Superyacht Guide to Cannes
Practical Superyacht Guide to Cannes, covering IGY Vieux-Port, Port Canto, events, Riviera berthing, VHF notes and verified emergency guidance.
Côte d’Azur , France · Nearest airport: Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
Last verified: July 4, 2026
Overview
Cannes is a major Riviera event, charter and owner-destination port, with superyacht berthing at IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes and additional harbour options including Port Canto.
This guide focuses on marina, event and safety notes. Detailed customs, anchoring and charter procedures should be confirmed with official sources or a yacht agent.
Captain notes
Cannes planning should account for event periods, high berth demand, guest logistics, tender rules, security restrictions and city access. During major events, access and delivery rules can change quickly.
IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes publishes 635 berths for vessels up to 140m with 58 dedicated superyacht berths, and lists VHF Radio: Channel 12.
Marinas and berthing
IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes publishes 635 berths for vessels up to 140m and 58 dedicated superyacht berths. Its port-information page lists telephone +33 4 92 98 70 21, VHF Radio: Channel 12, and port-office hours 8AM–6PM seven days a week.
Port Canto is operated separately by the Cannes municipal harbours department and lists VHF canal 9 and phone +33 4 92 18 84 84.
Port authority
Captains should verify current port office, event, access, security and mooring instructions with IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes, Port Canto or the yacht agent before arrival.
Customs and immigration
France is in the Schengen area, but yacht, charter, crew, guest, customs, VAT and non-EU procedures should be verified through official French sources or an experienced yacht agent before arrival.
Emergency contacts
France emergency numbers: SAMU medical emergencies: 15; police emergency: 17; fire brigade: 18; European emergency number: 112; maritime rescue from the coast: 196; distress at sea: VHF channel 16.
Yacht crews should still confirm marina emergency procedures, access points and nearest medical facilities with the marina or yacht agent before use.
Doctors, hospitals and medical support
Hospital and medical-support details for Cannes have not yet been fully verified in this guide. Use 15, 112 or local emergency services in an emergency, and confirm non-emergency medical facilities with the marina or yacht agent.
VHF and radio notes
IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes lists VHF Radio: Channel 12. Cannes municipal harbour information lists Port Pierre Canto 24/7 on VHF canal 9. For sea rescue, use 196 from the coast or VHF channel 16 at sea.
Bunkering
Bunkering arrangements should be verified through the marina, yacht agent or approved supplier before operational use, especially during event periods.
Provisioning
Cannes provisioning and guest logistics should be planned around berth location, event security, vehicle access and delivery rules.
Crew notes
Crew logistics should account for event pressure, transport, security access, tender restrictions and shore accommodation availability.
Refit and repair
Cannes is more strongly positioned as an events, guest and marina location than as a major heavy-refit centre. Technical works should be arranged with local contractors or nearby Riviera/Italian service centres after verification.
Security and safety
Cannes event periods can involve strict security, pass, access and delivery controls. Captains should verify current rules well before arrival.
Seasonal and weather notes
Cannes is busiest during the Mediterranean summer and major events. Weather, berth pressure and anchoring restrictions should be checked before arrival.
Local rules
Local event, port, anchoring, security and tender rules should be confirmed with the marina, city harbour office or yacht agent before operational use.
Sources and verification
Batch 2 source notes. Initial operational research updated from IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes, Cannes municipal harbours and official France emergency sources.