DAY CHARTER VS MULTI-DAY CHARTER VS WEEKLY CHARTER

Introduction

Choosing between a day charter, a multi-day cruise, or a full week onboard a private yacht is one of the most defining decisions in Mediterranean yachting. Each style creates an entirely different experience, one anchored in pace, depth, privacy, and how intimately you want to connect with the sea.

Some guests want the intensity of a bright, effortless day on the Riviera: long swims, turquoise bays, a lunch reservation in Pampelonne, and a golden-hour return to Monaco or Cannes. Others want the slow rhythm of waking up at anchor, breakfast served on deck, and the feeling of drifting between Saint-Tropez, Porquerolles, and hidden coves without time pressure. And then some guests want the complete immersion, a full week where the yacht becomes a floating home, the coastline becomes a backdrop to daily rituals, and every sunrise opens a new horizon, whether it’s Corsica, Sardinia, the Ligurian Coast, or the long blue stretches that lie between.

This article is written for clients who want to choose with clarity, not guesswork. It is based on how experienced brokers advise high-end guests in Monaco and the French Riviera, and how different charters unfold in the real world: the logistics, the emotions, the freedom, and the luxury each format unlocks.

The goal is simple: To help you choose the charter style that delivers the experience you truly want, not the one that simply fits your schedule.

Overview of a Day Charter

A day charter is the most spontaneous and immediate expression of yacht life. It’s the “best day of the holiday” experience, the kind that begins mid-morning in calm water and ends with salt-dried hair as the coastline glows in late-afternoon light.

A typical day charter from Monaco might follow a bright, energetic rhythm: cruising past the headlands of Cap d’Ail, swimming in glassy water near Cap Ferrat, pausing in Villefranche for lunch, and drifting back toward the marina as the afternoon softens. From Cannes, the day naturally flows around the Lerins Islands' turquoise shallows, sandy bottoms, and long swim sessions between the twin islands. From Saint-Tropez, the day leans toward Pampelonne: beach clubs, long lunches, and anchoring in some of the pale blue water the region is known for.

The feeling of a day charter is social, fresh, and celebratory. Guests rarely use cabins; everything happens on deck. Music plays, drinks move, the tender slides in and out of the water, and every moment feels cinematic.

This is not the format for long passages or deep privacy. It is the format for immediate pleasure, perfect lighting, and effortless luxury compressed into a single iconic day.

Overview of a Multi-Day Charter

The moment a trip extends beyond a single day, the experience transforms completely. Guests begin to settle into the yacht in a way that is impossible on a day trip. You unpack your bags. You wake up with soft light bouncing off the water. You have breakfast on the aft deck while the marina is still asleep. Your first swim happens before noon crowds arrive. The yacht becomes not just a mode of travel but a temporary home.

Multi-day charters open up more complex routes. A two- or three-night escape from Saint-Tropez may include the protected islands of Porquerolles and Port-Cros, locations that day charters cannot reach without sacrificing time in the water. A short cruise from Monaco allows guests to spend unhurried mornings in Èze Bay, evenings anchored near Antibes, and another night drifting near the Lerins Islands with a calm dinner under a warm Mediterranean sky.

The pace changes. The crew begins to anticipate your preferences. Meals become more curated, not rushed. Days shape themselves naturally, and even the weather becomes part of the rhythm rather than an obstacle.

Multi-day charters are ideal when you want depth without the commitment of a full week, and when you want to experience the coastline before and after the crowds, sunrises, sunsets, late dips, quiet moments, and an atmosphere that feels more intimate.

Overview of a Full Weekly Charter

A week onboard is the fullest expression of yacht life—a complete disconnection from land, routine, and external schedules. It offers the freedom to travel far, to stay still when the anchorage is perfect, and to let the days flow without restriction.

On a weekly charter, the yacht becomes a floating residence. You are not visiting the Riviera; you are living within it. Clothes go into drawers. Books stay open on the sunbed. The crew learns your morning routine. Lunch becomes a quiet moment at anchor. Dinner becomes an event—set under warm light with the coastline glowing in the distance.

A week unlocks extended itineraries:

Monaco → Cap Ferrat → Antibes → Cannes → Saint-TropezSaint-Tropez → Porquerolles → Port-CrosNice → Calvi (Corsica)Corsica → La Maddalena (Sardinia)

You can cover countries, islands, and entire landscapes without ever repacking a suitcase.

