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Richard
Richard

Dear Roberto, merci bien, it was an excellent day’s sailing. Best wishes Richard

David
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Excellent trip - very accommodating and perfect hosts

The community's advice on the destination

Remi
Remi
Very calm lake from the morning, winds sometimes changeable, calm at the beginning then a little more sustained at the end of the afternoon
Lac très calme dès le matin, vents parfois changeants, calme au début puis un peu plus soutenu en fin d'après midi
Nernier
Alban
Alban
Ideal with anchorages not far away Navigation area sheltered by the islands in case of swell or rough seas
Idéal avec des mouillages peu distants Zone de navigation abritée par les iles en cas de houle ou mer agitée
Toulon
Fraser
Fraser
We stopped in the beautiful bay of Collioure.
Canet-en-Roussillon
Laurent
Laurent
Magical, we discovered superb anchorages where we were alone
Féerique, nous avons découvert des mouillages superbes où nous étions seuls
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
M
M
Head for Cap Leucate! A wild place on the edge of a cliff, very little frequented.
Direction le Cap Leucate ! Endroit sauvage au bord d’une falaise, très peu fréquenté.
Gruissan
Jérôme
Jérôme
Heading for Sète, the beautiful city of my fathers and grandfathers, the best
Cap sur Séte la belle la ville de mes pères et grands pères le top
Le Cap d'Agde
Alan
Alan
Porquerolles is beautiful and we recommend the trip.
Les Salins d'Hyères
Pavel
Pavel
Matthieu was very attentive to our wishes and offered us a trip to Corsica and a trip to Sardinia, while taking into account the weather and the fact that we had 3 little ones with us. We trusted him and the trip was fabulous! With a big crush on Santa Giulia as well as Carvallo!
Matthieu a été très à l'écoute de nos envies et nous a proposé une partir Corse et une partir Sardaigne, tout en tenant compte de la météo et du fait que nous avions 3 petits avec nous. Nous lui avons fait confiance et le voyage à été fabuleux! Avec un gros coup de cœur pour Santa Giulia ainsi que carvallo!
Porto-Vecchio

Yacht charter in France

Yacht charter with or without captain in France

With Samboat, choose from a wide selection of yacht charters. We offer a huge range of sailboats and catamarans to hire from 50€/day. With the best offers, Samboat helps you to find the ideal yacht charter for the perfect vacation. France is one of the most popular tourist nations around the world, you will have enough inventory of yacht for your options.

Yacht charter in France

France is a country very popular with sailors and visitors thanks to the country possesses many summer holiday destinations and its rich culture. In France, you can find many places to charter a yacht such as the south of France Côte d'Azur, Southwest of France in Bordeaux, La Rochelle. There are many well-known towns and landmarks in France, attracting tourists from all over the world every year. You can easily realize visiting by sailing. Chartering a catamaran or a sailboat in France will allow you to discover the historic landmarks and natural views. Most of France’s main coastal cities are available for yacht rental with Samboat including Nice, Cannes, Bordeaux, and Marseille. All the coastal cities mentioned above have its own style and features which are worth a visit with your yacht charter to discover it all. With Samboat, you can realize yacht charter in France for a week, sailing anywhere in the area for your vacations.

Pricing and Information for yacht charter in France

Yacht charter in France is no doubt a perfect way to enjoy your vacations by sailing for a few days in France while discovering a region. Samboat provides you with all types of yacht charter services in France with the best price. The cost of yacht charter in France often changes depending on the seasons.  The peak tourist season in France for sailing is from June to September, especially in July and August. The off season is normally when it gets cold in winter between November and Mars.

  • Catamaran charter

If you want to spend great time with several friends or your family on a boat in France, renting a catamaran is no doubt the perfect choice for you to enjoy your vacations in France. Catamaran is usually more spacious than Sailboat, on which you can always realize cute parties with your group at sunset time. The average price to charter a catamaran in France is 950 euros a day in peak season, certainly in July and August. When it comes to off season, the average price to charter a catamaran in France is 700 euros a day.

  • Sailboat charter

If you are visiting France with your partner or with your best friend, renting a sailboat is the better choice for your sailing trip. Sailboat is totally big enough for 2-3 people. You will enjoy your sailing experience meanwhile visiting the gorgeous coast in France. The average price to charter a sailboat in France is 500 euros a day in peak season, certainly in July and August. When it comes to off season, the average price to charter a sailboat in France goes down to 300 euros a day.

When is the best time to charter a yacht in France?

France is considered as one the most popular tourist destinations in the world. France is always the favoured choice for many visitors and sailors. The peak tourist season in France is usually starting from June until September. July and August are the busiest months over summer. If you want to visit France and charter a yacht to sail in the area with cheaper price and good weather. June and September are recommended by Samboat since these two months will occupy less tourists, but you will still enjoy sailing with comfortable weather. The off season is between November and Mars in winter. As France is always a popular choice when summer arrives, Samboat recommends you book your yacht charter reservations 4-7 months earlier before your departure to make sure you will have available yacht charter by then.

Do you need a license to charter a yacht in France?

As for yacht charter in France, the sailing regulations are quite particular. First, no formal license is required for sailboats and all motor boats above an engine power more than 6hp, and for sailboats you will have to provide documentation of previous experience. As for catamarans, you will need to provide a valid boat license. You will also have to provide a nautical CV which details your experience in regard to the previous boats you've captained and the waters in which you've sailed.

If you do not have the experience or want a stress-free vacation, rent a boat with captain! If you do not hold a valid license or do not have enough experience, you can charter a yacht with a captain. A huge perk of having your own captain is they are locals and from the area. They will be able to give you some insight into the sailing area as well as showing you some of the hidden gems in France.

Samboat provides the best yacht charter service in France for you as well as yacht charter in French Riviera

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