When is the cruising season in Saint-Tropez?

Mid-May through early October. The harbour is most demanded around the Cannes Festival, the August calendar and the Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta, so book those weeks early.

Where do charters depart from?

Vieux Port de Saint-Tropez and Port-Cogolin. Pampelonne Bay and Cap Camarat anchorages feature in most short itineraries.

How long is a typical charter from Saint-Tropez?

Three to seven nights covering the Saint-Tropez–Cannes loop, or longer for an extended Riviera and Italian coast itinerary.

Can charters extend to the Italian Riviera or Corsica?

Yes, both are within a single overnight passage. Cross-Mediterranean repositioning is arranged on owner request.

French Riviera · yacht charter

Saint-Tropez.

Vieux Port and Port-Cogolin departures, with anchorages along the Pampelonne bay and the Cap Camarat.

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Overview

What to expect.

Saint-Tropez is the eastern anchor of the western Côte d’Azur: a working harbour set against a small medieval old town, with the Pampelonne bay and the Cap Camarat anchorages immediately south. Vieux Port handles the day fleet; Port-Cogolin and the Sète anchorages accommodate larger yachts.

The season runs mid-May through early October. Demand peaks during August and around the Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta in late September; the Cannes Festival overflow in May pushes a meaningful fleet south for the week. June and the September shoulders consistently return the best anchorages with the lowest cruising pressure.

Fleet

Yachts available in Saint-Tropez.

Amer 36m

10 guests · 5 cabins · 2024

Bilgin 50m

12 guests · 6 cabins · 2024

Season

When to cruise.

Best months: May to September
Prevailing winds: Mistral · light
Typical base ports: Vieux Port de Saint-Tropez · Port-Cogolin

Mid-May through early October. August carries the largest fleet; the Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta in late September is the closing event of the western Riviera season. Pampelonne and Cap Camarat fill from mid-July through August.

Ports

Marinas and anchorages.

Vieux Port de Saint-Tropez
The working harbour at the heart of the village. Short charters and day cruising depart from here.
Port-Cogolin
A short tender south. Used for larger yachts and superyacht parking during peak weeks.
Pampelonne Bay
The standard day anchorage: the long sand beach south of Saint-Tropez, with sheltered swimming.

Frequently asked

Practical questions.

When is the cruising season in Saint-Tropez?: Mid-May through early October. The harbour is most demanded around the Cannes Festival, the August calendar and the Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta, so book those weeks early.
Where do charters depart from?: Vieux Port de Saint-Tropez and Port-Cogolin. Pampelonne Bay and Cap Camarat anchorages feature in most short itineraries.
How long is a typical charter from Saint-Tropez?: Three to seven nights covering the Saint-Tropez–Cannes loop, or longer for an extended Riviera and Italian coast itinerary.
Can charters extend to the Italian Riviera or Corsica?: Yes, both are within a single overnight passage. Cross-Mediterranean repositioning is arranged on owner request.

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