L HIPPOCAMPE (Bali Catspace (4 cab.))
Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas
Weekly prices€2,429 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families L Hippocampe is an excellent choice if you're travelling with extended family or friends, 10 berths across 4 cabins means everyone gets reasonable privacy without cramping together. The 2024 build also means everything's new, reliable, and under warranty.
Smart modern setup Solar panels, electric winches, autopilot, and chart plotter in the cockpit make sailing genuinely comfortable for mixed-ability crews. The lazy bag and lazy jack simplify sail handling so you're not wrestling the main, and the bimini plus sprayhood keep you protected during longer passages.
Great value equation A zero deposit is genuinely rare and removes friction, you're only paying charter fees, no security hold. For a new 12m catamaran with this spec and guest count, the daily rate appears competitive, especially if you're splitting costs across a group.
One heads-up The base location isn't specified in the data, so before booking, confirm the charter base location and factor in your international flight routing, some Caribbean or Mediterranean bases involve tight connections. Once you know where it is, check transfer times from the nearest major airport.
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The marina & destination Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas · France
Based at Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas, France . L HIPPOCAMPE is operated by Y Knot Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas · 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.
- 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
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