Porquerolles
France's most beautiful island, car-free, pine-forested, with beaches rivalling the Caribbean. A superyacht paradise.
Lavender Fields, Port-Cros & Authentic Riviera
Explore the quieter side of the French Riviera, from the Îles d'Hyères and Port-Cros National Park to the charming ports of Cassis, Bandol, and the Calanques of Marseille.
Mediterranean · 43.00° N, 6.13° E
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The best season for a Provence & Var Coast yacht charter is May to October. Navélia lists 538 crewed yachts in the West Mediterranean cruising region, and yachts of 24m and above charter from $7,600 per week in USD, before APA and taxes.
Yacht counts and rates come from the Navélia charter database and are refreshed with every site update.
Overview
While Saint-Tropez and Cannes draw global attention, the Var and Provence coastline offers the French Riviera's most authentic and untouched cruising. The Îles d'Hyères. Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and Le Levant, are pristine island gems with protected marine parks, pine forests, and turquoise waters.
Further west, the Calanques de Cassis and Marseille's dramatic limestone fjords are among France's most spectacular natural wonders, accessible only by boat. This stretch of coast combines lavender-scented Provençal culture, exceptional rosé wine regions (Bandol, Cassis), and anchorages where you can still be genuinely alone.
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Highlights
France's most beautiful island, car-free, pine-forested, with beaches rivalling the Caribbean. A superyacht paradise.
France's first national marine park, pristine underwater trails, lush vegetation, and protected anchorages.
Dramatic limestone fjords between Cassis and Marseille, turquoise creeks accessible only by boat.
Premier rosé wine region with a charming harbour, wine tasting ashore, swimming from your yacht.
France's oldest city, vibrant Vieux-Port, MuCEM museum, and the dramatic Frioul archipelago offshore.
When to go
May to October. June and September offer ideal conditions. Porquerolles is busiest in August.
3 to 5 day charters cover the Var coast islands. 7+ days combine with Saint-Tropez, Cannes, or Corsica.
Grouper, barracuda, octopus, dolphins, and exceptional snorkeling in Port-Cros's protected marine park.
Real yachts, live rates
A selection of crewed yachts based in the West Mediterranean region, with weekly rates in USD.
Motor yacht · Lürssen · 2024
From$3,400,000 per week
View yachtMotor yacht · Canadian Vickers · 1943
From$794,000 per week
View yachtMotor yacht · Lürssen · 2019
From$1,600,000 per week
View yachtMotor yacht · Davenport · 1998
From$561,000 per week
View yachtMotor yacht · SilverYachts · 2022
From$750,000 per week
View yachtMotor yacht · Blohm+Voss · 1990
From$907,000 per week
View yachtPricing
Yachts of 24m and above in the West Mediterranean cruising region charter from $7,600 to $3,400,000 per week, typical $85,000, in USD. The weekly rate depends on the yacht, the season and the length of your trip. The advance provisioning allowance (APA), taxes and crew gratuity come on top.
| Yacht length | Yachts | From per week | Typical per week | Up to per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 to 30m yachts | 135 | $7,600 | $46,500 | $118,000 |
| 30 to 40m yachts | 89 | $34,000 | $90,700 | $227,000 |
| 40 to 50m yachts | 54 | $47,600 | $176,000 | $374,000 |
| 50 to 60m yachts | 21 | $90,700 | $250,000 | $374,000 |
| 60 to 80m yachts | 19 | $245,000 | $556,000 | $992,000 |
| 80m and above yachts | 8 | $561,000 | $1,050,000 | $3,400,000 |
Live figures from the Navélia database, October 2026. USD, base rate before APA and taxes. Typical is the median published rate.
Plan your route
Sample itinerary, 7 Days / 6 Nights
Base rates, APA, taxes and gratuity explained
Day by day routes you can adapt
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