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Nice
Nice by Yacht
Nice is the practical heart of the French Riviera. The airport sits on the Baie des Anges, which makes it the natural arrival point for charters anywhere between Saint-Tropez and the Italian border, and guests can often be on board within an hour of landing.
The coastline immediately east is the reason to linger. Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the deepest natural bays in the Mediterranean and has sheltered yachts for more than a century; beyond it, the pine-lined headlands of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat hide quiet anchorages and long lunches at anchor. Cap d'Ail and Monaco follow within a short cruise.
Lund Group arranges day charters from Nice for guests staying on the coast, weekly charters that use the city as an embarkation point, and event charters around the Riviera calendar. Motor yachts, sailing yachts, catamarans and superyachts are all available, and we match the yacht to your guest numbers, pace and budget rather than the other way round.
Because Nice sits mid-coast, itineraries can run in either direction: west towards Antibes, Cannes and the Îles de Lérins, or east towards Monaco and, with more time, the Italian Riviera. We plan the route with the crew around weather and the way you prefer to travel.
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Yachts for Charter in Nice
Explore yachts that may be suitable for a Nice charter. Every specification and rate shown comes from our own listings — nothing is estimated. Exact availability, positioning and eligibility are confirmed privately for your dates.
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From Nice to Villefranche, Cap-Ferrat and Monaco
A short day from Nice typically anchors in the Rade de Villefranche for swimming, continues around Cap-Ferrat for lunch, and finishes with an evening in Monaco or back in the old town of Nice.
Longer charters push west to Antibes and Cannes, or east along the coast towards Menton and Italy. With a full week, Corsica and Sardinia become realistic, and Nice remains the easiest place to bring guests in and out.
Embarkation
Port Lympia, Villefranche and Where You Board
Port Lympia, the historic harbour below Nice's Colline du Château, is the city's own embarkation point. It handles a mix of commercial, ferry and private traffic, so a superyacht berth is never assumed: it is requested by the yacht's agent for the specific dates, and in high season or during event weeks it may not be available at all.
"Embarking in Nice" therefore often means the yacht waits at anchor or in a neighbouring harbour and guests are brought out by tender. Villefranche-sur-Mer, a few minutes east, offers a deep natural roadstead that larger yachts frequently use; Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat are further alternatives. The captain and agent confirm the practical boarding point once the yacht and dates are fixed.
- Berth capacity is not the same as berth availability — we confirm for your dates.
- Larger yachts may embark at anchor, with guests transferred by tender.
- Anchoring is restricted over protected Posidonia seagrass meadows along this coast; crews use designated zones or buoys.
Itineraries
Routes from Nice
Nice sits mid-coast, so the same embarkation works for both halves of the Riviera. Cruising times depend on the yacht, sea state and the stops you choose, so we plan them with the captain rather than quote them as fixed.
- Nice → Villefranche → Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat → Monaco: the classic day, with a swim stop in the Rade de Villefranche, lunch off Cap-Ferrat and an evening in Monaco.
- Nice → Antibes → Cannes → Îles de Lérins: west along the coast to Cap d'Antibes and lunch at anchor between Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat.
- Nice → Saint-Tropez: practical as part of a multi-day charter rather than a rushed day; Pampelonne and the Saint-Tropez gulf follow.
- A sample week: Villefranche and Cap-Ferrat, Monaco, Menton and the Italian Riviera, then back west to Antibes, the Lérins and Saint-Tropez.
- Longer routes: Corsica and, with more time, Sardinia. These open-water crossings are weather-dependent and the captain decides when to cross.
Charter formats
Day Charter or Weekly Charter from Nice
Not every yacht accepts day charters. Many larger yachts only take weekly bookings, often with a minimum duration, while some smaller motor yachts are offered by the day. A yacht's weekly rate cannot simply be divided by seven to give a day rate, and we never present one as the other.
Tell us whether you want a single day on the water, a few days, or a full week, and we will show only yachts whose owners accept that format for your dates.
Costs
What a Nice Yacht Charter Costs
The advertised base rate covers the yacht and her crew. It is not the total cost of the charter. We walk you through every line before anything is signed.
- Base rate: the yacht and crew for the agreed period.
- APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance): a running fund for fuel, food and drink, port fees and extras, accounted for by the captain, with any unused balance returned.
- VAT: charters in French waters are generally subject to French VAT. The applicable rate depends on the yacht, its registration and the itinerary, and is confirmed in the charter contract.
- Delivery or repositioning: if the yacht is not already based near Nice, a delivery fee may apply to bring her here and back.
- Gratuity for the crew is customary and at your discretion.
Arrivals
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and Private Aviation
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport sits on the waterfront, which makes the city the most practical gateway for Riviera charters. Transfer times to the boarding point vary with traffic, the season and where the yacht is waiting, so we plan the transfer rather than promise a time.
Lund Group can arrange a private jet into Nice, a helicopter transfer along the coast or a chauffeured car, coordinated with the yacht's schedule. Lund Group does not operate the airport or any private-aviation terminal; we work with independent operators.
Seasonality
When to Charter, Weather and the Captain's Call
The main Riviera charter season runs from late spring to early autumn, with July and August the busiest months and the earliest to book. May, June and September usually bring quieter anchorages and warm water.
Conditions change through the day. Winds such as the Mistral, which mainly affects the western Riviera, and swell from the open sea can alter the plan. The captain has final authority on route, anchorages and crossings, and we keep itineraries flexible so a calmer bay can replace a planned stop.
Events
Event Charters from Nice
Nice is a practical base for the Riviera calendar, including the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival. Event weeks carry different rates, minimum durations and berthing conditions, which are confirmed on request. A yacht's presence at an event is never implied by this page.
Choosing a base
Nice, Monaco or the Wider French Riviera?
Choose Nice when convenience matters most: it is closest to the airport, mid-way along the coast and suits both day charters and weekly embarkation. Choose Monaco when the principality itself, or its event calendar, is the reason for the trip. Choose the wider French Riviera page when you are flexible on embarkation and want the broadest choice of yachts.
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Tell us where you want to go, when you want to travel and how you want to experience it. Our yacht team will curate the right options for you, with a clear breakdown of costs and a draft itinerary.
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