Maestro (Premium Family 4-6 p.)
2007 · 10.8 m · 2 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€2,001 · 16 Oct – 23 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment2 cab · 6 berths (4+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
19 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Perfect for couples. The Nicols Estivale Quattro is a compact inland motor boat best suited to two people or a small family wanting a relaxed river cruise rather than serious sailing. With only 2 cabins and 10.8m of space, it's intimate and manageable rather than spacious.
Solid river cruiser. The flybridge gives you great views while piloting, the bow thruster makes tight locks and moorings far easier to handle, and heating plus creature comforts like a coffee maker and TV keep you comfortable during cooler months on French rivers. For inland waterway cruising, these are exactly the right touches.
Good value proposition. At €3,500 deposit this appears reasonably priced for a furnished motor boat in the inland charter market, especially if the weekly rate is competitive. You're getting a well-equipped vessel for gentle river exploration without the complexity of sailboat systems.
One honest note: A 2007 boat means you're chartering something 17+ years old, the engines and systems will have seen decent use. Anjou Navigation is an established French operator, which is reassuring, but do check recent reviews and confirm the condition of the mechanical equipment before committing. Inland motor boat charters can have surprise repair costs if the previous season was hard on the vessel.
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The marina & destination Grez-Neuville · France
Based at Grez-Neuville, France . Maestro is operated by Anjou Navigation.
Good to know
- Location
- Grez-Neuville · 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
- €3,500
- 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 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
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