Saint-Tropez by yacht, 44 nm from Monaco
The gulf, the village quay and the legendary beaches of Pampelonne.
A yacht from Monaco to Saint-Tropez covers about 44 nautical miles in a straight line: 3 h 40 min of cruising at 12 knots, 2 h 12 min at 20. Crewed days are published from €1,500 (day boat) to €10,000 and up (superyacht); a week on a 20–30 m motor yacht runs €25,000 – €65,000, plus APA of 25–35% and VAT at 20%.
Saint-Tropez needs little introduction: the old port where yachts moor stern-to against the cafés, the village beyond, and the long sweep of Pampelonne with its beach clubs a tender-ride away.
At about 44 miles it is the furthest of the classic day-runs from Monaco and the western anchor of most Riviera itineraries — best reached with an early start.
How long is the run from Monaco to Saint-Tropez?
At around 44 nautical miles, Saint-Tropez is the furthest of the classic day-runs from Monaco and the western anchor of most Riviera itineraries. It rewards an early start: leave Monaco after breakfast, and you can be anchored off Pampelonne by lunch, with the afternoon for the beach clubs and the village before the run back or an overnight at anchor. On a longer charter it is the natural turning point of a westbound week.
Pampelonne or the village — what does a day in Saint-Tropez look like?
Two Saint-Tropez await. The old port is pure theatre — yachts moored stern-to against the cafés, the village rising behind — while the long sweep of Pampelonne, a short tender-ride south, holds the beach clubs that made the resort famous. We arrange daybeds and lunch reservations ashore and time the day so you see both the glamour and the quiet, early-morning version of the town.
Beyond the well-known scene, the gulf rewards exploration: the citadel above the port, the cobbled lanes of the old town, and the quieter beaches and anchorages around Cap Camarat and the Baie des Canebiers. We shape the day to your taste — the full theatre of Saint-Tropez in season, or a calmer version away from the crowds.
Where does a yacht berth or anchor in Saint-Tropez?
The old port, run by the Ville de Saint-Tropez, has about 800 berths, and the môle d'Estienne d'Orves on its outer side takes the yachts of more than 50 m that line up stern-to in front of the cafés each summer evening. A berth here in July and August is one of the hardest to obtain on the coast and is reserved as soon as a charter is confirmed. Most yachts therefore spend the day at anchor — off Pampelonne, the five-kilometre beach south of the town whose clubs are reached by tender, or in the Baie des Canebiers on the north side of the peninsula, where the water is calmer in an easterly. The Baie de Briande and the coves around Cap Camarat are the quiet alternatives when the gulf is full.
What is there to do ashore in Saint-Tropez?
The village rewards an early landing before the crowds: the fish market by the Porte de la Poissonnerie, the Place des Lices under its plane trees with the Tuesday and Saturday market, the climb to the Citadelle for the view over the gulf and the whole of the Massif des Maures behind. The Musée de l'Annonciade on the port holds the painters who first made the town famous. Later the day belongs to Pampelonne — a table booked at one of the beach clubs, the tender waiting — and the evening to the quay, where the yachts moored stern-to are the show. At the end of September the Voiles de Saint-Tropez fill the gulf with classic yachts, the most beautiful week of the year to be here and the hardest to find a berth for.
How much does a yacht charter to Saint-Tropez cost?
At 44 nm, Saint-Tropez is an overnight or a leg of a week rather than a simple day: the published weekly brackets below apply, exclusive of APA, VAT and gratuity. A fast yacht can do it in a day — the crewed superyacht day is published from €10,000.
| Yacht size | Weekly rate | APA (25–35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Motor yacht 20–30 m | €25,000 – €65,000 | €6,250 – €22,750 |
| Superyacht 30–40 m | €65,000 – €180,000 | €16,250 – €63,000 |
| Premium superyacht 40–45 m | €140,000 – €320,000 | €35,000 – €112,000 |
| Megayacht 45 m+ | €280,000 – €800,000+ | €70,000 – €280,000+ |
APA — 25–35% of the fee, median 35% across MYBA listings — covers fuel for the run to Saint-Tropez, harbour dues, food and drink, and the balance is returned. VAT at the standard 20% rate applies to charters starting in France or Monaco; crew gratuity is customary at 5–15% of the fee (MYBA guidance).
- International Yachts Charter & Brokerage — Monaco Yacht Show 2026 charter rates — retrieved 2026-09-05
- Monaco Boats (The S Collection) — Yacht charter prices in Monaco — retrieved 2026-09-05
- Vital Charters — What's included in a yacht charter fee: MYBA contract (2026), survey of MYBA listings — retrieved 2026-09-05
- service-public.gouv.fr — Taux de TVA (fiche F23567, "Vérifié le 18 juin 2025") — retrieved 2026-09-05
- Gouvernement Princier de Monaco — monentreprise.gouv.mc, TVA — retrieved 2026-09-05
Rates retrieved 2026-09-05.
Which harbour and anchorages does a yacht use in Saint-Tropez?
Port de Saint-Tropez
- From Port Hercule
- 44 nm (straight line) · 3 h 40 min at 12 knots · 2 h 12 min at 20 knots
- Operator
- Ville de Saint-Tropez
- Berths
- about 800 berths; the môle d'Estienne d'Orves takes yachts over 50 m
- Anchorages
- Pampelonne · Baie des Canebiers
Distances are computed between the OpenStreetMap positions of Port Hercule and Port de Saint-Tropez; the actual coastal route is a little longer.
- OpenStreetMap / Nominatim — retrieved 2026-09-06
- Wikipédia — Port de Saint-Tropez — retrieved 2026-09-06
- OpenStreetMap / Nominatim — retrieved 2026-09-06
When is the best time to charter a yacht to Saint-Tropez?
Recommended season: May–September.
The season runs April to October, the warmest water from June to September. July and August fill the anchorages of Saint-Tropez; June and September give the same sea with more room. Monaco Grand Prix week (late May) and the Monaco Yacht Show (23–26 September 2026) pull departure rates toward high season, even for a day to Saint-Tropez.
- Monaco Yacht Show — official site (home + billetterie) — retrieved 2026-09-05
Frequently asked questions
How far is Saint-Tropez from Monaco by yacht?
About 44 nautical miles in a straight line — the furthest of the classic day-runs, roughly two to four hours depending on the yacht. It is best reached with an early start, and on a longer charter makes the natural western turning point of the week.
Can we reach Saint-Tropez and back in a day?
Yes, with an early departure — leave Monaco after breakfast, anchor off Pampelonne for lunch and the afternoon, and return by evening. Many guests prefer to make it an overnight to enjoy the village and beach clubs without watching the clock.
Is Saint-Tropez better as a day trip or an overnight from Monaco?
As an overnight. The run is the longest of the classic day-trips, and arriving mid-afternoon leaves little of the village and the beach clubs; a night at anchor off Pampelonne or in the old port gives the evening on the quay and a slow morning before the return.
How much does a yacht charter from Monaco to Saint-Tropez cost?
From the published Monaco brackets: a day from €1,500 (day boat, excluding fuel) to €10,000 and up for a superyacht; a week from €25,000 – €65,000 for 20–30 m to €280,000 – €800,000+ above 45 m, exclusive of APA (25–35%) and VAT (20%).
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