# The 10 Best Charter Yachts in the South of France (2027) > The 10 best charter yachts in the South of France for 2027: CHRISTINA O, KISMET, SOLANDGE & more, with real weekly rates from €490,000. Book with Navélia. URL: https://naveliacharters.com/post/best-charter-yachts-south-of-france --- [Back to Blog](https://naveliacharters.com/blog) Nov 11, 2026 · 4 min read · [By Olivia G.](https://naveliacharters.com/about-us/olivia-g) # The 10 Best Charter Yachts in the South of France (2027) The 10 best charter yachts in the South of France for 2027: CHRISTINA O, KISMET, SOLANDGE & more, with real weekly rates from €490,000. Book with Navélia. [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/33687497053?text=Hello,%20I%20just%20read%20your%20guide%20and%20I) 5.0 rated · 500+ charters arranged · 50+ luxury yachts · 10 min response · Licensed & insured - [Home](https://naveliacharters.com/) - › [Blog](https://naveliacharters.com/blog) - › The 10 Best Charter Yachts in the South of France (2027) Last updated: November 11, 2026 Key Takeaway The 10 best charter yachts in the South of France for 2027: CHRISTINA O, KISMET, SOLANDGE & more, with real weekly rates from €490,000. Book with Navélia. Navélia Charters in short - Private yachts with captain from €2,500 per day; weekly yachts and superyachts priced per week. - Captain and crew, soft drinks, water and towels included on every yacht; fuel or APA charged additionally. - Rated 5.0 on Google from 63 reviews; a personal reply in about 10 minutes. [Yacht charter South of France →](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter-france) ## In This Article - 1. KISMET, 122m Lürssen (2024), from €3,000,000/week - 2. CHRISTINA O, 99m classic (1943, refit 2020), from €700,000/week - 3. SOLANDGE, 85m Lürssen (2013, refit 2024), from €1,150,000/week - 4. AIR, 81m Feadship (2011), from €925,000/week - 5. GRAND OCEAN, 85m Blohm+Voss (1990, refit 2026), from €800,000/week - 6. AMARYLLIS, 78m Abeking & Rasmussen (2011, refit 2026), from €875,000/week - 7. PLAN B, 73m expedition conversion (2012), from €800,000/week - 8. CORAL OCEAN, 73m Lürssen (1994, refit 2022), from €650,000/week - 9. QUANTUM OF SOLACE, 72m Turquoise (2012, refit 2023), from €517,000/week - 10. BLEU DE NIMES, 72m classic conversion (refit 2020), from €490,000/week - How to Charter One of These Yachts The [South of France](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter-france) is the world's densest [ superyacht charter ](https://naveliacharters.com/superyachts) market. Every summer, the most celebrated charter yachts afloat base themselves between [Saint-Tropez](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/saint-tropez), [Cannes](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/cannes) and [Monaco](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/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](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter-cost). Every yacht on this list can be booked through [Navélia's multi-day charter desk](https://naveliacharters.com/multi-day-yacht-charters). ## 1. KISMET, 122m Lürssen (2024), from €3,000,000/week 5.0/5 · 500+ charters arranged ### Want us to match you with the right yacht? Our charter specialists respond within 10 minutes. Share your dates and we'll craft your perfect French Riviera itinerary. [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/33687497053?text=Hello,%20I%20just%20read%20your%20blog%20and%20I) The newest flagship of the global charter fleet. Delivered by Lürssen in 2024, [KISMET](https://naveliacharters.com/post/kismet-yacht-charter) 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](https://naveliacharters.com/post/christina-o-yacht-charter) 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. Expert Tip Book early for peak season (July to August), the best yachts are reserved 3 to 6 months in advance. Shoulder months like June and September offer superb weather with more availability. **Olivia G.**, Charter Specialist ## 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](https://naveliacharters.com/post/solandge-yacht-charter) 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. 5.0/5 · 500+ charters arranged ### Planning Saint-Tropez, Monaco or the wider Riviera? Our charter specialists respond within 10 minutes. Share your dates and we'll craft your perfect French Riviera itinerary. [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/33687497053?text=Hello,%20I%20just%20read%20your%20blog%20and%20I) ## 4. AIR, 81m Feadship (2011), from €925,000/week Pure Dutch pedigree. [AIR](https://naveliacharters.com/post/air-yacht-charter) 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](https://naveliacharters.com/post/grand-ocean-yacht-charter) 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](https://naveliacharters.com/post/amaryllis-yacht-charter) 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. 5.0/5 · 500+ charters arranged ### Need a specific group size or service level? Our charter specialists respond within 10 minutes. Share your dates and we'll craft your perfect French Riviera itinerary. [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/33687497053?text=Hello,%20I%20just%20read%20your%20blog%20and%20I) ## 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](https://naveliacharters.com/post/plan-b-yacht-charter) 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](https://naveliacharters.com/post/coral-ocean-yacht-charter) 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](https://naveliacharters.com/post/quantum-of-solace-yacht-charter) 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](https://naveliacharters.com/post/bleu-de-nimes-yacht-charter) 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](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/french-riviera), the best weeks ([Monaco](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/monaco) [Grand Prix](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/monaco-grand-prix), [Cannes](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/cannes) Film Festival, July and August) are reserved 6 to 12 months ahead. [Tell us your dates and guest numbers](https://naveliacharters.com/contact), we confirm availability and hold options within hours, and our [worldwide fleet](https://naveliacharters.com/multi-day-yacht-charters) of 1,300+ crewed yachts covers every size and budget beyond this list. Prefer something more intimate? Our [Riviera superyacht collection](https://naveliacharters.com/superyachts) and [day charter fleet](https://naveliacharters.com/day-yacht-charters) start from €2,500 per day. Share ### Related Guides Yacht Charter Cost Guide Complete pricing breakdown for the French Riviera ](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter-cost)[ French Riviera Charter Complete guide to Côte d'Azur yachting ](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/french-riviera)[ Best Time to Charter Month-by-month guide to the season ](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/saint-tropez/best-time)[ Day Charter Guide Everything about day charters from €2,500/day ](https://naveliacharters.com/day-yacht-charters) ## 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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Send us your dates, group size, preferred route and budget, our team will suggest the best available yachts within 10 minutes. [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/33687497053?text=Hello,%20I%20just%20read%20your%20blog%20and%20I) 5.0 rated · 500+ charters arranged · 50+ luxury yachts · Licensed & insured ## Sample Itineraries [ 1 Day Saint-Tropez ### Saint-Tropez Day Charter, Your Perfect Day at Sea Choose your own adventure, beach clubs, coastal towns, island escapes, or a leisurely day anchored in turquoise waters. Every charter is fully customisable. View itinerary ](https://naveliacharters.com/itinerary/saint-tropez-day-charter)[ 3 Days / 2 Nights French Riviera ### 3 Day Monaco to Saint-Tropez Coastal Voyage A luxurious 3 day cruise connecting Monaco, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez, the three jewels of the French Riviera. 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