10-Night Grand Riviera Tour — Monaco to Porquerolles
Route Overview
The Route
Day 1 — Monaco: Embarkation
Welcome aboard at Port Hercule, Monaco. An orientation of the yacht followed by a first evening dinner at one of the iconic portside restaurants — Nobu, Maya Bay or the legendary Café de Paris.
Day 2 — Villefranche & Cap Ferrat
Cruise along the corniche to Villefranche's deep blue bay. Explore Cap Ferrat — the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its extraordinary gardens are a highlight — before anchoring for a spectacular sunset dinner aboard.
Day 3 — Nice
Berth at Nice's Port Lympia and explore the city: the Promenade des Anglais, the Cours Saleya flower and food market, the old town (Vieille-Ville) and the MAMAC contemporary art museum. Nice has the best restaurant scene between Cannes and Monaco.
Day 4 — Cannes & Îles de Lérins
Morning in Cannes for provisioning and the Forville market, then afternoon cruise to the serene Îles de Lérins. Anchor in the bay of Île Sainte-Marguerite for an afternoon of swimming and kayaking in clear water.
Day 5 — Antibes
Explore the old town of Antibes — the Picasso Museum, the covered market and the beautiful Ramparts overlooking the sea. An excellent provisioning stop for the western passages ahead.
Day 6 — Saint-Tropez
The Riviera's most glamorous village — a full day and night here. Tuesday market on Place des Lices, dinner at Club 55 or Brasserie des Arts in the Vieux Port, and an evening walk through the narrow alleyways of La Ponche.
Day 7 — Grimaud & The Gulf of Saint-Tropez
Spend a morning anchored in the beautifully sheltered Gulf of Saint-Tropez — the medieval hilltop village of Grimaud is worth a visit by tender into Port Grimaud. Afternoon passage west towards the Îles d'Hyères.
Day 8 — Île de Porquerolles
The largest of the Îles d'Hyères is a protected national park — no cars, pristine sandy beaches and exceptional cycling and walking. Anchor off the Plage d'Argent or the Plage du Langoustier for the night.
Day 9 — Île du Levant & Port-Cros
Explore the trio of Hyères islands — Île du Levant and Port-Cros (a national park with no development and spectacular underwater snorkelling trails). Return to anchor at Porquerolles for a final evening.
Day 10 — Return Passage East
A leisurely morning before the return passage along the coast. Overnight at Antibes or Cannes, with disembarkation the following morning. Transfers to Nice Airport or Monaco Heliport available.
Day 11 — Disembarkation
Farewell breakfast before guests depart. Nice and Monaco are equally accessible; we can arrange helicopter transfers to Monaco Heliport if required.