Arrival and airport access
Nearest airport
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE)
Ground access
Excellent via Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, with helicopter and chauffeur transfers commonly used.
Discover the destination
Welcome to Cannes
Cannes is a glamorous French Riviera yacht destination known for events, luxury hotels, beach clubs, Vieux Port and Port Canto.
Superyacht Guide Award
Superyacht Guide Destination Star
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. This destination has recognised yachting merit, but has not yet been fully assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Preliminary Listing
Yachting Destination
Editorial Review Pending
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Destination intelligence
Key facts at a glance
The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Country
- France
- City / area
- Cannes
- Type
- Riviera event destination
- Cruising area
- French Riviera / Western Mediterranean
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
-
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
NCE - Charter appeal
- Very high
- Marinas
- 13 marinas in the destination area
Explore Cannes
The destination guide
Cannes provides access to the Côte d'Azur and nearby islands.
Plan the visit
Travel, berthing and planning
Operational details and access information for the destination.
Marina and yacht access
Marina access
Vieux Port de Cannes and Port Canto support yacht visits, with high demand during major events.
Berthing
Good but highly competitive during peak events; early planning essential.
Planning details
Best time to visit
May to September, especially around the Film Festival and Yachting Festival.
Coordinates
43.540000, 7.013000
The waterfront
Marinas and berthing
Marina profile
Marina profile
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Cannes , France
- Max length
- 140.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Port Camille Rayon Golfe-Juan
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Golfe-Juan , France
- Max length
- 75.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Port Pierre Canto Cannes
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Cannes , France
- Max length
- 90.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Port La Napoule
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Mandelieu-La Napoule , France
- Max length
- 52.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Port Canto Cannes
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Cannes , France
- Max length
- 90.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Port Pierre Canto
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Cannes , France
- Max length
- 90.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Port de la Rague
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Mandelieu-la-Napoule , France
- Max length
- 45.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Port de la Napoule
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Mandelieu-la-Napoule , France
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Vieux Port de Cannes
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Cannes , France
- Max length
- 65.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Port de la Figueirette
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Théoule-sur-Mer , France
- Max length
- 30.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Port de Mandelieu-La Napoule
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Mandelieu-La Napoule , France
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Time ashore
Hospitality and experiences
Hotels and accommodation
Hôtel Martinez, Carlton Cannes, Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, Five Seas Hotel
Restaurants
Croisette restaurants, beach clubs, Michelin-level Riviera dining, old town restaurants
Attractions and places
La Croisette, Vieux Port, Port Canto, Le Suquet, Îles de Lérins, luxury shopping