The South of France is the world's densest superyacht charter market. Every summer, the most celebrated charter yachts afloat base themselves between Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Monaco. This guide covers the ten finest yachts you can actually book here for the 2027 season, all actively chartering, with real weekly rates, not private vessels you can only admire from the quay.
Weekly rates below are 2027 base rates in euros. Add an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) of roughly 25 to 35% for fuel, food and berthing, plus VAT where applicable, full details in our charter cost guide. Every yacht on this list can be booked through Navélia's multi-day charter desk.
1. KISMET, 122m Lürssen (2024), from €3,000,000/week
The newest flagship of the global charter fleet. Delivered by Lürssen in 2024, KISMET is 122 metres of statement: 12 guests in 9 staterooms, a crew of 36, and interiors and amenities that set the current benchmark for what a charter yacht can be. If you want the most talked-about yacht on the Riviera in 2027, this is it.
2. CHRISTINA O, 99m classic (1943, refit 2020), from €700,000/week
The most storied charter yacht in the world. Aristotle Onassis converted this former Canadian frigate into the original superyacht, and she hosted Churchill, Grace Kelly and Maria Callas decades before modern charter fleets existed. Today CHRISTINA O takes an extraordinary 34 guests in 17 cabins with a crew of 39, with her mosaic pool-turned-dance-floor and Ari's Bar intact. For events and large family charters on the Riviera, nothing else comes close.
3. SOLANDGE, 85m Lürssen (2013, refit 2024), from €1,150,000/week
One of the most awarded Lürssen charter yachts ever built, freshly refitted in 2024. SOLANDGE sleeps 12 guests in 6 vast staterooms and carries a crew of 34, nearly three crew per guest, which tells you everything about the service level on board.
4. AIR, 81m Feadship (2011), from €925,000/week
Pure Dutch pedigree. AIR is an 81-metre Feadship hosting 12 guests in 7 staterooms with 21 crew, a serene, contemporary yacht with the build quality only Feadship delivers, and a fixture of the summer Mediterranean season.
5. GRAND OCEAN, 85m Blohm+Voss (1990, refit 2026), from €800,000/week
A true classic from one of Germany's great yards, emerging from a 2026 refit. GRAND OCEAN takes up to 24 guests in 14 cabins, one of the few yachts on the Riviera that can host corporate groups and multi-family charters at this level of luxury.
6. AMARYLLIS, 78m Abeking & Rasmussen (2011, refit 2026), from €875,000/week
Refitted for 2026 and immaculate, AMARYLLIS pairs Abeking & Rasmussen engineering with one of the most distinctive interiors afloat. 12 guests, 6 staterooms, 21 crew, and summer 2027 rates from €875,000 to €980,000 per week.
7. PLAN B, 73m expedition conversion (2012), from €800,000/week
Built on a naval-grade HDW hull and converted into a 73-metre private world, PLAN B offers volume no conventional yacht of her length can match: 12 guests, 6 suites, 20 crew, and deck space made for toys, sport and entertaining.
8. CORAL OCEAN, 73m Lürssen (1994, refit 2022), from €650,000/week
A Jon Bannenberg masterpiece reborn through a major 2022 refit. CORAL OCEAN sleeps 12 guests in 6 staterooms with a crew of 21, and her beach club and toy garage make her one of the most complete 70m-class charter yachts in the Mediterranean.
9. QUANTUM OF SOLACE, 72m Turquoise (2012, refit 2023), from €517,000/week
Dramatic name, serious yacht. QUANTUM OF SOLACE hosts 12 guests in 7 staterooms with 19 crew, with summer 2027 rates between €574,000 and €637,000 per week, strong value in the 70-metre class.
10. BLEU DE NIMES, 72m classic conversion (refit 2020), from €490,000/week
A British-built classic converted into a 72-metre charter yacht for up to 28 guests in 13 cabins with 23 crew. BLEU DE NIMES is the Riviera's go-to for large groups who want character and capacity without a €1M weekly budget.
How to Charter One of These Yachts
All ten yachts charter through the standard MYBA framework: weekly base rate, plus APA and VAT. For summer 2027 on the French Riviera, the best weeks (Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival, July and August) are reserved 6 to 12 months ahead. Tell us your dates and guest numbers, we confirm availability and hold options within hours, and our worldwide fleet of 1,300+ crewed yachts covers every size and budget beyond this list.
Prefer something more intimate? Our Riviera superyacht collection and day charter fleet start from €2,500 per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to charter a superyacht in the South of France?+
The yachts in this list charter from €490,000 to €3,000,000 per week in 2027, plus an APA of 25 to 35% and VAT where applicable. Crewed yachts on the French Riviera start from €25,000 per week, with a typical week around €65,000, and day charters from €2,500 per day.
Which is the largest yacht you can charter on the French Riviera?+
KISMET, at 122 metres, is the largest yacht on this list and one of the largest charter yachts in the world, chartering from €3,000,000 per week. CHRISTINA O (99m) and GRAND OCEAN (85m) follow.
Which charter yacht takes the most guests?+
CHRISTINA O accommodates 34 guests in 17 cabins, exceptional for a charter yacht, where most superyachts are limited to 12 guests. BLEU DE NIMES takes 28 guests and GRAND OCEAN 24.
When should I book a 2027 Riviera superyacht charter?+
For July, August and event weeks like the Monaco Grand Prix, book 6 to 12 months ahead. Shoulder season (May, June, September) often has availability 2 to 3 months out.
Are these yachts really available to charter?+
Yes. Every yacht in this guide is actively offered for charter in the West Mediterranean and appears in Navélia's live worldwide fleet with current 2027 rates. Availability changes weekly, so enquire for live options.
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