The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
Available Weeks
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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (7 aboard · 45 not)
- Refrigerator
- Radio-CD player
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Bimini
- Bow thruster
- Dinghy
- Air condition
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Sprayhood
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Solid family choice The Dufour 382 is a well-established cruiser that suits families or small groups wanting comfortable daysailing and coastal exploring without complexity. With 3 cabins, 8 berths, and practical gear like a bow thruster and autopilot, it strikes a nice balance between space and ease of handling.
Standout practicality A refrigerator, dinghy, and bimini sun shade are genuinely useful additions that make life aboard easier, especially on longer charters. The chart plotter and autopilot mean less fatigue on longer passages, which matters when you're juggling multiple crew.
Good value proposition At around €2,731 per week with a moderate €3,750 deposit, this represents fair pricing for a 2016 cruiser in decent condition. You're paying for a reliable, mid-range boat without premium brand markup.
One honest note The Crouesty base (Brittany, France) isn't the most convenient for long-haul international travelers, expect 2+ hours from Paris CDG or a connection via a regional airport. If you're flying from the US or flying long-haul from the UK, budget extra travel time and consider whether the Brittany coast appeals enough to justify the journey.
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The marina & destination
Based at Port du Crouesty, in Arzon, France. Excalibur is operated by Crouesty Location.
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Port du Crouesty in Arzon serves as an excellent base for exploring the Gulf of Morbihan, a shallow-water paradise of islands and tidal channels that rewards careful navigation within a few miles of the marina. From here, week one typically involves short hops to Vannes, the Ile aux Moines, or southbound passages toward the Quiberon Peninsula and the Atlantic-facing Houat and Hoedic islands, all achievable within 10-20 nautical miles depending on your crew's experience with tidal waters. The marina's sheltered position and strong provisioning facilities make it ideal for crews new to the French Atlantic coast, though you should plan around the significant tidal ranges of up to 14 metres that characterise this region.
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