Florent D.
review about School cruise, sailing course between southern Corsica and northern Sardinia October 2021
Fantastique !
Fabrice est très professionnel et rassurant. Il cree
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702 reviews
Francesco M.
review about Flotilla in the Porquerolles archipelago - End the summer on a sailing boat! September 2021
E' stato il mio primo viaggio in barca a vela ed è sttao fantastico.
Tutto perfetto, Giuseppe ha organizzato tutto con attezione, compresa la scelta dell'equipaggio. Tutte persone simpatiche disponibili e collaborative.
Giuseppe ha una grandissima esperienza nell'organizzare queste vacanze ed un ottima organizzazione alle spalle.
Le isole che abbiamo visitato sono bellissime ed anche il tempo è stato bello ... (ma forse questo non è dipeso da GIuseppe) :) :)
Grazie
Francesco da Roma
Marco C.
review about A dream for two Corsica: Exclusive boat and Comfort for 2 people August 2021
La nostra settimana all'sola d'Elba è stata fantastica! La barca di Giacomo è bella e molto curata e ben tenuta, confortevole la cabina di poppa a nostra disposizione e il bagno privato. Giacomo è venuto incontro alle nostre esigenze e ci ha portati a terra per visitare i paesini o per cenare, ci ha fatto usare il tender con i remi per visitare le spiagge, ha cucinato sempre ottimi piatti, e si è occupato da solo di tutto ciò che concerne la navigazione. Peccato solo aver veleggiato poco.
Marco L.
review about sailing in the beautiful french riviera August 2021
Bellissima vacanza Giulio skipper affidabile e competente sempre disponibile anche dopo 7 ore di navigazione super consigliato
Marianna T.
review about Ferragosto top cruise in Capraia and Corsica August 2021
???? ???? ???? Ragazzi…….una vacanza meravigliosa!
Fabrizio e Massimo hanno esperienza, serietà e divertimento!!!! È stato tutto meraviglioso e il tempo che non possiamo decidere ci ha assistito. Da rifare 1000 volte….. Grazie di cuore ???? da noi……mamma papà e Marti! Siete una CERTEZZA……..??????????GRAZIE.
Farete parte dei nostri ricordi…..quelli belli!!! Un ferragosto INDIMENTICABILE. ???? ????
Marco C.
review about Sailing course in POGO 1250 - Mediterranean August 2021
Our skipper was David.
David is an experienced skipper and was simply perfect.
Thanks David!
As to the overall experience, the Pogo is a competition boat: very fast and fun.
We did not have much wind and it was still possible to sail quite often thanks to its performances. Perhaps it is not the most comfy 40feet in the market, but no racing object is focussed on that.
We visited great places: many parts of the French Riviera and several islands, really beautiful.
Anne Cécile C.
review about Come and sail with me in Corsica July 2021
Super semaine avec Christopher, qui est tres à l'écoute de nos envies, le bateau est confortable et bien equipé pour faire la cuisine. On a pu faire un beau périple en Corse et sur les Iles Maddalena où même les dauphins étaient au rdv, avec de beaux mouillages loin de l'effervescence des bateaux moteurs.
Lorenzo B.
review about Sailing, fun and relaxation in Northern Corsica July 2021
Una crew fantastica… un gruppo di amici che ha condiviso le scelte , non facili per delle condizioni non ottimali, dello skipper, preparato, efficiente e altamente coinvolgente . Sempre in massima sicurezza. Barca nuova e molto comoda, spaziosa dove ci siamo divertiti veleggiando tra bellissime calette dell’elba e di capraia. Vacanza super divertente sempre con la guida di uno skipper pronto ed empatico con l’equipaggio.
Elena Maria B.
review about Week In Northern Corsica - Capraia / Calvi / Saint Florent / Punta Ala July 2021
Luca e David sono state due guide molto valide e professionali. Abbiamo pianificato il viaggio con anticipo e con il giusto dettaglio. Abbiamo fatto insieme dei briefing rapidi ed efficaci per prepararci alla vacanza. L'itinerario è stato un buon compromesso tra la navigazione e la sosta nei posti più belli. La barca è ben accessoriata, pulita, piuttosto recente ed è molto veloce a vela, una soddisfazione! Luca ha gestito la sicurezza del viaggio con buon senso. Ottima anche l'alternanza tra divertimento e relax, Luca e David hanno saputo essere presenti nella giusta misura. Pianificando per bene la cambusa rispettando i vincoli tecnici si fa una bellissima esperienza.
