Choosing A Boat Charter In The South Of France

Think of France's Mediterranean coast, and you visualize sun drenched days and glamorous nights

. Indeed, the Cote d'Azur, also known as the French Riviera, has a well deserved reputation for movie-stars, seaside resorts, and fantastic weather. Less well known, the Languedoc coast has spectacular beaches and more privacy. Cruising with a boat charter in south France is the best way to experience the western Mediterranean and the south coast of France.

The first thing to do when planning a boat charter in south France is to determine the size of your group. Boats over a certain size must have a licensed captain, but having a captain (also called a skipper) is actually a great benefit. Professional captains take a lot of the stress out of a sea voyage. They can navigate the boat while you relax and enjoy your vacation. Next, decide what you want to do on your trip. The Mediterranean offers a lot of fun options like snorkeling and scuba diving, jet skiing, windsurfing, and of course sunbathing. You also need to decided on an itinerary of places you want to go. Some of the most popular places are Marseilles, Cannes, Nice and the Isle of Corsica. Cannes, famous for its annual film festival, is a lovely port with great restaurants and good shopping. Nice is a larger city with a long boardwalk and historical hotels.

Now it is time to choose a boat charter in south France. The charter boat you choose should combine comfort and luxury. A spacious boat with cabins for all of your guests makes for a more relaxing voyage. Other important features to look for are bathrooms (called heads) with full showers, plenty of storage on the boat, modern environment with TVs available, and a roomy kitchen (galley). Also look for spacious dining areas and lots of places to sunbathe. It is wise to find out the policies of the charter company; most have MYBA (Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association) charter terms.

Choosing to take a boat charter in south France will give you a great vacation. The Mediterranean coast of France the perfect destination for those in search of sea air, great food, and beautiful views. Bon Voyage!

by: Douglas B

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