Nice Sailing & Riviera Yachting

Nice Sailing & Riviera Yachting is the reference provider for sailing and authentic cruising enthusiasts departing from Nice. Its fleet of sailing yachts (10 to 15 metres) and catamarans (12 to 18 metres), all recent and fully equipped, allows both day trips and week-long cruises to the most iconic destinations in the western Mediterranean.

The team consists of certified professional skippers mastering navigation zones from Cap d'Antibes to Corsica. For clients without a licence, all outings are offered with a skipper. For experienced sailors, bareboat charter is available on the entire fleet with a refundable deposit.

Fleet

Sailing yachts: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44, Beneteau Oceanis 46, Bavaria 46 — ideal for family or friends cruises. Catamarans: Lagoon 42, Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 — for groups seeking space and stability. All equipped: GPS, VHF, AIS, spinnaker, dinghy with engine, wifi. Kitchenette and berths for multi-night cruises.

Itineraries

Nice–Monaco day trip (8h): departure from Port Lympia, sailing to Villefranche, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, swimming at La Mala, Monaco stopover. Sailing weekend (Fri–Sun): Nice, Cannes, Lérins Islands, return via Saint-Tropez. Corsica cruise (7 days): Bastia–Calvi–Ajaccio–Bonifacio circuit. Sardinia cruise (7 days): Alghero–La Maddalena–La Spezia archipelago.

Pricing

Sailing yacht day with skipper (8–10 pax): €800 — €1,200. Catamaran day with skipper (10–12 pax): €1,200 — €2,000. Bareboat week (sailing yacht): €1,800 — €3,500. Bareboat week (catamaran): €3,500 — €7,000. Professional skipper extra: €200 — €300 / day.

Atmosphere

Relaxed, maritime and authentic. Nice Sailing's skippers are passionate about sharing their knowledge of secret anchorages and swimming spots off the tourist trail. The team personally advises each client on the most suitable itinerary for the season, navigation level and group preferences.

Guest Reviews

Highlights: Skippers universally described as 'true Riviera guides' — their knowledge of anchorages and swimming spots is cited as genuine added value. Boat quality is praised. Corsica and Sardinia cruises receive the most enthusiastic reviews.

Areas for improvement: Bareboat rental requires 6–8 weeks advance booking in high season. Absence of an online booking app is noted by some clients.

Nice Sailing is the obvious choice for those who want the true Mediterranean sailing experience from Nice — under canvas, under the wind, with the horizon as the only limit.