Marlea II (Elba 45)
2022 · 13.4 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
13.4m · 2022 · Catamaran
About the Fountaine Pajot Elba 45
- Builder
- Fountaine Pajot
- Launched
- 2020
- Hull type
- Catamaran
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What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for groups. Marlea II suits couples or small families wanting comfortable, stable cruising without sacrificing modern amenities. The three-cabin layout sleeps six easily, and the catamaran hull eliminates much of the rock-and-roll you'd get on a monohull.
Smart design choices. Solar panels, water maker, and electric winches mean less hassle and more relaxation, especially valuable on longer charters. The bimini and heating cover both sun and shoulder-season comfort, while the dinghy opens up anchorages the big boats can't reach.
Solid value proposition. A 2022 build with this spec sheet, lazy bag, electric systems, and a dinghy included, punches well for a 45-footer. You're getting relatively new gear without the premium prices of flagship charter fleets.
One realistic note. We don't have the base location or pricing details here, so factor in flight connections carefully; Arcadie Plaisance operates across several Mediterranean bases, so confirm airport proximity and whether transfers are straightforward before booking. Beyond that, this is a genuinely well-equipped boat for the size.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes for this type of boat.
- Plateau du Milieu36%
- Rade de Porquerolles24%
- Baie de Briande20%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Les Marines de Cogolin
Based at Les Marines de Cogolin, France . Marlea II is operated by Arcadie Plaisance.
Good to know
- Location
- Les Marines de Cogolin · 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 there
Flights to France
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 routes
France · French Riviera and Corsica
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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