Harbour

Antibes - Port Vauban

4.6Antibes, FranceRiviera · Alpes-Maritimes
Maximum length
160 m
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
4 m

Marina of 1 500 berths at Antibes between Nice and Cannes, known for its Quai des Milliardaires reserved for superyachts.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the Baie des Anges, entry between the Fort Carre and the old city ramparts, well buoyed and lit at night. Prevailing winds from E and SE raise swell in the approach, the Levant breeze can be strong in summer afternoons. VHF 9. Max draught 4 m on most pontoons, deeper berths on the Quai des Milliardaires.

Practical

Capitainerie open all year. Fuel berth with diesel and petrol at the entrance, water and electricity on every pontoon, sanitary blocks with showers and laundry. Crane and small yard on the south side. Chandlers, sailmakers and crew agencies along avenue du 11 Novembre.

Ashore

Plage de la Gravette at the north quay inside the ramparts, sheltered sand beach. Musee Picasso in the Chateau Grimaldi on the old town cliff, opened in 1966 with 245 works donated by the artist. Marche provencal cours Massena every morning except Monday, 300 m from the quay.

History

The port takes its name from Vauban who fortified Antibes from 1682 onward, the Fort Carre at the north of the harbour was built from 1565 under Henri II and reworked by Vauban. Picasso lived and painted in the Chateau Grimaldi in 1946 before donating his work to the town.

Story

The Quai des Milliardaires regularly berths some of the world's largest private yachts including vessels over 100 m, and has hosted boats such as Maltese Falcon and A.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
43.58713, 7.12863 (43°35.23'N 7°7.72'E)
Town
Antibes
Country
France
Maximum draught
4 m
Maximum length
160 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
4.6/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Antibes - Port Vauban lies at 43°35.23'N 7°7.72'E, that is 43.58713, 7.12863 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Antibes - Port Vauban accept?

Antibes - Port Vauban accepts boats up to 160 m.

Which VHF channel for Antibes - Port Vauban?

Antibes - Port Vauban answers on VHF channel 9.

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Antibes - Port Vauban is rated 4.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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