The true magic of a weekly charter is its emotional depth. Guests begin to relax in a way that only happens with time. Evenings become longer; mornings become slower. The sea sets the pace. The yacht becomes the setting for conversations, celebrations, and moments that feel suspended in time.

A weekly charter is chosen by guests who want the full immersion, the complete luxury experience, and the kind of freedom that only exists when you live on the water.

PRICE DIFFERENCES

Pricing is one of the clearest distinctions between a day charter, a multi-day cruise, and a week-long yacht charter, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Most clients initially assume cost is simply proportional to time, yet the economics of yachting are shaped by service load, provisioning cycles, crew hours, distance, and the range of yachts available for each format.

This section explains the true dynamics behind each charter type, based on how brokers in Monaco and the French Riviera actually structure recommendations for high-end clients.

How Day Charter Pricing Works

A day charter delivers a concentrated luxury experience and is priced around a simple, predictable structure. The goal is to make the day feel effortless, high-impact, and smooth from boarding to disembarkation.

Day charters typically include:

• a flat daily rate for the yacht

• crew service

• basic soft drinks

• towels

• snorkeling gear

• safety equipment

  
  

Fuel is the main variable and is calculated according to the planned itinerary. Fast yachts—VanDutch, Pardo, Sunseeker, and Pershing consume more but deliver the energy and speed guests want for a Riviera day.

On the French Riviera, realistic day rates are:

• 10–20m yachts — €2,500–€6,700 per dayLight, fast, perfect for swimming and beach clubs

• 20–30m yachts — €4,500–€9,500 per dayMore deck space, shaded lounges, crew of 2–4

• 30–40m yachts — €10,000–€25,000 per dayFor VIP arrivals, events, or large celebrations

• 40m+ yachts — €28,000–€70,000+ per dayRarely booked for day trips but available for premium clients

  
  

Fuel costs vary by route:

• Monaco → Cap Ferrat → Villefranche → Monaco (light)

• Cannes → Lerins Islands → Esterel Coast (moderate)

• Saint-Tropez → Pampelonne → Cap Taillat → Saint-Tropez (varies by speed)

Day charters generally do not require an APA. Dining is usually at a beach club or a simple onboard catering arrangement.

This format is financially ideal for clients who want a luxury highlight without paying the operational cost of running a vessel overnight.

How Multi-Day Charter Pricing Works

When a trip extends beyond a single day, the pricing structure shifts entirely. Multi-day charters involve a more complete activation of the yacht—accommodation, full crew service, night operations, provisioning, berthing, and continuous hospitality.

Instead of daily flat rates, multi-day charters typically price using a proportional rate based on the weekly charter rate:

This reflects the reality that preparing a yacht for charter is a multi-day process in itself. Even a two-night trip requires almost the same preparation as a full week: fueling, provisioning, cabin set-up, crew briefings, safety checks, laundry, tender inspection, and galley preparation.

Typical weekly rates (converted to multi-day equivalents):

• 20–30m yachts — weekly €30,000–€55,000Multi-day: €5,000–€9,000 per night

• 30–45m yachts — weekly €60,000–€150,000Multi-day: €10,000–€25,000 per night

• 45–60m yachts — weekly €160,000–€350,000Multi-day: €27,000–€60,000 per night

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Guests typically add:

• APA (25–40%), covering food, beverages, berthing, and fuel

• Crew gratuity (10–15%), reflecting service quality and guest satisfaction

  
  

Berthing becomes more relevant, especially for ports like:

• Monaco’s Port Hercule

• Saint-Tropez’s Vieux Port

• Cannes’ Vieux Port or Port Canto

• Porto Cervo

• Bonifacio (when crossing to Corsica)

  
  

Multi-day charters significantly elevate the experience while keeping costs below a full-week commitment. For many guests—especially couples and families—this format offers the best balance between budget and immersion.

How Weekly Charter Pricing Works

A weekly charter represents the full yachting lifestyle. It is the format most associated with the global superyacht industry and requires a larger operational and guest-service footprint.

Weekly charters involve:

• full provisioning cycles

• complete crew engagement

• extended cruising range

• long-distance fuel planning

• guest-driven menus curated daily

• multiple anchorages

• complex itinerary logistics

• continuous hospitality, day and night

  
  

This is why weekly charter pricing exists in its own bracket.

