Opéra (Confort Groupe 8-10 p.)
2008 · 13.5 m · 4 cabins · 12 berths
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Weekly prices€2,956 · 16 Oct – 23 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 12 berths (8+4) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
18 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Perfect for groups The Opéra is genuinely well-suited to larger parties of 8, 12 people who want a relaxed, inland waterway experience rather than open-water sailing. With four cabins and solid amenities like heating and a flybridge, it ticks the boxes for comfort on European rivers and canals.
Standout strengths The bow thruster is genuinely useful for manoeuvring in tight locks and narrow waterways, and the flybridge gives you that extra space for lounging while cruising. The coffee maker and ice maker suggest decent onboard living , small touches that matter on multi-day trips.
Good value proposition At this size and age (2008), the pricing likely reflects fair mid-range charter rates for France's inland network. You're paying for practicality and group capacity rather than luxury, which is honest positioning.
One real caveat Motor boats on French rivers are leisurely by design , think 4, 6 knots cruising speed , so if anyone in your group expects zippy, thrilling boating, manage expectations now. It's genuinely about the journey and destination stops, not the speed.
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The marina & destination Sablé-sur-Sarthe · France
Based at Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France . Opéra is operated by Anjou Navigation.
Good to know
- Location
- Sablé-sur-Sarthe · 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
- €3,000
- 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
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