French Riviera · France — 43.55°N, 7.01°E

Yacht rental in Cannes

Cannes (French Riviera) is one of the busiest rental ports on the French coast — yet each platform only shows its own catalogue. Boat-Comparator queries them all in a single search and ranks the offers by real price.

A yacht day in Cannes is the full experience: skipper (sometimes a stewardess) included, champagne on ice, anchoring off the beaches everyone else watches from shore. Units from 15 to 25 metres dominate day charter.

Budget: from €2,500 per day, fuel often billed on actual consumption — an item that can reach 20% of the total, worth clarifying before booking. A professional skipper is almost always mandatory, and rightly so: they know every anchorage in the bay.

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Observed prices in Cannes (real nightly readings, latest on 2026-07-04): median €5,980/day, €2,380 to €9,200, 9 offers compared at the latest reading. Methodology and full figures →

How much does a yacht day in Cannes cost?

For a crewed day charter out of Cannes, observed prices start around €2,500 per day for a 15-metre unit and climb to €5,000–10,000 for 20 to 25 metres in high season. Fuel is almost always billed on top, on actual consumption — often 20–30% of the total for a full day under way. Compare the all-in figure, not the headline rate: that is precisely what Boat-Comparator puts side by side for your dates.

Vieux-Port or Port Canto: where does your yacht leave from?

Cannes has two marinas facing the Croisette, and boarding differs between them. The Vieux-Port, below the Palais des Festivals and the Suquet, is the historic harbour: central, lively, five minutes on foot from everything — but packed in summer. Port Canto, at the eastern end of the Croisette and fully renovated, hosts the largest yachts: quieter pontoons, easier boarding, simpler parking. The exact pontoon appears in the platform's booking confirmation — check it the day before.

Where a yacht day out of Cannes actually goes

The classic itinerary: a morning anchorage at the Lérins islands (the north shore of Sainte-Marguerite or the Plateau du Milieu channel between the two islands), a swim and lunch on board, then the red rocks of the Estérel towards Théoule and La Napoule — or, heading east, the tour of Cap d'Antibes and the Billionaires' Bay. In fair weather Saint-Tropez is doable in a day, but budget the fuel accordingly.

When to sail in Cannes

Cannes (French Riviera, France) — Peak season runs July–August: book early on the Riviera and in Corsica. Spring and September bring calmer seas and gentler prices.

How it works

Enter your dates and party size: Boat-Comparator queries Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor in parallel, gathers the boats available in Cannes and ranks them by real price. You then book directly on the platform, under its guarantees. Free, no sign-up.

Not sure which platform to trust? Read our comparison and our detailed reviews: Click&Boat, SamBoat, Boataround, GlobeSailor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does yacht rental cost in Cannes?

Platform and season depending: from €2,500 per day. Comparing before you book often saves 10-25% — which is the whole point of Boat-Comparator.

Do I need a license?

A professional skipper is almost always mandatory (included or billed separately).

Which platforms do you compare in Cannes?

Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor are queried live; GetMyBoat and Boatsetter will join as partnership agreements land.

How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Cannes for a day?

From about €2,500 per day for a crewed 15-metre yacht, and €5,000–10,000 for 20 to 25 metres in season. Fuel is billed on top in most contracts (20–30% of the total for a full day under way).

Vieux-Port or Port Canto: which departure port should I choose?

The Vieux-Port is central and iconic, ideal if you are staying near the Croisette; Port Canto, renovated, offers smoother boarding and berths the largest units. The exact boarding point is set by the operator — it appears in your confirmation.

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