So Blue (Leopard 53 PC)
2025 · 16.2 m · 4 cabins · 9 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
16.2m · 2025 · Catamaran
About the Leopard 53 Powercat
- Builder
- Robertson & Caine
- Naval architect
- Simonis Voogd
- Launched
- 2026
- Hull type
- Power catamaran
Video: Leopard Catamarans on YouTubeLeopard 53 Powercat at leopardcatamarans.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for groups This 2024 Leopard 53 is an excellent choice if you're chartering with family or friends, four cabins sleeping nine means everyone gets their own space without breaking the bank per person. The power catamaran hull delivers exceptional stability and comfort, especially if anyone in your group isn't keen on traditional sailing.
Smart modern kit Solar panels, water maker, and a bow thruster signal a thoughtfully equipped boat that handles the practicalities well; you'll appreciate the autopilot and chart plotter for longer Mediterranean or Atlantic cruising without fatigue. The dinghy and outboard open up anchorages beyond marina-bound itineraries.
Solid value proposition At €6,000 deposit with four cabins, the per-person cost becomes competitive for transatlantic or extended European cruises, you're getting a new build with modern systems, which typically means fewer breakdowns and better reliability than older stock.
One reality check Power catamarans burn more fuel than sailing yachts, so daily running costs add up on longer passages; confirm fuel consumption and pricing with Arcadie Plaisance before committing, especially if you're planning distance cruising rather than coastal hops.
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Where Charters Went
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes during the 2026 season so far. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Plateau du Milieu36%
- Rade de Porquerolles24%
- Baie de Briande20%
Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Port Grimaud
Based at Port Grimaud, France . So Blue is operated by Arcadie Plaisance.
Good to know
- Location
- Port Grimaud · 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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