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Port Grimaud · France

Ultimo (Lucia 40)


2019 · 11.7 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths

Weekly prices€3,800 · 3 Oct – 31 Dec
Availability on application
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Specifications & Equipment 4 cab · 8 berths · 2 wc

11.7m · 2019 · Catamaran

Deck plan
Length11.7m
Beam6.6m
Cabins4
Berths8
WC2
Year2019
TypeCatamaran
Security Deposit€5,000
About the Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Builder's video · 4 min
Builder
Fountaine Pajot
Launched
2015
Hull type
Catamaran

Video: Fountaine Pajot on YouTube

What KateBot thinks Strengths and trade-offs

KateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for families The Lucia 40 is a solid choice for groups wanting comfort over sporty sailing. Four cabins and eight berths make it ideal for a family or two couples wanting genuine space rather than cramped quarters.

Standout practical features This catamaran comes genuinely well-equipped: water maker, solar panels, and electric winches mean less fussing with manual systems and more time relaxing. The bimini and paddle board sweeten the deal for laid-back cruising.

Decent value proposition At just over 11 metres with 2019 construction and a full inventory, you're getting a modern, reliable platform. The €5,000 deposit is reasonable, though you'll want to confirm charter rates with Arcadie Plaisance, as they're not listed here.

One practical note The outboard engine suggests this isn't built for serious bluewater sailing, so it's best suited to sheltered coastlines and lighter conditions. Check your charter base location carefully since you'll be flying international, transfer times from airport to dock vary wildly depending on where Arcadie Plaisance operates.

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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Plateau du Milieu, 36% of trips
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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.

  1. Plateau du Milieu36%
  2. Rade de Porquerolles24%
  3. Baie de Briande20%

These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.

The marina & destination Port Grimaud · France

Port Grimaud

Based at Port Grimaud, France . Ultimo is operated by Arcadie Plaisance.

Coordinates43.2740° N, 6.5814° EView marina on Google MapsMap data: Natural Earth
Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
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
€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 there 3 airports nearby

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.

NiceNCE~20 km · 30 min

Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.

AjaccioAJA~5 km · 15 min

Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.

BastiaBIA~20 km · 25 min

Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.

Possible routes 2 hand-picked itineraries

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'Azur7 days · ~100 nm · 4 stops

Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.

1Antibes
Charter base; Picasso museum and the old harbour.
2Cannes
Skip the film-festival weeks. Île Sainte-Marguerite for a quiet anchorage.
3St Tropez
Famous harbour; book or anchor in Pampelonne Bay nearby.
4Porquerolles
Île d'Or national park; protected anchorages, pine forests.
Corsica · north and west7-10 days · ~160 nm · 5 stops

Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.

1Ajaccio
Charter base; Napoleon's birthplace.
2Sanguinaires
Granite islands at sunset; anchor in the lee.
3Girolata
No road access, only by boat or trail. The most special stop on the route.
4Calvi
Citadel town; sheltered bay; provisions available.
5Saint-Florent
Gateway to the Désert des Agriates beaches.

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