This stunning Mediterranean coastline of the French Riviera along the southeast corner of France is packed with magnificent beaches, rocky inlets, and wonderful islands. Set sail to Marseille, Cannes, or Antibes along the beautiful stretch of rocky cliffs merging with pristine blue waters. On a lucky day, you may come across a school of whales or dolphins along the way. Feel like something even more off the beaten track, head to the Iles de Porquerolles! A stunning chain of island conservations right across from Toulon with incredible secluded beaches and villages dating back to the 1800s.

Another gem in the yachting itinerary of the region is the breathtaking panorama offered by the cruises in Calanques for canoeing, kayaking, and boat hire. A little further away, is the charming Corsica - a stunning island with limited tourism and hotels so empty sandy beaches are forever present.

One of the crowd favorites is the historic Iles de Lérins and Cap d'Antibes, plus some unique views of the islands and Cannes itself. The islands are right off the coast of Cannes, but a world apart; a perfect picture of calmness, serenity, and natural beauty. The Iles de Lérins are made up of the Ile St Marguerite and the Ile St Honorat. Ile Ste Marguerite is the larger of the two; a national park home to the famous Fort Royal. Cruise past the beautifully calming scenes of nature before making your way out towards Cap d'Antibes.

HOME TO THE CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL – THE BIGGEST YACHTING & LIFESTYLE EVENT IN EUROPE

The Cannes Yachting Festival (Festival de la Plaisance) is one of the most-awaited and biggest annual marine exhibitions in Europe. Every year during the festival, we have experienced a great concentration of European marine enthusiasts and had the chance to build loyal customers and strengthened the relationship within the marine Industry. Founded in 1977, the Cannes boat show takes place in the beautiful French city every September and showcases almost 600 boats, including motor yachts, superyachts, catamarans, tenders, and sailing yachts. The in-water show in the Bay of Cannes takes place in two of the city’s ports, the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto. As Gulf Craft celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, participation in the esteemed European shows reinforces Gulf Craft’s positioning as a builder for a global audience. The luxury yachting brand has become synonymous with ageless innovative designs and an uncompromising commitment to value, safety, and reliability. Cannes serves as the prestigious global stage for the unveilings of our newest launches, our largest opportunity to make a deservedly lasting impression on the industry.