St Tropez Itineraries: Day Charters and Multi-Day Routes
St Tropez’s position on the southern coast of the Var gives it access to both the glamorous eastern Riviera and the wilder, less developed coastline stretching west toward Toulon and the Îles d’Hyères. The 3-day and 4-day itineraries below cover different ground and can be combined into a 7-day voyage without repeating a single anchorage. Every route is customisable by your captain and Boatcrowd charter specialist.
Day Charter Routes from St Tropez
St Tropez to Pampelonne Beach: The Classic Day Out
Depart the Old Port mid-morning and cruise south around the headland to Pampelonne Beach – a 10-minute tender ride, though many guests cruise by yacht to anchor in the bay in 5–8 metres over sand. Spend the morning swimming, paddleboarding and snorkelling in the turquoise shallows. Tender ashore to Club 55 for a long Provençal lunch (grilled fish, salade niçoise, rosé by the magnum – book through your crew) or feast on your chef’s Mediterranean spread on the aft deck. Late afternoon, return to the Old Port for a sunset drink on the Quai Suffren, watching the evening promenade. Duration: 6–8 hours.
St Tropez to Cap Taillat and l’Escalet: The Wild Coast
Head south from the port along the coast to Cap Taillat (5 NM, 20 minutes). Anchor off this protected sandy promontory for a morning swim in clear water with no development in sight – just pine, maquis and the sound of waves on sand. Continue to Plage de l’Escalet (2 NM further), a pebbly cove backed by pine forest within the Cap Lardier nature reserve. Lunch on board, then an afternoon snorkel along the rocky shoreline where grouper, wrasse and octopus hide in the crevices. Return to St Tropez as the afternoon light turns golden. Duration: 7–8 hours.
St Tropez to Îles de Porquerolles: The Island Escape
Cruise 25 NM west (roughly 75 minutes) to Porquerolles, the largest of the Îles d’Hyères and a national park. Anchor off Plage Notre-Dame (voted one of Europe’s best beaches) for a morning swim, then tender ashore to explore the car-free island on foot or by bicycle. Visit the island’s single vineyard for a tasting of rosé that rarely leaves the island, and walk through fragrant pine and eucalyptus forest to the lighthouse. Your chef sets up lunch on the aft deck. In the afternoon, cruise to the southern coast for outstanding snorkelling along rocky cliffs and Posidonia meadows. Return to St Tropez by evening. Duration: 9–10 hours.
3-Day St Tropez Yacht Charter Itinerary: The Gulf and Pampelonne
Day 1: St Tropez to Pampelonne and Cap Camarat
Board your yacht at St Tropez’s Old Port by mid-morning. Cruise south to Pampelonne Beach for a morning of swimming and beach-club culture – tender ashore to Nikki Beach or Bagatelle for a late-morning cocktail, then return to the yacht for a chef-prepared lunch on the aft deck. In the afternoon, cruise past the Pampelonne headland to Cap Camarat and anchor off the lighthouse in 6–8 metres over sand. Snorkel the rocky base of the cape where the fish life is abundant. Overnight at anchor, with dinner on deck as the stars appear over the Maures hills.
Day 2: Cap Taillat, l’Escalet and Cavalaire-sur-Mer
Cruise south to Cap Taillat for an early swim at the wild beach, then continue west along the coast to Cavalaire-sur-Mer (10 NM from Cap Taillat) – a spacious bay with a long sandy beach and a sheltered anchorage popular with yachts. The coastline between l’Escalet and Cavalaire passes through protected woodland with no road access, making it feel genuinely remote. Anchor for lunch in the bay, then spend the afternoon swimming, paddleboarding and exploring the rocky coves between Cavalaire and Le Lavandou by tender. Overnight at anchor in Cavalaire’s calm bay.
Day 3: Le Lavandou and Return to St Tropez
A short cruise west brings you to Le Lavandou (5 NM from Cavalaire), a charming Provençal fishing town with a waterfront lined by seafood restaurants. Take the tender ashore for a morning wander through the old town and its daily market. Cruise back east along the coast, pausing at Plage de Gigaro (a sheltered sandy beach near La Croix-Valmer, backed by vineyards) for a farewell swim and a gourmet lunch on the aft deck – perhaps a bouillabaisse with rouille, local cheeses and a tarte tropézienne. Arrive back in St Tropez by mid-afternoon. Guests wanting a longer voyage can add the 4-day itinerary for a full 7-day charter covering the entire Gulf of St Tropez and the western Var coast.
4-Day St Tropez Yacht Charter Itinerary: Îles d’Hyères and the Estérel
Day 1: St Tropez to Îles de Porquerolles
Depart St Tropez mid-morning and cruise west to Porquerolles (25 NM, roughly 75 minutes). Anchor off Plage Notre-Dame for a swim in crystal-clear water over sand and Posidonia meadows. Tender ashore to explore the island on foot – walk to the lighthouse through fragrant pine forest, visit the vineyard for a tasting of the local rosé, and stroll the tiny village square. Your chef prepares lunch on the aft deck while the island’s southern cliffs provide the backdrop. In the afternoon, reposition to the southern coast for snorkelling along the rocky shoreline – grouper, moray eels, wrasse and colourful sponges thrive in the protected waters. Overnight at anchor off the island’s western shore.
Day 2: Port-Cros and Île du Levant
Cruise east to Port-Cros (5 NM from Porquerolles), the smallest of the Îles d’Hyères and an entirely protected national park – France’s first marine national park, established in 1963. Pick up a mooring buoy (no anchoring permitted) and snorkel the underwater trail off Plage de la Palud, one of France’s best snorkelling experiences: an underwater path marked by buoys leads you over Posidonia meadows, past colourful reef fish, sea urchins and occasional barracuda. Take the tender ashore for a hike through the dense Mediterranean forest to Fort de l’Estissac. Continue east to the western anchorage off Île du Levant for a peaceful overnight. Dinner on the aft deck – your chef’s interpretation of a Provençal bouillabaisse, sourced from that morning’s fish market.
Day 3: Le Lavandou to the Estérel Calanques
Cruise north-east back to the mainland at Le Lavandou (8 NM from Île du Levant), pausing for a morning coffee ashore and a stroll through the market. Then set course east past Cavalaire, through the Gulf of St Tropez, and onward past Fréjus to the Estérel massif (roughly 30 NM total from Le Lavandou) – a volcanic landscape where red porphyry cliffs meet deep blue water. Anchor in one of the Estérel’s hidden calanques (Calanque du Petit Canéret or Calanque de Maubois) for a swim in water framed by crimson rock. Your crew serves dinner on the aft deck as the sunset turns the red cliffs to fire.
Day 4: Estérel Coast and Return to St Tropez
Spend the morning exploring more of the Estérel’s calanques by tender – the coastline here is a succession of small, rocky inlets fringed with pine, accessible only from the water. Snorkel along the volcanic rock formations where damselfish, wrasse and the occasional moray eel patrol. After a farewell gourmet lunch on the aft deck, cruise west back to St Tropez (roughly 20 NM from the Estérel, about an hour). Arrive by mid-afternoon with time for a final stroll through the old town or a sunset drink on the Quai Suffren. Guests looking for a full 7-day voyage can combine this 4-day route with the 3-day Gulf itinerary for a comprehensive St Tropez charter that covers beaches, islands and volcanic coastline without repeating a stop.
