The Old Port and Port Canto
The yachting show occupies both of Cannes’ ports. Tell us which entrance you would like to arrive at: your chauffeur drops you at the closest authorised point and can drive you from one port to the other.
Yachting
Transfers & chauffeur for Cannes Yachting Festival
The show spans the Vieux Port and Port Canto. To reach a yacht, broker or presentation, provide the port, quay and yacht name. Ask about transfers for clients, sales teams and guests from Nice Airport or their hotel.
The event
Cannes Yachting Festival at a glance
The Cannes Yachting Festival is one of Europe’s major in-water boat shows. Every year, in September, shipyards, brokers, equipment makers and yachting enthusiasts gather in Cannes to discover the season’s new models.
During the show, visitors move from one quay to another, go on board by appointment and sometimes head out for a sea trial. Between the two ports, the hotels and dinners with the shipyards, yachting days are long and the journeys many.
It is on these busy days that a private chauffeur really proves his worth: he knows the access points, drops you as close as possible and waits for you after each appointment.
On site
Where does the Cannes Yachting Festival take place?
The Cannes Yachting Festival is spread across two ports, at either end of La Croisette. Here are the places where our chauffeurs are most often expected.
The hotels on La Croisette
The Carlton, the Martinez, the Majestic and the other grand addresses host meetings, breakfasts and receptions. Give us the name of the hotel and the recommended entrance: each property has its own arrival instructions.
On-board appointments and sea trials
Yacht visits are often by appointment, at a fixed time. Give us the name of the shipyard, the quay and the time: your chauffeur plans the arrival so that you are at the gangway on time.
Getting around
Your journeys during the Cannes Yachting Festival
From the first flight to the last appointment, here are the journeys we handle most often during the Cannes Yachting Festival.
Arrival at Nice Airport
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name, then drives you to your hotel in Cannes. For a team arriving on several flights, we arrange the pickups one by one.
Between your accommodation and the event
Many participants stay outside Cannes, in Antibes, Mandelieu, Mougins or Nice. A transfer morning and evening means you do not depend on public transport during the Cannes Yachting Festival.
Evenings and departure
For a dinner in Mougins, Antibes or Cap d’Antibes, your chauffeur drives you there and back, whatever the time. On the last day, book your slot to the airport in advance: demand is very high.
Every schedule is different. Send us yours, even if incomplete: we will tell you what can be booked ride by ride and what deserves a chauffeur at your disposal.
Prepare your business trip
Your appointments set the pace
A day covering both ports needs precise meeting points. Share the crew contact and access instructions; a vehicle may not be able to reach the berth directly.
Whether flying from Paris or another city, your air journey ends at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport. Share your flight number, terminal and full hotel address. Meet & greet with a name sign and flight tracking support your private transfer to the agreed destination.
Plan the airport return too: flight time, pickup address and time for airport procedures. During an event, traffic and venue access may change; forward the latest instructions you receive.
Services for your team
Transport built around your itinerary
Airport & hotel transfers
Meet & greet with a name sign, flight tracking and a journey to the agreed address. Give the full hotel name: Carlton, Martinez, Majestic or your accommodation in Monaco, Nice or Antibes.
Hourly or daily chauffeur
For meetings, receptions and successive appointments, request a chauffeur service. Give start and end times, locations and waiting requirements; availability and terms are confirmed in your quote.
Teams & multiple vehicles
The V-Class seats up to seven passengers, subject to luggage. For separate arrivals or a larger party, request several vehicles with a clear passenger list.
Our commitments
Why book a chauffeur for the Cannes Yachting Festival
During the Cannes Yachting Festival, Cannes moves to a different rhythm: heavy traffic, restricted access, vehicles in high demand. Here is what a chauffeur booked in advance brings you.
A price known before you leave
Each transfer has a price fixed when you book; each chauffeur-at-disposal request is quoted. You control your budget, with no surprise at the end of your stay.
Your flight tracked in real time
We track your plane and adjust the pickup to your actual arrival. At Nice Airport, waiting is included for up to one hour after landing.
Chauffeurs who know the access points
French and English speaking, they know where to drop off and where to wait when streets are restricted, and adapt the route to the traffic.
A chauffeur at your disposal
For a day of meetings, the same chauffeur stays with you: he waits after each appointment, early in the morning or late at night.
Your comfort
The vehicles available
Three recent Mercedes, black with leather interiors. The details of each are on our vehicles page.
01Business saloon · E-Class
Up to three passengers. The most common choice for a single participant or two colleagues.
02Premium van · V-Class
Up to seven passengers. Ideal for moving a team between the hotel, the meetings and a dinner.
03Luxury saloon · S-Class
Up to three passengers. For an executive, an important client or a guest you wish to welcome in style.
Our experience
Our tips for the Cannes Yachting Festival
A few habits that really make the stay easier.
Book as soon as your dates are set
Chauffeur-driven vehicles are in high demand during the Cannes Yachting Festival, especially on the first and last days. The earlier you plan, the wider the choice.
Bring your team together
A V-Class carries up to seven people. For a team sharing the same hotel and the same diary, it is often the simplest solution.
Send us your schedule
With the list of your appointments, we can offer a chauffeur at your disposal for the day: a single chauffeur who adapts when a meeting overruns.
One last tip: during the yachting show, wear shoes that are easy to take off and plan your return, as the quays all empty at once at closing time.
The conditions
Prices, waiting time and cancellation
The rules are the same as for all our journeys. They are set out in full in our terms and conditions of sale.
The price
It depends on the route, the time and the vehicle, and includes fuel, tolls and the luggage declared. Chauffeur-at-disposal requests are quoted.
Waiting time
At the airport, it is included for up to one hour after the aircraft lands; elsewhere, thirty minutes are included. Beyond that, waiting is charged at €50 per hour.
Cancellation
Free of charge more than 48 hours before departure, 50% between 48 and 24 hours, 100% less than 24 hours before. Let us know as soon as your plans change.
Before you book
Cannes Yachting Festival: your questions
Where can your chauffeur drop me during the Cannes Yachting Festival?
At the entrance closest to your first appointment, at the Old Port or Port Canto. Pass on the access instructions you receive from the organiser of the yachting show or from the shipyard inviting you.
Can you drive me from one port to the other during the show?
Yes. With a chauffeur at your disposal, you go from the Old Port to Port Canto, then to your hotel or a dinner, without looking for a car between each yachting appointment.
I am staying outside Cannes during the Cannes Yachting Festival: is that a problem?
No, it is very common. We handle daily journeys from Antibes, Mandelieu, Mougins or Nice. Give us your times for each day.
Can I book a chauffeur for the whole event?
Yes, as a chauffeur at your disposal by the day. Give us the dates, start and end times and the main places: the proposal is quoted.
Do you organise transfers for a delegation?
Yes. For several arrivals, several vehicles or a group spread across different hotels, send the list of passengers and flights: we coordinate everything.
How do I find the price of a transfer?
Enter your route, date and vehicle in the online booking: the price is shown before you validate anything. For a chauffeur at your disposal, ask for a quote.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight and adjust the pickup time. At Nice Airport, waiting is included for up to one hour after landing.
Do your chauffeurs speak English?
Yes, our chauffeurs speak French and English. Your guests and colleagues are welcomed in their own language.
See also: all Cannes events, Nice Airport to Cannes transfer and French Riviera events.