Boat rental with a skipper in Saint-Tropez: why it is the best option
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Renting a boat with a professional skipper in Saint-Tropez is not just for those without a licence. Even experienced sailors often choose this option for a very simple reason: when someone else handles the navigation, mooring and anchoring, you stop managing and start enjoying. Here is everything you need to know.
What does a skipper actually do on board?
A professional skipper manages the entire navigation of the boat. He knows the gulf in detail: which coves are quiet at which time of day, where to anchor safely, how to read the local weather and how to handle traffic in the marina. He also ensures the safety of all passengers at all times. Beyond navigation, the best skippers read the group and adapt the itinerary to what you actually want from the day.
Why choose a skipper even if you have a licence?
Navigating in a gulf you do not know, on a boat you are discovering for the first time, with a group of people depending on you is a source of stress that takes away from the day. A skipper eliminates that stress entirely. He knows the spots the charts do not show, anticipates the afternoon sea breeze and gets you to where you want to go without any of the friction.
Which Octopussy boats include a skipper?
Professional skipper included in the rate: Liberty Itama 42, Med 42, Fjord 40, Fjord 41 XL, Numarine 52, Gianetti 55 Sport, Apreamare Gozzo 45, Invictus TT 420, Pardo 43 (both models), Med 52, Axopar 45, Vanquish 58, Marex 440, Princess V55, Pardo 50, Sunseeker Superhawk 55, Sunseeker Predator 65, Riva Ribelle 66, Sunseeker Manhattan 68, Pershing 70 Aqua. Skipper available as an option at €300/day: Axopar 37. Autonomous navigation with coastal licence: Zodiac Medline 7.50m and 9m.
Practical information
Departure: Quai Claude Meiffret, Saint-Tropez. Skipper included on all premium yachts from €2,500/day. Optional skipper on Axopar 37 at €300/day additional. Fleet rates from €750/day to €6,500/day. Booking: +33 6 10 25 61 26 or WhatsApp on the same number.