Long ago the Mediterranean was the centre of the old world, the wellspring of civilisation and home of the gods.  During the last century the area was transformed into a modern mecca for the rich and famous, with the likes of Greta Garbo, Noel Coward, Cole Porter, Somerset Maugham and Picasso setting the style. Today the the French Riviera remains the destination of choice for elite vacationers and for those who choose to do a power yacht charter these cruising grounds has few equals; from classic cruising conditions, sophistication, myriad distractions and a reputation for unbridled hedonism.  In this stretch of coastline paradise, the most extravagant 100 miles of waterfront in the world, there are 30 harbours and more than 3,000 restaurants.  Just reel off a list of names and let your imagination run.  The Cote d'Azur is lipped with beaches that lie beneath hillsides heavy in yellow mimosa and which climb inland to the snow-capped peaks of the Alpes Maritimes.

Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat is an exceptional site and one of the most loveliest places on the Mediterranean coast. The peninsula is situated next to Nice and to Villefranche sur Mer and extends out to Cap Ferrat. Cap Ferrat Yacht Power Charters>>

Monaco, an ancient principality steeped in a rich and colorful history, is considered by many to be Europe's most fascinating destination. Monaco Power Yacht Charters>>

San Remo is port to the worlds most fashionable clubs and casinos which is touched by high society having fun.  Spoil yourself and you family, open your eyes and explore the playground of the rich and famous. San Remo Power Yacht Charters >>

Antibes was a Greek fortified town named Antipolis in the 5th century BC, and later a Roman town, and always an active port for trading along the Mediterranean. Antibes Power Yacht Charters >>

From Garavan, just next to the Italian border right to Carnolès, the Western limit of the community, there is a large variety of beaches. From sandy to pebbled and including public and private. Menton Power Yacht Charters >>

Under sunny blue skies, the port of Nice is located at the heart of the Old Town at the eastern end of the Promenade des Anglais, at the foot of Castle Rock and 10 minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport, the second largest French airport after Paris.Nice Power Yacht Charters >>

During the sunny summer months more that 100 years ago the wealthy Mediterranean merchants (business associates) hired yachts to enjoy Cannes, Nice, St-Tropez, Monaco, Genoa, Antibes and Monte Carlo.  This is the birth place of luxury power boat cruising as we know it today. Cannes Power Yacht Charters >>

Along Italy's northern coast lies enchanting Portofino, picturesquely situated in a narrow cove at the southeastern tip of the promontory of the same name. The tiny port owes its popularity to its beautiful setting, agreeable climate and lush and luxuriant vegetation. Portofino Power Yacht Charters >>