La Belle Vie

Cruise west and anchor off the Îles d’Hyères. Snorkel the coves of Île de Porquerolles, where scuba diving and Jet Skis are forbidden, or explore by bicycle—private cars are also banned riding past bougainvillea and windswept pines. After a leisurely evening on board, walk Île de Port-Cros’s winding paths early the next morning. At midday, take the tender to La Palud to swim among signposted marine flora and fauna.

Glide into the glittering Bay of Cannes, then explore the Old Town and its culture at the Musée de la Castre, set within a medieval castle, or the Bellini Chapel Museum. In the early evening, stroll past the boutiques along the stylish Croisette before dinner at two-Michelin-starred La Palme d’Or at Hôtel Martinez. For a more relaxed evening, seek Provençal cuisine in the tiny cobblestone back streets.

Just off Cannes, Île Saint-Honorat invites a lunch at anchor. Resident monks live at the Abbaye de Lérins, where you can stock up on award-winning wines to enjoy on board. Cruise toward Cap d’Antibes for afternoon watersports in Juan-les-Pins Bay. Take the tender to Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc’s private jetty for dinner on the Eden-Roc Pavilion terrace, at a star-studded Belle Époque landmark and celebrity hotspot.

Anchor in the horseshoe bay of Villefranche and discover the medieval village of Eze and the ravishing gardens at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Back on board, cruise around the headland to the tranquil Baie des Fourmis. Take the tender to Anjuna Beach in Èze-sur-Mer. Enjoy the beach club’s Indian Ocean style in a stunning Mediterranean setting with cuisine to match.

Anchor in Monaco and discover one of the world’s most glamorous capitals. Visit the Prince’s Palace and explore Monte Carlo’s boutiques, then dine at restaurants such as Louis XV – Alain Ducasse or Joël Robuchon. Cap off your charter ashore: watch the sunset at Sea Lounge at Monte Carlo Beach Hotel, visit Casino de Monte Carlo—even without wagering—and stroll five minutes to legendary Jimmy’z after dark.