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.
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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 (3 aboard · 49 not)
- Refrigerator
- Chart plotter
- Dinghy
- Air condition
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- 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
Perfect starter choice The Maxus 26 is ideal if you're new to sailing or want a relaxed, manageable boat for a small group, two cabins sleep six, so it works well for families or two couples. At 7.6 metres, it's nimble enough to explore shallow coastal areas and easy to handle without a large crew.
Good practical kit You get the essentials: chart plotter for navigation, a fridge to keep provisions cold, and a dinghy for getting ashore. Nothing fancy, but everything you'll actually use on a week-long charter.
Strong value proposition At €1,406 per week from the Crouesty base in Brittany, this is genuinely competitive pricing for a modern 2020 boat in France, a convenient flight-to-sail location with good airport connections from the UK and northern Europe. The €2,250 deposit is reasonable for the size.
One realistic limitation Six berths in two cabins means shared sleeping quarters; if your group values privacy, you'll feel the squeeze. Also, a seven-metre boat can feel snug in rougher Atlantic conditions, so it's best suited to calm-weather cruising or protected waters rather than offshore passages.
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The marina & destination
Based at Port du Crouesty, in Arzon, France. Zephyr 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.
Frequently asked questions
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