Luxury Power Catamarans for Sale Antibes
Fast facts:
- Port Vauban has more than 1,500 berths and 4,200 metres of quayside, making it the largest marina in Europe by berthing capacity.
- The famous Quai des Milliardaires (billionaires' quay) has accommodated superyachts from 70 to 165 metres since 1986.
- Port Vauban is roughly 20 kilometres from Nice Airport, about 20-25 minutes by car.
- Monaco Marine's Antibes shipyard refits and repairs over 230 superyachts a year, up to 160 metres and 6,000 tonnes.
- Anyone searching for luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes is connected with the same agency covering the whole of the agency's territory, not a regional dealer.
Why buyers look for luxury power catamarans for sale in Antibes
Antibes sits between Cannes and Nice on the French Riviera, and its marina, Port Vauban, is the largest in Europe by berthing capacity: more than 1,500 berths across 4,200 metres of quayside, with the famous Quai des Milliardaires able to take superyachts up to 165 metres. Anyone searching for luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes is often drawn by the scale and depth of the marina's infrastructure, alongside Antibes' quieter, less crowded old town compared with Cannes just along the coast.
What buyers at Port Vauban get is the same structure as everywhere else in the agency's territory: one agent, European Yacht Brokers, rather than a separate local dealer. The agent meets the buyer dockside, and the same agency handles delivery, mooring and maintenance once a sale closes.
The OceanWalker S60 suits Port Vauban's scale well: four en-suite cabins plus crew quarters, a flybridge over 500 square feet, and an optional 22-panel solar array that keeps house systems running at anchor without the generator cycling all night, whether based at Port Vauban year-round or cruising further along the Riviera.
Beyond the marina, Antibes' old town, Vieil Antibes, offers a quieter, more residential alternative to Cannes and Nice: narrow medieval streets, the Provencal market at Cours Massena, and the Picasso Museum housed in the Chateau Grimaldi where the artist worked in 1946. Buyers researching luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes often mention this everyday, less touristic character as a reason they prefer Antibes to the busier resort towns nearby, even though Port Vauban itself is every bit as capable a superyacht-scale marina as anything on the coast.
Port Vauban
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total berths | More than 1,500 |
| Quayside length | Around 4,200 metres |
| Maximum yacht length | Up to 165 metres (Quai des Milliardaires) |
| Address | 21 Avenue de Verdun, 06600 Antibes |
| Port office phone | +33 4 92 91 60 00 |
Port Vauban is managed by Port Vauban 21 and is widely considered the largest yachting marina in Europe by total capacity, with a history as a working harbour stretching back to antiquity. Its Quai des Milliardaires has hosted some of the world's largest private yachts since 1986, but the marina also serves a full range of sailing and motor yachts, including catamarans in the size range of the OceanWalker S60. Buyers researching luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes typically berth well away from the superyacht quay, in one of the marina's other basins suited to vessels in the 18-20 metre range.
Owners who eventually decide to sell also benefit from buying through a single agency rather than a fragmented local market. Because European Yacht Brokers maintains the enquiry pipeline for luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes alongside every other marina in its territory, a used OceanWalker listed for resale at Port Vauban reaches the same buyer pool that first found this page. Maintenance records, warranty history and specification data stay with the agency throughout ownership, which keeps a resale listing accurate and verifiable rather than dependent on memory of past service work carried out at one of the local Antibes yards.
Berthing the yacht at Port Vauban
The OceanWalker S60 has a beam of 20 feet and a shallow draft that fits comfortably within Port Vauban's general berthing areas, well short of the depth and length required for the Quai des Milliardaires' largest occupants. With more than 1,500 berths across the marina, availability for a boat of this size is generally good outside the busiest summer weeks, though buyers researching luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes are advised to confirm berth availability with the port office at the same time as booking a viewing, since allocation can tighten considerably in July and August. Port Vauban's size means it accommodates a genuinely wide range of vessels at once, from small local fishing boats to the 165-metre superyachts on the Quai des Milliardaires, so a boat the size of the OceanWalker S60 is neither unusually large nor unusually small for the marina — it sits comfortably within the everyday range of boats the port office handles daily.
Weather and cruising season in Antibes
Antibes shares the French Riviera's Mediterranean climate with nearby Cannes: warm, dry summers and mild winters, with the practical cruising season running from May through September or October. July and August bring the busiest marina traffic and the calmest, warmest water; the Mistral, a strong northwesterly wind, can affect the wider Riviera coast at any time of year, so buyers planning a viewing or a private viewing from Antibes should build some flexibility into the schedule, particularly outside peak summer. Spring and early autumn bring quieter marinas, lower prices and still-pleasant temperatures, and many owners researching luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes choose these shoulder months for their first cruise before committing the boat to the busier core of summer.
