A panoramic view of a marina at dusk, with numerous yachts docked in the harbor. The surrounding cityscape is illuminated, creating a warm, golden glow against the blue water and sky. Hills and mountains provide a scenic backdrop.

Yacht wine supply

Villefranche-sur-Mer & Beaulieu

Supplying wines & spirits to your yacht in Villefranche-sur-Mer & Beaulieu.

Yacht wine supply in Villefranche-sur-Mer & Beaulieu

The Rade de Villefranche is one of the deepest natural harbours on the French coast, which is why the largest yachts on the Riviera anchor here rather than squeeze into a berth. The bay is sheltered, the water drops away fast enough for almost anything afloat, and the view of the old town from the anchorage is the one that ends up in the brochure. Port de la Darse, the small working harbour under the citadel, handles what comes alongside.

A mile east, Beaulieu-sur-Mer is the calm alternative — a proper marina in a quiet Belle Époque town, with Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and its villas on the headland between the two. Yachts that want the Villefranche anchorage but a berth to work from tend to use it.

Both are inside our own van’s same-day range from Antibes — twenty-five minutes on a good morning — and this is where that matters most. A yacht at anchor in the Rade cannot simply walk to a shop, so an order confirmed in the morning arriving at the quay the same afternoon, for the tender to collect, is the difference between a guest request being met and being apologised for.

This stretch of coast has its own appellation and almost nobody carries it. Bellet is grown on terraces in the hills directly behind Nice, it is one of the smallest appellations in France, and the production is tiny enough that most of it never leaves the region. A local white or rosé from Bellet on a table in Villefranche is a genuinely local wine in a way that Provençal rosé from two hours west is not.

Villefranche-sur-Mer & Beaulieu

Delivering to Villefranche-sur-Mer & Beaulieu

How it gets there Our own van, same day
Typical lead time Same day by our own van from Antibes
Ordering Online, by email to info@onshorecellars.com, or send us a list and we will build the quote
Tax status French domestic delivery, no customs frontier. Tax-free ship’s stores available to qualifying commercial yachts.

Berths we deliver to in Villefranche-sur-Mer & Beaulieu

  • Port de la Darse Villefranche-sur-Mer
  • Port de Beaulieu-sur-Mer Beaulieu-sur-Mer

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Training

The WSET wine courses for yacht crew by Onshore Cellars offer comprehensive training on wine styles, service, and pairing. Ideal for enhancing crew skills and service standards onboard yachts and villas

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storage

Onshore Cellars offers secure, climate-controlled wine storage for yacht owners, providing an optimal environment to maintain wine quality. This service is ideal during yard periods or when selling a yacht.

Store your wine

Tax Free orders

Tax-free wine provisioning may be available for qualifying yachts under EU customs regulations. Subject to strict conditions and eligibility. Get in touch to find out more.

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Useful tools

tasting notes

Every wine has a tasting note and they are all downloadable from the product page. And every sprit has a cocktail recipe you can download as well.

Suggestions

Boss has asked for some suggestions, simply filter or sort a collection page and then download a pdf with all the wines on that page, download button at the bottom of each page.

More info

Be prepared for service, we have lots of info on every wine and spirit. Pairing suggestions, service temperatures, ABV's and details on most of our producers and growing regions.

create a quote

We understand that not all orders can be made online so we have created an option to submit your cart for a quote. Simply press 'Submit for a quote' on the cart page and we will get straight back to you.

Yacht wine supplier - Meet your crew Onshore

Meet your Onshore team

We are hugely thankful to our great team who make the whole process from enquiry to delivery seamless and painless for our clients. Reach out to see how we can help you.

Our Team

Behind the scenes

Meet

Jess Dunnett

Ex-chief stew and co-founder of Onshore Cellars.
Meet

Peter Bedding

Wine expert and general manager
Meet

Edward Dunnett

Co-founder

Testimonials

★★★★★

"Jess & Ed are wonderful to work with.  Always happy to help and go that extra mile in any way to make my job so much easier.
I would recommend Onshore Cellars to anyone and everyone either for supplying yachts or for crew members interested in wine and wanting to stock up their personal supply."

Chief Stewardess
Motor Yacht Grace E
★★★★★

"Onshore Cellars helped me on my first new build project putting together wines from around the world. They made the process simple and informative and left me with a happy owner!

We plan to use them in the future as the owner purchased extra wines which are now being stored in Onshore Cellars temperature controlled store."

Chief Stewardess
57M Motor Yacht
★★★★★

"Onshore Cellars professional and personalised service is a breath of fresh air in this industry. They continuously go the extra mile to help you out - whether it is with a last minute order and rushed delivery or helping you with food pairing and tasting notes for an important upcoming charter. Onshore Cellars go above and beyond any other wine supplier I have had experience with. I have no hesitation in recommending them and will continue to refer other colleagues in the industry to their services. Thanks Jess and Ed."

Chief Stewardess
Motor Yacht 84m
★★★★★

"I enjoyed working with Onshore Cellars to restock the wine on our yacht for the year. What I like most about working with them is that the communication is prompt and everything is customised to my needs in an instant. I would recommend Onshore cellars to anyone you cares a lot about professional advice and customer service. Thank you!"

