CASTOR (TS 42)
Port Dahouët
Weekly prices€4,750 · 29 Aug – 17 Oct
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Gallery6 photos
Photos supplied by the operator. Specifications are SailChecker-Verified , but images may show a sister yacht or stock photography, especially on yachts under two years old. Confirm the actual boat with us at quote time.
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
10 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 groups This 13m catamaran sleeps up to 8 across three cabins, making it ideal for families or friends chartering together, especially if you're flying in from the US or Europe and want to maximize value across a shared group cost. The beam and layout of a cat at this size deliver genuine comfort for a week-long adventure.
Smart, modern setup The 2016 build includes genuinely useful kit: water maker (crucial for extended cruising), solar panels plus inverter (reduces fuel costs and engine noise), autopilot, and dual sails for varied conditions. SUP boards are a nice bonus for anchorage days. This isn't a stripped-down bareboat, it's thoughtfully equipped.
Reasonable value equation At this size and age, the €9,000 deposit is standard. Weekly rates will depend on season, but a three-cabin cat this modern typically represents fair pricing for groups splitting costs. You're not paying for brand-new, but you're getting a capable, well-maintained vessel.
One practical note The base location isn't listed in your details, so clarify with Open Sail where you'll depart from, airport transfer time and whether they offer English-speaking briefing will matter if you're sailing internationally. Request confirmation of fuel policy and whether the outboard is the primary engine (catamarans can be engine-dependent in light winds).
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 Port Dahouët · France
Based at Port Dahouët, France . CASTOR is operated by Open Sail.
Good to know
- Location
- Port Dahouët · 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
- €9,000
- 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
Three yachts to weigh against this one
A similar match, a premium step-up, and a different boat type, from the same waters.
Premium option
M & M
From €6,200 / week
Have you thought of...
SOPHIA
From €1,800,000 / week