Typical ranges on the French Riviera and Mediterranean:

• 30–40m yachts — €60,000–€120,000 per week

• 40–55m yachts — €140,000–€350,000 per week

• 55–75m yachts — €350,000–€650,000 per week

• 75–100m+ megayachts — €650,000–€1.8M+ per week

  
  

Weekly charters require:

• APA (30–40%) for fuel, food, toys, drinks, and berthing

• Crew gratuity (10–15%)

• Advance planning for peak ports in July and August

  
  

Week-long itineraries also allow far more intricate routing. Clients can leave Monaco, explore the full Riviera, cross to Corsica, and continue toward Sardinia without ever feeling rushed.

This format is chosen for anniversaries, family trips, multi-generational holidays, extended celebrations, and clients who want the experience closest to superyacht ownership.

Why Costs Scale Differently

Many clients are surprised to learn that the cost per hour decreases dramatically as the charter length increases. A day charter delivers short-term high luxury, but a weekly charter offers value through depth.

A day charter might cost €5,000–€10,000 for a 20-meter yacht. A weekly charter of the same yacht might cost €35,000–€50,000.

On paper, the weekly charter is more expensive; in practice, it delivers:

• 7 days of crew service

• 7 days of meals

• 7 days of water toys

• 7 days of anchorages

• 7 days of wake-up views

• 7 days of privacy and freedom

• unlimited time onboard

The cost per moment shrinks dramatically, and the richness of the experience expands.

Weekly charters belong to a different emotional tier. They are less about “having a yacht for a day” and more about entering a lifestyle for a full week.

EXPERIENCE DIFFERENCES

Yachting is not defined only by where you go—it is shaped by how you move, how you live onboard, and how much time you have to sink into the rhythm of the sea. The same yacht feels entirely different depending on whether you spend eight hours, three nights, or one full week on board.

Below is a real-world breakdown of the emotional, atmospheric, and practical differences between a day charter, a multi-day cruise, and a week-long charter, as understood by experienced Mediterranean charter brokers.

The Experience of a Day Charter

A day charter is a snapshot—bright, social, energetic, and effortless. It condenses the essence of yachting into a single unfolding movement: boarding, cruising, swimming, drifting, dining, celebrating, and returning to port.

The atmosphere is lively from the moment you step onboard. Guests arrive with fresh energy. Music plays early. Drinks appear quickly. Everyone is in a celebratory mindset. Even the sea breeze feels different, light, warm, and optimistic.

How the day The morning starts with anticipation as the yacht pulls away from the marina. The coastline opens immediately: Monaco’s cliffs, Cap Ferrat’s villas, Cannes’ wide bay, the twin islands of Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat. There is no need to rush, yet day charters naturally carry a gentle pace; guests want to swim, sunbathe, and stop for lunch, all within a fixed window.

Swimming happens in rhythmic bursts—thirty minutes in the water, a rest on the sunpads, another dive as the captain repositions the yacht.

Meals are simple and often taken at a beach club: La Guerite, Bagatelle, Club 55, or Gigi. These locations are designed for guests arriving by tender, and the lifestyle is built around movement between yacht and shore.

The energy Day charters are social, photogenic, and fluid. Guests may spend the afternoon stretched across the bow, glasses in hand, or grouped around the swim platform. The experience is defined by immediacy, sunlight, sea spray, music, conversations, and celebrations. The water feels brighter when you know the day is limited.

What you do not getYou do not experience sunrise at anchor. You do not see the yacht at night, lit softly against a quiet bay. You do not build a relationship with the crew. You do not experience the slower, more emotional side of yachting.

A day charter is perfect for high-impact luxury, but it is not the same as living on a yacht.

The Experience of a Multi-Day Charter

A multi-day charter is where everything changes. You slow down. You breathe differently. A few hours into an entire lifestyle. Even after the first night, the shift is noticeable: you are no longer visiting the sea—you are living within it.

Waking up on the water is the moment guests remember longest. The morning light is sharp yet soft as it reflects off the water. The sea is still. The yacht barely moves. Breakfast is prepared quietly. The tender sits by the swim platform, waiting for the first exploration of the day.

