Plan your charterCannes / Lumière sur Mer
Count the guests, then describe the gathering. A dining table for everyone, room sharing overnight and an event alongside are different requirements; the Cannes yacht should be selected against the right one.
The operator must confirm how many guests the actual yacht may carry for the intended charter. A model’s length, brochure capacity or cabin count is not a substitute. Within that limit, the party still needs an arrangement that works: seats for the passage, shade for those who want it and a suitable table if everyone will dine together. Large sunpads are not the same as dining seats. Ask for photographs of the principal gathering area and explain whether the group should stay together or would enjoy several smaller settings.
A yacht used for a day at sea has one operating brief. Nights aboard add accommodation requirements. A reception alongside may involve a different attendance pattern and separate berth or event arrangements. State each relevant number accurately, including suppliers or working guests who will board. Do not assume a quayside event can exceed an ordinary charter allowance without approval. If the group cannot fit an appropriate single yacht, discuss whether a different format is workable; multiple vessels introduce coordination and a different social experience rather than simply enlarging one deck.
Children, older guests and anyone needing assistance can change the useful yacht layout. Share requirements about boarding, stairs, facilities and time in the sun before a model is selected. A group of close friends may be comfortable with a different degree of informality from clients meeting for the first time. For overnight charters, record who will share and what bed arrangements are needed. The best comparison comes from those practical details. Adding a few metres of yacht length does not automatically resolve an unsuitable staircase, a small table or an awkward cabin plan.
Give one contact responsibility for the final guest list, dietary details and joining instructions. Confirm the actual berth before invitations and transfers are arranged. Guests should receive a meeting time that accounts for boarding and the briefing, with a clear return plan for appointments ashore. In the request, include the date, group composition, useful hours and the main shared activity. Ask the quote to identify the vessel, permitted guests, crew, catering or equipment, route scope and total price. A precise group brief helps compare real options without relying on a vague promise that a yacht can accommodate everyone.
No. Sleeping accommodation and licensed day-charter guests are different measures and must be confirmed separately.
Discuss the format with the operator. Separate vessels change boarding, communication and how the party socialises; they are not simply one larger shared space.
Lumière sur Mer
Describe the occasion and the guests joining you. If an event fixes your arrival or departure, include those times before choosing the yacht.