Gabian

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. You're only responsible for damage it doesn't cover, and that's capped at the security deposit. Operator terms: Boat covered by all-risk insurance with benefit transferred to renter for duration of charter. Insurance covers hull damage, theft, total loss, civil liability, defense and recourse, recovery fees, and partial theft with break-in.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~80 HP engines burn roughly 6.4 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 134 L ≈ €261 at €1.95/L — scale it to your own plans. Many skippers run one engine on passage to roughly halve fuel use — ask your operator if that’s fine for your boat.

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.

Yes. As skipper you confirm you have the sea and sailing knowledge to take responsibility for the boat and a competent crew, and we ask you to fill in and return a short nautical-references form about your experience.

Yes. The permitted sailing area runs between 60 degrees North and 30 degrees South, and between 20 degrees West and 38 degrees East. Boats are also certified to carry only the number of people shown on the builder's plate.

No. The boat is for recreational use only. You may not use it for any commercial activity, professional fishing, paid transport, or similar.

For minor damage that doesn't stop your cruise, you may repair or replace the item as long as it costs no more than 300 euros. For anything bigger, contact us straight away or as soon as you reach a port and follow our instructions; we'll reimburse approved costs against receipts.

Please bring the boat back to the home port in good working order and clean, with the fuel tank refilled, since it is handed to you with a full tank. A member of our team needs to inspect it on return.

Tucked between Saint-Tropez and Sainte-Maxime in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Les Marines de Cogolin is one of the largest marinas on the Côte d'Azur, with 1,400+ secured berths accommodating vessels up to 50 meters across four basins. Read more →