Gabian (Astréa 42)
2020 · 12.6 m · 4 cabins · 11 berths
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Weekly prices
Specifications & Equipment
12.6m · 2020 · Catamaran
About the Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42
- Builder
- Fountaine Pajot
- Launched
- 2018
- Hull type
- Catamaran
Video: Fountaine Pajot on YouTubeFountaine Pajot Astrea 42 at catamarans-fountaine-pajot.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Ideal for families This 2020 Astréa 42 catamaran suits families or small groups wanting comfort without complexity. Four cabins and 11 berths mean you can accommodate multi-generational trips or two families sharing costs, which is smart value when flying long distances to the charter base.
Solid cruising platform The catamaran hull gives you stability and space, important if anyone aboard gets seasick. Practical kit like the water maker, generator, and electric winches mean less faffing about, and the bimini keeps everyone shaded during those long Mediterranean or Caribbean days when you're anchored.
Fair pricing segment A €7,000 deposit on a 2020 four-cabin cat is reasonable and suggests competitive weekly rates. You're getting a modern boat with gear that handles both relaxed sailing and self-sufficient cruising, so the money-to-comfort ratio works.
Missing key detail The charter base location isn't listed here, which matters enormously, anchoring options, flight connections, and sailing conditions vary wildly across regions. Get that confirmed before committing, as it'll shape whether this boat suits your actual trip.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
If you're planning a yacht charter from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
We can help you work through a charter route from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
- Plateau du Milieu36%
- Rade de Porquerolles24%
- Baie de Briande20%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Les Marines de Cogolin
Based at Les Marines de Cogolin, France . Gabian is operated by Arcadie Plaisance.
Good to know
- Location
- Les Marines de Cogolin · France
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence accepted plus VHF. Corsican operators check thoroughly; Côte d'Azur operators usually rely on a sailing CV plus a brief on-water check.
- Security deposit
- €7,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to France
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.
Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.
Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.
Possible routes
France · French Riviera and Corsica
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Côte d'Azur
Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.
1Antibes
2Cannes
3St Tropez
4Porquerolles
Corsica · north and west
Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.
1Ajaccio
2Sanguinaires
3Girolata
4Calvi
5Saint-Florent
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