Cannes Berth Guide: Vieux Port vs Port Pierre Canto (Prices, Benefits & Summer Lifestyle)

Vieux Port de Cannes vs Port Pierre Canto: what’s the real difference?

Location & vibe

Vieux Port (IGY)

Best for “walk-out” access to the city

• Right next to the old town, ferries, and the waterfront promenade.

• Perfect if guests/crew want everything on foot: restaurants, shopping streets, services, nightlife.

Port Pierre Canto (City of Cannes)

Best for “Croisette lifestyle” and yachting scene

• At the end of La Croisette, facing the islands, with a strong luxury-yachting atmosphere.

• Known for beach clubs and iconic nightlife spots around the port.

Price comparison: daily berth costs (high season vs low season)

Important note (so you don’t get surprised)

Tariffs change every year and during major events

What I’m using here

• Port Canto: official 2026 tariff grid (Ville de Cannes).

• Vieux Port: I’m using the publicly available 2023 IGY tariff PDF as a reference (because the official IGY 2026 file is published as a ZIP that can’t be fetched here). Treat Vieux Port numbers below as “historic reference”, not a live quote.

Boat length groups (10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 m)

10 meters

Vieux Port (reference 2023)

~€38/day in season; ~€19/day off-season (base TTC)

Port Canto (official 2026)

€41.80/day in season; €18.80/day off-season (TTC)

20 meters

Vieux Port (reference 2023)

~€100/day in season; ~€50/day off-season (base TTC)

Port Canto (official 2026)

€166.42/day in season; €67.60/day off-season (TTC)

30 meters

Vieux Port (reference 2023)

~€230/day in season; ~€115/day off-season (base TTC)

Port Canto (official 2026)

€346.90/day in season; €207.30/day off-season (TTC)

40 meters

Vieux Port (reference 2023)

~€373/day in season; ~€187/day off-season (base TTC)

Port Canto (official 2026)

€749.30/day in season; €375.00/day off-season (TTC)

50 meters

Vieux Port (reference 2023)

~€550/day in season; ~€275/day off-season (base TTC)

Port Canto (official 2026)

€976.70/day in season; €488.60/day off-season (TTC)

60 meters

Vieux Port (reference 2023)

~€772/day in season; ~€386/day off-season (base TTC)

Port Canto (official 2026)

€1,218.70/day in season; €621.20/day off-season (TTC)

70 meters

Vieux Port (reference 2023)

~€1,115/day in season; ~€558/day off-season (base TTC)

Port Canto (official 2026)

€1,485.80/day in season; €776.80/day off-season (TTC)

Pros & cons (simple, practical)

Vieux Port

Advantages

Central, “city-first” convenience

• Fast access to restaurants, transport, old town, guests, suppliers.

• Great for short stays where location beats everything.

Trade-offs

The center comes with constraints

• During major events, availability can be tight and pricing rules can differ.

Port Canto

Advantages

The “yachting lifestyle” port

• Strong superyacht feel + the Croisette scene.

• Major brokerage and big-yacht presence during the show season.

Trade-offs

Often higher official daily rates for larger LOA

• Especially noticeable from ~20m+ in the official 2026 grid.

What’s around: attractions, shops & summer vibe (May → September)

Nearby highlights

Walking & sightseeing

Classic Cannes in 1–2 hours

• The Croisette promenade, beaches, and island views (Lérins).

• Waterfront dining, beach clubs, and late-night venues near Port Canto.

Seasonal events (May–September)

May

Film industry peak time

• Marché du Film in May (alongside the film festival period).

June

Creativity / marketing week

• Cannes Lions (June).

July–August

Fireworks on the bay

• Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique de Cannes (summer).

September

The big yachting moment

• Cannes Yachting Festival at both ports (dates and practical info are published by the event).

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