The French Riviera's Best Sunset Anchorages

The Riviera is made for sunset cruising.

Late afternoon is when the coastline feels its most beautiful. The light softens, beach clubs quiet down and the water becomes noticeably calmer.

These are some of the Riviera's best sunset anchorages.

Billionaires' Bay, Cap d'Antibes

Still one of the Riviera's most iconic places to anchor at sunset.

Beautiful water, incredible yachts and perfect positioning beside Hotel du Cap Eden Roc.

Cannes Islands

The water around the Cannes Islands becomes particularly calm in the evening and works perfectly for sunset swimming before cruising back towards Cannes.

Monaco

Cruising past Monaco at sunset is one of the Riviera's most iconic evening experiences.

Seeing the lights begin turning on across Monte Carlo, Port Hercule and the hillside apartments from the water feels very classic Côte d'Azur. Many guests combine sunset cruising with dinner reservations or drinks in Monaco afterwards.

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche is one of the Riviera's prettiest natural harbours and feels incredibly peaceful in the evening.

Excellent for relaxed sunset cruising near Nice and Monaco.

Pampelonne Bay

For guests chartering near Saint Tropez, Pampelonne Bay offers beautiful sunset light and a lively atmosphere after beach clubs begin winding down.