Yacht Charter for Cannes Film Festival 2026: Real Prices

Festival in progress: 12 to 23 May 2026. Last-minute charters may be available.

Chartering a yacht for Cannes Film Festival is the most photogenic move of the festival weekend. The catch: prices roughly double during the 12-day window, berths in Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto book out 6 to 12 months ahead, and most “festival yacht packages” are sold by brokers who do not own the boat. Here is the honest cost breakdown, the 4 charter tiers, and what to book and when.

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The 4 charter tiers, lowest to highest

Tier 1: Small day boat (semi-rigid / 10-12m)
€800 to €2,000 per day, for the boat

A small motor yacht or semi-rigid from Cannes, Cap d’Antibes or Golfe-Juan. You cruise the coast, anchor for lunch off Cap d’Antibes or Iles de Lerins, return in the evening. Skipper included. 4 to 8 people. No festival-zone access but the cheapest sea view of the Croisette.

  • Best for: couples, small groups, cost-sensitive
  • Per-person at 6 pax: €130 to €330 / day
  • Does not enter the closed Vieux Port during festival
Tier 2: Mid-size day charter (14-18m)
€3,000 to €5,000 per day, for the boat

The festival-weekend sweet spot for groups of 6 to 12. Skipper plus hostess. Salon, deck, swim platform. Cruise to Cap d’Antibes for lunch, anchor off Cannes for sunset, return for the evening. Some packages include hospitality (champagne service).

  • Best for: friend group of 8 to 10, brand activation, mid-budget commercial
  • Per-person at 10 pax: €300 to €500 / day
  • Festival premium: roughly 1.8x the off-season price
Tier 3: Large day charter (20-30m motor yacht)
€8,000 to €18,000 per day, for the boat

Crewed motor yacht with cabin access during the day. 10 to 20 guests. Catering, water toys, full hostess crew. The format used by smaller brand activations during the festival. Berthing in Vieux Port for the day if booked through the right operator.

  • Best for: corporate hospitality, mid-tier brand activations, premium private events
  • Per-person at 15 pax: €530 to €1,200 / day
  • Catering and bar typically extra (10 to 20 percent on top)
Tier 4: Crewed superyacht week (30 to 50m+)
€150,000 to €500,000+ per week, plus expenses

The format used for studios, hedge funds and luxury brand premieres. Week-long charter (delivery to Cannes, festival, optional Mediterranean cruise after). Captain, crew, fuel within APA, full catering, water toys. Mooring in Vieux Port or Port Pierre Canto is a separate line item.

  • Best for: corporate festival presence, multi-event week, family or group of 8 to 12
  • Brokers: Fraser, Camper & Nicholsons, Edmiston, YachtCharterFleet, IYC
  • Add 25 to 30 percent APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) on top
  • Add 22 percent VAT in EU waters

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Berthing in Cannes (Vieux Port vs Port Pierre Canto)

Yacht sizeVieux Port (12-day festival)Port Pierre Canto (12-day)
15 to 20m€6,000 to €12,000€5,000 to €10,000
20 to 30m€15,000 to €25,000€12,000 to €20,000
30 to 50m€25,000 to €60,000€20,000 to €45,000
50m+€60,000 to €150,000+€45,000 to €100,000

Vieux Port is the festival-side marina (walking distance to the Palais, prime brand activation zone, highest premium). Port Pierre Canto sits east of the Croisette and is calmer, slightly cheaper, and walking distance to Baoli, Bagatelle and the eastern beach clubs. Both fill 6 to 12 months ahead.

When to book

  • Crewed superyachts 30m+: 6 to 9 months ahead. Book by November for the following May.
  • Day charters 14 to 30m: 2 to 4 months ahead. Premium dates (Saturdays, Palme d’Or weekend) need February-March.
  • Small day boats: 2 to 6 weeks ahead. Last-minute possible.
  • Berths in Vieux Port: 9 to 12 months ahead. Last-minute openings happen in late April when contracts fall through.

    • Cheaper alternatives if your budget says no

    • Ticketed yacht party: pay €500 to €1,200 per person for evening hospitality on a third-party yacht. You do not control the boat, but the cost-per-person is hard to beat for 1 to 4 people.
    • Day cruise from Cap d’Antibes: small motor yacht from approximately €800 for 6 people, half-day. You see Cannes from the sea without paying the in-festival premium.
    • Share a charter: split a 14-18m day charter across 8 to 12 people. Per-person €300 to €500 / day, salon and deck included.
    • Post-festival week: same boats charter at 40 to 50 percent less from 26 May onward. Mediterranean weather is the same in late May.

      • Get a Cannes Festival yacht quote

      We work with vetted skippers and brokers across Cannes, Cap d’Antibes, Golfe-Juan and Antibes. Day charter from approximately €800 for 6 people, week-long crewed yachts from €150,000. Send dates, group size and budget.

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      FAQ

      How much does it cost to charter a yacht for Cannes Film Festival?
      During Cannes Film Festival (typically 12 to 23 May), yacht charter prices roughly double vs the rest of the year. A day charter for 6 to 12 people runs €3,000 to €8,000 for the boat. A weekly crewed superyacht (30 to 50m) runs €150,000 to €500,000+ plus expenses. Outside-festival weeks the same boats run 40 to 50 percent less.
      Can you moor a yacht in Cannes during the festival?
      Yes, but berths are allocated 6 to 12 months ahead. Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto are the two main marinas. Berthing for a 30m yacht during festival runs approximately €15,000 to €40,000 for the 12 days. Last-minute slots open in late April when contracts fall through.
      What is the cheapest way to get a yacht for Cannes Festival?
      A day charter on a 10 to 12m semi-rigid or motor yacht from Cannes, Cap d’Antibes or Golfe-Juan, anchored offshore, runs €800 to €2,000 for the boat for a half-day. With 6 to 8 people that is €100 to €330 per person. You skip the in-harbour premium entirely.
      Do you need a license to charter a yacht in Cannes?
      For yachts under 12m and under 8 knots, no skipper or license is required for French waters. For larger boats and faster boats, you need either your own coastal license or a professional skipper included in the charter (typical for all festival-week bookings).
      When should you book a yacht for Cannes Film Festival?
      Six to nine months ahead for crewed superyachts. Two to three months for day charters. The week of the festival itself is mostly impossible to book, though last-minute resale exists. Book by January for premium berths.

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