Cannes works as a working harbour and as a stage. The Vieux Port sits in the middle of town, with larger vessels anchored in the bay when the quays are full.
Season
Two sharp peaks: the film festival in May and the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. Both fill the bay and both are hard weeks to approach crew.
Dockwalking here
Walkable and central, but busy with tourists in season. Early morning is the only sensible time. Expect crews to be deep in guest turnarounds during the festival and show weeks.
Facilities
Provisioning and services in town. Tenders run constantly to boats on the anchorage, which is where many of the larger yachts sit.