French Riviera National Parks Yacht Charter

Explore the Natural Beauty of the French Riviera’s National Parks Onboard a Luxury Crewed Yacht
Calanques | Île des Embiez | Île Porquerolles | Îles des Lérins | Eze
A Brief Overview
The French Riviera is a luxurious hub of high-end boutiques, Michelin Starred restaurants, glamorous hotels and sophisticated beach-clubs. However, only a short while away from these lively ports, are numerous paradisal pockets of natural beauty which make up the national parks of the Côte d'Azur.
Whether you chose to charter a luxury crewed motor yacht, crewed catamaran, sailing yacht or to rent a bareboat from the ports of Saint Tropez, Cannes and Monaco, we highly reccommend cruising into the hushed haven of national parks peppered across the Côte d'Azur. Easily incorporated into your charter, our knowlegable brokers are here to design itineraries where you can enjoy anchoring in a few - if not, all - suggestions below over your charter.
The national parks provide an air of serenity where you can hike inland for breath-taking views, take a dip in secluded bays while away to the sound of lapping waves on the shore, or simply while away to the sound of lapping waves on the shore.
As experts across the entire French Riviera, we are on hand to design experiences for those seeking total island bliss – as well as those looking for a lively city scene - and look forward to matching you with the perfect yacht, crewed by a team determined to make your onboard experience as memorable as the scenery outside.
Calanques

Cruise deep into arguably the most beautiful stretch of the French Riviera to admire the Calanques in the Provence region between Marseille and Cassis.
The only National Park in Europe which encompasses land, sea and urban spaces, Calanques is known for its wonderful azure waters, one of the richest submarine canyons in the world, and towering limestone cliffs which have been shaped and carved by the elements over the last 120 million years.
With a rich biodiversity both above and below the water line, you will have endless opportunities for adventure. Descend into the depths to unveil a technicoloured aquatic world, or slip into your trainers and embark on the Cassis Calanques trail which starts at Port Milou, winding through the spectacular calanques and ending at Port Pin. This walk could take you as little as a morning or the netire day if you decided to take a cooling dip in the azure pools along the way.
For the wine lovers amongst you, venture further inland to the Provence wine region. Cassis, a historical fishing village surrounded by vineyards is known to be one of the first wine-making regions of France, and therefore a unique must-visit to incorporate into your yacht charter.
Île des Embiez

Set sail for the verdant islands of Provence. Both the Les Embiez and Porquerolles archipelagos are small pockets of paradise off the coast of France where you can soak up the mezmerising and serene setting .
Welcome to the wild and enchanting island of Île des Embiez. For the wildlife enthusiasts amongst you, Embiez is a biodiversity hotspot home to an astonishing 90% of the Mediterranean's indigenous plants and animals. It is therefore no surprise a bird watching paradise, aswell as living up to its title as "Flower Island".
Reputed for its glassy waters and discreet hideaways, the island's a paradise for bathers, snorkellers and sun-worshippers to stimulate the mind to the sound of wildlife. Its Institut Océanographic, founded in 1966, also harbours a must-see aquarium. Just a few minutes cruise from Toulon, Île des Embiez provides the perfect escape from the glamour of St Tropez and Cannes, and instead replacing this with barefoot bliss onboard your crewed yacht.
Île Porquerolles of Les Îles d'Or

Scattered between St Tropez and Toulon and once defence posts in the 16th Century, Les Îles d'Or (The Golden Islands) - also known as the Hyeres Islands - are now a playground for botanists, nature lovers and divers. Part of Parc National de Port-Cros, Porquerolles particularly lives up to its reputation as the French Riviera’s last frontier.
With no cars on the island, this really is a miraculously unspoiled paradise of stone fort ruins, rugged hills and idyllic beaches ideal for some romantic escapism just a few nautical minutes from the city buzz of the Côte d’Azur. Revel in the astounding natural beauty of this untouched paradise from the deck of your luxury charter yacht, or step onland and explore 50km of signposted footpaths and cycle paths before returining to your yacht for some delightful Provencal cuisine and local wines whilst the sun dips below the horizon, expelling a dreamy mesh of colour.
Îles des Lérins

