The story behind Ocean Five
Ocean Five is an independent luxury yacht broker and event agency based in Cannes. Since 2002, we arrange crewed yacht charters and produce corporate events on the French Riviera for private clients and global brands. One team. Yacht selection, event production and congress hospitality.
“We believe the sea is a venue no building can match. Our job is to make sure you enjoy every hour on it.”
Broker and event agency
Most yacht brokers find you a boat. Most event agencies book you a venue. Ocean Five does both. As an independent broker in Cannes, we are not affiliated with any fleet or shipyard. Our vessel recommendations are made in your interest, not ours.
Our full-service event production capability means that once the vessel is selected, we handle every element of the experience on board. Catering, entertainment, branding, logistics. One team, one brief, one bill.
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Independent Broker
We work for you, not for a fleet owner. Our independence means we search the entire market for the right vessel (motor yacht, sailing yacht, catamaran or superyacht) based purely on your brief. No quotas, no preferred partners.
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Full Event Production
From brief to bow-wave, Ocean Five manages vessel selection, catering, entertainment, branding, transfers and on-day coordination. Our event production expertise means we think beyond the charter and design an experience.
Four principles that guide everything we do
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Independence
We never compromise your interest for a commercial relationship. Our recommendations are based solely on what is right for your brief.
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Discretion
Every charter, every event, every guest list is treated with absolute confidentiality. Our clients trust us with their most private moments.
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Precision
Every detail matters. From the right vessel tonnage to the correct glass for your Champagne. Ocean Five plans with the precision of a team that has done this hundreds of times.
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Passion
We live on the Riviera. We know the sea. The right yacht experience, in the right place, at the right moment, is one of the most extraordinary things you can give to yourself or your guests.
Who we serve on the French Riviera
Private & HNWI
Individuals and families seeking a private yacht experience. A spontaneous day charter from Cannes or a planned two-week Mediterranean voyage. Privacy, quality and discretion are non-negotiable.
Day charter · Week charter · Private celebrations · Tailored itineraries
Corporate & UHNWI
Global brands, investment funds, luxury houses and professional service firms using the yacht as a relationship tool. Client entertainment, product launches, team experiences and strategic hospitality during the Riviera’s congresses.
Corporate events · VIP hospitality · Product launches · Brand activations
MICE & Congress
Corporate travel managers, event agencies and executive assistants organizing on-water experiences during MIPIM, Cannes Lions, TFWA and the full calendar of Riviera professional events.
Congress hospitality · Incentive travel · Executive retreats
Why Cannes and the French Riviera
Cannes is not a backdrop. It is our home. Ocean Five was built here because the French Riviera is one of the world’s most established yachting destinations. Monaco, Saint-Tropez, Antibes and the Îles de Lérins are all within about 30 nautical miles of Cannes, and Corsica is a single day’s passage away.
Being based in Cannes gives Ocean Five access to the Riviera’s leading yachts, prime berths during major congresses and a network of suppliers (chefs, entertainers, transfer specialists) built over more than 20 years on the water. This is not a destination we visit. It is the place we know best. It is also why we care about how we work here: learn more about our responsible chartering commitments.
Yachtfolio Subscriber
Ocean Five has access to Yachtfolio, the yacht database of MYBA, the international yacht brokers association.
eCharter (E-Contract) Subscriber
Registered subscriber of the eCharter contract platform for secure charter agreements and transparent terms.
ITIC Insured
Fully insured with ITIC as an international transport professional intermediary.
Ocean Five is a limited liability company (SARL) based in Cannes, France.
The people behind Ocean Five
Ocean Five is a specialist team based in Cannes. Every client works directly with a senior member from first contact to final handshake.
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Frederic de Fauconval
FOUNDER · CHARTER & EVENTS
Founded Ocean Five in 2002. Over 20 years of experience in luxury yacht brokerage and corporate event production on the French Riviera. Specialist in congress hospitality during MIPIM, Cannes Lions, TFWA and the major Riviera congresses.
Ophelie Hoyez
Managing Partner · OPERATIONS
Manages the day-to-day operations of Ocean Five. Coordinates yacht selection, event logistics and client relationships. Direct point of contact for corporate clients and congress hospitality from booking to on-day management.
Ready to see the Riviera from the water?
Whether you are planning a private day charter, a week-long voyage or congress hospitality, Ocean Five is ready to listen.
Last updated: October 2026