Giulia C.
review about Week on the French Riviera on a dream boat August 2020
Barca stupenda, skipper professionale, gentile e divertente. Una vacanza indimenticabile e da ripetere!
Maria Vittoria Z.
review about CORSICA - SARDINIA from Cavallo a Spargi in CATAMARAN August 2020
Il viaggio non è cominciato nel modo migliore perché a pochi giorni dalla partenza siamo stati informati dallo skipper che la barca sarebbe partita da un porto diverso da quello segnalato sul sito creando quindi disagio. Avevo infatti deciso di raggiungere la Sardegna con la macchina, ma la decisione di avere un porto differente fra andata e ritorno ha costretto a dover ricorrere a un servizio di taxi non previsto.
Il viaggio, malgrado l'ottima esperienza di navigazione dello skipper, ha dovuto fare i conti con il suo carattere un pò spigoloso e originale, ma lui stesso ci ha sempre cucinato in maniera eccellente.
Abbiamo poi usufruito di una cambusiera che ha provveduto a fare le pulizie tutte le mattine (in particolare modo dei bagni).
Malgrado la barca sia un po' datata grazie alla sintonia fra il gruppo è stata una bella vacanza.
Gabriel P.
review about Morbihan Islands Tour August 2020
Croisière plus que parfaite avec Jean-Baptiste ! Personne de confiance et pédagogue, Il nous a impliqué dans la navigation. J'ai redécouverts la Bretagne d'une autre manière. On se s'en à l'aise dans le bateau, encore mieux quand tout l'équipage est au top ;)
Gab
Raffaela P.
review about An unforgettable holiday to discover the Maddalena Archipelago. August 2020
Abbiamo fatto un viaggio di 3 giorni tra l'arcipelago de La Maddalena e Bonifacio. È stata un'esperienza molto bella, imperdibile per gli amanti del mare, tra acque cristalline, brezza marina e ottimi taglieri sardi. Valerio e suo fratello Lorenzo sono stati di piacevole compagnia e molto sicuri nelle manovre. Consigliatissima.
OLIVIER L.
review about From Ajaccio to Bastia sailing along the most beautiful coasts of Corsica August 2020
Super skipper qui aime partager sa passion de la voile. Et en plus il a un bon sens de l’humour.
Matteo G.
review about French Riviera mon amour August 2020
Massimo è un comandante esperto, deciso e delicato. Rispetta sia lo stomaco sia i desideri dei suoi ospiti, affiancato da due marinai che valgono per quattro, Barbara e Sergio, naviga a vela come cammina. Abbiamo assaporato ogni attimo di una settimana in Costa Azzurra densa di nuotate, stellate e mangiate. In porto o in rada, a tavola o al telefono, con questo capitano non servirà nessuna bussola, solo tanto cuore. E vedrete che ne varrà la pena, anzi la vela ????
Céline C.
review about Sail with us under the Corsican sun, nights at anchor in magnificent coves August 2020
Sabine et Patrick ont été formidables ! Ceux sont des personnes intéressantes et ouvertes d'esprit qui partagent avec plaisir leur passion pour la voile.
La croisière s'est très bien passée :) Ils ont su adapter notre itinéraire avec les conditions météorologiques afin que nous puissions profiter au maximum du temps à notre disposition.
Prévoir l'organisation des courses au départ et de se faire livrer la nourriture au port :)
Je recommande Sabine et Patrick !!
Lucie M.
review about Mooring at anchor: discovering the Côte d'Azur aboard a 15-meter sailboat August 2020
Une superbe semaine à la découverte de la Côte d'Azur! Cyril est un skipper très attentionné, qui met tout en oeuvre pour que l'équipage se sente à l'aise et en sécurité. Le bateau est très bien aménagé/équipé. Les mouillages sont sublimes et sont choisis en fonction de la météo. Cyril nous a familiarisé avec le vocabulaire de la voile, la lecture des cartes, comment barrer un voilier... Et la cuisine de Cyril et Nadine est excellente!
Paolo B.
review about A week of sailing to Capraia and the finger of Corsica July 2020
Vacanza meravigliosa. Enrico, persona sempre gentile e piacevole, è un grande esperto del mare e del cielo. La barca è attrezzatissima e completa di ogni comfort.
