Event boat transfers · From May 11, 2027
A private boat for the Cannes Film Festival, the Monaco Grand Prix and French Riviera events
Sillages Riviera provides a private boat with a professional skipper (captain), for up to 8 guests, during the event weeks of Cannes and Monaco: the Cannes Film Festival (Festival International du Film), the Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Lions, the Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF) and the Monaco Yacht Show. Departures are from the Old Port of Cannes (Quai Saint-Pierre) from May 11, 2027, the Festival's opening day.
- Guests
- Up to 8
- Departure
- Old Port of Cannes (Quai Saint-Pierre)
- Duration
- Per transfer, half day (about 4 h) or full day (about 8 h)
- Season
- May 11 to late October 2027
- Price
- On request — contact us
Which events in 2027, and when?
| Event | 2027 dates | What the boat can do |
|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival (FIF), 80th edition | May 11–22 | Transfers and evenings at sea, from May 11 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | June 4–6, race on Sunday, June 6 | Tailor-made only, subject to harbor access |
| Cannes Lions | June 21–25 | Client drinks at sunset, transfers in the bay |
| Fireworks festival, Bay of Cannes | July and August, dates published by the City of Cannes | The boat stays on the water for the show, 7:30 to 11:30 pm |
| Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF, the Cannes boat show) | September 7–12, Old Port and Port Canto | Tender to yachts at anchor; boarding away from Quai Saint-Pierre |
| Monaco Yacht Show (the Monaco boat show) | September 22–25, Port Hercule | Transfer from Cannes, subject to harbor access |
| MIPCOM | October 18–21 | Transfers and client evenings, on request |
| MIPIM | Each March, before our first season | On request, off-season, for editions after 2027 |
Dates announced as of November 2026; the City of Cannes publishes the fireworks dates. Check them again before planning. Sillages Riviera is an independent private boat service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a partner of the organizers of the events named on this page; their names are used only to indicate dates and places.
How it runs: a fireworks evening on a private boat
Each summer, the Bay of Cannes hosts the fireworks festival (Festival d'art pyrotechnique): in 2026, six shows in July and August, most at 10 pm for about 25 minutes. Times are indicative, adjusted to the weather and your wishes.
7:30 pm · Leave the Old Port
The boat is reserved for your group only, up to 8 guests, with no other passengers aboard.
Drinks or dinner at anchor
Drinks, appetizer platters or a meal at anchor, on request and paid for on board; see also the private sunset cruise.
Around 10 pm · Fireworks from the water
The boat stays on the water for the whole show, with your skipper aboard.
11:30 pm · Back in port
Return to the Old Port late in the evening, at the time set in your quote.
How can a private boat serve your event?
A private shuttle on your schedule
Your skipper runs private transfers on a timetable you set, between the Old Port of Cannes, Port Canto and any harbor between Porquerolles and Menton. Add boat transfers from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport or a run from Cannes to Monaco by private boat.
A tender for yachts at anchor
For yacht captains and agencies, your skipper carries passengers to and from a yacht at anchor, in the Bay of Cannes or elsewhere on the coast, during the shows and all season. See also our partners page.
The boat at your disposal
For a half day (about 4 hours) or a full day (about 8 hours), the Axopar 38 Cross Top and its skipper stay available to your guests. If your event requires confidentiality, say so in your quote request.
Cannes Lions: getting guests to the yachts
During Cannes Lions (June 21–25, 2027), many brands host clients aboard yachts moored in Cannes or anchored in the bay; your skipper can carry guests between the quay and those yachts on your timetable.
What are the harbor access rules during events?
Each event sets its own rules for boats, and Sillages Riviera plans every transfer around them.
Cannes Film Festival
During the Festival, yachts moored in the Old Port of Cannes come under the Festival's Marina Pass system, at the Albert-Édouard jetty.
Cannes Yachting Festival and Régates Royales
During the CYF and the Régates Royales, Quai Saint-Pierre is not accessible, so boarding takes place at another quay or harbor named in your quote.
Monaco Grand Prix (F1) and Monaco Yacht Show
The Grand Prix is served tailor-made only: boat access to Port Hercule requires passes issued by the Automobile Club de Monaco. During the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show, the harbor was closed at night, then open only to boats with an organizer's badge.
On board and on request
Your crew
A licensed professional skipper (captain), alone or with a hostess or deckhand depending on the number of guests, the length of the trip and your wishes.
On board
Masks, snorkels, fins, 2 paddleboards, towels and water; life jackets for every age, including SOLAS-certified infant life jackets. A private restroom with a hot shower and shade under the roof of the Axopar 38 Cross Top.
On request
Drinks (champagne available), meals, appetizer platters, canapés, flowers or a photographer. You can pay for them directly on board, with no obligation to buy.
Good to know
Meeting point
Quai Saint-Pierre, or another harbor on request, at a supplement; during the shows, see the access rules above.
What to bring
Swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light sweater for the evening.
Languages on board
Every skipper speaks at least English and French.
Weather and cancellation
Only swell, wind or confirmed rain can cancel a trip, never clouds alone. Your skipper checks the sea before every departure and has the final say; rescheduling or refunds follow our terms and conditions of sale.
Accessibility
Boarding is difficult but not impossible for guests with reduced mobility, and the restroom is not wheelchair accessible. See the FAQ and contact us before you book.
Questions
Is the boat available for the 2027 Cannes Film Festival?
Yes. The 2027 Cannes Film Festival (Festival International du Film) runs from May 11 to 22, and the first Sillages Riviera trip is planned for May 11, the opening day. With one boat only, request your quote as soon as your dates are known.
Can we watch the Monaco Grand Prix from a boat?
Only as a tailor-made service: watching the race from the water requires a berth in Port Hercule, booked long in advance, and passes from the Automobile Club de Monaco. Sillages Riviera does not sell berths but can quote a transfer from Cannes.
Is there a water taxi to Monaco during the Grand Prix?
Yes, as a tailor-made private transfer from Cannes for your group only. During the Grand Prix (June 4–6, 2027), boat access to Port Hercule requires passes, so whether and where your group steps ashore is confirmed in your quote.
Can you invoice my company?
Yes. Give the company name and billing address in your quote request, and the invoice is made out to your company.
Do you work with event agencies, concierges and yacht captains?
Yes. The partners page explains how they can send us their requests.
Can you take us from Cannes to our Monaco Grand Prix hospitality or yacht package?
Only as a tailor-made service: Sillages Riviera can quote a private transfer from Cannes for your group, up to 8 guests. During the Grand Prix (June 4–6, 2027), boat access to Port Hercule requires passes from the Automobile Club de Monaco, so your quote confirms whether and where you step ashore. Sillages Riviera does not sell race tickets or packages.
Plan your event week
Send us the event, the dates, the number of guests and the trips you need. The quote is free, with a same-day reply in season.
On request — contact us