Swimming early feels entirely different from a mid-day dip. It is silent. Cool. Personal. You feel the landscape before anyone else arrives.

The pace of the dayMulti-day charters have a rhythm that cannot be compressed. Guests begin to use the yacht's fully equipped lounges, dining areas, the flybridge, the bow, the swim platform, and the cabins. Conversations stretch longer. Meals are prepared around your schedule, not the other way around.

The coastline opens. Routes become deeper and less obvious. The captain suggests hidden coves, quiet anchorage spots, and bays that day boats often ignore.

The atmosphereEvenings onboard a multi-day charter have a mood that is impossible on a day trip. Soft lighting, calm water, warm breeze, music playing quietly, and a sense that the world has slowed down. Dinner becomes intimate, not rushed. Guests linger at the table. Some swim under the stars. Others curl up on the foredeck.

What becomes possible can travel to Porquerolles, Port-Cros, or the Esterel Coast without giving up swimming time. You can anchor overnight in a quiet bay. You can spend a morning exploring a village and return to the yacht for lunch. Most importantly, you can disconnect from land—mentally and physically.

Multi-day charters are chosen by guests who want immersion, privacy, and a feeling of complete presence.

The Experience of a Weekly Charter

A weekly charter is the most transformative format. It is the closest you can come to owning a yacht without the responsibility. The world behind you dissolves. The days stretch and overlap. Time becomes fluid. You move between destinations with no urgency, letting each location unfold naturally.

The emotional shift By day three, guests feel fully at home. By day five, they forget what day it is. By day seven, they do not want to leave. This is the signature of a proper week-long charter—an emotional reset.

The yacht becomes a floating private villa, staffed by a professional crew who begin to anticipate your needs with microscopic precision. Preferences become routine. Your morning coffee arrives exactly the way you like it, at the time you like it, without asking.

The depth of life onboard Every space on the yacht comes alive—the master suite, the sky lounge, the sundeck, the beach club, the shaded dining table. The tender becomes the gateway to daily adventures: cliffside restaurants, hidden caves, remote beaches, sunset viewpoints.

Meals are no longer logistical breaks. They become rituals. Lunch is light, fresh, and served after a long swim. Dinner is elaborate—prepared by a chef who balances the meal with the anchorage, the time of day, and the mood of the group.

The freedom of distance A weekly charter opens routes that define Mediterranean yachting:

Monaco to Saint-TropezCannes to Port-CrosSaint-Tropez to PorquerollesRiviera to CorsicaCorsica to Sardinia

Each destination has its own personality. Each night at anchor feels different. Each morning is a new beginning.

The atmosphere is where the emotional side of yachting deepens. Guests read more. Swim more. Talk more. Rest more. The noise of land life disappears. Soundscape becomes minimal: water, breeze, soft conversations, cutlery against porcelain, and the occasional hum of the tender returning.

A weekly charter offers not just luxury but space—space to think, to bond, to celebrate, to reset.

How Crew Interaction Changes With Each Format

Crew is the invisible architecture of the experience, and their role changes drastically depending on how long you stay.

On a day charter, service is friendly, efficient, and light. Crew members focus on safety, drinks, music, and tender transfers.

On a multi-day charter, the relationship becomes warmer and more refined. They learn your routines, anticipate preferences, and maintain the yacht as your private space.

On a weekly charter, service becomes a choreography. The crew syncs with your rhythm—preparing meals around your mood, setting up toys without being asked, timing dinners with sunset, and maintaining smooth, discreet luxury.

How Privacy Changes With Duration

Short trips offer bursts of privacy; long trips create complete seclusion. A day charter keeps you within populated coastlines. A multi-day charter takes you to quieter bays. A weekly charter removes you from crowds entirely.

Privacy is not the absence of people—it is the presence of time and space.

YACHTS PER FORMAT

Choosing the right yacht is not simply a matter of size or price it is about matching the architecture of the vessel to the style of the trip. A day charter requires a completely different type of yacht than a week-long journey to Corsica or Sardinia. The design, the layout, the hull, the stabilizers, the sundeck, and even the toy selection influence how each vessel performs within its ideal timeframe.

Below is the expert breakdown used by professional charter brokers across Monaco, Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and the broader Mediterranean.

