French Riviera Boat Charter Guide
Beautiful bays, a private captain and a day planned around you. Find answers to your boat charter questions and start shaping one of the highlights of your South of France vacation.
Explore the Charter GuidesPlan a French Riviera boat day with confidence
A private boat charter on the French Riviera starts with choosing your date, group size and the kind of day you want. Then confirm your captain, departure port, itinerary, inclusions and total cost before booking.
Beaulieu Boat Charters offers private captain-led day charters aboard a Sunseeker Portofino 35, departing from Beaulieu-sur-Mer near Nice. Whether you are planning from the United States, Canada or already on the Riviera, this guide brings your main questions together in one place.
Find the guide for your next question
From choosing a charter to deciding where to swim, explore the details that help turn an idea into your own day on the Mediterranean.
Boat hire with a skipper in the South of France
How to book a private boat with a captain, where charters depart and what to confirm before your day.
What should we do on the French Riviera?
Make room for the coast as well as the towns. Explore ideas for combining sightseeing, swimming and a relaxed day on the water.
How do we choose the best private boat charter?
Compare the boat, captain, guest capacity, departure location and inclusions to find the right fit for your group.
Can we go from Nice to Monaco—and is it good for kids?
Understand departure arrangements near Nice, discuss cruising toward Monaco and ask about suitability for your children’s ages and needs.
Is this charter company legitimate and good?
Know what to check: recent guest reviews, clear contact details, booking terms and answers to your practical questions.
Why choose this boat and company over another?
Discover the Sunseeker Portofino 35, personal itinerary planning and the captain-led Beaulieu Boat Charters experience.
What will a private boat charter actually cost?
Understand the charter price, fuel and optional extras so you can compare the complete cost of your planned day.
Can someone help us plan our charter?
Get help with destination ideas, restaurant reservations, swimming stops and special requests before you arrive.
Is booking from the US or Canada straightforward?
Find out how to arrange your date, discuss your plans in English and confirm the details before your vacation.
Where should we go, eat and swim?
Explore coastal destinations, swimming options and lunch stops to discuss with your captain.
How do we make this a highlight of our vacation?
Plan around what your group enjoys, with time to relax and an itinerary that feels like your perfect Riviera day.
Which direction will your day take?
Charter itineraries can explore the coastline from Menton to Cannes. Choose a route with your captain based on your interests, time available and sea conditions. These options are starting points for planning, rather than stops to fit into a single day.
Beaulieu & Cap Ferrat
Discuss swimming around Fourmis Bay, Paloma, La Fosse or La Fossette, with time to relax rather than spend the whole day cruising.
Cap d’Ail & Monaco
Explore an itinerary toward Cap d’Ail and Monaco, with the option of a swimming stop at Mala Bay when conditions allow.
Antibes, Cannes & the islands
Ask about an itinerary toward Antibes or Cannes, including swimming options around Billionaire’s Bay or the Lérins Islands.
A private charter shaped around you
The best place to start is with the day you want. A couple looking for a quiet escape may have different plans from a family or a group of friends.
Tell us where you are staying, who is joining you and what would make the experience special. We can help with route ideas, restaurant reservations and practical details.
- English-speaking captains with local knowledge.
- Private charters for up to six guests.
- Complimentary rosé, Evian water and towels.
- Snorkeling equipment and a selection of floats.
- Clear quotes and no booking fee.
Confirm fuel, alternative departure fees and any requested extras as part of your total quote.
Make room for a Riviera memory.
Send us your preferred date, group size and a few ideas about your perfect day. We will help you plan your private French Riviera boat charter.
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