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Yacht Charter vacation in France

Explore regions, sailing spots and charter yachts in France. Plan the perfect itinerary, select the right yachts and book at the best price.

Sailing trip in France

The French Riviera stands as a paradise, not solely for sea enthusiasts but also as a global hub for cultural and social activities. Journeying along the French coast becomes a coveted dream, particularly for sea cruise enthusiasts who can explore numerous attractions and behold breathtaking landscapes.

Travel season
Year-round
Sailing season
Summer
Available Marinas
160
Charter Boats
462

Worth knowing

Capital:
Paris
Telephone code:
+33
Language:
French
Timezone:
GMT+1
Currency:
EUR

Boat hire in France

France's Mediterranean coast stretches from the charming bay of Banyuls, located near the Spanish border, to Menton, the Italian border. It’s a trendy and exciting sailing area that includes well-known locations like Toulon and Marseille, the Calanque National Park, the Hyères Islands, and, most famously, the French Riviera with St. Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, and Nice.

For those who choose a crewed France yacht charter, the French Riviera and the French Mediterranean coast generally have a unique appeal. The French Riviera's glittering ports, the unspoiled splendor of the Calanque National Park, and the enthralling waters around the Hyères Islands are just a few of the experiences that yachting enthusiasts can have along the country's Mediterranean coast.

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Yacht charter locations in France

There are several places along the shoreline on the French Mediterranean coast where you may rent bareboat sailboats without a crew. The ports of Saint-Cyprien, St. Mandrier sur Mer, Port Pin Rolland, Marseille, Toulon, Bormes-les-Mimosas, Antibes, Cannes, Nice, St. Tropez, and Hyères are home to charter business bases that provide these vessels. It's crucial to remember that most charter businesses are tiny, usually overseeing no more than ten boats. As such, reservation in advance is necessary to secure a ship in a specific spot. Marseille and Toulon are home to the majority of bareboat yachts.

You can hire boats in France all along the coast, with the bulk of them centered on the Cote d'Azur. Planning is advisable to secure the desired vessel and location for a seamless and enjoyable yachting experience.

Catamarans 132
Houseboats 13
Motorboats 130
Sailboats 187
All 462
1107 €
per week
First 25 S — Marlem
Sail First 25 S, Port du Crouesty, France
4
People
1
Cabins
26 ft
Length
2006
Built in
1309 €
per week
Eau Claire 930 — Colvert
Houseboat Eau Claire 930, Grez-Neuville, France
6
People
1
Cabins
31 ft
Length
1986
Built in
1340 €
per week
Eau Claire 930 — Ville d'Angers
Houseboat Eau Claire 930, Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France
6
People
1
Cabins
31 ft
Length
1996
Built in
1366 €
per week
Maxus 26 Standard — Zephyr
Sail Maxus 26 Standard, Port du Crouesty, France
6
People
2
Cabins
25 ft
Length
2020
Built in
1369 €
per week
Maxus 26 Standard — Sirocco
Sail Maxus 26 Standard, Port du Crouesty, France
6
People
2
Cabins
25 ft
Length
2020
Built in
1374 €
per week
Maxus 26 Standard — Bora
Sail Maxus 26 Standard, Port du Crouesty, France
6
People
2
Cabins
25 ft
Length
2020
Built in
1374 €
per week
Maxus 26 Standard — Alyzee
Sail Maxus 26 Standard, Port du Crouesty, France
6
People
2
Cabins
25 ft
Length
2020
Built in
1382 €
per week
Maxus 26 Standard — Mistral
Sail Maxus 26 Standard, Port du Crouesty, France
6
People
2
Cabins
25 ft
Length
2020
Built in
1388 €
per week
First 30 — Barboat
Sail First 30, Marina La Rochelle, France
4
People
2
Cabins
32 ft
Length
2011
Built in