Although not classified a national park, these 4 picturesque islands are a must-visit just off Cannes. Blanketed by eucalyptus and pine forest, Îles des Lerins is a national park steeped in history and known for the infamous 17th Century Fort Royal prison which owes its noteriety to being the former residence of Man in the Iron Mask, whose identity still remains a mystery.
Following a snorkel above the vibrant seabed inbetween the islands and wonder around the Fort Roya, we reccommend whiling away the afternoon at La Guérite. A stylishly mellow establishment nestled on the rocky cove of Sainte-Marguerite, the larger of the two islands, La Guérite’s authentic charm holds a reputation for attracting the occasional famous face into enjoying their renowned Mediterranean culinary experience.
Eze

Truly capturing the essence of the Côte d’Azure, is the medieval village of Eze. Only a short cruise south of Monaco, Eze promises awe and adventure in equal measure. Steeped in rich history and a nature lover’s paradise, Eze is most visited for its castle that dates-back to the 12th century, and the gorgeous gardens of the Jardin Exotique Area exhibiting an abundance of unique flora and bird life.
Tender ashore and begin the climb to unveil the wonders of this hilltop village. Although the walk is quite challenging, and calls for sturdy footwear, it is worth it. Enjoy a well-earnt drink in Château Eza whilst catching some rays and soaking up the surroundings. If its culinary excellence that attracts you, dine at La Chèvre d'Or for a Michelin Star experience overlooking the Mediterranean below.
Inspired to charter in the French Riviera and would like to incorporate National Parks into your itinerary? Our expert brokers will be happy to chat further. Not only are we based there, we have all travelled the French Riviera extensively to provide you with the first-hand experience when chartering here.
- Sunseeker 28m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 28.15 m
- Year: 2014 (2021 Refit)
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From €52500 to €57500 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Captain Arthur will show you the highlights of Cannes, Monaco and St Tropez on a modern motor yacht with stabilisers and unrivalled layouts for family fun!"
- Sunseeker 40m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 40.05 m
- Year: 2014
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 12
- From €160000 to €180000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"THUMPER is the perfect yacht for your next luxury yacht charter on the French Riviera, led by experienced charter Captain James Harbord and his wonderful crew."
- Benetti 37m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 36.9 m
- Year: 2014
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From €135000 to €160000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"A modern and sleek yacht with cutting edge interior and a first class crew. Get ready for top service, mouth-watering cuisine and the water slide!"
- Mulder 36m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 36 m
- Year: 2019
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 10
- From €148500 to €159500 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"CALYPSO I is one of our favourite contemporary designs on the Amalfi Coast, with the option to have four double cabins!"
- Sunseeker 131 Yacht Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 40.05 m
- Year: 2018
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From €150000 to €180000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"This lavishly furnished Sunseeker, complete with a jacuzzi and wet bar is the most luxurious way to experience the stunning French Riviera."
- ISA 140 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 43.6 m
- Year: 2014
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 11
- From €165000 to €185000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"The perfect companion to cruise the West Mediterranean with a brilliant Captain. You will be one of the most striking yachts in the port!"
- Day Charter Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 17.04 m
- Year: 2005
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6
- From €2300 to €2500 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Elegant Princess V55 available to explore the unrivalled coastline of the French Riviera."
- Princess 35m Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 35 m
- Year: 2017
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 9
- From €105000 to €133000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"MINOR FAMILY AFFAIR is one of the most spectacular flybridge motor yachts in class with a wonderful crew, led by Captain Freddy."
- Mulder 36m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 36 m
- Year: 2020
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 10
- From €135000 to €145000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"This new Mulder 36m offers fast, economic, and comfortable cruising the Mediterranean this summer."
- Oceanfast 55m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 55 m
- Year: 1991
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 12
- From $190000 to $220000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Cruise the Western Mediterranean waters in OCEANA, a stunning crewed motor yacht!"
- Benetti 60m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 60 m
- Year: 2008 (Refit 2017)
- Cabins: 6
- Berths: 12
- From €325000 to €345000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"The finest 60m Benetti on the French Riviera, ideal for couples with her 6 double staterooms. Captain Bogdan and his team will guide you on an ultra bespoke adventure through Cannes, Monaco and St Tropez."
- Baglietto 156 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 47.6 m
- Year: 2017
- Cabins: 6
- Berths: 12
