Western Mediterranean Cruising Guide

What’s not to love about the West Med? Not only is this the place where luxury yacht charter all began, but for centuries the Mediterranean has been filled with boats coming and going along classic trade routes, enriching the coastlines along the way.

From the glamorous shores of the French Riviera and Amalfi Coast, to the chic beach clubs of the Balearics and the rugged yet captivating islands of Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and Malta, old-world charm combines with modern sophistication to give you the best of both worlds when you cruise these stunning coastlines.

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SEVEN-DAY ITINERARY

1 2 St Tropez to Pampelonne Bay (6 nm) Step on board your luxury yacht in the elegant port of St Tropez and spend the day acclimatizing to life on board. Take a dip in Pampelonne Bay, lunch at the legendary Le Club 55, and head back to town to trip your dancing shoes at the exclusive Les Caves du Roy.

3 Pampelonne Bay to Îles d'Hyères (30 nm) Cruise west and drop anchor off the Îles d'Hyères. Snorkel around the coves of Île de Porquerolles (island rules – no scuba diving or jet skis allowed). Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Le Mas du

Langoustier before discovering the winding paths and sundrenched vineyards of Île de Port-Cros.

4 Îles d'Hyères to Cannes (42 nm) Glide into the glittering Bay of Cannes. Early evening take a stroll past the boutiques that line the stylish Croisette, followed by cocktails at the hip Baoli.

5 Cannes to Cap d’Antibes (12 nm) Ease towards Cap d’Antibes and enjoy an afternoon of watersports in the bay of Juan-les-Pins. Take the tender ashore to the private jetty of the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc for dinner on the terrace of the Eden-Roc Pavilion.

6 Cap d’Antibes to Cap Ferrat (12 nm) Anchor in the horseshoe bay of Villefranche and discover the medieval village of Eze and the ravishing gardens at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Back on board, cruise around the headland to the tranquil Baie des Fourmis.

7 Cap Ferrat to Monaco (11 nm) Anchor in the Port of Monaco and discover one of the most glamorous capitals in the world. Venture up to the Prince’s Palace of Monaco and explore the boutiques of Monte Carlo. The Principality is also home to some of the finest restaurants in the world, including Louis XV – Alain Ducasse and Joël