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To contact the ports of Cannes, Golfe-Juan, Nice and Villefranche, forms are available to allow you to send enclosed documents. You can also contact different services by Email and consult dedicated web pages.
Port of Cannes
Consult the news - Contact form - Yachting - Static event berths - Commerce - Boatyard - Cruises - Major Events - Parking - Heliport
Port of Golfe-Juan
Consult the news - Contact form
Port of Nice
Consult the news - Contact form - Yachting - Commerce - Cuises - Boatyard
Port of Villefranche
Consult the news - Contact form - Cruises
Ports authority
Consult the news - Contact form
Human Resources
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Riviera-Ports Webmaster
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Your Yachting Account
Port clients can use a secure Personal Access Area to allow them to consult all the information linked to their boat(s): dimensions, made or confirmed visits, berth requests, position on the waiting lists, invoice details and personal details.
Only clients who have already stayed in one of our ports can access this area with their User Name (client number shown on all invoices). An invoice number and a valid Email address will allow them to obtain their password on their first connection.
Press area
Media professionals (press, radio, TV, internet) also have a tailor-made personal area which allows them to consult and obtain press releases and files from the ports managed by the CCI.
They can send requests for information and modify the information held in their account (personal details, password, desired categories of publications).
To subscribe, the relevant form must simply be completed (Press Card No. must be given) and validation will be received within 24 hours from the Riviera-Ports webmaster.
General publications
The general public can subscribe to Riviera-Ports publications (French, English, Italian) to keep in touch with port news:
- Events: the annual events calendar
- News: major news items
- Corsica timetable: sent at each start of the season
- Encre Marine: quarterly newsletter (French only)
- Paper Encre Marine: paper version of quarterly newsletter (French only)
- Newsletter: sent monthly
These requests do not need to be validated by the Riviera-Ports webmaster and are available on subscription.
Professional publications
As with the general public, professionals can obtain port News and Events (see subscription link above).
Professionals can also access a supplementary publication relating to cruise ship calls (Cannes, Golfe-Juan, Antibes, Nice and villefranche): sent every fortnight.
A complete file (in Excel format) of scheduled calls 2008/2009 can be downloaded after subscription, which takes effect following a confirmation Email from the Riviera-Ports webmaster.

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Professional Directory
Subscription to this directory allows Boating, Yachting and Cruise Industry professionals to send in information about their business so that it can be presented on Riviera-Ports.com, thus gaining increased visibility.
Useful Links
Subscription to the Useful Links section allows websites connected with maritime activities to submit general information to appear in the Media Library section of Riviera-Ports.com

Boating and Yachting: Visit our Ports

Port FEES

Port of Cannes
Yachtsmen wishing to visit the Port of Cannes can use the fees calculator to estimate the cost of their visit, depending on the size of their boat and the desired Duration and time of visit. The Port Fees List can be downloaded in pdf format: Barème des redevances tarifaires du Port de Cannes.
Port of Golfe-Juan
An estimation of the cost of a visit to the Port of Golfe-Juan can be made by using the fees calculator, and the Port Fees List can also be downloaded: Barème des redevances tarifaires.
Port of Nice
Similarly for the Port of Nice: fees calculator and fees list: Barème de redevances tarifaires du port de Nice et de la gare maritime de Villefranche Santé.
Port of Villefranche
Also for the Port of Villefranche Darse: fees calculator and fees list: Barème des redevances tarifaires du port de Villefranche Darse.

Berth RESERVATION

Annual berths - Annual fee
Requests for berths in the ports of Cannes, Golfe-Juan, Nice and Villefranche must be sent by registered letter to the Harbour Master. The allocation of berths will be decided annually by the Allocation Commission, in strict accordance with the chronological order on the waiting list.
There is a very long waiting time for annual berths and requests must be renewed every 3 years.
Additional information can be found on the current Fees List for each port:
- Port of Cannes (page 17, paragraph 3)
- Port of Golfe-Juan (page 12, paragraph 2)
- Port of Nice (page 25, paragraph 3)
- Port of Villefranche (page13, paragraph 2)
Long-term, Medium-term and Short-term Berths
For the ports of Cannes, Golfe-Juan, Nice and Villefranche Darse, yachtsmen have several reservation possibilities:
- The Central Reservation System, either online at www.resaports.com or by phone on 0820 422 600 (€0.12 per minute). This system operates from 1st June to 30th September 2008 for sailing, motor and multi-hull yachts wishing to visit one of the partner ports in the Alpes-Maritimes. The telephone service is available 09.00 - 18.00 hrs 7 days a week.
- The online forms on the Riviera-Ports website for the ports of Cannes, (except for during events), Golfe-Juan, Nice and Villefranche.
Boatyards/hardstanding areas
The four ports managed by the CCI have several hardstanding areas available for periodic maintenance of yacht hulls (cleaning, stripping and painting).
Technical information for Cannes, Golfe-Juan, Nice and Villefranche is available on Riviera-Ports and it is also possible to make online reservations for each hardstanding area by selecting the desired port and area from the menu.online reservations
Wintering
Winter berthing, a quieter period during the winter season, generally finishes in mid-April.In the Port of Cannes, an application form for winter berthing is published at the start of each summer season to allow captains/boat owners to better prepare for the low season. There are three types of application forms, depending on the size of the boat :
- Boats < 10 m
- Boats < 18 m
- Boats > 18 m
In the ports of Golfe-Juan, Nice and Villefranche there is no specific application form, but the Port Office should be contacted before the start of the winter berthing season in order to understand the procedures and organise the required services for the desired time.

