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Established in 2003 STN Yacht Charters are agents specializing in charters on the French Riviera. We work with only carefully selected operators of well maintained vessels based along the coast and can offer you the best choice of boats. And by sharing our agency commission with you, the client, we can also give you the very competitive prices. We have a great range of monohulls, catamarans and motor yachts available for bareboat or skippered charter. We would love to show you what we can offer so please contact us by email or use our enquiry form here Antibes is a holiday town in SE France, on the Mediterranean Sea on the Côte d'Azur, located between Cannes and Nice. Antibes has several marinas amonst them Port Vauban, the largest yachting harbour in Europe, with more than 2,000 moorings. This old port was the heart of the ancient Greek city of Antipolis and has a long and colourful history. If you charter in June dont miss Voiles d'Antibes, one of the worlds biggest gatherings of beautiful old teak and brass sailing vessels. They gather in Antibes for one of the most regal regattas in the Mediterranean. We also have boats in the following locations; Bandol, Cannes, Frejus, Hyeres, Marseille, Port Grimaud, St Mandrier sur Mer, St Raphael, St Tropez and Toulon See a full list of boats for charter on the Cote d'Azur here Get a quote for your Antibes yacht charter here. Or contact us by email |
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Climate - The Côte d'Azur has a Mediterranean climate, with sunny, hot, dry summers and mild winters. Temperatures are moderated by the Mediterranean and in summer the maximum rarely exceeds 30°C. Strong winds such as the Mistral, a cold dry wind from the northwest or from the east, are another characteristic, particularly in the winter. See the following link for detailed information on the weather of the French Riviera complete with monthly averages for air and sea temperatures, sunshine hours and UV Index Charter Season - The main season generally runs from April to the end of October. Operators have varying charges throughout the year with pricing peaking for 2/3 weeks in August. July and August are the hottest months, tend to have lighter winds and many places are very crowded with holiday makers. April - June and September-October have a lot of plus points, the temperatures are more comfortable, those sailing are likely to getter better winds, it is not as expensive and while ashore you will avoid crowds of August. How to Get There - Antibes is served by an international airport at Nice. Click on the following link for airlines and carriers operating out of Nice airport. We recommend skyscanner.net for finding flights and comparing prices. There are several ways to get from the airport at Nice to Antibes. Trains depart from the Gare St Augustin, which is just 500 metres from Terminal 1, and travel directly to Antibes every 30 minutes. Buses go directly from Terminal 1 to Nice-s central bus station every 12 minutes. From here, you can catch a bus to Antibes. Airport Transfer - Where necessary we can normally arrange a transfer from the airport directly to your boat. You will be asked whether you require this service at time of booking Provisioning - Most operators offer this service. You can pre-order with us and your shopping with then be delivered to the boat prior to embarkation Experience & Qualifications - Skippers of bareboats are not required to hold a sailing license under French law. Most operators like the skipper of the charter boat to have some expeience. You may be asked for a resume of your sailing history prior to booking. If you have any doubts as to whether you have the necessary experience please do not hesitate to contact us Visa Requirements - France is part of the European Union. See the following link for EU Visa Regulations Time Difference - GMT+1. And another hour for Central European Summer Time between late March and late October Currency - France uses the Euro as its currency. All major credit cards are widely accepted and you will have no trouble obtaining money from an extensive network of ATMs Language - French. Some English is spoken Electricity - 220V Cusine - The cuisine along the coast features local specialties focusing on the amazingly fresh seafood and produce from nearby Provence. Basic ingredients are olives and olive oil, garlic, sardines, rockfish, sea urchins and octopus, lamb and goat, chickpeas and local fruits. The great majority of the wines produced in Provence are rosés. The most characteristic grape is mourvèdre, used most famously in the red wines of Bandol. Cassis is the only area in Provence known for its white wines. Terms & Conditions -These vary depending on the individual boat. Normally a deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance due 6 weeks before the date of your charter. Please contact us if you require further information. Suggested Itineraries & Routes - Click the following link for a selection of suggested yacht charter itineraries on the French Riviera Marinas - Detailed reports and information on Marinas, Harbours and Anchorages in French Riviera area can be found in our Cruising Guide Get a quote for your Antibes yacht charter here. Or contact us by email |
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