Yacht charter in France

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Jean-Louis
September 2024
Mont Saint Clair allows you to prepare while being protected from the north wind and the same on the way back. Sète is a very beautiful city with very beautiful sailboats.
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Yelena
September 2024
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
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Luiz
Luiz
Traveled in June 2026 · 2 people · 4 days
Thibault is a great host, gentle on explaining the boat and flexible with the hours for checking in and out. He was always available to help and with fast response. The boat was in perfect shape with all items working perfectly and in a super clean condition. Overall was a perfectly good experience, completely recommend Thibault and his boat.
Guido
Guido
Traveled in May 2026 · 3 people · 1 days
Perfection. Everything was smooth, the day was perfect and Lionel was not only very knowledgeable and adaptable to us but also just great to dpend time with! Definitely recommend. Thanks Lionel for a special day!
Bjorn
Bjorn
Traveled in May 2026 · 15 people · 1 days
We had a perfect trip with our captain Jean! Great boat and we visit fantastic locations. Great service and wonderful food and service! I really recommend to go on a trip with them!
Karl
Karl
Traveled in April 2026 · 2 people · 6 days
No problem at all. Pascal communicates well, the boat is well maintained and doesn't show its age. The Costa Brava is incredible.
Amine
Amine
Traveled in March 2026 · 4 people · 1 day
Great experience overall. The boat was in good condition, and everything was exactly as described. The owner was responsive, punctual, and very kind throughout the process. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Vladimir
Vladimir
Traveled in March 2026 · 2 people · 1 days
It was an excellent experience. Mr. Laurent was very friendly, answered all our questions, and did his best to make our trip as comfortable as possible.
Travis
Travis
Traveled in October 2025 · 11 people · 1 days
We had the most amazing day aboard Jean Pierre’s catamaran! We chartered a full-day tour from Cannes, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Jean Pierre and Stéphane were phenomenal hosts — warm, friendly, and accommodating. They made us feel completely at home and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. They even helped prepare and serve the food and drinks we brought and beautifully presented our cake for dessert. The tour took us around the stunning Lérins Islands, with several stops to swim, snorkel, and paddleboard (gear provided). We even got to explore some incredible underwater statues in crystal clear waters. The whole day felt like a dream. The catamaran itself was spotless — spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained, with plenty of areas to lounge and relax. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience that exceeded all expectations. I couldn’t recommend this charter more highly — truly the highlight of our trip to the French Riviera!
Peter
Peter
Traveled in July 2025 · 8 people · 1 days
Lionel is an amazing captain, incredibly skilled, the boat is great, Lionel and his team were extremely helpful, we had amazing time. Very highly recommended.

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Jean-Louis
Jean-Louis
Sète ·
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Mont Saint Clair allows you to prepare while being protected from the north wind and the same on the way back. Sète is a very beautiful city with very beautiful sailboats.
Le mont Saint Clair permet de se préparer en étant protégé du vent du Nord et idem au retour. Sète est une très belle ville avec de très beaux voiliers.
Yelena
Yelena
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat ·
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
Jean-Louis
Jean-Louis
Sète ·
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Mont Saint Clair allows you to prepare while being protected from the north wind and the same on the way back. Sète is a very beautiful city with very beautiful sailboats.
Le mont Saint Clair permet de se préparer en étant protégé du vent du Nord et idem au retour. Sète est une très belle ville avec de très beaux voiliers.
Yelena
Yelena
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat ·
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.

Yacht charter with or without captain in France

With Samboat, choose from a wide selection of yacht charters. We offer a huge range of sailboats and catamarans to hire from 50€/day. With the best offers, Samboat helps you to find the ideal yacht charter for the perfect vacation. France is one of the most popular tourist nations around the world, you will have enough inventory of yacht for your options.

Yacht charter in France

France is a country very popular with sailors and visitors thanks to the country possesses many summer holiday destinations and its rich culture. In France, you can find many places to charter a yacht such as the south of France Côte d'Azur, Southwest of France in Bordeaux, La Rochelle. There are many well-known towns and landmarks in France, attracting tourists from all over the world every year. You can easily realize visiting by sailing. Chartering a catamaran or a sailboat in France will allow you to discover the historic landmarks and natural views. Most of France’s main coastal cities are available for yacht rental with Samboat including Nice, Cannes, Bordeaux, and Marseille. All the coastal cities mentioned above have its own style and features which are worth a visit with your yacht charter to discover it all. With Samboat, you can realize yacht charter in France for a week, sailing anywhere in the area for your vacations.

Pricing and Information for yacht charter in France

Yacht charter in France is no doubt a perfect way to enjoy your vacations by sailing for a few days in France while discovering a region. Samboat provides you with all types of yacht charter services in France with the best price. The cost of yacht charter in France often changes depending on the seasons.  The peak tourist season in France for sailing is from June to September, especially in July and August. The off season is normally when it gets cold in winter between November and Mars.

  • Catamaran charter

If you want to spend great time with several friends or your family on a boat in France, renting a catamaran is no doubt the perfect choice for you to enjoy your vacations in France. Catamaran is usually more spacious than Sailboat, on which you can always realize cute parties with your group at sunset time. The average price to charter a catamaran in France is 950 euros a day in peak season, certainly in July and August. When it comes to off season, the average price to charter a catamaran in France is 700 euros a day.

  • Sailboat charter

If you are visiting France with your partner or with your best friend, renting a sailboat is the better choice for your sailing trip. Sailboat is totally big enough for 2-3 people. You will enjoy your sailing experience meanwhile visiting the gorgeous coast in France. The average price to charter a sailboat in France is 500 euros a day in peak season, certainly in July and August. When it comes to off season, the average price to charter a sailboat in France goes down to 300 euros a day.

When is the best time to charter a yacht in France?

France is considered as one the most popular tourist destinations in the world. France is always the favoured choice for many visitors and sailors. The peak tourist season in France is usually starting from June until September. July and August are the busiest months over summer. If you want to visit France and charter a yacht to sail in the area with cheaper price and good weather. June and September are recommended by Samboat since these two months will occupy less tourists, but you will still enjoy sailing with comfortable weather. The off season is between November and Mars in winter. As France is always a popular choice when summer arrives, Samboat recommends you book your yacht charter reservations 4-7 months earlier before your departure to make sure you will have available yacht charter by then.

Do you need a license to charter a yacht in France?

As for yacht charter in France, the sailing regulations are quite particular. First, no formal license is required for sailboats and all motor boats above an engine power more than 6hp, and for sailboats you will have to provide documentation of previous experience. As for catamarans, you will need to provide a valid boat license. You will also have to provide a nautical CV which details your experience in regard to the previous boats you've captained and the waters in which you've sailed.

If you do not have the experience or want a stress-free vacation, rent a boat with captain! If you do not hold a valid license or do not have enough experience, you can charter a yacht with a captain. A huge perk of having your own captain is they are locals and from the area. They will be able to give you some insight into the sailing area as well as showing you some of the hidden gems in France.

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