Federico M.
review about Cruise in Northern Corsica August 2019
Bellissima esperienza! Emanuele, e il suo co-skipper Gabriele, sono molto esperti come velisti ma anche ottimi compagni di viaggio. Ci hanno fatto sempre sentire a nostro agio in ogni circostanza. Sempre perfetta la scelta degli ormeggi nelle rade più suggestive, tenendo conto delle condizioni meteo-marine. Barca confortevole e attrezzata. Da ripetere!
Lara W.
review about Live your adventure in the Mediterranean Sea between history and natural beauties, sea and stars! August 2019
Se c'è poco vento, non è un problema. Moana, del vento, va più veloce, come spinta da una magia. È grande ed accogliente, ma completamente diversa da qualsiasi altra barca da crociera estiva. Solo questo vale la vacanza!
Nicola è un comandante pacato ed esperto, oltre che simpatico e disponibile. Ogni volta che lo si guarda, mentre fa il suo bellissimo lavoro, si impara qualcosa.
Il suo secondo, il giovane Nicolò, è la nostra speranza :-) . Con le sue regolazioni millimetriche fa andare la barca al massimo.
Le isole porquerolles, su cui si è concentrata la vacanza, mi hanno stupIto per i paesaggi, il mare verde smeraldo, la sabbia di seta.
Vacanza consigliata!
Stephane D.
review about Day of initiation to sailing to the islands of Aix, Ré and Oléron August 2019
Bonjour merci pour cette belle journée malgré le peu de vent de l apres midi.
Marco Z.
review about Late August between Sardinia and Corsica, from Arbatax to Bastia August 2019
Sergio è una personcina adorabile
Sara F.
review about 4 days Côte d'Azur August 2019
Lo skipper è una persona molto disponibile, attenta alle esigenze dei clienti e con grande esperienza in mare. Vi accoglierà nella sua splendida barca (curata, pulita e spaziosa) facendovi sentire immediatamente a vostro agio e donandovi se lo vorrete anche qualche conoscenza nautica. Grazie alla sua cordialita’ e gentilezza alla fine non vorrete più scendere!
Xavier L.
review about Learn to sail in a friendly setting in the islands of Hyères August 2019
Génial !
Cette première croisière a parfaitement répondu à mes attentes : traversée en corse, cabotage le long des côtes magnifiques, utilisations de tout le gréement (spi, tanguon, code 0, génois et grand voile) dans des conditions exceptionnelles et avec des équipiers vraiment sympathiques.
Serge connaît parfaitement son bateau et pourra rassurer les plus anxieux dans des conditions de navigation difficiles.
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Let's find it together!5 reasons to choose France for your next sailing holidays:
- France is one of the most varied sailing regions in Europe, if not the world - with great diversity in its landscapes, and each coastline home to its unique charm.
- Many seaside villages, towns, and cities steeped in a unique history and culture.
- Numerous modern and well equipped marinas.
- Destinations such as the French Riviera that are home to ideal conditions for a first time sailing holidays with family or friends.
- The French culinary journey with the delicious regional specialties on offer at the different destinations.
The best destinations to visit during your sailing holidays in France:
Whether you want to sail the French Riviera, Corsica, Normandy, Vendée, or Brittany - France offers many possibilities for sailing holidays. Its rich coastline makes it a beautiful playground for sailing. Your trip will vary greatly depending on where you choose to explore and for how long - whether for a weekend getaway, a week, or something longer - you can find the sailing holiday in France that is right for you.
Choosing where to go sailing in France depends on your experience and the type of experience you are looking for. The calm waters of the Mediterranean to the south are ideal for beginners or for all those who wish to relax and discover the charm and glamourous colourful villages of the Côte d'Azur seaside. The Hyères and Porquerolles Islands is suited to a sailing cruise to discover one of the most beautiful natural paradises of the Côte d'Azur. Imposing cliffs interspersed with creeks, turquoise waters, warm southern sun, the sweetness of the Mediterranean, and the charm of Provence come together to offer you a great holiday. For more experienced sailors, the Atlantic coastline of Brittany can be an attractive destination for those with a taste for adventure and for those looking for a challenge. Finally, head to the Atlantic coast, to discover the paradise of the sailors. Ile d'Oleron, Sables-d'Olonne, or La Rochelle - many skippers offer cruises and sailing courses to help you become a real sailor! All regions offer excellent sailing conditions and a wide range of historical sites, charming villages, and beautiful beaches. Whichever region you choose, you are sure to have a dream holiday in France.
