Yacht charter, booking, sale or management: find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services on the French Riviera here.
The price depends mainly on the boat, its size, the departure port, the period, and the sailing itinerary. At Clapi Boats, rates start around €2,500 per day for certain units and can exceed €20,000 per day for the largest yachts.
Fuel and certain additional services may be invoiced separately. Details are always specified in the proposal sent prior to booking.
We organize departures from the main ports of the French Riviera, including Cannes, Golfe-Juan, Antibes, Nice, Monaco, Saint-Raphaël, and Saint-Tropez.
The departure port depends on the boat's usual location. A pickup from another port can also be organized depending on the yacht and the desired itinerary, with potential delivery fees.
No. Our charter trips are organized with a professional captain who is responsible for navigation and safety on board. Depending on the yacht and the type of service, other crew members may also be present.
A full day generally corresponds to 8-hour rental. We also offer, depending on the boat and availability, half-day trips lasting about 4 hours, as well as evening trips.
For yachts suitable for overnight stays, multi-day or weekly charters can also be arranged.
The itinerary is planned with you based on the port of departure, your preferences, and sailing conditions. After a warm welcome on board and a briefing with the captain, the day typically alternates between sailing, anchoring, swimming, and lunch on board or at a restaurant accessible by boat.
The captain may adjust the itinerary during the day based on the weather, sea conditions, and your preferences.
Yes. Depending on the season and boat availability, we can arrange late-afternoon trips so you can enjoy the sunset from the sea.
This format is particularly well-suited for birthdays, romantic evenings, drinks by the sea, or private events with a small group of guests.
A Day boat generally emphasizes outdoor spaces, onboard movement, and day trips. It is particularly well-suited for coves, swimming spots, and quick trips along the coast.
A yacht offers greater volume and comfort, featuring, depending on the cab model, multiple living areas, a fitted kitchen, a flybridge, or additional water sports equipment.
Capacity depends on each boat and its certification. For the charters offered by Clapi Boats on the French Riviera, the maximum capacity while underway is generally 12 passengers, excluding crew.
The exact capacity is listed on each boat's information sheet. For large groups, our team can help you choose the most suitable boat.
The services included depend on the boat you select. Your quote will always specify the yacht’s rate, the planned crew, and any additional fees.
Fuel, meals, certain water sports, port fees, or additional services may be billed separately depending on the reservation.
Safety remains our top priority. If weather conditions do not allow us to proceed with the outing under safe conditions, we will work with you to find a solution to reschedule based on the boat’s availability and the terms of your reservation.
Yes. We organize private events for bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, special requests, company outings, and professional events.
We also offer solutions during major events on the French Riviera, including the Cannes Film Festival, the Monaco Grand Prix, the Cannes fireworks, Cannes Lions, and the Cannes Yachting Festival.
Demand is particularly high during the Cannes Film Festival. We therefore recommend planning ahead to ensure you have a wider selection of yachts and time slots.
Clapi Boats can organize a day at sea, a private reception, a maritime transfer, or a boat charter tailored to the needs of a company, an agency, or a private group.
Clapi Boats offers a selection of new and pre-owned boats and yachts, ranging from sporty day boats to cruising yachts. Our selection changes regularly based on listings and available opportunities.
We begin by determining your itinerary, your budget, and your criteria in order to identify the most suitable models.
Clapi Boats can then assist you with the search, viewings, sea trials, negotiation, technical survey, and the various administrative steps up to the delivery of the boat.
Yes. We can handle the brokerage of your boat: listing preparation, photo content, distribution to our network and specialized channels, lead qualification, organizing viewings, and support through to the sale.
The terms of the contract and the remuneration are defined with the owner prior to marketing.
Our management service allows the owner to delegate all or part of the daily monitoring of their boat: maintenance, coordination of technical interventions, preparation, administrative monitoring, crew, winter storage, and commercial operation depending on the chosen package.
The objective is to have a single point of contact capable of coordinating the various service providers and keeping the boat ready to sail.
Placing your boat on charter can generate income during periods when you are not using it, provided that the boat is suitable and complies with the necessary requirements for the activity.
Clapi Boats can handle marketing, inquiry management, charter coordination, and boat preparation, while taking into account the periods reserved for the owner's use.
The cost depends on the boat, its size, its port, its program, and the level of support desired. In particular, we offer charter management, annual management, and winter storage solutions.
Each support is subject to a proposal tailored to the boat and the needs of its owner.
Our approach is based on local management and a single point of contact capable of overseeing both commercial operations and the boat's operational needs.
We work with a network of service providers on the French Riviera and prioritize clear communication with the owner regarding interventions, costs, and the operation of their yacht.
Location, purchase, sale or management: our team answers you directly.