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Port Vauban

Europe's largest marina by berth count. 1,650 berths, max LOA 160 m, 100 dedicated superyacht berths, 250 A power, on-site shipyard. Host to Voiles d'Antibes and Antibes Yacht Show.

Marina profile

Port Vauban, Antibes

A major Mediterranean port operated by the Ville d'Antibes. 1,650 berths including 100 superyacht positions, the highest power capacity on the coast (250 A), and a full-service shipyard on site. Data from Port Vauban official website and French maritime authority, accessed September 2026.

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Berth specifications

  • Total berths: 1,650
  • Superyacht-dedicated: 100 berths
  • Max LOA: 160 m
  • Max draft: 10 m
  • Year-round access
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Power & utilities

  • Shore power: 16 A, 32 A, 63 A, 125 A, 250 A three-phase
  • Potable water at berths
  • WiFi
  • Grey/black water pump-out
  • Bilge/oily water reception (MARPOL Annex I)
  • Recycling & hazardous waste streams
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Services & security

  • Fuel bunkering station
  • Concierge services
  • 24/7 security, CCTV, access control
  • Customs clearance
  • On-site shipyard (travel lift, repair, refit)
  • Waste collection

Key events

Annual calendar

  • Voiles d'Antibes (June) — Classic yacht regatta attracting international fleet. Elevated berth demand during event week.
  • Antibes Yacht Show (April) — Spring superyacht and brokerage show. Port hosts exhibitors and visitors; advance booking recommended.

Berth access

Availability & booking

Permanent / annual

Managed by Ville d'Antibes port authority. Waiting lists apply for larger berths; superyacht positions competitive but more available than Monaco.

Seasonal (Apr–Oct)

Core season April–October. Strong demand for summer months; book 6+ months ahead for superyacht berths.

Transit / event

Voiles d'Antibes and Antibes Yacht Show weeks require advance reservation. Transient berths generally available outside events.

Indicative notes

  • Largest marina on the French Riviera by capacity
  • Only French Riviera marina with 250 A shore power
  • On-site shipyard capability differentiates for refit/tech stops
  • NEEDS_HUMAN: Current commercial rate cards, real-time availability, waiting list position, SLA details, shipyard scheduling

Related content

Deeper reading

Journal articles referencing Port Vauban.

Sources & verification

Data provenance

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Port Vauban official website

portvauban.fr — Official berth specifications, services, tariffs, events. Accessed 2026-09-17.

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French maritime authority

Direction Interrégionale de la Mer Méditerranée — Port regulations and capacity data. Accessed 2026-09-17.

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Marina taxonomy v1.0

Internal structured data: docs/marina-taxonomy.json — Port Vauban entry, updated 2026-09-17.