Sailing holidays in Corsica
A must-visit destination in France during the summer season. Crystal clear waters, immense beaches of fine sand, small deserted coves, and granite cliffs populated by marine birds. Corsica offers a variety of seascapes unique to the Mediterranean. The island is full of natural sites recognized by UNESCO. During your sailing holiday enjoy the creeks of Piana, the Scandola Nature Reserve, and the famous Lavezzi Islands.
Sailing holidays in the Atlantic Coast
The Atlantic Coast extends to the west of France from the south of Brittany through the Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Gironde, Arcachon Basin and finally to the Basque coast. By boat, the Atlantic Coast offers absolutely breathtaking landscapes like the Arcachon basin, a lagoon in the Landes de Gascogne, Gironde, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean or the Dune of Pilat, the highest sand dunes in Europe. From the steep and rugged coastline of Brittany to the Basque coast rollers, to the soothing calm of the Landes and Vendée beaches, the Atlantic Ocean offers a diversity of atmospheres and landscapes for an exotic holiday.
Sailing holidays in Brittany
This French region, located in the north-west, combines both beautiful natural spaces, towns of character, beautiful beaches and historical monuments. But it is above all a playground famous among sailors and a perfect place to learn or improve navigation. Its miles of coastline consist of coves, long beaches, dunes, granite cliffs punctuated by lighthouses, typical harbors with granite houses and little fishing villages.
The 8 most beautiful French islands to discover in sailboat:
- Corsica: the island of beauty - made of sea and mountains.
- The island of Bréhat: an archipelago of colour. Nicknamed "the island of flowers", it is one of the Breton jewels that are absolutely worth a visit. In the mixed scents of hydrangeas, mimosas, eucalyptus, agapanthus and other geraniums, the island transport is either by foot or bike.
- The island of Porquerolles: the jewel of the Côte d'Azur. It's a magical place with many faces. Its paradisiacal beaches, picturesque village, and splendid landscapes make it an idyllic frame and magical place that needs to be visited when on a sailing holiday in the area.
- The island of Saint Nicolas: the great Glénan. The beaches are beautiful, the water is translucent and there is a fauna and flora unique to the dune environment.
- Belle-Ile-en-Mer: the aptly named. Here the jagged cliffs and quiet beaches are sure to impress.
- The island of Chausey: not far from Granville, Chausey is an island of nature. Extremely well preserved, this island is also famous for fishing.
- The island of Sainte-Marguerite: a little paradise just off the coast of Cannes. Here a historical heritage and a varied natural beauty awaits. In particular a forest of pines and eucalyptus.
- The island of Oléron: the luminous. Nature and heritage mingle on this second largest island in France, which is famous for its oysters.
All you need to know about your next cruise in France aboard a sailboat
The best time to cruise in France is from May to the end of September. This is the ideal time if you want temperatures to enjoy more mild temperatures. Summer is of course very popular and therefore typically more busy. However, even if there are more people, your skipper will take you to places far from mass tourism where you can enjoy unspoiled nature.
The advantage of France is that you can go for a weekend, a week, or more! There is something for every wish and every budget. You can find week-long trips from €450 and weekends from €170. However, prices will vary depending on the season.
Dependant on your point of departure, transport options are numerous, and France has many airports served by low budget airlines, as well as many bus and train routes to its coastlines!
Whether you are a family, a couple, a group of friends or a single traveller, France is an ideal destination for a sailing holiday. You will easily find a deserted cove where you can anchor and allow the kids to have fun on the beach or do some watersports. Parents and children alike can properly enjoy and make the most of a sailing holiday in France.
The best itinerary ideas for your next sailing cruise in France.
The French coast offers many possible itineraries. Here are our favorite routes:
- Corsica:: embark on a sailing holiday in Corsica, discovering treasures such as the Scandola reserve, the Lavezzi islands, the Maddalena archipelago, Bonifacio, and Calanques de Piana.
- The Gulf of Morbihan:: a journey to discover the most beautiful places on the southern coast of Brittany. This wild and jagged coast is full of wonders: quiet coves for swimming, sheltered marinas to enjoy a plate of seafood, and a perfectly ventilated area to navigate. And, you can not forget the many islands - this includes the islands of Quiberon Bay, the area of Belle-Ile, the authentic Hoedic or the exotic Houat.
- The Channel Islands:: Jersey, Sark, Herm, Guernsey, and Alderney, are called the "Pearls of the Channel" for good reason. Sail through these green and charming British islands, that offer a real change of scenery.
- The French Riviera:: the French Riviera offers numerous sailing options. The coast is rich and varied and the many islands are there to be explored.