Description
7-Day Bareboat Catamaran Charter from Saint-Tropez to the Hyères Islands - Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Toulon and Le Lavandou
If your idea of a perfect sailing week includes clear water, protected nature, and quiet coves where the day slows down naturally, the Hyères archipelago is one of the French Rivieraâs strongest answers. This refined bareboat charter from Port de Saint-Tropez gives experienced sailors full independence - you manage the yacht, the timing, and the onboard rhythm - while the service side stays professional and well organized. The result is a charter that feels calm from the start: premium marina logistics, strong regional infrastructure, and a route that rewards good planning without forcing you into exhausting days.
From Saint-Tropez, the south-west route flows into Porquerolles and Port-Cros, then threads through the protected feel of Ãle de Bagaud and the Giens Peninsula before using Toulon as a practical services stop. A final calm night in Le Lavandou sets you up for an easy return. This itinerary is particularly satisfying for crews who enjoy marine park discipline - mooring buoys, designated zones, and environmental compliance - because it preserves exactly what makes these places special.
About Our Service in Saint-Tropez and the Hyères Archipelago
This charter is designed for sailors who want full autonomy with a reliable operational framework behind it. The reservation process is streamlined, communication is clear, and support is available when needed, especially around marina coordination and briefing procedures. Because this route includes protected areas where anchoring and onboard behaviors may be regulated, you benefit from entering the week with strong local awareness and a plan that respects restrictions rather than fighting them. Independence works best when it is informed.
Day 1 - Saint-Tropez to Porquerolles begins with a late-morning departure and an approximately three-hour cruise to one of the regionâs most loved islands. Anchoring restrictions mean mooring buoys or marina berths are typically required, so planning ahead improves comfort. Once settled, Porquerolles delivers exactly what you came for - calm surroundings, clear water, and an easy afternoon that can include a swim, a gentle shore exploration, and an evening that feels far more remote than the distance suggests.
Day 2 - Porquerolles to Port-Cros is a short one-hour passage into the environment of Port-Cros National Park. Arriving before midday helps you secure permitted mooring or anchoring solutions, then the day becomes about simple pleasures: snorkeling, hiking, and enjoying a protected coastline that stays quiet because the rules keep it that way. Compliance is part of the experience here - you sail with respect, and you get rewarded with water clarity and calm that busy coastlines cannot match.
Day 3 - Port-Cros to Ãle de Bagaud is another one-hour cruise, but the tone shifts. Bagaud has restricted access and limited anchoring options, so this stop is planned for calm conditions and careful environmental behavior. It is less about âdoingâ and more about âbeingâ - scenery, water time, and the feeling of drifting through a zone where conservation comes first. For bareboat crews who enjoy precision and discipline, this day is quietly satisfying.
Day 4 - Ãle de Bagaud to Giens Peninsula is around one and a half hours and offers an excellent overnight set-up in sheltered waters chosen according to prevailing winds. Giens provides beach access, gentle coastal atmosphere, and an easy rhythm that supports rest. It is also a practical midpoint where you can tidy the yacht, check supplies, and keep the week feeling organized without turning it into a checklist.
Day 5 - Giens Peninsula to Toulon takes about two hours and delivers you into a major port environment with full services. This is the day to be practical: refuel, provision properly, and take advantage of the marina infrastructure so the final days feel relaxed. Toulon also offers a change of pace - a city stop that can include dining ashore, a cultural walk, and the comfort of a well-supported berth.
Day 6 - Toulon to Le Lavandou is roughly three hours along the coast and is perfectly suited to a swim-focused passage. Depending on conditions, you can add a water stop en route, then settle into a calm anchorage or marina stay for the final night. Le Lavandou is ideal for a soft landing before returning to base - peaceful, comfortable, and oriented toward enjoying the yacht rather than managing logistics.
Day 7 - Le Lavandou to Saint-Tropez is an easy return of about two hours with a late-morning arrival that keeps the end of the charter controlled and calm. That buffer is not just convenient - it is the difference between a relaxed wrap-up and a stressful finish. You return with time for marina approach, disembarkation procedures, and a clean conclusion.
About Our Catamaran - Lagoon 42 (2022)
The 2022 Lagoon 42 suits the Hyères style of sailing exceptionally well because it excels at the two things this itinerary values most: comfortable living at anchor and stable, relaxed handling between stops. The cockpit is generous and designed for real use - shaded when needed, open enough to feel connected to the sea, and naturally social without forcing everyone into the same corner. Indoor and outdoor spaces flow together, so the boat feels spacious and calm throughout the day.
Accommodation is arranged as four double cabins with private facilities, which supports privacy and smooth routines for groups. That matters on a route where you may spend longer afternoons anchored and want the boat to feel organized rather than crowded. The Lagoonâs intuitive systems and reassuring control support relaxed helming for competent sailors, and the deck layout invites sunbathing, quiet reading, and calm evenings under the sky - the exact mood the Hyères islands are known for.
Secure a Nature-First Riviera Week
This itinerary is a strong fit for crews who want the French Riviera without the constant buzz of big ports. Porquerolles and Port-Cros deliver protected-water clarity, Bagaud and Giens add quiet structure, Toulon gives you a practical services reset, and Le Lavandou completes the week with an easy final night. Starting from Saint-Tropez keeps the operational side premium and efficient, while the bareboat format keeps the experience entirely yours. Availability remains limited to protect service standards and ensure well-prepared departures - lock it in early if you want the Hyères archipelago at its calmest and best.
