Matacena (Bali 4.2)
Port Grimaud
Weekly prices€6,000 · 3 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups. The Bali 4.2 is an excellent catamaran for families or friends wanting comfortable shared holidays, four cabins sleep up to 10, so it's ideal if you're chartering with extended groups or want roomy individual cabins rather than cramped quarters.
Well-equipped modern boat. This 2025 model comes with genuinely useful kit: solar panels and a water maker mean less reliance on shore facilities, while the generator, electric toilet, and onboard TV suggest thoughtful provisioning for longer passages or settled cruising. The bimini top is essential for tropical or Mediterranean summer sailing.
Solid value proposition. At this size and spec, the €6,000 deposit is reasonable and suggests competitive daily rates through Arcadie Plaisance, a reputable French operator with English-speaking support, which matters when you're flying in from abroad.
One practical note: We don't have the base location listed here, so do confirm the charter area with Arcadie, whether it's the Mediterranean, Caribbean, or elsewhere will affect your flight logistics and what sailing conditions to expect.
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The marina & destination Port Grimaud · France
Based at Port Grimaud, France . Matacena is operated by Arcadie Plaisance.
Good to know
- Location
- Port Grimaud · 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
- €6,000
- 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 nearby
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 routes2 hand-picked itineraries
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
Where Charters WentSaint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes
- Plateau du Milieu36%
- Rade de Porquerolles24%
- Baie de Briande20%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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