A yacht charter in Nice launches from the Riviera’s cultural capital – a city where the Promenade des Anglais sweeps seven kilometres along a bay of improbable blue, the Cours Saleya flower market spills colour across the old town each morning, and the hilltop Parc du Château offers a panorama that stretches from the red rooftops of Vieux Nice to the snow-dusted peaks of the Maritime Alps. Nice’s port, sheltered by the Colline du Château, is one of the Riviera’s most convenient embarkation points – Villefranche-sur-Mer’s deep, calm bay is barely 10 minutes by yacht, and the medieval perched village of Èze sits above the next headland. Boatcrowd lists motor yachts from 68’ to 98’, superyachts above 100’, and luxury catamarans from 55’ for Nice charters, drawing from France’s fleet of over 200 vessels with additional visiting yachts throughout the season.
Peak season spans July and August; May, June, and September deliver warm water, uncrowded anchorages, and the city’s galleries and restaurants without the high-summer queues. Charter rates start from €4,200 per day on a catamaran, from €4,900 per day on a 68’–78’ motor yacht, and from €13,900 per day on a superyacht above 100’, plus French TVA and APA. Nice is the Riviera port that offers genuine city life alongside world-class cruising – the Matisse museum in the morning, a swim off Cap Ferrat by lunch.
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The yachts above are available to charter from Nice, spanning 55’ catamarans, 68’–98’ motor yachts, and superyachts above 100’. Weekly rates begin from approximately €29,400 on a catamaran, from €34,300 on a modern motor yacht, and from €97,300 on a superyacht, plus French TVA and APA. Narrow your search using the filters for yacht type, guest capacity, length, and daily rate to find the right vessel – or let Boatcrowd’s charter specialists recommend the perfect yacht for your Riviera voyage and preferred anchorages.
For peak season in July and August, book at least six months ahead – Nice is one of the Riviera’s most popular embarkation points and the best yachts are reserved early. Shoulder-season charters in May, June, or September can often be secured three to four months out, with lower rates and quieter anchorages along the coast towards Monaco and Cap Ferrat.
Nice is ideally placed for a broader Riviera itinerary. Villefranche-sur-Mer and Cap Ferrat are a ten-minute cruise from the port, Monaco lies 30 minutes to the east, and Antibes and Cannes are within easy reach to the west. A week-long charter comfortably covers Nice to Saint-Tropez, or east into the Italian Riviera towards San Remo and Portofino.
Nice is an excellent family embarkation point. The sheltered bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer – one of the deepest natural harbours on the coast – provides calm, warm swimming conditions, and Beaulieu-sur-Mer’s protected beach is ideal for young children. Most yachts carry paddleboards, snorkelling gear, and water toys, and crew are experienced at adapting the daily pace to suit families with younger guests.
High season (July–August) rates are typically 20–40% above shoulder-season levels. June and September offer warm water, long evenings, and fewer yachts competing for berths in Nice’s port and at popular anchorages like Villefranche and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat – outstanding value without sacrificing the Riviera summer experience.
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