Bespoke Yacht Charter

Luxury Yacht Charter

Bespoke Yacht Charter arranges luxury yacht charters across the French Riviera and Mediterranean, from Monaco and Cap Ferrat to Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Tropez. Whether you are planning a week exploring the coast, a summer escape with family and friends or a yacht charter for one of the Riviera’s major events, every itinerary begins with understanding how you want to spend your time on the water.

The right yacht is about far more than size or specification. The crew, layout, atmosphere on board and suitability for your itinerary can make the difference between a good charter and an exceptional one. Our role is to understand what matters to you, recommend yachts that genuinely fit the brief and take care of the details before you step aboard.

As an independent yacht charter brokerage, we are not tied to particular yachts, owners or management companies. This allows our brokers to provide impartial advice and search the international charter fleet for the right professionally crewed motor yacht, sailing yacht or superyacht. We know many of the yachts and crews first-hand, giving our clients informed recommendations rather than simply a list of what is available.

The French Riviera remains at the heart of what we do. From Monaco and Cap Ferrat to Cannes and Saint-Tropez, we arrange private yacht charters throughout the season and for major events including the Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Lions, MIPIM and the Cannes Film Festival. Our clients charter for many different reasons — family holidays, time with friends, corporate hospitality, private celebrations and some of the biggest dates in the Mediterranean calendar.

Whatever brings you aboard, the approach remains the same: the right yacht, an excellent crew and an itinerary built around you.

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Bespoke Yacht Charter

Bespoke Yacht Charter was founded in 2014 by two senior yacht brokers with more than 40 years of combined experience in the superyacht industry. The idea was simple: to offer knowledgeable, personal advice and build long-term relationships with clients rather than simply arrange individual charters.

With a presence in London and on the Côte d’Azur, we work with clients from around the world. That might mean arranging a week-long yacht charter on the French Riviera, cruising from Monaco to Cannes and Saint-Tropez, or planning a longer itinerary through the Mediterranean.

Luxury yacht charter is our sole focus. Every enquiry starts with a conversation about how you like to travel, who will be joining you and what you want from your time on board. From there, we can recommend yachts that suit the way you intend to use them, advise on the crew and shape an itinerary around your interests rather than simply following a standard route.

We are entirely independent and do not sell or manage yachts. That distinction is important: our brokers are free to search the global charter fleet and recommend a yacht because we believe it is right for you, not because we represent the owner or management company.

Just as importantly, we make a point of knowing the yachts we recommend. Our brokers regularly step aboard yachts, meet captains and crews and maintain close relationships throughout the charter industry. Photographs and specifications can tell you a great deal about a yacht, but they cannot tell you everything. First-hand knowledge of the crew, atmosphere on board, condition of the yacht and how its spaces work in practice allows us to offer more informed advice.

For our clients, that means fewer unknowns and recommendations based on experience rather than a brochure.

Cannes is a particular area of expertise for Bespoke Yacht Charter. Our brokers have more than 20 years of experience working with yachts during the city’s major international events, giving us first-hand knowledge of the port, the challenges of securing the right berth and the yachts that work particularly well for meetings, hospitality and entertaining.

Each year, we arrange Cannes event yacht charters for clients attending Cannes Lions, MIPIM, the Cannes Film Festivaland TFWA. The requirements can be very different from a conventional yacht charter: location within the port matters, guest capacity becomes critical and the yacht may need to function as a meeting space, restaurant, hospitality suite and event venue over the course of a single day.

Our role extends beyond finding the yacht. We can advise on berthing, onboard layouts, guest numbers and the practicalities of hosting during some of the busiest weeks of the year in Cannes, helping clients choose a yacht that works for the way they intend to use it.

