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Port Grimaud · France

Polé Polé (Nautitech 40 Open)


2025 · 12 m · 3 cabins · 7 berths

Weekly prices€4,000 · 3 Oct – 31 Dec
Availability on application
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3 Oct€4,000
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Specifications & Equipment 3 cab · 7 berths (6+1) · 2 wc · Owner's version

12m · 2025 · Catamaran

Length12m
Beam6.9m
Cabins3
LayoutOwner's version
Berths7
WC2
Year2025
TypeCatamaran
Security Deposit€5,500
About the Nautitech 40 Open Builder's walkthrough · 8 min
Launched
2014

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What KateBot thinks Strengths and trade-offs

KateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for families This 2025 Nautitech 40 is ideal for groups wanting a modern catamaran with real comfort, the three cabins sleep seven, and the open layout suits families or friends who want togetherness without feeling cramped. The new-build status means you're getting current tech and reliability, which matters when you're flying international distances to reach the charter base.

Smart modern features Electric winches and autopilot take the physical strain out of sailing, while the water maker and solar panels give you genuine independence at anchor, you won't be tethered to marinas for freshwater or power. The dinghy is included, opening up secluded anchorages, and touches like the coffee maker and refrigerator keep everyone happy on longer passages.

Reasonable value proposition At 12 metres with three cabins and this equipment spec, the €5,500 deposit suggests competitive weekly rates for a modern catamaran in this size range. You're paying for a new boat with low maintenance risk, which is worth the premium when you've traveled from overseas.

One practical note We don't have the charter base location listed here, so confirm the airport transfer time and whether Arcadie Plaisance provides English-language briefings, both matter when you're coordinating long-haul flights and want smooth handover procedures.

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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Plateau du Milieu, 36% of trips
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The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.

Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes for this type of boat.

  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 . Polé Polé 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
€5,500
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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A similar match, a premium step-up, and a different boat type, from the same waters.

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