Antibes Yacht Charters

Make sure to visit Antibes on your luxury yacht charter in the French Riviera. Located in the heart of the French Riviera, the quaint town of Antibes takes yacht charter guests a step back in time; one where the large history of the destination is paralleled only by its luxury and grandeur.

A playground for the rich and famous – fitting, considering it is part of the Côte d’Azur – Antibes yacht charters will introduce you to its beautiful coastline, A-list visitors, yacht-filled harbors and the sapphire-blue waters of the surrounding Mediterranean Sea. Floating amidst a backdrop of the snow-capped French Alps, the Cap d’Antibes, a peninsula that splits the Bay of Cannes and the Baie des Anges, is dotted with countless Provençale restaurants, soft sand beaches and elegant spas.

From hiking along the rocky cliffs and bubbling brooks of Smugglers Path, to slowly wandering through Cap d’Antibes’ exclusive, villa-lined streets, Antibes yacht charters offer plenty to do and see. For a panoramic view of the French Riviera, you can climb to the top of the famed lighthouse adjacent to the picturesque Nôtre Dame des Amoureux – it is rumored to have one of the best views of the entire Côte d’Azur.

Antibes Yacht Charter Highlights

• Posh beach clubs
• Charming Old Town / Marche Provencal (market)
• Musee Picasso (200+ works of Picasso & modern art)
• Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Platea
• Scenic promenade
• Excellent cuisine & wine

Best time to charter in Antibes

Summer is yacht charter season in Antibes. The warm temperatures and sun-soaked days offer prime conditions for cruising or beach-hopping. In Antibes, the summer season begins in late May and runs through September.

Peak charter season in Antibes is July and August. A favorite peak season event is the Jazz à Juan Festival, which is held each year in July outdoors overlooking the Med. During the summer season, there’s plenty to do: Antibes stylish beach clubs attract A-listers, the place to be and be seen; food and wine festivals each week, and plenty of cultural events throughout the season.

Antibes Yacht Charters – Things to Do & See

Old Town

At the center of Antibes, the Vieille Ville, or “Old Town,” offers Antibes yacht charter guests a snapshot of antiquity. Stretching from the old fishing port to the Place du Safranier, the Old Town is dotted with quaint cobblestone streets, Medieval churches, the historic Château Grimaldi, an iconic ancient archway, and market stalls overflowing with fruits and vegetables brought in by the local harvest. Should you choose to end your day in this historic haven, do so by wandering along the embankment of Promenade Amiral de Grasse – it is home to the city’s raved-about horizon views.

Port Vauban

Considered Europe’s largest yacht harbor, one that even houses its own heliport, Port Vauban was designed with the world’s most extravagant yachters in mind. Just steps away from the Old Town, this natural harbor-turned-fortified-port, today, houses a lavish collection of visitors: like Russian oil businessman Roman Abramovich’s Ecstasea and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s Octopus.

Beaches of Juan les Pins

From the eastern Port Gallice to Vallauris-Golf Juan, in the west, the coast of Juan-les-Pins is characterized by idyllic beaches, private restaurants, local fishermen selling their daily catch and the calm, translucent waters of the enchanting Mediterranean Sea. Like the tourists and inhabitants that frequent them, the plentiful beaches of Juan-les-Pins each have their own reputation – two of which are Plage du Pont Dulys, which is known for its water sports amenities, and Grand Plage, famous for its views of both the distant Iles de Lerins and the Esterel mountains.

Charter a private yacht in Antibes

Antibes is a hub for charter yachts on the French Riviera, and you’ll find a selection of superyachts for charter at the International Yacht Club of Antibes (known as a favorite marina of the world’s elite). A private yacht charter is the perfect way to experience Antibes. Cruise to the Cap d’Antibes and explore the peninsula’s tucked-away beaches. Enjoy the sunset over the Med with evening cocktails on the beach.

Situated between Nice and Cannes, Antibes offers the perfect launch for a private yacht charter. Enjoy Antibes’ historic walled Old Town one day, before jetting off to Cannes during festival season. Monaco – known for its high-roller casinos and opulent eateries – and charming, upscale Nice are also favorite cruising destinations on an Antibes private yacht charter.