France sailing routes

French Riviera
217 yachts
Vieux-Port de Marseille Port de Toulon Vieille Darse Port Pin Rolland Les Marines de Cogolin Lattes Marina Marseille Marina de port Grimaud Port de Bormes Port de Golfe-Juan Marina Hyeres Port Santa Lucia Port de Bandol Port of Cannes Saint-Mandrier Port Vauban
French channels
122 yachts
Argens-Minervois Joigny Corbigny Lutzelbourg Scey-sur-Saone Negra Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune Sablé-sur-Sarthe Port de Bram Saint-Martin-sur-Oust Cahors Grez-Neuville Marina Castelnaudary Buzet-sur-Baïse Le Boat St Jean de Losne
French Atlantic
90 yachts
Port du Crouesty Marina La Rochelle Port d'Armor Port de la Trinite-sur-Mer Port Haliguen Port Dahouet
Corsica
55 yachts
Port Tino Rossi Marina Bonifacio Port of Propriano Dompierre-sur-Besbre Port Charles Ornano Marina Porto Vecchio
Occitania
3 yachts
Port Cassafières Port de Trèbes

Weather in France for yachtsmen

The prime yachting season in France spans from June to August. Favorable conditions characterize it. During this period, the weather is notably warm, with minimal precipitation. The wind maintains a consistent force of 3-4. It provides steady and ideal conditions for sailing a yacht. This timeframe is optimal for those seeking a delightful and comfortable yachting experience along the French coast.

With its subtropical climate that brings hot, dry summers and moderate, wet winters, France's Mediterranean coast is tempting for people to hire boats France. The two central winds sculpting this coastal area are the Mistral and the Scirocco. The Mistral is a mighty, chilly northwest wind. The winter and spring months are when it is most common, while the off-season has the strongest winds. Winds between 60 and 80 knots might gust to dangerous heights at these times. Scirocco brings humid weather. This warm and moist wind contributes to the climatic conditions along the Mediterranean coast.

Water Season (°C) 18-22
Air Temperature (°C) 25-30
Wind Force (Beaufort) 3-6

Requirements for the skipper of a chartered yacht

At least one crew member must hold a yacht operating license recognized by the French authorities when looking to hire a boat in France on the French Mediterranean coast. A yacht skipper diploma, the RYA, IYT, ISSA, and other certifications are acceptable. In general, France is rather accommodating regarding acknowledging different yacht captain licenses. It accepts credentials from nearly any recognized institution.

French charter companies often inquire about the skipper's sailing experience, although a formal sailing CV is usually unnecessary. In case of doubts, the company may request a skills demonstration on a short sea journey with their skipper. If proficiency falls short, options include hiring a local skipper or undergoing a brief training course, albeit at an additional cost.

