A yacht charter in France offers so many outstanding destinations that it is difficult to match within a single itinerary. Along the French Riviera, the sequence is familiar but no less compelling: Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Eze, Monaco. Beyond it, the pace shifts — towards Porquerolles, where the water clears and the shoreline softens, or further to Corsica, where the terrain becomes more rugged and the anchorages more remote.
What defines the experience is not simply where you go, but how you live on board. Larger groups may prioritise guest capacity and expansive exterior decks, while others look for more private arrangements with generous interior volume, panoramic windows, and dedicated wellness spaces such as a sauna or massage room. For some, the focus is on a wide selection of water toys.
Selecting the right yacht for charter shapes the entire experience. With this in mind, Phoenix Charter Brokers have created a list of 5 exceptional yachts to consider chartering in France that stand out for their layout, onboard features, and overall suitability for the region.
M/Y AMALYA, 77.7M ADMIRAL
AMALYA is a 77.7-metre Admiral superyacht delivered in 2025, designed with a charter-centric philosophy. Both exterior and interior are the work of Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, whose focus on fluidity, clarity of form, and refined symmetry runs consistently throughout. Her striking blue hull makes her immediately recognisable anywhere she cruises.
She accommodates 12 guests across 6 cabins. The full-beam master suite on the main deck spans two zones — a bedroom and a separate lounge — with large windows, a walk-in wardrobe, a private office, and an en-suite bathroom with a jacuzzi bathtub. A VIP cabin is located on the bridge deck, while the remaining 4 cabins on the lower deck offer flexible double and twin configurations.
The deck layout is generous and varied. The sun deck centres around a jacuzzi and a teppanyaki area with seating for up to 16. The bridge deck aft salon features a bar and a piano, opening onto al fresco dining for 14. On the main deck, a formal dining room and saloon are separated by a drop-down cinema screen, with a pool table, bar, and DJ setup outside. AMALYA is particularly well suited to guests who value wellness and time to properly unwind on board. Her dedicated spa area includes a sauna, hammam, and cold plunge pool, while the gym opens directly onto a folding balcony above the sea, bringing fresh air and uninterrupted views into each session. A private beauty room, supported by a dedicated spa stewardess, allows treatments to be enjoyed discreetly on board throughout the charter.
Days on board can be as active or relaxed as guests choose. AMALYA carries an extensive collection of water toys, including jet skis, seabobs, e-foils, wakeboards, paddleboards, and water skis, while the floating anti-jellyfish sea pool creates a protected area for swimming directly from the yacht. Two tenders make everything from discreet shore transfers to sunset cruising along the coastline feel effortless.
With expansive interior volume, a complete wellness centre, and a crew of 21, AMALYA is particularly suited to guests looking for the comfort, outstanding service, and amenities of a true large-scale superyacht.
M/Y LIMERENCE, 52.5M ALIA YACHTS
LIMERENCE is a 52.5-metre Alia Yachts superyacht delivered in 2025, built around a very different idea of what a modern charter yacht can be. Rather than centring life on board around living spaces, much of the yacht has been designed around watersports and constant access to the sea. Her exterior and interior lines are the work of Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture, combining the functionality of a serious support vessel with the comfort and refinement expected of a contemporary luxury superyacht.
She accommodates up to 8 guests across 3 staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite with a convertible lounge area suitable for children, alongside 2 additional guest cabins that convert between double and twin configurations. The interior is understated and refined, shaped by soft palettes, natural textures, and premium materials throughout. The bridge deck salon opens onto al fresco dining, while the lower deck replaces the conventional main saloon with a fully equipped watersports centre, immediately setting the tone for the experience on board.
LIMERENCE is the ideal charter vessel for a watersports enthusiast. The yacht carries an extraordinary volume of equipment more commonly associated with significantly larger vessels, including jet skis, seabobs, e-foils, paddleboards, surfboards, kiteboards, sailing catamarans, dedicated wakeboarding and waterskiing tenders, alongside a full dive centre with 10 sets of gear. High-grade fishing equipment, spearguns, inflatables, and extensive watersports storage reinforce the yacht’s focus on activity and exploration.
Her defining feature is the raised aft deck, which operates as a fully certified helicopter pad while also transforming into a remarkably versatile entertainment and sports space. It can become an open-air dancefloor or a court for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball directly above the water — an exceptionally unusual feature on a yacht of this scale. The extended beam across this area creates a vast amount of usable exterior space, while the aft swim platform can host up to 16 guests for waterfront dining beside the sea.
