Overview
Antibes is a major Riviera yacht base centred on Port Vauban, with strong crew, provisioning, service and marina infrastructure.
This guide should be used as the practical operating layer. The Antibes Superyacht Business Hub remains the commercial directory layer for local companies and services.
Captain notes
Antibes is particularly useful as a Riviera operating base: marina access, crew support, provisioning, local services and proximity to Nice airport make it more operational than many purely guest-facing Riviera destinations.
Port Vauban booking, arrival and yacht-service arrangements should be confirmed directly with the port or local yacht agent before relying on this guide.
Marinas and berthing
Official Port Vauban information describes the port as having 1,500 berths and capacity for yachts up to 150 metres. Short-term and long-term berth requests are handled through the port’s booking process.
Port Vauban states that booking requests can be made through its online form and that the port will respond to berth requests.
Customs and immigration
Customs and immigration details for yachts in Antibes have not yet been fully verified in this guide. France is in the Schengen area, but practical yacht, charter, crew and guest procedures should be confirmed through the marina, yacht agent or official authorities before arrival.
Emergency contacts
France emergency numbers: SAMU medical emergencies: 15; police emergency: 17; fire brigade: 18; European emergency number: 112; emergency number for deaf and hard of hearing users: 114; emergencies at sea: 196.
Port Vauban information about the Antibes SNSM lifeboat service lists phone 196 and VHF channel 16 for sea rescue.
Doctors, hospitals and medical support
Medical facility details for Antibes have not yet been fully verified in this guide. For urgent medical emergencies in France, use 15 or 112. Captains should ask the marina or yacht agent for the nearest appropriate hospital or clinic before relying on a listing.
VHF and radio notes
Sea rescue information from Port Vauban for the Antibes SNSM lists phone 196 and VHF channel 16. Marina working-channel details should be confirmed directly with Port Vauban before arrival.
Bunkering
Bunkering arrangements in Antibes should be confirmed with Port Vauban, the yacht agent or approved local suppliers before arrival.
Provisioning
Antibes is one of the Riviera’s strongest provisioning and crew-support bases. Specific suppliers should be selected from verified companies, the Business Hub and current yacht-agent recommendations.
Crew notes
Antibes is a practical crew base, with nearby services, crew accommodation, training and provisioning options. This section should be expanded with verified local services and Superyacht Guide company links.
Refit and repair
Antibes supports yacht services and light technical support through local contractors and nearby Riviera facilities. Major refit or haul-out requirements should be checked against specific yard capability and verified suppliers.
Security and safety
Captains should verify current Port Vauban access, visitor, parking, tender and large-yacht rules before arrival. Sea-rescue information should be treated separately from marina communications.
Seasonal and weather notes
Antibes is busiest through the Mediterranean summer and around major Riviera events. Berth pressure, provisioning timings and crew logistics should be planned early in season.
Local rules
Port Vauban publishes maritime-regulation information, including anchoring restrictions for large pleasure craft. Always check current official notices and marina instructions before arrival.
Sources and verification
Batch 1 source notes. Initial operational research updated from official Port Vauban and official France emergency sources.
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Use the guide as a planning reference, then confirm berth, clearance, VHF, weather and safety-critical details directly with the marina, port authority or yacht agent before arrival.