Alto (Confort Groupe XL 8-12 p.)
2006 · 13 m · 5 cabins · 12 berths
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Weekly prices€2,628 · 16 Oct – 23 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 12 berths (10+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
20 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 Alto is a solid choice if you're chartering with extended family or friends, 12 berths across 5 cabins means comfort without cramming people in. A 2006 Nicols Sedan is a proven, reliable workhorse on European inland waterways.
Practical features You get heating (handy for shoulder seasons), a flybridge for sightseeing, and onboard ice maker and coffee maker, small touches that matter on a week-long charter. This is a no-fuss motor boat designed for relaxed cruising rather than speed or luxury.
Sensible value At €3,000 deposit, the pricing is accessible, and operating costs on a Nicols are reasonable since fuel consumption is moderate for the size. You're paying for space and reliability, not designer interiors.
Inland waters only This vessel operates through Anjou Navigation (Loire Valley, France), so you're committed to river and canal cruising, beautiful but confined to a specific region. If you're flying from the US or flying long-haul from the UK expecting coastal sailing, this won't deliver that; factor in your onward journey from the nearest major airport and confirm whether the base offers English-speaking skipper support.
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The marina & destination Sablé-sur-Sarthe · France
Based at Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France . Alto 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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