Getting to Antibes
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is the closest international gateway to Antibes, around 20 kilometres away, a drive of roughly 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. Direct flights reach Nice from most major European cities, and several long-haul routes connect from further afield, making a viewing at Port Vauban straightforward to combine with a single flight for most buyers researching luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes. A train service also runs along the coast between Nice, Antibes and Cannes for buyers who prefer not to hire a car for a short visit, and taxis and private transfers are readily available directly from the airport terminal. For buyers already cruising the Riviera by boat, Antibes is a short hop from both Cannes and Nice, so a viewing at Port Vauban can often be combined in the same trip with a stop at the Cannes marina page's Vieux-Port or Port Pierre Canto. Nice Airport also operates a helicopter transfer service to destinations along the coast for buyers who want to avoid road traffic entirely during the busiest summer weeks, though most visitors researching luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes find the short drive or train perfectly manageable.
Refit and shipyards near Antibes
Antibes is one of the most established refit and repair centres on the French Riviera. Monaco Marine operates a shipyard in Antibes handling more than 230 superyachts a year, for vessels up to around 160 metres and 6,000 tonnes, alongside several smaller specialist yards nearby, including operations covering hull repairs, structural modification, custom paintwork and electrical rewiring for yachts in the size range of the OceanWalker S60. Buyers researching luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes who plan to keep the boat in the area long-term benefit from this depth of service infrastructure being on the doorstep rather than a delivery trip away.
How a purchase works at Port Vauban
An agent from European Yacht Brokers meets the buyer dockside at Port Vauban, walks the boat, and arranges a private viewing along the Riviera coast if wanted. Once a sale is agreed, the agency handles registration, VAT status and insurance introductions directly, then arranges delivery to Port Vauban, a mooring if needed, and ongoing maintenance if wanted — often through one of the shipyards already based in Antibes. A buyer who started researching luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes online typically completes the whole process, from first viewing to keys in hand, within a single trip to the Riviera, with paperwork and financing introductions handled remotely by the agency around that visit. Financing and ownership paperwork follow the same pattern as everywhere else in the agency's territory: European Yacht Brokers can introduce financing options and coordinate with the relevant bank or broker where needed, and the agency prepares registration and VAT documentation before delivery so a new owner is not waiting on paperwork once the boat reaches Port Vauban.
The range available in Antibes
The OceanWalker S60 demonstrator is available now in the Mediterranean and can be delivered to Port Vauban for a buyer who commits; full specifications are on the OceanWalker S60 page. Buyers who haven't yet spoken to the agency can start with our luxury power catamaran agency in Europe, or the France hub and the Cannes marina page for the wider Riviera context alongside Antibes.
Luxury Power Catamarans for Sale Antibes FAQ
Is there a dealer network for luxury power catamarans for sale in Antibes?
No — European Yacht Brokers is the single agency covering Port Vauban and the rest of the French Riviera; there is no separate local dealer office.
How big is Port Vauban?
More than 1,500 berths across roughly 4,200 metres of quayside, making it the largest marina in Europe by berthing capacity.
How far is Port Vauban from the airport?
About 20 kilometres from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, roughly 20-25 minutes by car.
Can the agency arrange delivery and mooring at Port Vauban?
Yes — delivery, mooring and, if wanted, maintenance are arranged by European Yacht Brokers once a sale is agreed.
Is Antibes a good base for refit and maintenance?
Yes — Monaco Marine's Antibes shipyard alone refits and repairs more than 230 superyachts a year, alongside several smaller specialist yards.
What is the best time of year to view a boat in Antibes?
May through September or October is the practical season, with July and August the busiest and calmest for cruising.
How does Antibes compare with Cannes for buyers?
Antibes offers a larger, more industrial-scale marina and a quieter old town, while Cannes offers a more resort-focused atmosphere close to the film festival calendar; both are within a short drive of Nice Airport.
Can I combine a viewing at Port Vauban with other Riviera marinas?
Yes — Antibes sits between Cannes and Nice, so a viewing at Port Vauban can often be combined with a stop at another Riviera marina in the same trip.
Can I buy a power catamaran for sale in Antibes without visiting in person first?
Yes — European Yacht Brokers can conduct a video walkthrough and handle paperwork remotely, though most buyers researching luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes still prefer an in-person viewing before completing a purchase.
See luxury power catamarans for sale in Antibes in person
Book a private viewing at Port Vauban — European Yacht Brokers will confirm the time. Whether you searched for luxury power catamarans for sale Antibes or the wider French Riviera, the next step is the same: one enquiry, one agent.
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