REQUEST VIP coordinates catamaran charter in Cannes for private days in the bay, Îles de Lérins visits and Riviera cruising. Share date, guests, sailing or power preference and priorities; the concierge can verify a commercial catamaran, legal capacity, crew, berth or tender plan and captain-approved route, subject to current availability.
Key Facts
- Cannes lists 5 ports; Port Pierre Canto is the largest municipally managed port.
- Port Canto publishes 553 berths for vessels up to 90 metres and a 3-knot port limit.
- The seasonal Sainte-Anne ZMEL accepts vessels from 6 to 20 metres from 1 May to 30 September.
Available Yachts, Rates and Embarkation Ports
Compare sailing and power catamarans by actual deck plan, not category alone. Request length, beam, draught, commercial registration, legal day and night capacities, shade, washrooms, swim access, cabin arrangement and current photographs. A catamaran's beam can rule out a berth even when its length appears suitable.
Vieux-Port places guests near the Palais des Festivals and Le Suquet, while Port Canto sits on the Croisette facing the Lérins Islands. Neither is automatic. The harbour office must accept the named vessel and date. The exact pickup can also be another marina or a tender point. Start with the parent yacht charter service and coordinate land plans through the Cannes destination page.
REQUEST VIP needs before publishing prices. Compare fee, tax, fuel, delivery, port or tender charges, crew, catering, beverages, overtime, equipment, deposit, weather and cancellation.
Itinerary Ideas, Crew and Water Toys
The Îles de Lérins create a compact local day, but access is regulated. Cannes states that the channel between Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat has a 5-knot limit and the authorised mooring zone a 3-knot limit. Saint-Honorat's small port limits a stop to 6 hours in each 24-hour period. A berth or island landing must still be confirmed.
For a longer day, the captain may consider Cap d'Antibes or the Estérel coast after reviewing wind, sea state and return time. Crew, catering and toys depend on the named catamaran. . Motorised toys remain subject to approved areas, qualifications and the captain.
The Sainte-Anne Mooring Plan
The City of Cannes operates a 5-hectare ZMEL north of Sainte-Marguerite with 28 moorings for vessels from 6 to 20 metres, inside a 43-hectare no-anchor zone. It operates from 1 May through 30 September. A suitable catamaran must use an allocated buoy and report as required; the scheme does not create availability on demand.
Dimensions matter twice: the catamaran must fit the stated length band and the assigned buoy must suit its dimensions. Outside the scheme, the captain must follow current charts and rules, avoiding Posidonia and prohibited anchoring. Swimming, paddling and tendering need separation from marked channels and traffic.
Comfort, Island Access and Event Dates
For a group day, review shaded seating, table layout, sound policy, washrooms, platform and the route from tender to deck. Confirm child lifejackets and mobility assistance. Twin hulls can provide broad social areas but do not eliminate motion.
During congresses or the Cannes Film Festival, port, road and security arrangements can tighten. A charter does not include a berth, event credential or view. Link timings only after each component is confirmed through the Cannes Film Festival service. Compare Cannes day yachts and motor yachts if a different platform fits better.
Contract Checklist
Match the exact catamaran to the contract: operator, flag, commercial status, insurance, dimensions, capacities, crew, hours, embarkation and permitted area. Record fuel, tax, port, tender, food, beverages, equipment, transfers, overtime, deposit, damage, cancellation and weather. Define any substitution standard in measurable terms.
How It Works
- Send date, guests, preferred catamaran type, port and route priorities.
- Receive with named vessels and port logic.
- Review dimensions, capacity, crew, complete estimate and weather terms.
- Confirm the manifest, transfer, catering and captain-approved alternatives.
CTA
Send REQUEST VIP your Cannes catamaran date, guests and Lérins priorities. Receive with current vessels, port arrangements and complete terms.