- From €275000 to €295000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"A stunning new addition to the charter market, with breathtaking interiors and a waterfall pool!"
- Lazzara 75 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 23.39 m
- Year: 2008 (2016 Refit)
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6
- From €28000 to €33000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"A brilliant Lazzara crewed motor yacht, available for both day and weekly charters from Port La Rague. She has a superb crew."
- San Lorenzo 46m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 46 m
- Year: 2015
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 12
- From €225000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"This exceptional superyacht radiates magnificence, stunning inside and out."
- Pearl 75 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 23.2 m
- Year: 2014
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From €37000 to €39000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"One of the finest charter yachts available in the South of France. Make the most of her spacious flybridge, the perfect area to relax with your loved ones and take in the amazing French Riviera."
- 52m Jade Yachts Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 51.8 m
- Year: 2014
- Cabins: 6
- Berths: 12
- From €235000 to €250000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"With a variety of meeting, dining and socialising spaces as well as luxurious accommodation makes this the perfect charter for both business and family cruises"
- Baglietto 54m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 54 m
- Year: 2009 (2011 Refit)
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From €245000 to €270000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"An immense, navy blue super yacht available for charter on the French Riviera."
- 2 Cabins Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 14.5 m
- Year: 2011
- Cabins: 2
- Berths: 5
- From €2200 to €2500 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"A Great choice for day charters from Cogolin and St Tropez!"
- CNB Bordeaux 76 Luxury Crewed Sailing Yacht
- Length: 23.16 m
- Year: 2016
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6
- From €23000 to €26000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"J SIX is a modern and beautiful sail yacht! Ideal for exploring the beautiful Spanish coastline on your summer yacht charter."
- Ferretti 34m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 32.4 m
- Year: 2009 (2014 Refit)
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 12
- From €82000 to €95000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Fabulous Ferretti with endless amenities to provide the ultimate luxury charter!"
- 5 Cabins Bareboat Sailing Yacht
- Length: 15.1 m
- Year: 2017
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From €5000 to €6500 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"With 5 cabins the Dufour 512 is a great choice for taking your friends and family on the Italian seas"
- Cannes Day Charter Yacht Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 15.72 m
- Year: 2012
- Cabins: 2
- Berths: 2
- From €2700 per day
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Stylish. Streamline. Suave. The finest way to cruise up to the famous Pampelonne beach clubs in St Tropez, is aboard this yacht!"
- Lagoon 620 Luxury Crewed Catamaran
- Length: 18.9 m
- Year: 2016
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From €23000 to €30000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Elegant and beautiful! She is the perfect crewed catamaran to explore the Aeolian Islands and other West Mediterranean highlights with a knowledgeable captain and crew."
- Heesen 37m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 37.3 m
- Year: 2011 (2013/7 Refit)
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From €100000 to €115000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"AURELIA is one of the most striking luxury super yachts available in the French Riviera, Corsica and Sardinia."
- Bilgin Yachts 47 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 47.5 m
- Year: 2017
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From €220000 to €249000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Sporty and sleek, STARBURST III is one of the of the most striking yachts in her class with a dynamic and fun crew."
- Baglietto 46m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 46.3 m
- Year: 2014
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 12
- From €200000 to €225000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"Immense, impressive and irresistably attractive; you`d be more than comfortable to spend the rest of your life on board this gargantuan vessel!"
- Tankoa 50m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 50 m
- Year: 2017
- Cabins: 6
- Berths: 12
- From €250000 to €270000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"VERTIGE is a sleek and modern motor yacht that is perfect for Mediterranean charters!"
- Rossinavi 50m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
- Length: 49.9 m
- Year: 2017
- Cabins: 5
- Berths: 10
- From €275000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"ENDEAVOUR 2 is an award winning Rossinavi 50m luxury crewed motor yacht that is your perfect pairing for a transoceanic cruising!"
- Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58 Luxury Crewed Catamaran
- Length: 17.8 m
- Year: 2018
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6
- From €25000 to €29000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"“They LOVED their charter and especially the CREW.”"
- Fountaine Pajot Victoria 67 Luxury Crewed Catamaran
- Length: 20.44 m
- Year: 2014
- Cabins: 4
- Berths: 8
- From €27500 to €32000 per week
BOATBOOKINGS SAYS:
"A beautiful catamaran with a first class finish and crew with a vast knowledge of every corner of the Caribbean and Med islands."
