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Wedding Yacht Charter in Cannes: One-Day Private Hire

A wedding yacht charter in Cannes places your ceremony, reception or celebration cruise aboard a private motor yacht, with the coastline as backdrop. Suited to intimate ceremonies among family and close friends or larger wedding receptions, the day is built around your sequence of events, guest comfort and the format you choose - symbolic vows, a cruise after your legal registration ashore, or both.

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Duration
1 day
From
€5,000 for 1 day
Where
Cannes

  1. Privacy and intimacy

    A private yacht keeps the ceremony closed to invited guests only, away from public venues, with the deck and coastline as the only backdrop.

  2. One program, two moments

    Guest arrival, the ceremony itself, and the celebration afterward run as a single sequence, planned in advance so the day moves smoothly from marina to sea and back.

  3. Flexible scale

    From a handful of close family on a smaller yacht to a larger wedding reception with dozens of guests, the fleet range covers both formats.

What does a wedding charter in Cannes actually include?

A wedding charter is built around the event, not simply a day at sea. The captain and crew handle the vessel while you and your guests focus on the ceremony and celebration - whether that is a symbolic exchange of vows on deck during a stop in a sheltered bay, a reception cruise after an official registration ashore, or a full day combining both. Guest seating, boarding order and the sequence of arrival, ceremony and reception are agreed with you in advance, along with the route and timing. A symbolic ceremony on board is not a legal marriage; civil registration is arranged separately through the appropriate local authorities. The yacht, insurance, berth in the home port, crew and welcome sparkling wine are part of the base charter; florals, catering, music and officiants are arranged as extras to match the occasion.

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Yachts Available for Your Wedding

Eight vessels ranging from 20 to 56 metres, chosen for the space, deck layout and guest capacity a wedding ceremony or reception needs, from intimate to large gatherings.

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What's Included in the Charter

  • Private yacht for your wedding
  • Professional captain and crew
  • Yacht and passenger insurance
  • Berth in home port
  • Wedding program planning assistance
  • Route and schedule coordination
  • Guest boarding and seating coordination
  • Basic ceremony space setup
  • Welcome champagne or sparkling wine
  • Water, soft drinks and ice

Optional extras

  • Fuel at actual consumption
  • Wedding planner and coordinator services
  • Officiant for symbolic ceremony
  • Professional florist and yacht decoration
  • Wedding arch and floral arrangements
  • Bridal bouquet and boutonniere
  • Wedding banquet or custom catering
  • Private chef services
  • Premium champagne, wines and cocktail bar
  • Custom wedding cake

How the Day Unfolds

  1. Share Your Date and Vision

    Tell us your wedding date, expected guest numbers, preferred ceremony format and any specific wishes so we can match a suitable yacht and layout.

  2. Plan Route and Sequence

    We agree the route, timing and order of events - guest arrival, ceremony, reception - together with boarding arrangements and any extras you want added.

  3. Guests Board at the Marina

    Guests arrive at the home port marina, are welcomed aboard with sparkling wine, and are seated according to the agreed plan before departure.

  4. Ceremony and Celebration at Sea

    The yacht reaches the chosen stop or cruises along the coast while the ceremony and reception proceed, with the crew managing the vessel throughout.

  5. Return and Disembarkation

    The yacht returns to the home port at the agreed time, guests disembark, and the day closes with the coastline as a lasting backdrop.

Who is a yacht wedding in Cannes suited to?

A wedding charter suits couples who want a ceremony or celebration away from a conventional venue, with the sea and coastline as the setting rather than a hall or garden. It works equally for a small symbolic ceremony among immediate family and for a larger reception that follows an official registration completed ashore.

The format depends mainly on numbers and the nature of the event:

  • A compact group of close family and friends, favouring privacy and an intimate exchange of vows on an open deck
  • A mid-size wedding reception combining a sea passage with comfortable seating and space to circulate
  • A larger celebration for guests travelling to attend, where the day combines arrival, ceremony and party on one program

Because capacity, deck space and the layout of interior rooms vary by yacht, the guest count and ceremony style are matched to a vessel that can accommodate the plan comfortably and safely.

How is the ceremony and route planned on the day?

Planning starts with the date, guest numbers and the format you want - symbolic ceremony, reception after civil registration, or a full-day program combining both. From there we work through the practical sequence: where guests board, how the vessel is arranged for the ceremony space, the route to a sheltered location suited to the moment, and the timing of photographs along the coast.

Passenger capacity, the size and position of open decks, and access to interior rooms all affect how many guests a given yacht can host and where the ceremony itself can take place. Some arrangements are easier during a stop in calm water than underway, and the final route is set with weather, sea conditions and safety requirements in mind.

A charter of this kind typically runs for several hours or a full day; longer programs can be discussed for larger events. Fuel, any wedding planning services, florals, catering or an officiant are arranged separately, on request, once the shape of the day is agreed.

Q & A

Questions before you book

  • Can we hold a legal wedding ceremony on board?

    A symbolic ceremony on board is not a legal marriage. Civil registration is arranged separately through the appropriate local authorities, typically ashore before or after your time on the yacht.

  • How many guests can attend a wedding charter?

    Guest numbers depend on the yacht chosen, from smaller yachts suited to around a dozen guests to larger vessels able to host dozens for a wedding reception. Capacity is confirmed against the yacht's layout.

  • Can we book catering, flowers and a wedding planner?

    Yes. Catering, floral decoration, a wedding arch, bouquet, cake, officiant and planning coordination are available on request as paid extras, arranged to match the ceremony and reception you have in mind.

  • How long does a wedding charter usually last?

    This charter format runs for a day, typically covering guest arrival, ceremony and reception within several hours. Longer programs can be discussed for larger events or when the day combines multiple stages.

  • What do we need to confirm when booking a wedding yacht?

    You will need to confirm the wedding date, expected number of guests, preferred ceremony format and any specific wishes for the program, so the route, seating and sequence can be arranged in advance.

Plan Your Wedding at Sea

Send us your wedding date, guest numbers and the format you have in mind, and we will help shape the day around them.

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