Gabian (Astréa 42)

Les Marines de Cogolin

Gabian
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Weekly prices€4,080 · 3 Oct – 24 OctAvailability on application
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
3 Oct€4,080
24 Oct€4,080
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Season Rates Not available for this yacht.
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 11 berths (8+3) · 4 wc12.6m · 2020 · Catamaran
Length12.6m
Beam7.2m
Cabins4
Berths11
WC4
Year2020
TypeCatamaran
Security Deposit€7,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot 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.

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Broker Description Not available for this yacht.
The marina & destination Les Marines de Cogolin · FranceLes Marines de Cogolin

Based at Les Marines de Cogolin, France . Gabian is operated by Arcadie Plaisance.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
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 there3 airports nearbyFlights 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.

NiceNCE~20 km · 30 min

Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.

AjaccioAJA~5 km · 15 min

Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.

BastiaBIA~20 km · 25 min

Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesFrance · 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'Azur7 days · ~100 nm · 4 stops

Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.

1Antibes
Charter base; Picasso museum and the old harbour.
2Cannes
Skip the film-festival weeks. Île Sainte-Marguerite for a quiet anchorage.
3St Tropez
Famous harbour; book or anchor in Pampelonne Bay nearby.
4Porquerolles
Île d'Or national park; protected anchorages, pine forests.
Corsica · north and west7-10 days · ~160 nm · 5 stops

Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.

1Ajaccio
Charter base; Napoleon's birthplace.
2Sanguinaires
Granite islands at sunset; anchor in the lee.
3Girolata
No road access, only by boat or trail. The most special stop on the route.
4Calvi
Citadel town; sheltered bay; provisions available.
5Saint-Florent
Gateway to the Désert des Agriates beaches.
Where Charters WentSaint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes
  1. Plateau du Milieu36%
  2. Rade de Porquerolles24%
  3. Baie de Briande20%

These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.

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