Cannes to Iles Lerins Itinerary

So, you’ve got the perfect boat, a beautiful day, a blue sky and a sparkling sea, but you don’t want to go all the way to St Tropez or Monaco for your day charter from Cannes, so why not go and visit the historic Iles de Lérins for a more relaxed day on the water whilst still taking in some unique views of the islands and Cannes itself? The following is a nice day charter to enjoy the peaceful and historic Lerin Islands, away from the fast pace of Cannes.

Setting off by 10am, head out of Port Canto, just next to Palm Beach and head over to the Cap d’Antibes, passing by the party beaches of Juan les Pins before taking a look at the world famous Eden Roc hotel. From here you have a straight run across open sea back towards Cannes and the Iles de Lérins.

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, and is a national park home to the famous Fort Royal which held the Man in the Iron Mask whose identity still remains a mystery today.

Cruise past this impressive structure, perched high above on sheer rocks before making your way round the smaller St Honorat, with her impressive Monastère Fortifié facing out towards the open Mediterranean, which is still home to Cistercian monks who have inhabited the island since the 11th Century.

After taking in both islands, come round and through the channel between the two islands, ready to drop anchor and enjoy lunch on board the boat. You can either go ashore and enjoy lunch there as a picnic, or in one of the restaurants near the Fort, or alternatively stay on the boat and enjoy the waters of the Mediterranean by jumping in and going for a swim off the back of the boat.

Relax and make the most of the afternoon by either lazing around on the boat or going ashore to explore. Whatever your decision, seeing the islands in this way is a truly magical charter and a great day out for groups of all sizes.

See a video of this itinerary on a classic yacht!

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Map of the Itinerary

Here's an Cannes, Cap d'Antibes and the Iles de Lerins. Click on the blue markers for additional information.

Want to Charter a Yacht or Day Boat Hire in Cannes and the Lerins Islands?

We have hundreds of great yachts for you and are experienced with chartering boats in the Cannes area. For a listing of boats and more information on chartering a boat in this world famous are, click here for our Cannes and Iles Lerins Charter Yachts. Or feel free to contact us to discuss your specific needs.

If you want to venture further from the Iles de Lerins, our most popular charter is a cruise from Cannes to St Tropez, and we'd be happy to help you with this glorious itinerary. For information please browse these two pages: Cannes to St Tropez Charters and Club 55 and Pampelonne Beach.

  

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