Premium Groupe XL 8-12 p. : Octave
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Weekly prices
Specifications
14.8m · 2023 · Motor yacht
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Ice maker
- Flybridge
- Coffee maker
- Bow thruster
- TV
- Heating
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What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for groups The Nicols Octo Fly 12 sleeps up to 12 across four cabins, making it ideal for families or friends wanting to share costs on a longer charter. The 2023 build year means everything is fresh and reliable, which matters when you're flying internationally to get there.
Comfort-focused layout A flybridge, heating, and onboard entertainment (TV, coffee maker, ice maker) signal this isn't a bare-bones rental, it's geared toward relaxed cruising rather than serious sailing. The bow thruster and cockpit barbecue are genuine quality-of-life features that earn their place on a 15-meter motor boat.
Honest value question Without seeing the weekly rate, it's hard to judge value, but a four-cabin 2023 motor boat with those amenities typically sits mid-to-premium pricing. At 12 berths spread across four cabins, per-person cost could work out well if your group fills it.
One practical note Base location data is missing from what you've shared, so I can't advise on airport transfers, flight connections, or local logistics, those details matter a lot when you're traveling from the US or northern Europe. Ask Anjou Navigation directly about the base location and nearest international airport; that'll help you plan the full journey.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
The marina & destination
Sablé-sur-Sarthe
Based at Sablé-sur-Sarthe , France . Octave is operated by Anjou Navigation.
Good to know
- Location
- Sablé-sur-Sarthe · 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 there
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.
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 routes
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'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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