Cannes Vieux Port Yacht Transfer
Private chauffeur transfer to the Vieux Port of Cannes — beneath the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals, home of the Yachting Festival.
The Vieux Port of Cannes sits right at the town's heart, below the old quarter of Le Suquet and beside the Palais des Festivals, with the Croisette curving away to the east. Each September it hosts the Cannes Yachting Festival, Europe's leading in-water boat show. Here is what to know about transfers to the port of Cannes.
The Vieux Port and Port Canto
The Vieux Port lines the foot of Le Suquet, a few steps from the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette — as central as a marina gets. Larger yachts often take berths a little east at Port Pierre Canto, while the Vieux Port keeps the classic view of the old town and the festival halls.
Between the two, Cannes offers a berth for almost any yacht within walking distance of its cafés, boutiques and beaches.
- The Vieux Port below Le Suquet old town
- Beside the Palais des Festivals and Croisette
- Larger yachts at Port Pierre Canto to the east
- Central to the boutiques, beaches and cafés
From Nice Airport to the quay
Cannes lies around 27 kilometres west of Nice Airport — roughly 30 minutes by road on a clear run. A private chauffeur meets you in arrivals and brings you to the quay, from around €150 in an E-Class or €180 in a V-Class, with an S-Class or Maybach for a more formal arrival.
For crew and provisions, the V-Class carries the load; for owners and guests, the S-Class keeps the ride quiet and refined.
- About 27 km, roughly 30 minutes from the airport
- From €150 (E-Class) or €180 (V-Class)
- S-Class and Maybach for formal arrivals
- Delivered to the Vieux Port or Port Canto
Festival season logistics
Cannes runs on events — the Film Festival in May, the Yachting Festival in September, and a calendar of congresses in between. During each, the Croisette fills, roads close and normal transport strains, which is exactly when a chauffeur who knows the diversions is worth its weight.
A driver drops you as close to the quay or the Palais as access allows and collects you afterwards, however busy the town.
Cannes ashore
Off the yacht, Cannes is the Croisette and its beach clubs, the steep lanes of Le Suquet, and the boats out to the Lérins Islands. A chauffeur links the port with the town and the wider coast without the parking battle Cannes is known for.
It is a marina made for stepping ashore into the glamour the town is famous for.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Vieux Port of Cannes from Nice Airport?
Around 27 kilometres, roughly 30 minutes by road on a clear run, a little longer during the Film Festival or Yachting Festival.
Where do larger yachts berth in Cannes?
Often at Port Pierre Canto, just east of the Vieux Port, which has berths for larger yachts while keeping easy access to the Croisette.
How much is a transfer to the port of Cannes?
From around €150 in an E-Class or €180 in a V-Class from Nice Airport, with an S-Class or Maybach available for a more formal arrival.
Is a chauffeur worth it during the Cannes festivals?
Yes. With road closures and crowds, a driver who knows the diversions drops you close to the quay or the Palais and collects you after.
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