The Mediterranean Charter Season Checklist: Supplies from Antibes

As the Mediterranean season approaches, the quiet atmosphere of winter maintenance in Antibes is soon replaced by the high-energy preparations for the summer charter rush. For captains and crew, Antibes is more than a beautiful stop-off; it's a base for one of the world’s superyacht capitals, particularly Port Vauban, the perfect hub to get charter-ready.

At Antibes Ship, we understand that a successful season is the result of thorough preparation in the weeks leading up to the first charter. To assist with your seasonal logistics, we have put together a guide to final equipment checks and provisioning, curated by our team on the Côte d'Azur.

Deck Preparation: First Impressions Matter

In the world of luxury yachting, your vessel is judged the moment it pulls up in a marina. A pristine deck is a non-negotiable. We are proud to offer an extensive selection of deck supplies that are designed to meet every yacht's needs. Below are two essential deck-care tips we recommend.

Teak Restoration: After a damp winter, your teak needs more than a rinse. We suggest stocking up on two-part cleaners and brighteners to restore that golden hue. Note: If you have transitioned to synthetic teak, ensure you have specialised, non-abrasive cleaners to preserve an authentic appearance.
Stainless & Glass: Salt air is harsh, so be sure your inventory includes high-concentration metal polishes and streak-free glass cleaners to manage daily wash-downs.

For these needs, we recommend the top-quality brand ClinAzur, which produces all of the above and is available in stock at our chandlery. Check out our other top brands.

For further information on our deck supplies, visit our yacht maintenance product page.

Yacht Toys & Watersports: Perfect the Charter Experience

If there is one thing that ensures a truly memorable charter, it’s state-of-the-art yacht toys. For guests, it represents freedom, fun, and effortless enjoyment on the water, making it essential that this experience is available. Here is how you can ensure exactly that.

Inventory Audit: Inflate every paddleboard, towable, and dock to check for slow punctures.
Essential Spares: Do not let a broken pump or a lost fin ruin a guest’s afternoon. We recommend keeping a dedicated spare kit stocked with patch kits, spare valves, high-quality tow ropes, and replacement fittings, ensuring toys can be repaired quickly and downtime is kept to a minimum.

Our chandlery stocks a vast range of watersports equipment, from Cressi full-face snorkelling masks to Jobe paddleboards and water skis, ensuring there’s something for every guest.

Engineering & Safety: Keeping the Season on Track

While a yacht’s aesthetics capture the spotlight, it’s the engine room and safety systems that sustain the season. In superyacht engineering, just one mechanical issue or an expired safety certificate can derail a multi-million-euro charter programme.

LSA & Fire Safety: Conduct a thorough audit of your life-saving appliances. Ensure lifejackets are serviced, flares are within their expiry dates, and fire extinguishers are pressurised.
Engine Room Spares: The Mediterranean heat places significant strain on cooling systems, making it essential to double-check your inventory of fuel filters, impellers, and specialised lubricants formulated specifically for high-performance yacht systems.
Environmental Care: Stock up on oil-absorbent pads and eco-friendly bilge cleaners to maintain a “green” engine room, which is increasingly required by Mediterranean marine reserves.

We offer Ecosorb Oil Absorber Floor Mats and Pads, a great choice thanks to their high-performance, hydrophobic and sustainable sorbent material. These products rapidly absorb oils, fuels and hydrocarbons while repelling water, making them perfectly suited to the marine environment.

Discover our Yacht Engineering and Yacht Safety solutions and ensure your yacht is charter-ready.

Interior Preparation: Setting the Standard for Five-Star Service

The interior team knows that the difference between a good charter and a memorable one lies in the small details. The transition from shipyard mode to guest mode requires preparation, planning, and having the right supplies in place before guests step on board.

Specialised Cleaning Agents: From marble countertops to delicate upholstery, check that your cleaning cupboard includes pH-neutral, surface-specific solutions that protect finishes while maintaining a pristine appearance.
Housekeeping & Laundry: Back-to-back charters demand precision. Prepare with high-quality, eco-friendly laundry detergents and fabric care solutions, as well as housekeeping consumables, ensuring cabins remain immaculate and operations run smoothly throughout the season.
Glassware & Service Items: Inspect and top up stocks of wine glasses, champagne flutes, tumblers, and cocktail glassware, along with spare trays and service accessories, to ensure a polished service during back-to-back charters. All stocked by us.

Ecoworks is an excellent brand to consider, offering both cleaning and laundry products that are safe for the marine environment. Their packaging is fully recyclable, helping to reduce environmental impact while keeping your yacht spotless. Get in touch with our team today to place an order.

For more information, head to our Yacht Interior page.

Sourcing your supplies in Antibes isn’t just about convenience; it’s about expertise. As a cornerstone of the Mediterranean yachting world, Antibes allows you to tap into a yacht chandlery that offers the technical knowledge and high-quality supplies essential for a successful season. We stock over 10,000 products, making us your one-stop shop for everything your yacht needs this season.

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