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Planning The Perfect Event Charter in Cannes

An event charter in Cannes offers a unique way to experience the city’s world-famous events from the water. With over 20 years of experience, the yacht charter brokers at Bespoke Yacht Charter specialise in organising seamless and memorable event charters in Cannes, tailored to each client’s needs. From the Cannes Film Festival to major yacht shows and corporate events, an event charter in Cannes provides unrivalled access, privacy and comfort afloat. Drawing on decades of local knowledge and industry expertise, we outline five key points to help you make the most of the Cannes experience on board a luxury yacht, ensuring your time on the French Riviera is both effortless and unforgettable.

Planning The Perfect Event Charter in Cannes

Yacht charter specialists at Bespoke Yacht Charter bring over 20 years of experience in organising exceptional yacht charter events in Cannes. With in-depth local knowledge and long-standing industry relationships, our brokers expertly manage every detail of event yacht charters, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience afloat on the French Riviera.

From world-famous festivals and international conferences to private celebrations and corporate hospitality, a yacht charter in Cannes offers a unique vantage point to enjoy the city’s most prestigious events. Chartering a yacht provides unrivalled access, privacy and comfort, allowing guests to avoid the crowds while enjoying first-class service on board.

In this guide, we explore five key points designed to help you get the most from your Cannes yacht charter experience. From selecting the right yacht and berth to timing, logistics and onboard hospitality, our expert insights ensure your event charter is effortless, sophisticated and perfectly tailored to your needs.

Why a corporate yacht charter in Cannes?

Corporate yacht charters in Cannes are becoming increasingly popular as international companies seek distinctive ways to stand out, gain a competitive edge and maximise brand exposure during major Cannes festivals and events. Hosting clients and partners on board a luxury yacht creates a powerful statement, combining prestige, exclusivity and visibility in one exceptional setting.

Hiring a luxury charter yacht berthed in the Port of Cannes, directly opposite the world-famous Palais des Festivals, ensures your presence is impossible to miss. As event delegates stroll along the Quay Albert Édouard in search of the most impressive receptions and cocktail parties, a branded yacht provides instant impact and unrivalled waterfront exposure.

At Cannes events and festivals, branding is essential, and corporate yacht charters in Cannes offer a unique floating venue tailored to your objectives. From high-level meetings and private discussion groups to TV interviews, elegant dinners and glamorous cocktail receptions, a charter yacht delivers total privacy, flexibility and a truly memorable corporate experience on the French Riviera.

Tips for planning the perfect event charter in Cannes

We’ve compiled a list to help you plan your ideal event on a yacht in Cannes.

1. Choosing The Right Yacht

With so many charter yachts available, the choice can often feel overwhelming, particularly for a company planning its first event in Cannes. The role of Bespoke Yacht Charter is to ensure clients are matched with the right charter yacht, the most experienced crew and the best onboard facilities to enhance event exposure and deliver a flawless Cannes event experience for both the company and its guests.

The first step is understanding how the charter yacht will be used. Our yacht charter brokers ask clients to consider how many separate events will be hosted on board and the maximum number of guests expected. Most charter yachts can accommodate significantly more guests when berthed in port than when cruising. Typically, yachts can comfortably host 25–30 guests for cocktail receptions, with many able to welcome 60 or more at any one time. For larger events, guest flow is carefully managed by professional crew to ensure VIP guests are always prioritised and the experience remains seamless. Detailed planning with the charter broker, captain and key crew is essential for the smooth running of high-capacity events.

Budget is the second key consideration. Once the charter fee is agreed, all additional costs — from catering and beverages to DJs, décor and branding — are charged separately. Our brokers are experts in budget management and advise clients on how to achieve maximum impact. In many cases, opting for a slightly older charter yacht can be highly advantageous. These yachts are often exceptionally well suited to events, with seasoned crews experienced in hosting multiple functions, managing large guest numbers and accommodating extensive branding. Transforming a yacht into a fully branded floating headquarters in Cannes frequently delivers far greater exposure than simply choosing the newest or largest vessel.

Finally, clients should consider the style of charter yacht that best reflects their brand and event objectives. Some companies prefer a sleek, contemporary yacht for intimate, high-energy gatherings, while others require expansive deck space for formal seated dinners or large-scale receptions.

As options are explored, briefs often evolve. Our yacht charter brokers remain one step ahead throughout the process, offering informed advice and practical solutions based on years of experience, ensuring clients select the perfect charter yacht for a successful Cannes event.

2. The Best Spot In Cannes Port

Bespoke Yacht Charter strongly advises clients to secure their yacht as early as possible when planning a MIPIM yacht charter or hosting events on yachts at Cannes Lions, in order to obtain the most sought-after berthing positions in the Port of Cannes. Berths are allocated by the port authority on a strictly first-come, first-served basis, making early confirmation essential.

Once berth application forms are completed, our yacht charter brokers personally present each file to the port office. Berths are then offered based on the accuracy of the submitted information and the date the yacht charter is confirmed. Timing is particularly critical for a MIPIM yacht charter, as the event takes place each March and demand consistently exceeds supply. In fact, the majority of MIPIM yacht charter clients rebook for the following year during the event itself, resulting in more berth applications than even the Cannes Film Festival.

Demand continues to rise across all major Cannes events, especially yachts at Cannes Lions, where the number of charter yachts has almost doubled in recent years and is expected to increase further. To secure a prime berth close to the Palais des Festivals, Bespoke Yacht Charter’s advice is simple: book early.