Chief Stewardess
Motor Yacht IJE

FAQs

A yacht wine supplier (also called a yacht wine provisioner) is a specialist merchant that sources, curates, and delivers wines and spirits directly to yachts. Unlike a regular wine shop, a yacht wine supplier understands the unique demands of superyacht provisioning, tight turnaround times, international delivery logistics, onboard storage constraints, and the exacting standards of yacht owners and charter guests.

Onshore Cellars is the leading yacht wine supplier based in the South of France, delivering premium wines, champagne, and spirits to superyachts in Villefranche-sur-Mer & Beaulieu and worldwide. We combine former yacht crew experience with deep wine expertise to deliver the right wines, at the right price, on time.

Yes, Onshore Cellars delivers wines and spirits to yachts in Villefranche-sur-Mer & Beaulieu and all major Mediterranean ports and marinas. We also deliver to the Caribbean, Middle East, Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro, and any other port your yacht is visiting.

Our delivery network covers same-day service across the French Riviera (Antibes, Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Saint-Tropez), next-day throughout France and the EU, and worldwide shipping via specialist freight partners experienced in yacht provisioning logistics. We deliver directly to your yacht at the dock or through your port agent.

Our provisioning process is designed for speed and simplicity:

1. Browse and order, Shop our full range of 3,000+ wines and spirits online, download our wine list PDF, or email us your requirements. Many clients send guest preferences or a charter brief and we build a tailored proposal.

2. Expert curation, Our team (including WSET-qualified sommeliers and former yacht crew) curate selections matched to your charter itinerary, guest preferences, chef's menu, and budget. We provide food pairing suggestions, tasting notes, and serving recommendations.

3. Fast delivery, Same-day delivery across the French Riviera, next-day throughout France and the EU, or worldwide shipping to Villefranche-sur-Mer & Beaulieu and beyond. We deliver directly to your yacht at the dock, marina, or through your yacht agent.

4. Ongoing support, Reorder online anytime, access your order history through our customer portal, track deliveries, and download invoices. We also offer wine storage during yard periods and WSET training for crew.

Yes, charter yacht provisioning is one of our core specialities. We work with charter management companies, captains, and chief stewardesses to supply wines and spirits for every charter. Our service includes:

Charter-specific wine lists tailored to guest nationality, dietary preferences, itinerary, and budget
Rapid turnaround between charters with same-day delivery on the French Riviera
Flexible ordering, top up mid-charter with additional wines delivered to your next port of call
Returns of unopened stock for better cost management between charters

Many charter yachts use us as their sole wine supplier season after season because of our reliability, competitive pricing, and understanding of guest expectations.

We stock over 3,000 wines, champagnes, and spirits from all major wine-producing regions worldwide. Our range is specifically curated for the yacht market and includes:

French wines, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, Rhône Valley, Provence rosé, Loire, Alsace
Italian wines, Tuscany (Brunello, Super Tuscans), Piedmont (Barolo, Barbaresco), Veneto (Amarone)
New World wines, California (Napa Valley), Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, South Africa
Champagne, Dom Pérignon, Krug, Ruinart, Billecart-Salmon, Salon, and grower champagnes
Spirits, Premium whisky, gin, vodka, rum, tequila, cognac, and liqueurs
Cocktail ingredients, Mixers, bitters, vermouths, and everything for a professional yacht bar

We can also source rare vintages, large format bottles, and hard-to-find wines through our network of producers and negociants.

Absolutely, food and wine pairing is one of our strengths. Send us your chef's menu and we will recommend specific wines for each course, with alternatives at different price points. Our team includes WSET-qualified wine professionals who understand fine dining service.

We provide detailed tasting notes, serving temperatures, decanting recommendations, and food pairing suggestions for every wine we sell. These are available to download from each product page on our website, perfect for chief stewardesses preparing wine service for a charter.

Tax-free provisioning may be available for qualifying yachts under EU customs regulations. Yachts departing EU waters could be exempt from VAT on wines and spirits provisioned before departure, which can represent significant savings on larger orders.

We handle all the customs documentation required for duty-free yacht provisioning. This is subject to strict conditions and eligibility. Contact us to find out whether your yacht qualifies.

We offer multiple ways to order, designed to fit how yacht crew actually work:

Online, Browse and buy from our full catalogue at onshorecellars.com with real-time stock levels and pricing
Email, Send your wine list or requirements to info@onshorecellars.com and we will build a quote
Phone and WhatsApp, Reach us directly for urgent orders or last-minute provisioning
Customer portal, Returning clients can reorder from previous purchases, track deliveries, and download invoices
PDF wine list, Download our complete wine and spirits list as a PDF to share with owners or guests

We also offer a quote builder: add items to your cart and select 'Submit for a quote' for custom pricing on larger orders or ongoing supply agreements.

Former yacht crew: We founded Onshore Cellars because we experienced the frustrations of unreliable wine suppliers first-hand while working on yachts. Our team understands turnaround pressures, guest expectations, and the operational reality of life on board.

Expert curation: We do not just sell wine, we recommend the right wines for your specific situation. Our WSET-qualified team provides genuine sommelier-level guidance, not just a product catalogue.

Competitive pricing: Direct relationships with producers and negociants across France, Italy, and the New World mean you get excellent value without compromising on quality.

Reliability: Fast delivery, accurate orders, proper packaging, and a team that answers the phone. Our repeat client rate speaks for itself, we have worked with many of the world's leading superyachts for over 10 years.