So Blue (Leopard 53 PC)
Port Grimaud
Weekly prices€15,650 · 3 Oct – 31 Dec
Weeks near your dates
Gallery6 photos
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 9 berths (8+1) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
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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The marina & destination Port Grimaud · France
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 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 WentSaint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes
- Plateau du Milieu36%
- Rade de Porquerolles24%
- Baie de Briande20%
Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.
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