Private Boat Charters
for Couples &
Special Occasions.
Your honeymoon. An anniversary. A birthday worth gathering for. Or one very important question. Make the French Riviera the setting for a private day planned around the moment.
Departing Beaulieu-sur-Mer near Nice · Up to six guests · Main-season full day €1,950 plus fuel
5.0 on Google · 119 reviewsA day that feels personal from the start.
Our private boat charters for couples and special occasions near Nice give you a beautiful setting and the freedom to enjoy it your way.
Step aboard L’Esquinade, our Sunseeker Portofino 35, in Beaulieu-sur-Mer between Nice and Monaco. Your English-speaking skipper handles the boat while you settle into the experience.
Spend time swimming, enjoy the coastline, bring lunch aboard or discuss a waterfront restaurant. The day can be relaxed and simple, or shaped around an occasion that needs extra thought.
You don’t need to fill every hour with something arranged. Sometimes the best part is having the boat to yourselves and enough time to enjoy being together.
A beautiful place. Your favourite person. Time you’ve set aside for each other.
Make the day fit the reason you’re here.
A private boat gives each occasion a setting that feels separate from the everyday.
A day for the two of you.
Leave room in your holiday for swimming, coastal views and a relaxed lunch together. Keep the pace easy and enjoy having the Sunseeker privately, with your skipper aboard.
Plan the moment with care.
Speak to us before booking. We can discuss the setting, timing and discreet communication needed to help you organise a personal proposal.
Gather your favourite people.
Bring a small group together for a private Riviera day. Up to six guests can share the boat, with lunch and any special requests discussed in advance.
A private boat proposal on the French Riviera.
Tell us it’s a surprise from your first message. We can help you think through the practical details.
Beaulieu Boat Charters has experience helping guests arrange marriage proposals aboard L’Esquinade. The first step is a private conversation about what you have in mind.
We can discuss a suitable route, possible settings, the timing of the moment and how it fits into the rest of your day. Weather and sea conditions mean the exact location needs to remain flexible.
If you’re planning from the United States, Canada or elsewhere, the details can be discussed in English before you arrive in France.
Start with the moment you want.
- Your travel dates and where you’re staying.
- Whether the charter is for just the two of you.
- Your preferred timing and style of proposal.
- Any Champagne, flowers or photography requests.
- How we should communicate to preserve the surprise.
Swim, explore and make time for lunch.
A romantic charter doesn’t need a fixed script. You might enjoy the coastline around Cap Ferrat, spend time at a suitable swimming stop or follow the shore toward Èze and Cap d’Ail.
Some couples want a long lunch ashore. Others prefer to stay aboard and keep the whole day relaxed. We help plan a realistic route around those priorities.
The boat has a dining table, refrigeration and a kitchenette if you’d like to bring food. Catering and restaurant options can be discussed before your charter.
Speak to us before choosing a standard booking.
A typical summer full-day charter runs from 10am to 6pm. Sunrise and sunset arrangements fall outside that standard schedule.
An early-morning proposal or later cruise may be possible by prior agreement. Availability, timings, conditions and the price need confirming for your date.
Neither a clear horizon nor a particular weather or lighting effect can be guaranteed. We’ll discuss the practical options with you.
Ask About Special TimingsA private setting with room to relax.
Sunshine on the bow. Conversation in the shade. Your own music between stops.
L’Esquinade is our 35-foot Sunseeker Portofino 35. The boat is reserved for your group, with a professional skipper aboard. You won’t share the charter with other passengers.
Enjoy the bow sunbed, cockpit dining table and shaded seating. There’s also an interior salon, two cabins, refrigeration, a kitchenette and a bathroom with toilet and shower.
Already included in your charter.
Champagne and other additional drinks can be discussed or selected in advance and are charged separately.
Special days, in our guests’ own words.
These guests chose Beaulieu Boat Charters for moments that mattered to them.
“Alex and Rob helped me pull off a magical sunrise proposal, and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience. From day one of planning, Alex was incredibly thoughtful and helped coordinate every detail.”
“My husband and I were on our honeymoon, and our boat day was the highlight of it. In fact, before getting off the boat, we asked if we could come back the following day, and we did do just that!”