A golf driving range with biodegradable balls, laser clay shooting, and a pizza oven that has reportedly become one of the yacht’s most popular features add further personality to the experience. With a range of approximately 4,000 nautical miles and the ability to host up to 100 guests for quayside events, LIMERENCE moves comfortably between a smaller charter adventure vessel, watersports hub, and large-scale entertainment venue.
M/Y NEXUS, 40.05M SUNSEEKER
NEXUS is a 40-metre Sunseeker motor yacht built in 2019, refitted in 2022, and further maintained in 2026. She stands out in this selection for her layout, with spaces that move naturally between interior comfort and time spent outside, particularly suited to groups of friends, extended family, and longer itineraries.
She accommodates up to 12 guests in 5 staterooms, including a main deck owner’s suite, 2 doubles, and 2 twins convertible into doubles. The arrangement is flexible, adapting easily to different group configurations. The main saloon is bright and open, with large windows maintaining a constant connection to the sea, while the exterior decks are set up for long, uninterrupted days outside. The sundeck naturally becomes the social centre on board, with a 4-person jacuzzi, surrounding sunpads, and a shaded bar area that carries comfortably from afternoon into evening.
At water level, the swimming platform provides direct access to the sea, supported by a strong selection of water toys, including jet skis, seabobs, e-foils, paddleboards, and towables. With her open, sociable layout, strong connection to the water, and crew of 8 providing attentive service throughout the charter, NEXUS is ideal for those seeking an outdoor-focused charter in the Mediterranean.
M/Y OCEAN ONE, 35.29M AZIMUT
OCEAN ONE is a 35.29-metre Azimut motor yacht delivered in 2023, with exterior design by Alberto Mancini and interiors by Salvagni Architetti. Nominated at the World Superyacht Awards in her year of delivery, she combines contemporary Italian design with a layout that feels unusually open and connected to the sea for her size.
She accommodates up to 12 guests across 5 suites, including a master suite, VIP cabin, double, and 2 twins, supported by a crew of 6. Throughout the yacht, the emphasis is placed on outdoor living and easy movement between spaces. The foredeck is arranged as a dedicated lounging area centred around a striking glass-sided jacuzzi pool, surrounded by sunpads and a generous u-shaped sofa that naturally becomes one of the most used areas on board throughout the day.
The exterior decks are arranged for long afternoons outside and relaxed evenings at anchor. The upper deck aft combines back-to-back sofas, sunpads, and a flexible dining arrangement, while the main deck aft is set up for sheltered al fresco dining beside the sea. At water level, the beach club and swimming platform provide direct access to the water, supported by a chase boat and a selection of water toys.
With strong exterior spaces, contemporary styling, and the ability to move comfortably between destinations, OCEAN ONE is ideal for guests looking for a modern Mediterranean charter centred around outdoor living, time on the water, and relaxed entertaining on board.
FAST ONE, 20M TECNOMAR FOR LANBORGHINI 63
Built for speed along the Côte d’Azur, FAST ONE is a day yacht that brings supercar thinking onto the water.
Developed through the collaboration between Automobili Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group under the Tecnomar line, she is a 20-metre yacht built almost entirely in carbon fibre, keeping weight low and performance high. Twin MAN V12 engines push her to a maximum speed of 60 knots and a cruising speed of 40 knots, fundamentally changing how the day unfolds on board. Distances along the Riviera become short runs rather than passages, allowing guests to move easily between Monaco, Cap d’Antibes, and Saint-Tropez within the same day.
She accommodates up to 10 guests cruising and 4 guests overnight, with a cabin below deck and a bathroom suited to short stays rather than extended cruising. The layout reflects her purpose entirely. The cockpit is compact and angular, drawing heavily from Lamborghini interiors, while the exterior spaces are arranged for shorter stops between destinations rather than full days at anchor. Sunpads forward and aft, shaded seating, and easy access to the water at the stern create a relaxed pause between high-speed runs along the coast.
Rather than traditional yachting, FAST ONE is built around immediacy and performance. She suits guests who enjoy the energy of arriving quickly, moving constantly, and experiencing the Riviera at speed, with the atmosphere of a high-performance sports car transferred directly onto the water.
BOOK YOUR YACHT FOR CHARTER IN FRANCE
From large wellness-focused superyachts to high-performance day yachts and watersports-driven ones, the charter fleet available in France is exceptionally varied. The right yacht changes the rhythm of the experience entirely, influencing how you move along the coast, how time is spent on board, and the kind of itinerary that becomes possible.
Demand for the most sought-after yachts along the French Riviera remains consistently high throughout the summer season, particularly during peak periods. Contact Phoenix Charter Brokers to explore the different yachts currently available for charter in France and identify the option best suited to your itinerary, group, and preferred style of cruising.
