Fil'eole (Lagoon 40)
Hyeres
Weekly prices€3,490 · 19 Sep – 14 Nov
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups The Lagoon 40 is an excellent choice if you're chartering with friends or family, four cabins sleep up to 10, making it ideal for splitting costs across multiple couples or a multi-generational crew. The catamaran hull design gives you stability, shallow draft, and plenty of deck space, so everyone gets breathing room.
Smart modern touches Solar panels and a refrigerator mean you can keep food fresh and reduce fuel burn, while the lazy bag and lazy jack make sail handling genuinely relaxed. Autopilot, Bimini top, and cockpit cushions show this boat is set up for comfortable cruising rather than racing, you'll appreciate that during long tropical passages or hot weather sailing.
Reasonable value equation At 2021 build with solid spec, Fil'eole sits in the sweet spot for catamaran charters: newer than older cats (which means fewer breakdowns) but not the newest premium pricing. The €5,000 deposit is standard market rate, and ACM Catamaran's perfect 5-star rating is encouraging, though note that's just one review, worth asking for recent client references.
Know the base location The charter base information isn't shown in your data, so confirm the location before booking, it'll affect your flight time from the UK, US, or Europe, and determine whether the boat suits your intended cruising ground. Ask ACM directly about airport transfers and whether the base has English-speaking support staff.
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The marina & destination Hyeres · France
Based at Hyeres, France . Fil'eole is operated by ACM Catamaran.
Good to know
- Location
- Hyeres · 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
- €5,000
- 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
Where Charters WentToulon, Hyères and the Îles d'Or
- Rade de Porquerolles43%
- Anse de la Fausse Monnaie24%
- Rade de Port Cros17%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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