Corsica and Cruise Ships

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Embarking for Corsica
All the useful information on the destinations, timetables and ferry companies to Corsica from the Port of Nice are available on Riviera-Ports.
The provisional timetables are displayed in real time, but may be modified at any moment by the ferry companies. Please contact them directly for precise details.
To know which quay(s) to embark from, please follow the electronic display system as well as the road markings at the entrances to the port and on the quays.
Embarking on Cruise Ships
As for Corsica, useful information on reception facilities for cruise ship passengers is available online. It is also possible to consult the cruise ship arrivals and departures timetable for the Ports of Cannes, Golfe-Juan, Antibes, Nice and Villefranche. These provisional timetables are updated regularly, but may be changed at the last minute by the cruise lines.
To know which quay(s) to embark from, use the plasma information display screens:
- at the entrances to the Port of Nice and on the quays
- in the Laubeuf Carpark and the cruise area at the Port of Cannes
- at the entrance to the Passenger Terminal at Villefranche
(all the cruise ships are in the bay)

ENJOY your visit

Cruise ship calls on the Côte d'Azur
The French Riviera Cruise Club collects and presents useful information for cruise passengers making calls on the Côte d'Azur.
It displays the main events, suggests excursions from the ports of Cannes, Nice and Villefranche and gives general information on shopping and activities near the ports.
The Regional Tourism Authority is also available for any specifically tourist-related information.
Coastal boat excursions
Boat excursions and passenger transport are organised from the 4 ports to amazing destinations by 5 maritime companies: Lérins Islands, Corniche d'Or, Monaco, St. Tropez, submarine viewing, firework display evenings, day whale & dolphin watching.
Parking at the ports
- Port of Cannes - Pantiéro Carpark
Professionals, individuals, yachtsmen and exhibitors can use parking fee packages
- Port of Cannes - Laubeuf Quay
For individuals wishing to access a ship, the captain must inform the Port Office of the day, time and name of the person to obtain a pass. For companies, associations or school groups wishing to visit the quays very few parking authorisations are given, unless special permission has been requested by faxing 04 92 98 70 01.
- Port of Golfe-Juan - Port Area Carpark :
Consult the process to obtain annual and monthly subscription rates in the relevant section.
- Port of Nice - Infernet Carpark :
Preferential rates are given to cruise ship / Corsica ferry passengers. To take advantage of this rate, show your boarding card at the cabin at the entrance to the Infernet Carpark.
- Port of Villefranche Darse - Port Area Carpark :
Consult the process to obtain annual and monthly subscription rates in the relevant section.

Events in Our Ports

ORGANISE an event in the Port of Cannes

Hire exhibition space on the Port of Cannes
There are 3 areas designed for hire for major events: for modular use depending on the size, length and type of desired event :
- the Pantiéro Esplanade
- the Pantiéro Terrace
- the Passenger Terminal
It is possible to send a hire request by using the relevant form.
Technical characteristics of exhibition areas
All the information, detailed terms and conditions, and the technical characteristics of the exhibition areas of the Port of Cannes as well as a downloadable technical document are available from the Medial Library.
Hire a static berth during events
The procedure to obtain a berth on the Quay d'Honneur (QH2002 Procedure) during events in the Port of Cannes can be carried out in several ways :
- Pick up the official documents from the Port Office, and lodge them in person or by post to the following address :
CCI Nice Côte d'Azur
PORT DE CANNES
Services Plaisance
06 400 Cannes
- Download the QH2002 Procedure and the Simplified Berth Application Form.
The opening and closing dates for the submission of applications, the Berth Allocation Commission meetings and their results are published on Rivera-Ports within a maximum of 48 hours after the meetings.

ORGANISE an event in the ports of Golfe-Juan, Nice and Villefranche

Port de Golfe-Juan
To organise an event in the Port of Golfe-Juan, an official request must be sent, either by :
- post :
CCI Nice Côte d'Azur
Port de Golfe-Juan
A l’attention de Monsieur le Chef d’Exploitation du Port
Quai Saint Pierre
06 220 Golfe-Juan
- fax : 04 93 63 66 41
- Email
Port de Nice
The procedure is the same to organise an event in the port of Nice :
- post :
CCI Nice Côte d'Azur
Port de Nice
A l’attention de Monsieur le Directeur du Port
Quai Amiral Infernet
06300 Nice
- fax : 04 92 00 42 10
- Email
Port of Villefranche
As well as in the Port of Villefranche Darse:
- post :
CCI Nice Côte d'Azur
Port de Villefranche Darse
A l’attention de Monsieur le Chef d’Exploitation du Port
06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer
- fax : 04 93 76 92 33
- Email