Yachts That Excel for Day Charters

Day charters revolve around three principles: speed, aesthetic impact, and open-air social living. Guests do not sleep on board, so cabins and interior volume take a back seat to exterior spaces.

The signature yachts for day trips include:

Open yachts

These yachts define the Riviera’s day-charter culture. They are sleek, open, and built for fast, stylish cruising. Large sunpads dominate the bow and stern, with walk-around decks for effortless movement.

Why they’re perfect: They are visually striking, easy to board, and designed for swimming, sunbathing, and high-speed coastal cruising. They deliver the Instagram-worthy, champagne-day-at-sea atmosphere clients expect.

Sport yachts (Sunseeker Predator, Pershing, Riva Rivale)

These are ideal for guests who want more comfort without sacrificing speed. They deliver larger shaded areas, better seating arrangements, and a more luxurious feel.

Why they’re perfect: They balance performance with elegance. Their hydraulic swim platforms make water access effortless, and their profiles are iconic across the Côte d’Azur.

Smaller superyachts (30–40m) for VIP day use

Certain clients, especially Monaco-based, book 30m+ yachts for high-profile day events: grand prix, red carpet days in Cannes, business hosting, or family celebrations.

Why they’re perfect: They offer full crew service, multiple decks, elegant dining areas, and a dramatic arrival into any port or beach club.

Yachts Ideal for Multi-Day Charters

Multi-day itineraries require a different level of comfort. Guests sleep onboard, dine onboard, and use the yacht as a fully functioning residence. This demands stability, shaded outdoor lounges, comfortable cabins, and a layout that supports the slow rhythm of mornings and evenings at sea.

Flybridge yachts (Azimut, Ferretti, Sunseeker Manhattan, Princess)

Flybridge yachts are the backbone of short-term cruising on the Riviera. Their upper deck—a shaded, panoramic terrace is invaluable during multi-day stays.

Why they’re ideal: They offer the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and flexible outdoor living. Guests can enjoy meals on the main deck, relax on the bow, and use the flybridge for sunrise coffees or sunset cocktails.

Semi-displacement yachts (Sanlorenzo SD line, Benetti Delfino, Explorer-style yachts)

These yachts combine stability with efficiency. They move more gracefully at sea, use less fuel, and remain comfortable in a variety of sea conditions.

Why they’re ideal: They allow smooth overnights at anchor, quieter sleep, and better handling during travel between Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Porquerolles, and beyond.

Entry-level superyachts (30–40m)

A multi-day trip on a 35m yacht delivers the full onboard luxury experience—multiple lounges, larger cabins, water toys, and professional crew.

Why they’re ideal: They provide enough volume for guests to settle in while still being nimble enough for smaller bays and island anchorages.

Yachts Built for Weekly Charters

A full week on board demands an entirely different class of yacht. Guests live onboard. They travel across countries. They eat every meal on the yacht. They sleep at anchor. They use every part of the vessel. This requires a yacht with range, volume, stabilizers, toy garages, and a complete crew infrastructure.

Superyachts (35–60m)

These are the workhorses of Mediterranean weekly charters. They offer spacious cabins, beach clubs, jet skis, tender fleets, onboard spas, and multiple dining areas.

Why they’re perfect: They deliver the depth and privacy expected from a full week—long crossings, multi-region itineraries, sunrise anchorages, and curated dining.

Megayachts (60–100m+)

These are floating estates. Cinemas, saunas, massage rooms, private gyms, multiple decks, professional chefs, and large crews define the experience.

Why they’re perfect: A week onboard a megayacht becomes a world of its own. Guests can spend days without needing to touch land. Service is ultra-refined, toys are extensive, and comfort is absolute.

Expedition and explorer yachts

These vessels open the possibility of long crossings, remote bays, and less-visited areas.

They’re perfect, they offer unparalleled stability, range, and access to secluded landscapes in Corsica, Sardinia, and even the Tuscan Archipelago.

How Yacht Architecture Shapes Each Experience

To understand why certain yachts thrive under specific charter durations, consider the architectural differences.

Open yachts thrive when exterior lifestyle dominates the day. Flybridge yachts thrive when guests want shade, space, and comfort. Semi-displacement yachts thrive when nights at anchor require stability. Superyachts thrive when guests live on board and need multiple zones. Megayachts thrive when service, privacy, and full-scale luxury matter most.