Bespoke Yacht Charter LTD are proud members of MYBA – The Worldwide Yachting Association and ECPY – The European Committee for Professional Yachting

Yacht Charters For French Riviera Festivals & Events

Featured Events In Cannes & Monaco in 2026/2027

Some of the most demanding yacht charters we arrange take place during the major events of Cannes and Monaco. During these weeks, choosing the yacht is only part of the equation. Berth position, guest capacity, access, catering, security and the flow of people on and off the yacht can be just as important as the vessel itself.

On the French Riviera, our brokers arrange corporate and private yacht charters for MIPIM, Cannes Lions, TFWA and the Cannes Film Festival. We work with clients to secure suitable yachts and berths, then coordinate the practical details of hosting on board — from breakfast meetings and client lunches to cocktail receptions, private dinners and larger brand events.

The Monaco Grand Prix presents a different set of challenges. Yachts berthed in Port Hercule can provide a remarkable perspective on the race, but berth position and yacht selection are critical. Our experience in Monaco allows us to advise clients on the yachts and locations best suited to their plans, whether the priority is trackside hospitality, entertaining clients or enjoying the race with family and friends.

Major-event charters leave little room for improvisation. Our role is to anticipate the details well before guests arrive, giving clients a yacht that works not only as somewhere to stay, but as a private meeting place, hospitality venue and base for the event.

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Featured Charter Yachts

As an independent yacht charter brokerage, Bespoke Yacht Charter has access to more than 1,600 luxury yachts available for charter worldwide. The fleet ranges from sophisticated motor yachts and large superyachts to classic and contemporary sailing yachts, cruising throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean and many of the world’s leading yachting destinations.

Choice, however, is only useful when it comes with good advice. Our senior charter brokers have long-standing relationships with yacht owners, captains, crews and central agencies, and we make a point of stepping aboard the yachts we recommend whenever possible. We look beyond photographs and specifications to understand how a yacht is maintained, how the spaces work in practice and, crucially, the experience delivered by the captain and crew.

The yachts shown on our website represent only a selection of what is available. You are welcome to browse the fleet, but many clients prefer to contact our charter team and let us conduct the search on their behalf. Once we understand your dates, destination, guest numbers and priorities, we can prepare a shortlist of carefully matched yachts with specifications, crew information, charter rates and suggested itineraries.

The aim is not to present the longest list of available yachts, but to identify the few that genuinely suit you.

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Yacht Charter Destinations

The Mediterranean is at the heart of the yachting world, and it remains the focus of many of the charters we arrange. Our brokers know its coastlines, islands and cruising grounds first-hand, from the French Riviera and Corsica to Sardinia, Portofino, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, the Balearic Islands, Croatia and the Greek Islands.

A Mediterranean yacht charter does not have to follow the familiar route. Some of the most rewarding itineraries combine celebrated ports with quieter anchorages, small islands and coastal towns that are difficult to experience in quite the same way from land. Knowing when to visit, where to anchor and which places are worth making a detour for can make as much difference to a charter as the yacht itself.

Beyond the Mediterranean, we can arrange private yacht charters in established and emerging cruising grounds around the world, matching the destination and season to the kind of experience you have in mind.

Browse our yacht charter destinations for inspiration, or speak with our brokers about where you would like to go. We can help shape an itinerary around your interests, whether that means long lunches ashore, secluded bays, lively ports, watersports, culture or simply finding somewhere beautiful to drop anchor for the afternoon.

Superyachts and fabulous villas on Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat Yacht Charter

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, known simply as Cap Ferrat, is one of the French Riviera’s most prestigious addresses and a prime destination for an ultra-luxury yacht charter. Renowned for its exceptional privacy, lush Mediterranean vegetation, and panoramic sea views, the peninsula offers a rare sense of seclusion just moments from Monaco and Nice.
From the water, Cap Ferrat reveals its true allure — grand waterfront villas, sheltered bays, and uninterrupted vistas across the Riviera. For discerning clients seeking an exclusive yacht charter experience defined by discretion, natural beauty, and refined elegance, Cap Ferrat stands unrivalled.

