Boat charter in French Riviera (Côte d'Azur) · Lagoon 38 in Hyeres — “Manatéa” — (2005)

Moored at Hyeres, Manatéa sits ready to unlock a week of bareboat freedom along France's most rewarding coastline. This 2005 Lagoon 38 welcomes up to nine people across four separate cabins and two bathrooms—a genuine sleeping arrangement that gives families and friend groups their own retreat without feeling cramped when the whole crew gathers in the saloon for meals or evening drinks. Life aboard flows naturally across two hulls. The catamaran's wide platform keeps everyone steady whether you're anchored in glassy shallows or sailing moderate swells, while the 1.20-meter draft slides into the clear-water bays and beach anchorages where deeper boats cannot follow. The twin engines provide reassuring control when picking your way between the Îles d'Hyères or approaching the tight spots around Porquerolles. On deck, you'll find ample room to move—spacious trampolines strung between the bows, side decks wide enough for confident footing, and a welcoming foredeck where the whole group can gather as you approach an island or watch dolphins pass. From Hyeres, you have direct access to some of France's finest sailing grounds. Spend mornings snorkeling over seagrass beds, afternoons exploring stone villages on Port-Cros, and evenings anchored in protected coves where the water runs so clear you'll see the seabed. The Lagoon 38's four cabins and open living spaces mean you're never tripping over each other, yet always connected to your crew.