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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. You're only responsible for damage it doesn't cover, and that's capped at the security deposit.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~49 HP engine burn roughly 3.9 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 82 L ≈ €160 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.

Toulon's Vieille Darse puts you right in the thick of it — step off your boat and you're already in the city center, no transit needed. The marina handles up to 580 boats on pontoons, with 130 dedicated spots for short stays, and you'll find buses, bike paths, and the sea all… 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.