3. The Most Fabulous Food

Every charter yacht is staffed with a highly skilled private chef, ensuring exceptional dining on board at all times. However, for larger-scale events, most charter yachts recommend using specialist event caterers to complement the onboard chef. This allows the yacht’s chef to focus on the smooth operation of the galley and to maintain the highest standards for guests sleeping on board, as well as those enjoying smaller, more intimate lunches or meetings.

Over the years, our yacht charter brokers have developed long-standing relationships with a carefully selected network of professional onboard caterers. These specialists work closely with both the client and the charter yacht team to create bespoke menus that align with your event concept and budget, without compromising on presentation or impact.

Experienced in working within the unique confines of a charter yacht galley, these flexible catering teams consistently deliver food of an exceptionally high standard. For large events, outside caterers also provide essential logistical support, including additional storage and refrigerated vehicles, helping to keep the yacht organised and guest areas uncluttered. High-quality caterers are invaluable in delivering a truly memorable charter yacht event.

4. The Ultimate Entertainment

No one wants to recreate a questionable school disco on board a luxury yacht in Cannes. When it comes to entertainment, our advice is to plan realistically and allocate budget wisely. If budgets are tight, a considered, understated approach is often far more effective than trying to do too much.

Bespoke Yacht Charter works with a wide range of professional entertainment providers in Cannes, from string quartets and jazz bands to live singers and leading DJs. Beyond music, we can also arrange magicians, flair bartenders and even beauty treatments. On one occasion during a TFWA event, we transformed an entire yacht into a floating spa for a global cosmetics brand.

Most charter yachts are already equipped with excellent onboard sound systems, making it easy to create a relaxed atmosphere throughout the day using personal devices, reserving a DJ for a key cocktail reception or evening event. For clients with larger budgets, we can arrange additional AV equipment, screens, microphones and bespoke lighting to elevate the experience.

With extensive experience across every major Cannes event, Bespoke Yacht Charter is always happy to share creative ideas that help your yacht stand out from the crowd.

5. Cruising – After All, This Is A Yacht!

Cruising is not traditionally associated with corporate events on charter yachts in Cannes, however this is rapidly changing. During several major festivals — particularly Cannes Lions — clients are increasingly keen to incorporate cruising into their charter experience. Rather than hosting private lunches for VIP guests on board while berthed in port, many now prefer to entertain at anchor, enjoying complete privacy away from the crowds.

A short cruise along the French Riviera aboard one of the finest charter yachts, paired with a glass of Champagne and panoramic coastal views, creates an unrivalled setting for high-level discussions and deal-making. Other clients choose to host shore-based events in destinations such as St Tropez, using their charter yacht not only as a venue but also as elegant transport between locations.

This is where competition intensifies. Most charter yachts hosting events are restricted to cruising with a maximum of 12 guests. However, a small number of yachts hold special licences permitting them to cruise with larger groups — in some cases up to 49 guests, and on one exceptional yacht, up to 100. These permits are issued under strict flag-state regulations and involve additional security and compliance, meaning very few yachts qualify.

As previously highlighted, booking early is essential. For clients wishing to cruise with larger numbers, early planning becomes even more critical to secure one of these highly sought-after charter yachts.

It is important to note that during the largest events, such as MIPIM and the Cannes Film Festival, cruising is not possible due to the sheer number of yachts occupying the port. Once berthed, yachts are unable to depart until the event concludes. For other festivals, however, cruising has become increasingly popular. During Cannes Lions, for example, there is a long-standing tradition of hosting Thursday brunches at the beaches of St Tropez. Many charter yachts cruise to iconic venues such as Club 55 and Bagatelle before racing back to Cannes, with captains and crew fully embracing the friendly competition to be first back in port.

Mediterranean

H&CO

Builder:

Ferretti

From:

€ 90,000 per week

Port:

Cannes, France

CHERRY

Builder:

Pershing

From:

€ 65,000 per week

Port:

French Riviera

LADY ISABELLA

Builder:

Princess Yachts

From:

€ 42,000 per week

Port:

Monaco

LAZY P

Builder:

Sunseeker

From:

€ 23,500 per week

Port:

La Napoule, France

BEIJA FLORE

Builder:

Eurocraft

From:

€ 42,000 per week

Port:

La Rague, near Cannes

MISS CANDY

Builder:

Versilcraft

From:

€ 36,000 per week

Port:

Cannes, France

LADY JERSEY

Builder:

A&R

From:

€ 52,000 per week

Port:

Monaco

LIQUID SKY

Builder:

CMB Yachts

From:

€ 210,000 per week

Port:

Cannes, France

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Book a yacht for Planning The Perfect Event Charter in Cannes

Hosting an event on a yacht during the Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Lions, MIPIM or TFWA requires careful planning — from selecting the right yacht to securing a suitable berth and coordinating hospitality onboard.

At Bespoke Yacht Charter, our brokers have decades of experience arranging static yacht charters for Cannes events. We help clients secure the right yachts, navigate port requirements and design hospitality programmes that run smoothly during the busiest weeks on the Riviera.

If you’re considering hosting an event on a yacht in Cannes, our team would be delighted to discuss the options and help you plan the perfect setup.

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Planning The Perfect Event Charter in Cannes

Planning The Perfect Event Charter in Cannes

Why a corporate yacht charter in Cannes?

Tips for planning the perfect event charter in Cannes

1. Choosing The Right Yacht

2. The Best Spot In Cannes Port

3. The Most Fabulous Food

4. The Ultimate Entertainment

5. Cruising – After All, This Is A Yacht!

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