3 people
Classic wooden sailing yacht 25m+4,500-8,000 EUR11,000-20,000 EUR30,000-90,000 EUR3-4 people

Motoryachts 20-40m (3-7 day stays, the sweet spot)

SizeLow season weekSummer weekFestival/GP weekCrew
Yacht 20-24m15,000-32,000 EUR22,000-55,000 EUR40,000-95,000 EUR3-4
Yacht 25-32m32,000-65,000 EUR45,000-120,000 EUR80,000-220,000 EUR4-6
Yacht 33-40m65,000-150,000 EUR100,000-280,000 EUR180,000-450,000 EUR6-8

Superyachts 50m+ (premium charter)

SizeSummer weekFestival/GP weekCrewMax guests
Superyacht 50-60m250,000-600,000 EUR500,000-1,100,000 EUR10-1510-12
Superyacht 60-80m500,000-1,200,000 EUR1,000,000-2,200,000 EUR15-2212
Mega-yacht 80-100m1,000,000-2,500,000 EUR2,200,000-4,500,000 EUR22-3512
Mega-yacht 100m+2,500,000-4,500,000 EUR5,000,000-12,000,000 EUR35-6012

Note: the legal limit of 12 guests on board for commercial charters applies to all yachts (MARPOL Annex IV regulation).

The 5 systematic ancillary costs (often 15-25% of the base price)

1. Fuel: the biggest ancillary line

Fuel is NEVER included in the yacht charter rate. You pay actual consumption at the day's market price.

Yacht typeConsumptionCost per sailing hourWeekly estimate
Day-boat 15m50-80 L/h80-130 EUR/h500-1,200 EUR
Yacht 25m180-280 L/h290-450 EUR/h3,500-9,000 EUR
Yacht 35m300-450 L/h480-720 EUR/h8,000-18,000 EUR
Superyacht 60m800-1,400 L/h1,280-2,240 EUR/h30,000-65,000 EUR
Mega-yacht 100m2,500-4,500 L/h4,000-7,200 EUR/h120,000-280,000 EUR
Marc's tip

On a yacht, fuel can represent 15 to 25% of the total budget. A Cannes-Saint-Tropez round trip burns 600-1,200 L of fuel on a 25m yacht. Boats that stay at anchor consume 5 times less than those constantly underway.

2. Ports and moorings

Overnight rates in the main Cote d'Azur ports (25m yacht):

3. Onboard catering

4. Crew tips (the most often forgotten)

International yachting standard: 10-15% of the rental price for the crew, paid at the end of the stay to the captain who shares it out. On a 100,000 EUR charter, allow 10,000-15,000 EUR in tips.

Legally not compulsory in France, but socially almost expected. Refusing the tip will mark you out as a problematic client for your future charters.

5. Ancillary activities

Precise seasonal and event variations

PeriodMultiplierRecommended booking lead time
January-February (excluding holidays)x0.7-0.81-2 weeks
March-Aprilx0.9-1.02-4 weeks
May (excluding Festival)x1.2-1.44-6 weeks
Cannes Film Festival (12 days)x2.5-3.56-12 months
Monaco GP (4 days)x2.5-4.06-12 months
Cannes Lions (June)x1.8-2.54-8 months
Julyx1.6-2.03-4 months
Augustx1.8-2.24-6 months
Septemberx1.2-1.44-6 weeks
Monaco Yacht Show (Sept)x1.8-2.53-6 months
October-Decemberx0.8-1.01-3 weeks

Real cases: 5 actual charters with total budget

Case 1: Lerins day, 15m day-boat, 8 guests, July

Case 2: 7-day cruise, 28m yacht, 8 guests, August

Case 3: 5-day Festival, 35m yacht moored at Cannes Vieux Port, 12 guests

Case 4: Sunset apero 3h, 12m day-boat, 6 guests, September

Case 5: Sardinia cruise 10 days, 55m superyacht, 10 guests, August

The 4 common mistakes on yacht prices

Mistake 1: relying on prices displayed on comparison sites

Boatbookings, Yachtbookr, BoatBuddy: these sites display base prices excluding fuel, crew, catering, tips. The real total cost is 40-70% higher. ALWAYS ask for an 'all-in' quote to compare.

Mistake 2: underestimating the 'positioning fee'

If the yacht is elsewhere (Italy, Spain) at the time of your request, allow for 'positioning fees' = the yacht's trip to Cannes billed at 50-70% of the standard rate. On a superyacht, this can amount to 80,000-150,000 EUR.

Mistake 3: believing 'all-inclusive' means 'no surprises'

'All-inclusive' generally includes fuel + base catering + crew. NOT tips, ports during navigation, premium drinks, ancillary activities. Read the contract line by line.

Mistake 4: paying the crew in cash to 'avoid VAT'

Illegal practice in France. Charter is commercial, subject to French VAT (20%). Any 'no invoice' offer exposes you in case of inspection by Maritime Affairs or customs (which regularly check Cannes yachts in peak season).

Our yacht transparency commitment

All our yacht quotes are 'all-in' with line-by-line detail: net owner price, estimated fuel, optional catering, estimated ports, recommended tips, our coordination fees. You know exactly where each euro goes before signing.

The price of a yacht in Cannes is never just the displayed rental price. Our craft is to give you the real TOTAL COST from the very first quote - and to spare you any unpleasant surprises on deck.

Sources & references

  1. Cote d'Azur Conciergerie internal data 2023-2026: 312 yacht charters analysed
  2. MYBA Charter Agreement Standard 2025 - Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association
  3. Official 2026 port rates Cannes Vieux Port - Port Authority
  4. SYBA Study 2025 - Evolution of the Mediterranean yachting market
  5. Maritime Affairs - 2026 commercial charter regulation

Frequently asked questions

Why do yacht prices vary so much between listings?

Three reasons: base price (low season vs high season), different inclusions (crew only vs all-inclusive), and variable broker margins. ALWAYS compare on the same basis: 'all-in for X days on this date'.

Is fuel really significant in the budget?

Yes, it's underestimated: 8 to 25% of the total budget depending on the yacht and itinerary. For a 30m yacht sailing 4-5h/day, allow 12,000-25,000 EUR in fuel over a week.

Are tips compulsory?

Legally no, socially almost expected at 10-15%. Refusing will mark you as a problematic client. Pay in cash or by direct transfer to the captain at the end of the stay.

Why such a gap between Cannes and Saint-Tropez in August?

The scarcity of port space in Saint-Tropez during peak season makes mooring rates explode: 800-2,500 EUR/night for a 25m yacht vs 200-450 EUR in Cannes. A 1 to 5 differential.

Can a yacht be shared with others to reduce cost?

On some 'shared charters', yes. But it's rare in the high end: most luxury clients privatise. The rule: one yacht = one client = total exclusivity.

Are there hidden VAT charges?

Standard 20% VAT on commercial yachting in French waters. If the cruise leaves territorial waters (>12 miles), reduced or even exempt VAT depending on the regime. Our accountant checks every file to optimise.

Are children counted differently?

No, the price is per yacht, not per person. A 12-berth yacht costs the same with 2 or 12 passengers. But respect the legal limit of 12 guests on board (commercial charters).

Do you accept crypto payments for yachts?

Yes, on request for charters above 50,000 EUR. Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC. EUR conversion at the day's rate, standard invoice.

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