Croatia 3833
Split 1314
Trogir 353
Kastel Gomilica 293
Split 290
Seget Donji 257
Marina 66
Podstrana 18
Solta 11
Baska Voda 7
Ploce 5
Omiš 4
Vinisce 3
Stobrec 3
Sumpetar 3
Makarska 2
Tučepi 1
Jesenice 1
Kaštel 1
Milna 0
Hvar 0
Duće 0
Okrug Gornji 0
Podgora 0
Komiža 0
Divulje 0
Brac Island 0
Supetar 0
Bol 0
Sumartin 0
Korčula Island 0
Korčula 0
Prižba 0
Lumbarda 0
Vela Luka 0
Zadar 951
Sukosan 377
Biograd 374
Zadar 154
Drage 40
Ugljan 3
Brbinj 1
Novalja 1
Kolan 1
Pag 0
Petrčane 0
Sutomišćica 0
Povljana 0
Vir 0
Pakoštane 0
Zaton 0
Nin 0
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Sibenik 244
Primosten 143
Rogoznica 135
Murter 133
Pirovac 115
Vodice 49
Skradin 28
Zaton Sibenski 23
Tribunj 14
Bilice 1
Grebaštica 0
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Pula 289
Medulin 21
Vrsar 19
Rovinj 6
Rabac 3
Novigrad 1
Poreč 1
Umag 0
Červar-Porat 0
Fažana 0
Plomin 0
Vinkuran 0
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Krk 184
Novi Vinodolski 19
Mali Lošinj 19
Rijeka 6
Kraljevica 1
Opatija 1
Losinj 0
Ičići 0
Susak 0
Malinska 0
Crikvenica 0
Cres 0
Selce 0
Njivice 0
Omišalj 0
Rab Island 0
Rab 0
Kampor 0
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Dubrovnik 124
Slano 3
Srebreno 1
Cavtat 0
Blace 0
Orebić 0
Greece 3242
Ionia 1310
Lefkada 737
Corfu 311
Preveza 147
Palairos 35
Nydri 32
Kefalonia 18
Sivota 14
Zakynthos 9
Mitikas 9
Kalamata 8
Fiskardo 8
Agia Effimia 4
Pilos 4
Argostoli 1
Agios Sostis 1
Patras 0
Kerkira 0
Asos 0
Gaios 0
Astakos 0
Vathy 0
Plataria 0
Livathou 0
Dassia 0
Kyllini 0
Keri 0
Lixouri 0
Lakka 0
Moraitika 0
Mikro Nisi 0
Parga 0
Vliho 0
Katakolo 0
Vonitsa 0
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Athens 875
Lavrio 251
Nea Peramos 50
Hellinikon 29
Salamina 11
Piraeus 8
Elefsina 8
Glyfada 7
Kythnos 6
Pachi 2
Anavyssos 2
Porto Cheli 1
Nafplio 0
Chalcis 0
Corinth 0
Vougliameni 0
Aegina 0
Spetses 0
Naoussa 0
Ermioni 0
Isthmia 0
Korfos 0
Lagonisi 0
Nea Makri 0
Rafina 0
Poros 0
Perama 0
Keratea 0
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Rhodes 119
Symi 0
Kalymnos 0
Patmos 0
Leros 0
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Skiathos 76
Platania 5
Achillio 2
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Pythagorio 0
Agios Kirikos 0
Chios 0
Eretria 0
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Paros 85
Mykonos 51
Santorini 6
Ermoupoli 4
Milos 1
Naxos 0
Adamantas 0
Agia Anna 0
Antiparos 0
Sifnos 0
Folegandros 0
Chalkidiki 88
Kavala 25
Nikiti 19
Keramoti 15
Abdera 15
Nea Moudania 4
Thessaloniki 3
Kanistro 3
Thasos 2
Sithonia, Chalkidiki 1
Ormos Panagias, Chalkidiki 1
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Neos Marmaras 0
Kassandra, Chalkidiki 0
Sani 0
Limenas Avdiron 0
Lagos 0
Ammouliani 0
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Heraklion 3
Chania 2
Agia Galini 0
Agia Pelagia 0
Ierápetra 0
Agios Nikolaos 0
Kato Gouves 0
Rethymno 0
Souda 0
Kissamos 0
Italy 1378
Sardinia 526
Portisco 210
Olbia 194
Cagliari 43
Golfo Aranci 43
Porto Rotondo 20
Porto Rotondo - Punta Asfodeli 13
Carloforte 10
Porto Pollo 4
Alghero 1
La Maddalena 0
Arzachena 0
Santa Teresa Gallura 0
Porto Torres 0
