Port Vauban

Port Vauban is associated with the City of Antibes and the local port authority structure. Ownership and concession arrangements should be checked from current port authority documents before publication of any formal ownership claim.

Approach is into Antibes on the French Riviera. Captains should confirm current harbour instructions, berth allocation, weather exposure, construction works, security procedures and IYCA access requirements directly with the port before arrival.

Large-yacht movements should be planned with the marina and harbour office. Local traffic, peak-season congestion, wind conditions and harbour manoeuvring room should be considered.

Pilotage and local assistance requirements may depend on yacht size, berth location, weather and port instructions.

Mediterranean tidal range is limited, but wind, swell and harbour movement restrictions remain operationally relevant.

Nearby Riviera anchorages and tender-access points exist around Antibes and Cap d’Antibes, subject to local regulation, weather and protected-area restrictions.

Shore power availability should be confirmed by berth and yacht requirements before arrival.

Fresh water is expected as part of normal marina services; captains should confirm berth-specific connection and pressure requirements.

Fuel is available locally. Current fuel berth, truck delivery, bunkering procedures and tax status should be confirmed directly with the marina or yacht agent.

Large-yacht bunkering should be arranged in advance with the marina, supplier and agent.

Marina waste services available; hazardous, oil and specialist yacht waste should be arranged in advance.

Confirm oil, battery, paint and hazardous waste procedures with the port.

As an international yacht destination, formalities should be handled through current French customs, immigration and port procedures.

Controlled marina areas, IYCA access controls and port security arrangements. Specific security levels should be confirmed for each berth and event period.

Berthing, marina reception, security, concierge support, crew facilities, yacht-agent coordination, provisioning and local technical service access.

Town access, restaurants, shops, transport, crew services, provisioning, laundry and Riviera crew network.

Antibes old town, Cap d’Antibes, hotels, restaurants, beaches, boutiques and wider Côte d’Azur attractions.

Strong Antibes and Riviera yacht-service ecosystem, including engineering, provisioning, agents, chandlery, contractors and refit support.

Antibes town, rail, road transfers and Nice Airport access available.

Concierge and yacht-agent support available through marina and local Riviera service providers.

Restaurants and cafés available in and around Port Vauban and Antibes old town.

Antibes old town shops, provisioning, chandlery and nearby luxury shopping in Cannes and Monaco.

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport provides private aviation access for the Riviera.

Available in the wider Antibes/Riviera service area; confirm current capacity.

Confirm local and regional options.

Strong Riviera refit and service network nearby.

Engine, electrical, engineering and yacht-service contractors available locally.

Confirm with local yards and contractors.

Antibes and the wider French Riviera have substantial yacht-service and refit support.

Chandlery and specialist yacht suppliers available locally.

Berth prices, long-term rights and seasonal tariffs change; verify directly with Port Vauban or official berth agents.

Peak Riviera summer, Monaco Yacht Show movement periods and major events require early booking.

Marina waste and recycling arrangements should be confirmed with the port.

Environmental procedures for waste, grey/black water, oils and protected coastal areas should be checked before arrival.