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Couple on the bow

French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) Yacht Charter

A French Riviera Yacht Charter is the ultimate way to experience the glamour, prestige and beauty of the Côte d’Azur. From the iconic harbours of Monaco and Cannes to the legendary shores of Saint-Tropez and Antibes, the French Riviera offers world-class cruising grounds, crystal-clear Mediterranean waters and unmatched coastal elegance.
Whether you’re seeking a superyacht for the Cannes Film Festival, a glamorous Monaco Grand Prix escape, or a private summer charter along the South of France, our bespoke French Riviera yacht charter experiences are tailored entirely to you — delivering luxury, privacy and seamless service at every nautical mile.

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Small boats explore cove, Hvar

Hvar Yacht Charter

A Hvar yacht charter is the ultimate way to experience Croatia’s most iconic and cosmopolitan island. Set against a backdrop of lavender hills, medieval architecture and crystal-clear Adriatic waters, Hvar blends historic charm with a vibrant yachting lifestyle. From the elegant waterfront of Hvar Town to the secluded bays and turquoise lagoons of the nearby Pakleni Islands, chartering a private yacht allows you to explore the island in complete freedom, comfort and privacy. Whether you’re seeking lively beach clubs, refined dining, or tranquil anchorages accessible only by sea, a bespoke Hvar yacht charter delivers an unforgettable journey along Croatia’s most glamorous stretch of coastline.

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Iles de Lerins, Cannes Islands aerial shot

Îles de Lérins Yacht Charter

An Îles de Lérins yacht charter offers a tranquil escape just minutes from Cannes, where pine-clad shores, crystal-clear waters, and secluded coves create one of the Riviera’s most idyllic anchorages. Rich in history and natural beauty, these peaceful islands provide the perfect balance of privacy and proximity to the mainland’s glamour.

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Adriatic Yacht Charter, Venice in Italy

In the Wake of the Venetians : Following the Venetian Trade Route on a Superyacht

Tracing the legendary Venetian trade route on a superyacht offers a rare opportunity to journey from Venice to Istanbul, following one of history’s most influential maritime corridors in uncompromising luxury. This remarkable voyage weaves through the Adriatic and eastern Mediterranean, linking ancient port cities, island strongholds and centuries-old trading hubs once dominated by the Venetian Republic. From the canals of Venice to the storied waterways of Istanbul, a superyacht charter transforms this historic passage into a seamless blend of cultural discovery, coastal beauty and bespoke yachting elegance.

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Panoramic view of Portofino Italy

Italian Riviera Yacht Charter

An Italian Riviera Yacht Charter seamlessly continues the glamour of the French Riviera, following a breathtaking stretch of coastline from the dramatic French–Italian border eastwards to the elegant shores of northern Tuscany. An Italian Riviera yacht charter reveals a captivating mix of colourful fishing villages, historic ports and refined seaside resorts, where pastel-hued towns cling to steep cliffs and crystal-clear waters invite exploration. From Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure to the Cinque Terre, this iconic cruising ground offers exceptional scenery, world-class cuisine and timeless Mediterranean charm, best experienced from the comfort of a luxury yacht.

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Every yacht charter begins differently. You may already know exactly where you want to go, or simply have a week in mind and want advice on what works best at that time of year. Some clients come to us for a family holiday in the Mediterranean, others for a celebration, an escape with friends or a corporate charter that needs to balance business with time on the water. Our brokers can guide you through the choices, from destination and itinerary to the style of yacht and, importantly, the crew. We arrange private charters aboard motor yachts, sailing yachts and superyachts in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and cruising grounds further afield, always looking for the combination that best suits the people travelling and the experience they have in mind. If you are still considering where to go, our yacht charter blog offers destination guides, itinerary ideas and practical advice on when and where to charter. Or simply get in touch and tell us what you have in mind — even if the plan is still taking shape. We’ll take it from there.

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