Have you ever considered discovering Porquerolles islands by yacht? If not, then you must! Known as the ‘Golden islands’, the Porquerolles islands offer gorgeous landscapes, idyllic white sand beaches and the clearest turquoise waters in the Mediterranean. The preserved coastline is peppered with tiny wild coves that make them an ideal spot for swimming. In fact, the Porquerolles Islands have everything you need for a successful change of scenery during your yacht rental. It is a true paradise for yachting exploration and water-based activities. In order to preserve this unique natural environment, the islands are traffic free and there are strict regulations for yachts cruising around. There are no luxury shops and trendy restaurants here, you will only find one small picturesque village with some cafés and French bistros where locals sip pastis and play pétanque.
Cannes – St Tropez
Join your yacht in your preferred port for embarkation between Nice and Cannes. Get comfortable on board before setting off along the coast towards the stunning beach of Pampelonne in Saint Tropez. On your way you can admire the dramatic red rocks of the Esterel Massif and small coves. Enjoy your late lunch at anchor or in a beach restaurant. The afternoon would be spent at anchor, relaxing, swimming and enjoying the water toys on board.
Late afternoon cruise to the village of St Tropez. Enjoy your evening and dinner ashore. Spent your night in port or at anchor.
St Tropez – Porquerolles
Start your cruise early in the morning towards Porquerolles Islands. Enjoy the beautiful views and coast line scenery. Spent your time on board with friends and family and have a marvellous lunch on board. You will arrive in the beginning of afternoon to Porquerolles Islands. You will find crystal clear blue waters and golden sand beaches. The islands are unspoilt, car-free and totally tourist-free. If you fancy wine, you should definitely stop for a local wine tasting at Domaine de l’Ile. Bottles can be sampled at the domain itself or at l’Olivier, the single Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant on Porquerolles’ southern tip. Tiny Port-Cros is feral and untamed. Some 35km of walking and jogging tracks wind through its Mediterranean forest wilderness.
Porquerolles – Cannes
Spent the night at anchor and enjoy the calm of the nature. On the next morning start cruising towards Saint Tropez. Depending on your disembarkation city, numerous options of stops can be arranges. You can stop at the famous Pamplonne beach in Saint Tropez and have lunch at a beach club such as Club 55 or Nikki Beach. You can also choose to cruise towards Cannes and enjoy the city filled with restaurants and luxurious boutiques. You can also discover the Lerins Islands and it famous monastery, where a wine tasting and private tour can be arranged followed by lunch at La Tonnelle or La Guerite restaurant.
Cannes – NICE Port
If you would like to disembark in Nice and continue your on ward travel from the Internation Nice Airport, enjoy your cruise towards this beautiful city by passing through beautiful Cap d’Antibes. You can make a stop for a swim at the crystal clear La Garoupe Bay or enjoy some cocktails and lunch at Hotel du Cap Eden Roc. Once arrived to Nice, disembark and enjoy a guided tour around the city. Its’ cosmopolitan cuisine blends Niçois olives with pesto and tarama. Indeed, little Nice holds more Michelin star than France’s second city, Marseille.
OUR FAVOURITE SPOTS
Club 55, St Tropez
Arriving at Club 55 by motorcar is like ordering a half-bottle of Champagne. Order Deutz, frites and frutti di mare. Then tender back to your waiting yacht.
Voiles de St Tropez
300 classic yachts + 26-mile marathon race to the Plage de Pampelonne = the Voiles de St Tropez. Experience the thrill of competition.
Sentier du Littoral, St Tropez
Walk the 35km Sentier du Littoral (coastal path), which snakes round the coast to Cavalaire-sur-Mer.
Porquerolles rosé
Sample Domaine de l’ile, the local Porquerolles rosé grown and served on the islands’ own 34-hectare vineyard.
michelin-starred island dining
Dine at l’olivier, the Michelin-starred restaurant on the southern tip of the Porquerolles islands.
Cannes Film Festival
Film and fashion clash at Cannes each May. At festival time, the entire resort is Red Carpet only. Kick off your own french riviera private party aboard your luxury yacht.
La Palme D’Or
Dining at La Palme d’Or is pure theatre. Say hello to double-Michelin starred Christian Sinicropi. Try his spider crab crème caramel, followed by his smoking sugar ‘crystal ball’.
Isle St Honorat
On St Honorat Island, yacht guests can explore in total peace. The only other local residents are a silent community of Cistercian monks.
La Tonnelle
Experience island dining only 20 minutes from the city of Cannes. Enjoy the provencal flavours are enjoy a wine tasting of local wine made here on Saint Honorat by the monks.
Fortified Monastery
The fortified monastery, out on the promontory of Saint Honorat, dates to the 15th century. You can have a private visit and enjoy excellent views of the French Riviera.