The Mediterranean season has a way of accelerating — suddenly it's September, the crowds have thinned, the light has turned gold, and the sea is at its absolute warmest. This is, frankly, one of the finest times to be afloat on the French Riviera. And right now, we have something rather special to tell you about.
A Riviera Icon at End-of-Season Rates
Raph Seven II is a 30-metre Riva — built in 2018 and every inch the thoroughbred you'd expect from that legendary marque. Sleek, powerful, and achingly beautiful at anchor. She accommodates up to 10 guests across five cabins (four doubles and one single), with a crew of five led by Captain Armando van Dyk. If there's a more polished package currently available on the Côte d'Azur luxury yacht charter scene, we haven't seen it.
She's currently based in Cogolin — five minutes from St Tropez — and available immediately. The end-of-season rates are, to put it simply, extraordinary.
The Offer
The regular weekly rate for a private yacht charter aboard Raph Seven II sits at €100,000. The end-of-season rate brings that down to €85,000 per week — a saving of €15,000. Daily charters are also available at €15,000 per day, reduced from €20,000. That's a 25% saving, for those doing the maths.
This is the kind of opportunity that doesn't linger. The season ends when it ends, and so does the availability.
St Tropez Yacht Charter — Why Now Is the Best Time
There's a reason seasoned charter guests often prefer late-season bookings on the Riviera. August is glamorous, yes — but it's also crowded. Come September, the bays around St Tropez, Ramatuelle, and the Îles d'Hyères breathe again. You can anchor in coves that were wall-to-wall superyachts a month ago and find them almost entirely to yourself. The restaurants are still open, the rosé is still flowing, and the water temperature is at its peak. The coastline here is, honestly, unmatched at this time of year.
Raph Seven II's base in Cogolin puts the whole western Riviera within easy reach — St Tropez for lunch, Cannes for an evening stroll along La Croisette, Monaco for dinner if the mood takes you. Or simply drop anchor in a quiet bay, swim off the stern, and let the crew handle everything else. That's the point.
A Crew That Goes Above and Beyond
What makes a truly exceptional luxury charter holiday isn't the yacht alone — it's the people running it. We were struck by the feedback from a charter earlier this summer: even a last-minute booking was handled with complete professionalism and warmth. The guests described it as one of the best charters they'd ever had. That's not a small thing to say when you're talking about a clientele that has likely sailed extensively. Captain van Dyk and his team clearly take real pride in what they do, and it shows.
That kind of crew culture — flexible, attentive, genuinely enthusiastic — is what turns a great yacht into an unforgettable experience.
Don't Let the Season Pass You By
End-of-season offers on yachts of this calibre are rare — and they disappear fast. If you've been contemplating a France yacht charter this year and haven't yet pulled the trigger, this is your moment. A 98-foot Riva, a world-class crew, the French Riviera at its most serene, and rates that represent genuine value at this level of luxury charter. Last-minute enquiries are very much welcome.
Reach out to our team today and we'll get you aboard before the season is over.