Even small differences influence the experience: The height of the bulwarks, the shape of the bow, the position of the dining table, the placement of the tender garage, or the presence of a beach club can drastically change how guests feel onboard.

A day charter uses a yacht. A multi-day charter inhabits a yacht. A weekly charter lives a yacht.

How Toy Selection Changes the Ideal Yacht

The longer the trip, the more important toys become. A day trip may use snorkeling and paddleboards. A week-long trip may use:

• Seabobs

• Jet skis

• E-foils

• Paddleboards

• Towable inflatables

• Snorkeling and diving gear

• Floating islands

• Underwater drones

  
  

Toy setups often determine which yachts are preferred for longer stays, especially for families or active groups.

How Crew Size Impacts Each Format

A larger crew doesn’t mean more formality it means smoother service.

Day charters: 2–3 crew. Light, fast, friendly.

Multi-day: 4–7 crew. Helps maintain cabins, dining, tenders, and toys.

Weekly charters: 7–20+ crew depending on vessel size. Service becomes anticipatory, not reactive.

The more days onboard, the more important the crew becomes to the emotional fabric of the trip.

CLIENT PROFILES

Choosing the right charter format is not just about timing or budget. It is about understanding the personality of the trip and the intent behind it. Every guest arrives with a different vision of what time at sea should feel like: a celebration, a reset, a family gathering, a romantic gesture, or a full-scale adventure.

Below are the real-world client profiles charter brokers use to match guests to their ideal experience.

The Day Charter Client

The typical day charter guest wants a burst of luxury, a sense of occasion, and a curated highlight during their holiday. They value convenience, aesthetics, and upbeat energy.

Who they are

• Couples visiting Monaco or Cannes for a weekend

• Friends celebrating a birthday or a pre-wedding moment

• Families with young children who prefer a condensed experience

• Travelers new to yachting who want a gentle introduction

• Visitors who want a dramatic Riviera moment without a long commitment

• Business groups hosting a short VIP outing

• Guests who simply love the glamour and speed of open yachts

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Day charter clients often stay in hotels or villas and want the yacht to be the best part of the day, not the entire trip.

What they prioritize

• Fast access to iconic bays and beach clubs

• Stylish yachts with open decks for photos, celebrations, and social energy

• Easy logistics

• A single unforgettable day in their itinerary

• Clear, predictable pricing

• A high-energy environment: music, swimming, sun, and seamless service

  
  

What they don’t need

• Cabins

• Large interior spaces

• Extensive toys

• Crew interaction beyond the essentials

• Long routes

  
  

Why does this format suit them

A day charter gives them luxury without responsibility, bright, cinematic, and effortlessly glamorous.

The Multi-Day Charter Client

Multi-day clients want a deeper connection to the coastline. They appreciate the quiet moments: early swims, calm mornings, and slow evenings under soft lighting. They view the yacht as a private retreat rather than a venue.

Who they are

• Couples seeking a romantic escape

• Families wanting time together away from crowds

• Groups of friends who want a slower, more intimate experience

• Guests who enjoy dining onboard and long conversations at night

• Travelers who want to anchor overnight in quiet coves

• Clients who want to explore Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Cap Taillat, or hidden anchorages

• People who value privacy more than speed

  
  

These are the clients who often say, “I want to relax and disconnect,” or “I want to wake up with a view.”

What they prioritize

• Comfortable cabins and quiet anchorages

• Breakfast and dinner onboard

• Stability and shaded decks

• A natural flow through the day

• Intimate moments rather than crowded scenes

• A balance of exploration and relaxation

• Time to settle into a rhythm

  
  

What they don’t need

• The scale and cost of a full-week setup

• Extremely long passages

• Large megayachts

• Formal service structure

• Packed itineraries

Why does this format suit them

These guests want immersion without full commitment, privacy, calm water, and a few days of life reshaped by the sea.

The Weekly Charter Client

Weekly charter clients are in a different category. They want the full architecture of yacht life: movement, freedom, service, privacy, and the feeling of being completely removed from land.

Who they are

• Families spending holidays together (including multi-generational groups)

• Groups celebrating milestones—anniversaries, major birthdays, reunions

• High-profile clients who value discretion and controlled environments

• Experienced travelers who want a curated itinerary

• Guests who want to explore multiple regions in a single journey

• People who want the closest experience to owning a yacht

• Clients who want each day to have its own landscape

  
  

These clients often say things like, “We want to see everything,” or “We want the yacht to be our home for the week.”

