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Gareth

Gregoire was very accommodating and always answered queries promptly. I was not able to go on the boat, but Gregoire made changing the contract to another member of the group very easy. Overall great.

Cyril
Cyril

Clean boat, well maintained and very functional. Jean François was a perfect guide, he was pedagogical and patient with the children and knew how to give good advice to the team members. We all had a very good day without a hitch, everyone was able to enjoy the outing. His knowledge of the harbor allowed us to make the most of the weather with complete confidence.

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Philippe
Philippe
Sailing between the beautiful island of Trinidad, Houat and Hoedic is always pleasant and interesting.
Naviguer entre la Trinité, belle île, Houat et Hoedic est toujours agréable et intéressant.
La Trinité-sur-Mer
Yacht charter in France

Yacht charter with or without skipper 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 skipper! If you do not hold a valid license or do not have enough experience, you can charter a yacht with a skipper. A huge perk of having your own skipper 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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