The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
Available Weeks
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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (5 aboard · 47 not)
- Refrigerator
- Radio-CD player
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Dinghy
- Air condition
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Who it suits This compact catamaran is ideal for small groups or families wanting an affordable bareboat experience in coastal European waters. At just under 10 meters, "Smiley" offers surprising sleeping capacity for a budget-friendly week on the water.
Standout features The dual-hull design provides excellent stability and spacious deck area for a vessel this size, while the four cabins maximize accommodation options. Essential navigation and comfort gear, chart plotter, autopilot, and fridge, are all on board, keeping things practical without breaking the bank.
Value for money At under €2000 per week, this represents genuinely strong value if you're self-catering and happy with a no-frills setup. The catamaran layout and modest running costs make it competitive for groups splitting costs across eight people.
One honest note Built in 1989, "Smiley" is approaching 35 years old, so factor in that older systems may require patience and some maintenance quirks should be expected. If you're flying international to reach Crouesty (Brittany, France), allow time for the transfer from a major airport; the location itself is excellent for Atlantic cruising, but not an instant arrival destination.
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The marina & destination
Based at Port du Crouesty, in Arzon, France. Smiley is operated by Crouesty Location.
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Port du Crouesty in Arzon serves as an excellent base for exploring the Gulf of Morbihan, a shallow-water paradise of islands and tidal channels that rewards careful navigation within a few miles of the marina. From here, week one typically involves short hops to Vannes, the Ile aux Moines, or southbound passages toward the Quiberon Peninsula and the Atlantic-facing Houat and Hoedic islands, all achievable within 10-20 nautical miles depending on your crew's experience with tidal waters. The marina's sheltered position and strong provisioning facilities make it ideal for crews new to the French Atlantic coast, though you should plan around the significant tidal ranges of up to 14 metres that characterise this region.
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