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Cannes Anchorage
✨ Hidden gem
Drop anchor in the Rade de Cannes and you've got a front-row seat to one of the most glamorous stretches of the French Riviera, with the iconic Croisette promenade and the Palais des Festivals just a short dinghy ride away. The backdrop of the Esterel hills, the Lérins Islands nearby, and the constant parade of superyachts give this anchorage a real buzz that's hard to match. Holding is generally good, but aim for a depth that suits your rode and be prepared for some swell if the wind picks up.
Based on AIS data
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Marinas and anchorages near Cannes Anchorage · times are dock to dock
Golfe Juan
1h59 · 4.6 · 11 based here
Port de la Rague
3h06 · 4.2
Les Marines de Cogolin Marina
5h03 · 4.1 · 24 based here
Port Communal du Riou
1h55 · 4.0
Juan Les Pins Marina
1h02 · 4.0
Cannes Marina
1h24 · 3.8 · 5 based here
Saint-Laurent-du-Var Marina
4h37 · 3.8
Port Vauban
2h58 · 2 based here
Port Pierre Canto
1h01 · 1 based here
Popular Times
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- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Busiest around 12:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 13:00
- 10% of visits are overnight
- Typical stop: ~3h
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