Stintino 0
Porto Pozzo 0
Villasimius 0
Poltu Quatu 0
Palau 0
La Caletta 0
Santa Maria Navarrese 0
Bosa 0
Calasetta 0
Arbatax 0
Santa Reparata 0
Torre Grande 0
Santa Margherita di Pula 0
Sicily 376
Tonnarella 164
Capo d'Orlando 107
Palermo 49
Marsala 20
Milazzo 11
Trapani 11
Castellammare del Golfo 11
Siracusa 3
Sant'Agata di Militello 3
Ragusa 2
Messina 2
San Vito Lo Capo 1
Porto Empedocle 0
Balestrate 0
Cefalu 0
Catania 0
Termini Imerese 0
San Leone 0
Marzamemi 0
Torre Archirafi 0
Porto di Levante 0
Mazara del Vallo 0
Giardini Naxos 0
Liguria and Toscana 185
Castiglioncello 55
Follonica 28
Piombino 25
San Vincenzo 24
La Spezia 20
Grosseto 17
Portoferraio 9
Cecina 5
Genoa 4
Talamone 2
Arenzano 1
Porto Ercole 0
Livorno 0
Viareggio 0
Lavagna 0
Santo Stefano Al Mare 0
Bagnaia 0
Ventimiglia 0
Procchio 0
Imperia 0
Pisa 0
Loano 0
Le Grazie 0
Varazze 0
Marina di Andora 0
Naples 145
Amalfi 95
Salerno 94
Amalfi 1
Sorrento 0
Sapri 0
Maiori 0
Marina Grande 0
Portofino 0
Positano 0
Procida 78
Castellammare di Stabia 42
Naples 25
Bacoli 0
Seiano 0
Ischia 0
Massa Lubrense 0
Forio 0
Casamicciola Terme 0
Calabria and Apulia 28
Tropea 9
Vibo Marina 8
Leuca 5
Taranto 3
Reggio Calabria 2
Villa San Giovanni RC 1
Gallipoli 0
Polignano a Mare 0
Lecce 0
Manfredonia 0
Santa Andrea 0
Marina di Pisticci 0
Lazio 28
Rome 26
Ponza 1
Anzio 1
Gaeta 0
San Felice Circeo 0
Fiumicino 0
Civitavecchia 0
Terracina 0
Formia 0
Italian Adriatic 12
Rodi 6
San Benedetto del Tronto 3
Chioggia 1
Sistiania 1
Bari 1
Pescara 0
Venice 0
Trieste 0
Province of Campobasso 0
San Salvo Marina 0
Udine 0
Navene di Malcesine 0
Casale Sul Sile 0
Lignano Sabbiadoro 0
Brian 0
Marghera 0
Cavallino-Treporti 0
Cattolica 0
Cortellazzo 0
Rimini 0
Monfalcone 0
Cervia 0
Porto Santa Margherita 0
Ravenna 0
Grado 0
Porto Cesareo 0
Porto San Giorgio 0
Lombardy and Garda Lake 0
Tremezzo 0
Toscolano Maderno 0
Como 0
Domaso 0
Moniga 0
Leggiuno 0
Castelletto 0
Riva del Garda 0
Manerba del Garda 0
Veneto 0
Casier 0
Trepalade 0
Aprilia Marittima 0
Turkey 621
Turkish Riviera 619
Fethiye 246
Marmaris 169
Gocek 130
Bodrum 67
Orkhanie 31
Kas 5
Selimiye 1
Bozburun 1
Demre 1
Karacasögüt 0
Oren 0
Istanbul 2
Antalya 1
Cunda 0
Izmir 0
Ayvalik 0
Alacati 0
Kemer 0
France 462
French Riviera 217
Toulon 65
Marseille 46
Cogolin 23
Lattes 20
Grimaud 15
Bormes-les-Mimosas 12
Golfe-Juan 10
Hyeres 9
Saint-Raphaël 9
Bandol 4
Cannes 2
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer 1
Antibes 1
Saint Tropez 0
Monaco 0
Beaulieu-sur-Mer 0
Aigues-Mortes 0
Nice 0
Le Lavandou 0
Menton 0
Cap-d’Ail 0
Cassis 0
Mandelieu-la-Napoule 0
Saint Jean Cap Ferrat 0
Fréjus 0
Saint Laurent du Var 0
French channels 122
Argens-Minervois 21
Joigny 16
Corbigny 13
Lutzelbourg 13
Scey-sur-Saone-et-Saint-Albin 10
Negra 9
Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune 8
Sablé-sur-Sarthe 6
Bram 5
Saint-Martin-sur-Oust 5
Cahors 5
Grez-Neuville 4
Castelnaudary 3
Buzet-sur-Baïse 3
St. Jean-de-Losne 3
Niderviller 3
Glénac 2
Jarnac 2
Messac 2
Homps 2
Le Somail 1
Avignonet-Lauragais 1
Dole 1
Saverne 1
Tannay 1
Decize 1
Douelle 1
Fontenoy le Château 1
Hesse 1
Le Mas-d'Agenais 1
Saint Gilles 1
