Let's be honest: the French Riviera in September and October is, in our opinion, the finest version of itself. The peak-season crowds have thinned, the light turns that particular shade of golden that photographers chase all year, and the Med is still warm enough to swim without a second thought. This is the Côte d'Azur at its most effortless — and right now, D5 is perfectly placed to make the most of every last day of it.
A Yacht Built for the Riviera
D5 is a 24-metre (79ft) Fairline — a builder with a well-earned reputation for crafting motor yachts that are as handsome as they are practical. Built in 2010, she carries four cabins in a thoughtful 2 double, 2 twin configuration, sleeping up to eight guests in real comfort. That layout makes her genuinely brilliant for families or a group of close friends who want their own space without rattling around in something oversized.
The flybridge is where she really shines. Up top, with the French coastline unfolding ahead of you and a glass of something cold in hand — frankly, there are few better places to be on a September afternoon. She comes with a jet ski on board, which the younger guests (and let's face it, plenty of adults) will make excellent use of on lazy anchor days.
Based in Antibes — Right in the Heart of It
D5 is berthed in Antibes, which puts her in an ideal position for a South of France yacht charter that actually delivers on its promise. From here, the whole coastline is yours. Drift west toward Cannes and spend a morning poking around the old port — quieter now than in May, mercifully. Head east toward Nice, or push on to the Italian border and drop anchor in waters that feel almost too blue to be real.
Monaco is a natural day trip. Saint-Tropez, further west, rewards the early riser. Cap Ferrat, tucked between Nice and Monaco, is — in our view — one of the most beautiful anchorages on this entire stretch of coast. The thing about cruising the South of France by private yacht charter is that you set the itinerary. No fixed departures, no tour groups. Just you, your crew, and the coastline.
A Crew That Gets It Right
D5 operates with a three-person crew, led by Captain Duncan Gale. Past guests have been generous in their praise — one charter party told us the crew had arranged every restaurant reservation and mapped out the week's plan flawlessly. That kind of attentiveness is exactly what a luxury charter holiday should feel like: seamless, personal, and never showy about it.
Available Now Through 31 October
D5 is open for bookings across the South of France through to the end of October — and this is the moment to move. Late-season dates on a yacht this well-suited to the region don't linger. Whether you're thinking a full week or a shorter day-rate escape, she's ready to go.
The Riviera's summer may be winding down on the calendar. On the water, though, it doesn't feel that way at all.
Reach out to our team to check availability and start planning your autumn charter aboard D5.