What they prioritize

• Complete privacy and autonomy

• Spacious cabins, multiple lounges, and beautiful outdoor dining spaces

• A fine-dining approach to onboard meals

• Water toys, tenders, and long-distance capability

• A crew that anticipates preferences and creates tailored experiences

• The ability to visit Corsica, Sardinia, and remote bays

• Enough time to adapt to the rhythm of the sea

  
  

What they don’t need

• Rushed itineraries

• Frequent docking in marinas

• A social, party-oriented vibe

• Short, compressed windows of time

  
  

Why does this format suit them?

A weekly charter is not just a trip. It is a temporary life defined by sea, sky, quiet anchorages, fine dining, extended routes, and a complete shift in lifestyle.

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FAQ

What yacht size is ideal for each format?

For day trips, design matters more than size guests want fast, open yachts with large sunpads. For multi-day trips, comfort becomes essential: flybridge yachts, shaded lounges, stable cabins, and quiet sleeping conditions. For weekly charters, volume and range matter most. A 35–60m superyacht transforms the experience with multiple lounges, dining spaces, water toys, and a crew that can sustain a full week of curated service. Each format asks for a different kind of architecture.

Can we tailor the itinerary during the trip?

Yes especially on multi-day and weekly charters. Captains adjust itineraries around weather, crowd levels, sea conditions, and your mood. Day trips are more linear due to time constraints, but multi-day and weekly journeys thrive on flexibility. Some of the most memorable moments come from spontaneous decisions: a last-minute detour to a quiet bay, a sunset dinner at anchor, or an early-morning tender run across glassy water.

Is a weekly charter worth the higher cost?

For clients who want privacy, depth, curated dining, and the freedom to explore multiple regions, a weekly charter delivers unparalleled value. The cost stretches across full days of service, onboard living, multiple destinations, and a level of personalization that simply cannot be replicated in shorter formats. It is the closest experience to owning a yacht: slow mornings, long afternoons, new scenery every day, and a crew that knows your preferences by heart.

How do crew interactions differ by charter length?

On a day charter, service is focused and efficient drinks, safety, and smooth logistics. On a multi-day charter, the crew becomes part of your environment. They anticipate routines, prepare meals in rhythm with your day, and help you settle into a slower pace. On a weekly charter, service becomes a choreography. The crew blends into the atmosphere yet remains attentive at every moment. They learn your habits and curate your experience before you even ask.

What’s the best format for families?

Families with younger children often thrive with 2–4 days of enough time to unwind without overwhelming little ones. Families with older children or multi-generational groups prefer weekly charters, where space, toys, and a variety of destinations keep everyone engaged. A week allows calm days, active days, dining experiences, and enough room for everyone to find their own rhythm.

How far can we realistically travel on each format?

The coastline you can explore changes dramatically with time. A day trip keeps you close to your home port: Monaco to Cap Ferrat, Cannes to the Lerins Islands, Saint-Tropez to Pampelonne. A multi-day trip allows movement between towns and islands without rushing, perfect for Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Antibes, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez. A weekly itinerary unlocks full-range travel: the Riviera, Corsica’s cliffs, Calvi, Bonifacio, the Straits of Bonifacio, La Maddalena, and Sardinia’s private coves. The longer the format, the more the landscape expands.

Is a day charter enough to experience the French Riviera?

A day charter delivers a distilled version of Riviera yachting: cinematic cruising, turquoise water, a beach club lunch, and a handful of iconic stops. It’s ideal for guests who want impact without commitment. But it cannot recreate the quieter, more intimate side of the Mediterranean sunrise at anchor, lingering dinners onboard, or waking up to the sound of soft water against the hull. If you want the feeling of life at sea rather than just a taste of it, a multi-day or weekly charter offers far more emotional depth.

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Whether you imagine a bright, celebratory day trip, a quiet three-night escape, or a full week drifting between the French Riviera, Corsica, and Sardinia, Navélia curates each journey with precision. Tell us the pace you want fast, slow, intimate, or expansive, and we’ll match you with the yacht and itinerary that fit your vision perfectly.