The budget behind your occasion
Cost the occasion from guest arrival to the last service aboard. A useful Cannes proposal separates the yacht from any event or berth arrangements.
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Yacht charter with a skipper in Cannes
Bring a clear idea for the day and let the skipper assess the passage. Hosting and catering are separate services to define in the proposal.
What to tell the skipper
Explain the group's confidence on the water, the preferred pace and the part of the coast you most want to see. A captain can assess an island day differently from a longer Estérel outing. The route should reflect the actual yacht, the conditions and the time available, with room for a suitable alternative. A skipper is responsible for the yacht's operation. Hosting a reception, serving a formal meal or supervising an activity may require additional crew or a separate provider. Make those expectations clear before choosing a proposal.
Check the practical arrangement
Ask whether the skipper and any other crew are included in the stated charter price. Confirm the passenger limit and who handles boarding, catering deliveries and the return. If the group wants to go ashore, discuss tender or landing arrangements before booking a restaurant. For Cannes events, the skipper cannot turn yacht availability into a guaranteed event berth. The proposal should distinguish the vessel, port arrangements and services. A clear brief gives the captain a useful starting point while preserving the judgement needed to operate the yacht safely.
Details for the host
Which guest arrangements belong in the brief?
Distinguish a seated meal from a reception with people moving around. Add any supplier access or fixed event times so the yacht, service and boarding arrangement can be assessed together.
Lumière sur Mer
Tell us how you want to host
Describe the occasion and the guests joining you. If an event fixes your arrival or departure, include those times before choosing the yacht.