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Large yachts are
obviously impressive
but for a more intimate
charter experience,
something under
40 metres can be
just as much fun.
Often surprisingly spacious, these smaller yachts can
enter harbours and get close to shallow bays where the
big yachts struggle. The Edmiston Cruising Club is a fleet
of the very best for charter this summer.
KNOWLEDGE These yachts are often based in the
Mediterranean all year round. Chatting to locals, the
Captain and crew get to know the best spots to anchor,
where the water is clearest for snorkelling or that
wonderful beachside family restaurant.
DXB EXPERIENCE Smaller yachts charter more frequently
Captain Sebastien Fleury the service. Whether it is a birthday party for the kids, an
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35m / 114ft, 10 guests, from €72,500 per week
“I’d suggest Corsica. Spend a day at Rocapina, where
there is a fantastic sandy beach with views up to the
famous Lion rock. It’s a great place for the crew to look
after the kids and teach them to water ski. We could
then cruise up to Girolta Bay. There are no restaurants
here, so it’s a wonderful place to anchor overnight and
and for the crew, the interaction with guests is a part of
alfresco movie night or a formal dinner with friends, the
crew will make it all happen with slick efficiency.
AGILITY Ready to go in minutes and with speeds up the
35 knots, you can visit more places in a shorter space of
time. Whether that is lunch in St Tropez and then cruising
back to Cannes, or visiting two or three of the Balearics in
a day. More is more.
enjoy a sun set dinner on the aft deck.”
BUDGET With charter rates starting below €50,000
per week the value is outstanding. If fun is your priority, a
smaller yacht can be a brilliant experience.