“My husband and I took an 8-hour private boat charter with Beaulieu as part of our honeymoon. The experience was enjoyable from planning to execution.”
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Riviera moments worth keeping.
Coastal views, beautiful water and time aboard. Photographs shared by our guests.
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Tell us the occasion and we’ll help you consider the details.
Birthdays, reunions and the people who matter.
A special occasion doesn’t have to be romantic. A milestone birthday, family reunion or celebration with close friends can be a lovely reason to spend a day afloat.
L’Esquinade accommodates up to six guests. Plan a day with time to swim, enjoy the coastline and share lunch together.
If you would like particular drinks, food or a surprise for someone aboard, discuss it with us in advance. We’ll confirm what is practical and any extra cost.
Staying in Nice or Monaco?
Our standard departure point is the Port of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, between Nice and Monaco. We confirm your meeting instructions before the charter.
Tell us where you’re staying. Alternative collection may sometimes be arranged, but needs advance agreement and can involve additional fuel, port fees and travel time.
A simple booking—or a conversation first.
Standard private days can be reserved online. Proposals, surprises and special timings are best discussed before booking.
Choose your date or tell us the idea
Check availability for a standard day. For a proposal or special arrangement, contact us with your dates and what you have in mind.
Confirm the practical details
Discuss timing, route, fuel and requested extras. We’ll help you understand what’s possible and how the booking should be made.
Look forward to the occasion
Once arrangements are agreed, we confirm the meeting details and help you prepare for your day aboard.
Couples and special-occasion charters: your questions.
Can we book the boat for just the two of us?
Yes. Couples can book the entire boat privately. Your professional skipper is aboard to operate it. You won’t share the charter with unrelated passengers.
Is there a lower rate for a couple?
The published main-season full-day rate is €1,950 plus fuel for the whole boat, whether there are two guests or up to six. Special timings and bespoke arrangements need a separate discussion.
Is the charter suitable for a honeymoon or anniversary?
Yes. You can plan a private day with coastal cruising, suitable swimming stops and lunch aboard or a pre-arranged restaurant. Tell us your preferences and any special requests.
Can you help arrange a marriage proposal?
Yes. We have experience helping guests plan proposals aboard L’Esquinade. Contact us before booking to discuss timing, a suitable setting and practical arrangements.
Can you help keep the proposal a surprise?
Tell us from your first message that it is a surprise and explain how you would like us to communicate. We can plan the arrangements with discretion.
Can we arrange a sunrise or sunset charter?
Special timings may be possible by prior agreement. They fall outside the typical summer full-day hours of 10am to 6pm. Contact us to confirm availability, practical arrangements and the price.
Can Champagne, flowers or a photographer be arranged?
Ask us in advance. Additional drinks can be discussed or selected before the charter. Flowers and photography requests need practical arrangements and availability checked. Extras are not automatically included.
Can friends or family join a celebration?
Yes, within the maximum of six charter guests. The boat is private to your chosen group. Tell us how many people will join and what you’re celebrating.
Can we have lunch at a waterfront restaurant?
We can help with recommendations and reservations. The restaurant needs to fit your route, opening times, availability and suitable access. Meals and any applicable transfer charges are additional.
Where does the boat depart?
Our standard departure point is the Port of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, between Nice and Monaco. Alternative collection requires advance agreement and may involve additional costs and travel time.
Can you guarantee a particular bay or private swimming spot?
No. Conditions, boat traffic and local rules determine where a stop is appropriate. Your skipper chooses suitable permitted locations. Privacy from other boats and particular water conditions cannot be guaranteed.
What happens if the weather is unsafe?
If adverse weather makes it unsafe to go to sea, the charter can be rescheduled. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund is provided.
Should I book online or contact you first?
Standard full-day charters can be booked online. Contact us first for a proposal, surprise, special timing or essential additional arrangement, so we can confirm the practical details before you book.
Find the setting for your occasion.
The special-occasion guide
Explore proposal ideas, romantic days and practical planning for a personal celebration aboard.
Read the occasion planning guide →Swimming bays & boat stops
Discover different coastal settings and use the map to see how they fit along the Riviera.
Explore the coastline →Swimming, lunch & beach clubs
Consider time in the water, a meal aboard or a waterfront restaurant within your day.
Explore lunch and swimming ideas →