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Tonnerre 0
Capestang 0
Agen 0
Briare 0
Macon 0
Valence-sur-Baise 0
Pont a Bar 0
Melesse 0
Harskirchen 0
Port-sur-Saône 0
Sucé-sur-Erdre 0
Brienon-sur-Armançon 0
Sireuil 0
Venarey-les-Laumes 0
Laval 0
Chevroches 0
Bellegarde 0
Sermoise-sur-Loire 0
Bellou-en-Houlme 0
Burgundy 0
Châtillon-en-Bazois 0
Chenillé-Champteussé 0
Boofzheim 0
Branges 0
Châtillon-sur-Loire 0
Migennes 0
Agde 0
Pontailler-sur-Saône 0
Cognac 0
Luzech 0
Chenillé-Changé 0
Guipry-Messac 0
Digoin 0
Redon 0
Languimberg 0
Waltenheim-sur-Zorn 0
Louhans 0
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 0
French Atlantic 90
Arzon 33
La Rochelle 30
Lannion 15
La Trinite-sur-Mer 11
Quiberon 2
Plèneuf-Val-Andrè 1
Vermenton 0
Treauville 0
Brest 0
La Baule Escoublac 0
La Flotte 0
Lège-Cap-Ferret 0
Carnac 0
Lorient 0
Larmor-Plage 0
Trébeurden 0
Trégastel 0
Saint-Malo 0
La Forêt - Fouesnant 0
Arcachon 0
Saint-Georges-d'Oléron 0
Corsica 55
Ajaccio 23
Bonifacio 12
Propriano 11
Dompierre-sur-Besbre 9
Porto-Vecchio 1
Bastia 0
Calvi 0
Appietto 0
Orcino 0
Cargèse 0
Tomino 0
Pianottoli-Caldarello 0
Saint-Florent 0
Luri 0
Santa-Maria-Poggio 0
Occitania 3
Portiragnes 2
Trebes 1
Sète 0
Mauguio 0
La Grande-Motte 0
Colombiers 0
Saint-Cyprien 0
Leucate 0
Bouzies 0
Spain 402
Balearic Islands 305
Mallorca 225
Palma de Mallorca 158
Andratx 18
El Arenal 15
Can Pastilla 14
Portocolom 13
Pollensa 8
Cala d'Or 7
Alkudiya 0
Cala Ratjada 0
El Toro 0
Calanova 0
Soller 0
Santa Ponça 0
La Rápita 0
Can Picafort 0
Porto Cristo 0
Porto Petro 0
Colònia de Sant Jordi 0
Ibiza Island 88
San Antonio 47
Ibiza City (Eivissa) 41
Santa Eulària des Riu 0
Formentera 3
La Savina 3
Cala Jondal 0
Menorca 0
Maon 0
Fornells 0
Binibeca 0
Ciutadella 0
Cala'n Bosch 0
Canary islands 52
Tenerife 48
Las Galletas 20
San Miguel de Abona 16
Santa Cruz de Tenerife 12
Gran Canaria 2
Lanzarote 1
Corralejo 1
San Sebastian de La Gomera 0
Fuertaventura 0
Costa Blanca 24
Denia 18
Valencia 6
Murcia 0
Villajoyosa 0
Sant Carles de la Rapita 0
Gandia 0
Altea 0
Cabo Roig 0
Torrevieja 0
San Pedro del Pinatar 0
Galicia 22
Pontevedra 12
Baiona 10
Sanxenxo 0
San Sebastián 0
Hondarribia 0
Costa Brava 13
Roses 6
Barcelona 5
Palamos 2
Girona 0
Vilanova i la Geltru 0
Alicante 0
Premià de Mar 0
El Masnou 0
Mataro 0
Badalona 0
Tamariu 0
Platja d'Aro 0
Blanes 0
Llafranc 0
Arenys de Mar 0
L' Escala 0
Calella de Palafrugell 0
Costa Dorada 1
Cambrils 1
Roda de Berà 0
Torredembarra 0
Alcossebre 0
Tarragona 0
Castellón de la Plana 0
Benicarlo 0
La Pobla de Farnals 0
Andalusia 0
El Rompido 0
Ayamonte 0
Cádiz 0
Málaga 0
Marbella 0
Aguadulce 0
Fuengirola 0
Torreguadiaro 0
Estepona 0
La Linea de la Concepcion 0
Montenegro 41
Tivat 22
Kotor 16
Herceg Novi 3
Radovici 0
Budva 0
Bar 0
Slovenia 40
Izola 40
Portorož 0
Malta 29
Kalkara 27
Ta' Xbiex 1
Valletta 1
Gzira 1
Birgu 0
Senglea 0
Bugibba 0
Albania 1
Sarande 1
Vlora 0
Cyprus 0
Limassol 0
Ayia Napa 0
Larnaca 0
Polis Chrysochous 0
Protaras 0
Gibraltar 0
Gibraltar 0
Monaco 0

Keep in mind:

99% of yachts are available for charter from Saturday to Saturday.

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