Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
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Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer — Yacht Charter Berthing Guide
Port de la Darse is the small historic harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer, tucked beneath the citadel at the western edge of the bay. It is a limited-capacity basin rather than a superyacht marina: dimensional limits are not published here and must be confirmed with the harbour office. Its practical role for charter is as a tender landing and small-yacht berth serving the Rade de Villefranche, one of the deepest and best-sheltered natural anchorages in the Mediterranean.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 40 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 4 m
- Fuel
- Available
- Power
- Shore power typical — confirm amp rating vs LOA
- Water
- Available
- Waste
- Pump-out on request / by arrangement
- Wi‑Fi
- Harbour Wi‑Fi variable — starlink aboard preferred
- Charter region
- villefranche sur mer yacht charter
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Operational draft — confirm LOA, draft and event weeks with the marina agent.
Berthing at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Berthing & mooring at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Approach Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Confirm fuel, shore power amp rating and waste before arrival.
Berth lead time
Peak berths around Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer typically need 4–12 weeks for larger LOA. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
What does berthing cost at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer?
[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Embark utility
Embark at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Door-to-deck for villefranche sur mer yacht charter: fly into the gateway, transfer timed to the gangway, luggage aboard before guests. We choreograph the buffer — not a taxi scramble.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.
Arrival buffer
Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.
Berth lead time
Peak berths around Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer typically need 4–12 weeks for larger LOA. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
Captain / crew
Approach Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Confirm fuel, shore power amp rating and waste before arrival.
Tender fallback
When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.
Luggage / night before
Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.
[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Enquire
Plan berths at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Marina & nearby anchorages
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Yachts for Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Crewed yachts that can operate or berth around Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Party Boat · Motor Yacht
PARTY BOAT 135
41.15 m
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€105,000 / week
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Party Boat · Motor Yacht
PARTY BOAT 115
35.05 m
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€63,000 / week
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Ferretti Custom Line · Motor Yacht
FERRETTI CUSTOM LINE 94
28.65 m8 guests4 cabins
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€40,000 / week
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RIVA · Motor Yacht
RIVA 93
28.35 m6 guests4 cabins
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€40,000 / week
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Ferretti · Motor Yacht
FERRETTI 92
28.04 m10 guests5 cabins
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€40,000 / week
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Ferretti · Motor Yacht
FERRETTI 88
26.82 m
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€40,000 / week
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KISMET
122 m12 guests9 cabins
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€3,000,000 / week
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CHRISTINA O
99.1 m34 guests17 cabins
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Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer berthing FAQ
- How do I embark at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer?
- Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. For peak season and event weeks, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger LOA; shoulder season is more flexible. Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for villefranche sur mer yacht charter.
- What does berthing cost at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer?
- Berthing at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer is quoted by LOA, season and events — we share indicative ranges labelled as draft, then confirm in writing before deposit. Never treat a published nightly figure as a hard fact.
- Is yacht charter available from Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer?
- Yes — Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer is a practical embarkation for crewed yacht charter in villefranche sur mer yacht charter. We sequence the berth, transfers and first-night plan before you fly.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer?
- For peak season and event weeks, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger LOA; shoulder season is more flexible. We start the berth conversation when the yacht shortlist is open.
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer?
- We match the nearest suitable GA / commercial gateway to your LOA and embarkation slot.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Yes — most refined weeks mix one or two quay nights with quieter roadstead overnight when weather allows.
- What services should we expect at Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer?
- We confirm fuel, shore power, water and waste against your LOA with the marina agent before contract.
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Port de la Darse is the small historic harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer, tucked beneath the citadel at the western edge of the bay. It is a limited-capacity basin rather than a superyacht marina: dimensional limits are not published here and must be confirmed with the harbour office. Its practical role for charter is as a tender landing and small-yacht berth serving the Rade de Villefranche, one of the deepest and best-sheltered natural anchorages in the Mediterranean.
Why charter from Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Marina facilities
Sheltered harbour basin
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Operations
Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Official name
- Port de la Darse
- Last verified
- 2 August 2026
Port de la Darse, Villefranche-sur-Mer on the map
Arrival & ashore
Getting here, and what is around the berth
Airport and transfer access
Monaco Heliport (MCM)
Hotels, restaurants and services nearby
Directly above the tender landing on the Villefranche quay.
- From the berth
- 0.2 kmindicative
Two minutes on foot from the Port Hercule quays — the standard pre-boarding or post-disembarkation night in Monaco.
- From the berth
- 0.5 kmindicative
Walking distance to Port Hercule with a quieter arrival than the Casino square hotels.
- From the berth
- 0.7 kmindicative
Classic Cap Ferrat lunch or overnight stop while anchored off Villefranche or Paloma.
- From the berth
- 6 kmindicative
A five-minute transfer from the Beaulieu and Cap Ferrat quays for a pre-boarding night.
- From the berth
- 1 kmindicative
Walking distance from Port de Beaulieu-sur-Mer — the standard embarkation night on this bay.
- From the berth
- 0.4 kmindicative
Two minutes from a tender landing in the Rade de Villefranche.
- From the berth
- 0.2 kmindicative
The unpretentious dinner after a day at anchor in the rade — no car, no reservation battle.
- From the berth
- 0.3 kmindicative
Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse à l'Hôtel de Paris
The formal Monaco dinner, a short walk from the Port Hercule quays. Book months ahead in event weeks.
- From the berth
- 0.5 kmindicative
Best harbour-and-rock view dinner in Monaco without leaving the Casino quarter.
- From the berth
- 0.5 kmindicative
Roughly 25 minutes east of Port Hercule by car — the destination lunch on a Monaco week.
- From the berth
- 12 kmindicative
Classic captain-recommended lunch, a short run by tender or car from Port Vauban.
- From the berth
- 2.5 kmindicative
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