Private boat transfer · From May 11, 2027
Cannes to Saint-Tropez by private boat
Sillages Riviera takes up to 8 guests from the Old Port of Cannes to Saint-Tropez by private boat in about an hour, depending on sea conditions, with a professional skipper at the helm. Book a one-way private boat transfer, a round trip at set times or the boat for the whole day.
- Guests
- Up to 8
- Departure
- Old Port of Cannes (Quai Saint-Pierre)
- Duration
- About 1 h each way
- Distance by sea
- About 25 nautical miles (46 km or 29 miles)
- Season
- May 11 to late October 2027
- Price
- On request — contact us
Cannes to Saint-Tropez: boat, car or helicopter?
By private speedboat at 30 knots, Saint-Tropez is about 25 nautical miles (46 km or 29 miles) and an hour from Cannes. By road, it is 86 km and at least 2 hours each way in season and on weekends. A helicopter needs a transfer at each end.
| Criteria | Private boat | Car | Helicopter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | About 1 h, depending on the sea | About 1 h 20 without traffic; at least 2 h in season and on weekends | Short flight, plus transfers at each end |
| Route | About 25 nautical miles along the Estérel coast | 86 km by road | By air, from a heliport or airfield |
| Summer traffic | No road traffic | Heavy in July, August, on weekends and on market days (Tuesday, Saturday) | Road transfers at each end |
| Arrival | Saint-Tropez harbor or pontoon named in your quote | Door to door, subject to parking | Heliport, then usually a car |
| Weather | Depends on the sea | Not affected | Depends on wind and visibility |
Boat times depend on sea conditions, road times on traffic. Heading east instead? See Cannes to Monaco by private boat.
One way, round trip or a full day in Saint-Tropez
Sillages Riviera offers three formats for Saint-Tropez, each quoted per boat.
One way to Saint-Tropez
Use it as a private water taxi: your skipper drops you at the harbor, a hotel pontoon, a beach or a yacht at anchor, then takes the boat back to Cannes.
Round trip the same day
Set your outbound and return times when you request a quote.
A full day with the boat
For a boat rental with skipper from Cannes to St Tropez, keep the boat and the skipper for about 8 hours: a swim, lunch ashore, then back in the late afternoon. See a day with skipper from Cannes or the Lérins Islands.
How it runs: a St Tropez boat trip from Cannes and back
Times are indicative, adjusted to the weather and your wishes.
Leave the Old Port of Cannes
Your skipper welcomes you at Quai Saint-Pierre, or at another harbor on request.
About an hour along the Estérel
On request, your skipper anchors in a cove of the Estérel for a swim, with the bulwarks folded down at water level.
Arrive in Saint-Tropez
You step ashore at the harbor, a hotel pontoon or a Pampelonne beach, at the point set in your quote.
Back to Cannes
At the time set in your quote, or in the late afternoon if the boat stays with you for the day.
What is the route from Cannes to Saint-Tropez?
From the Bay of Cannes, the boat heads southwest along the French Riviera to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
La Napoule, Théoule and the red rocks of the Estérel
The boat crosses the bay of La Napoule, off Mandelieu-la-Napoule, and passes Théoule-sur-Mer. The Estérel massif, made of red volcanic rock (rhyolite), then drops straight into the sea at Le Trayas, Cap Roux and Agay.
Saint-Raphaël and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
Past Agay, the boat can pass close to the Île d'Or (Golden Island) and its stone tower, depending on the course your skipper sets, then crosses the bay of Saint-Raphaël into the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
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 in the Old Port of Cannes, or another harbor on request, at a supplement. During the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Régates Royales, the quay is closed and your quote names another boarding point.
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
Can we hire a boat with a skipper, swim on the way and be dropped in Saint-Tropez one way?
Yes. Ask for a one-way transfer with a swim stop: your skipper anchors in a cove of the Estérel, then drops you in Saint-Tropez and takes the boat back to Cannes.
How long is the boat ride from Cannes to St Tropez?
About an hour from the Old Port of Cannes, depending on sea conditions. A swim stop on the way adds time.
Can you drop us at a beach club in Pampelonne?
Yes, depending on sea conditions. Name the beach or beach club in your quote request, and your quote confirms the drop-off point in Pampelonne, in Ramatuelle.
Can we go straight from Nice airport to Saint-Tropez?
Yes. From the boarding point near Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, confirmed in your quote, Saint-Tropez is about 1 h 20 by sea: see Nice airport boat transfers.
Can we do a day trip from Cannes to Saint-Tropez by boat?
Yes. Leave the Old Port of Cannes in the morning, spend the day in Saint-Tropez and come back in the late afternoon, about an hour each way by sea. The boat and your skipper stay with you for about 8 hours.
How far is Saint-Tropez from Cannes by boat?
About 25 nautical miles (46 km or 29 miles) by sea, following the coast past the Estérel and Saint-Raphaël. By road, the trip is 86 km and takes at least 2 hours each way in season and on weekends.
How much is a private boat from Cannes to St Tropez?
The price is on request and the quote is free: one price for the whole boat, not per person, including VAT, for up to 8 guests. It depends on the date, the format (one way, round trip or a full day) and the route.
Plan your trip to Saint-Tropez
Tell us your date, the number of guests and the format you want. The quote is free, with a same-day reply in season; the price is per boat, including VAT, set by the date, the duration and the route.
On request — contact us
