South of France & Monaco Itinerary
A timeless Mediterranean itinerary combining Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and Monaco — perfect for beach clubs, clear waters, and understated luxury.
Day 1 - Monaco to Cap d'Antibes 15nm
Embark in Monaco and spend your first afternoon exploring the principality — the harbour, the old town, the casino square. Late afternoon, motor the short distance west to anchor off Cap d’Antibes, one of the Riviera’s most exclusive headlands.
Recommendation: Dinner ashore at Eden Roc Restaurant at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc — iconic, impeccably positioned, and the definitive Riviera evening.
Day 2 - Cap d'Antibes to Cannes then Iles de Lerin's 10nm
Early morning sail to Cannes – walk La Croisette, browse the morning market. Afternoon, take the tender to Île Sainte-Marguerite, swim in crystal water off the rocks, and explore the fort.
Recommendation: Book a table at La Guérite beach club for a quintessential Riviera afternoon – or lunch onboard at anchor and dinner at La Palme d’Or in Cannes for something more refined.
Day 3 - îles de Lérins to Saint-Tropez 30nm
Cruise west to Saint-Tropez. Arrive mid-morning to secure a berth in the port before it fills. Afternoon exploring the old town, the citadel, and the market if timing allows.
Recommendation: Dinner at Résidence de la Pinède – refined, elegant, right on the water, and far quieter than the port buzz.
Day 4 - Saint-Tropez to Pampelonne Bay 5nm
A short motor around the headland to Pampelonne. Drop anchor and spend a full day on the water – swimming, paddleboarding, doing nothing particularly well.
Recommendation: Lunch at Club 55 via tender – the original Riviera beach club, effortlessly stylish without trying too hard. Dinner onboard at anchor as the sun sets over the hills.
Day 5 - Pampelonne to Sainte-Maxime 10nm
Cross the gulf to Sainte-Maxime, quieter and more local than Saint-Tropez, with a pretty waterfront and good provisioning if needed.
Recommendation: Dinner ashore at La Badiane – intimate, locally loved, excellent Provençal cooking. A nice contrast to the grander restaurants earlier in the week.
Day 6 - Sainte-Maxime to Antibes 30nm
Head back east to Antibes. Explore the Picasso Museum, the old town ramparts, and the covered market in the morning. Afternoon at leisure.
Recommendation: Dinner at Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit by chef Christian Morisset – a Michelin-starred hidden gem tucked into the old town, one of the best meals on the Riviera.
Day 7 - Antibes to Villefranche-sur-Mer then Monaco 25nm
A short hop east with a morning stop in Villefranche-sur-Mer – arguably the most beautiful bay on the Riviera, deep turquoise water, perfect for a long swim and a lazy lunch onboard. Arrive Monaco mid-afternoon for a final evening in the principality.
Recommendation: Last night dinner at Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo at the Hôtel Metropole – the definitive farewell dinner.
Day 8 - Monaco (Disembarkation)
A slow final morning. Coffee on deck, a last walk around the harbour. Disembark by midday.
