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Port Vauban, Antibes

A 1,500-berth harbour in Antibes with 19 superyacht berths for yachts up to 165 metres at the International Yacht Club of Antibes, on VHF 9.

Harbour · International

Welcome to Port Vauban, Antibes

Port Vauban is the harbour of Antibes, between Nice and Cannes on the Côte d'Azur. It is overlooked by the Fort Carré and the old town. The port has about 1,500 berths. Its superyacht area, the International Yacht Club of Antibes (IYCA), has 19 berths for yachts up to 165 metres with a maximum draught of 7 metres.

Guide TypeHarbour Guide
CountryFrance
LocationAntibes, Alpes-Maritimes
RegionAlpes-Maritimes, Côte d'Azur
Telephone+33 4 92 91 60 00
Email[email protected]
Marina VHFChannel 9
ReceptionTeam on duty 24/7
BerthsAbout 1,500
Superyacht Berths19 at the IYCA
Wi-FiFor Port Vauban boaters
Wash StationSolar-powered demineralised water, boats up to 15.99 m
Superyacht berths19 (IYCA)
Maximum LOA165 m

Arrival by Sea

Call the capitainerie on VHF Channel 9, giving the yacht's name, dimensions and intended length of stay.

Facilities Afloat

The harbour team works around the clock. Wi-Fi is available to boaters at Port Vauban with personal login details.

A solar-powered wash station turns seawater into demineralised water and has three bays for boats up to 15.99 metres.

Marine Services

The International Yacht Club of Antibes, on the Quai des Milliardaires, handles the superyacht berths.

Ashore

The old town of Antibes and the Picasso Museum in the Château Grimaldi are beside the port. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is about 20 kilometres north-east.

Cafés and restaurants line the old town quays next to the harbour.

Nearby Cruising

Cap d'Antibes and the bay of Juan-les-Pins are just south of the port. Cannes and the Îles de Lérins lie a few miles to the west.

Skipper's Notes

Marina VHF: Channel 9. Telephone: +33 4 92 91 60 00. Email: [email protected].

Before You Arrive

  • Confirm the berth, vessel dimensions and arrival instructions directly with the marina or harbour office.
  • Check depths, tidal access and any entry or clearance formalities before arrival.
  • Use current charts, pilot books, forecasts and local notices, and follow harbour-master directions.
  • Treat every map and position in this Guide as general orientation, never navigation.
  • Recheck fuel, lifting and seasonal service availability before departure.

Contact and booking

Berths, prices, depths and arrival procedures change. Confirm them directly with the marina or harbour office before you sail.

Frequently asked questions

What VHF channel does Port Vauban, Antibes use?

Marina VHF: Channel 9.

What is the phone number for Port Vauban, Antibes?

Telephone: +33 4 92 91 60 00.

How do I email Port Vauban, Antibes?

Email: [email protected].

What are the office hours at Port Vauban, Antibes?

Reception: Team on duty 24/7.

What is the largest boat Port Vauban, Antibes can take?

Maximum LOA: 165 m.

Conditions

Tides

A quick look at the water around Port Vauban, Antibes before you set off. Always check the full forecast and tide tables.

Tide times official tables

Official tide predictions for the area. Times are local.

SHOM tide predictions

Find your way

Location

This map is provided for general orientation only and must not be used for navigation.

Local knowledge

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