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Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. For damage it doesn't cover, your liability is usually limited to the security deposit. You can lower the deposit by adding the operator’s damage waiver.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. Estimated from engine power: this boat's ~118 HP engines burn roughly 9.4 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 197 L ≈ €384 at €1.95/L — scale it to your own plans.

No formal licence is legally required to skipper a bareboat sailing yacht, though charter companies expect a sailing résumé and usually an ICC or equivalent.

Tucked away on the island of Saint Martin, Port de Lonvilliers is a laid-back yet well-equipped stop with 125 berths, 50 of which are open for short or long stays. Read more →

April–October on the Riviera and Corsica; warm summers with the gusty Mistral funnelling down the Gulf of Lion in spring and autumn.