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GRAND BLEU VINTAGE is a distinguished 95' sailing yacht, masterfully crafted by CNB Bordeaux in 2003, and designed by the renowned naval architect Philippe Briand. Luxuriously appointed, she offers a blend of performance, elegance, and unparalleled comfort. The yacht sails the Western Mediterranean Seas, including hotspots like Naples, Sicily, Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, and Croatia. The onboard experience is enhanced by an exceptional crew of four, including a Captain with vast regional knowledge and a professional chef, ensuring indulgence in every aspect of the voyage.
Accommodation
The yacht hosts up to 8 guests in four luxuriously appointed cabins: one master cabin with a large en-suite bathroom, one double bed cabin, a convertible double-twin cabin, and a twin single cabin. Each cabin features air conditioning with individual control systems, hair dryers, and private bathroom facilities, ensuring comfort and privacy.
Toys and Water Sports
- Surmarine ST 370 dinghy with 40 HP Yamaha engine (3,7 meters)
- Adult and children water skis
- One monoski
- Wake board
- Two paddle boards
- Snorkeling and fishing equipment
- Towing ring
In addition to these, the yacht offers a well-equipped swim platform and sunbathing cushions, enhancing relaxation and outdoor pleasure.
Amenities
GRAND BLEU VINTAGE is generously equipped with a multitude of amenities designed for comfort and entertainment:
- Full air conditioning
- Onboard Wi-Fi internet access
- Salon stereo system and TV
- Outdoor deck fridge, ice maker, and water maker
- Bimini and sun awning for outdoor shade
- Various board games, books, salon DVD, and MP3 player.
Crew
The yacht is under the command of Captain Pascal MINIAOU, a veteran with over 20 years in the yachting industry who brings onboard extensive sailing and chartering experience. His professional journey includes circumnavigating the globe and expertly managing various high-profile yachts. Pascal, along with his three crew members, is committed to delivering a top-tier service and bespoke sailing experience in the Mediterranean.
The crew includes:
- First Mate: Guillaume Drouet
- Chef: Cesar Cortial
- Hostess: To be announced
Each crew member is skilled in catering to guests' needs, ensuring a memorable and delightful yachting adventure.
Accommodation
8 guests can be accommodated in 4 cabins as below:- 1 Master equipped with a sofa and a desk. Large en-suite bathroom with 2 washbowls.
- 1 cabin with a double bed
- 1 cabin a double bed convertible into twin beds
- 1 cabin with two single beds
All cabins have en-suite bathroom and head.
All cabins are with: A/C with private control, plugs, hair dryer.
What is the cabin arrangement of GRAND BLEU VINTAGE?
- 1 Master cabin
- 2 VIP cabins
- 1 Twin cabin
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GRAND BLEU VINTAGE Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Taxes: 13%%, exceptions available | Total | Note | |
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14 day charter | 78,000€ to 86,000€ | 15,600€ to 25,800€ | 93,600€ to 111,800€ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | ||
7 day charter | 39,000€ to 43,000€ | 7,800€ to 12,900€ | 46,800€ to 55,900€ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | ||
3 day charter | 19,500€ to 21,500€ | 3,900€ to 6,450€ | 23,400€ to 27,950€ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 39,000€ / 6 * 3 days = 19,500€ |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: €39,000
High season rate: €43,000
Summer 2022 - weekly rates:
May- June - September - October: € 39,000 + 25% APA + VAT /based on MYBA terms.
July - August: € 43,000 + 25% APA + VAT /based on MYBA terms. One-week-minimum charter rate
All rates are for 7 nights, 8 days. Charters of less than 7 nights on request depending on schedule and season (5-night-minimum rate)
For short charters, please use the divide-by-6 rule for figuring short charter premiums. Charters of 6 nights, use 6/7ths (six sevenths) of the weekly rate.
Summer 2022 - weekly rates:
May- June - September - October: € 39,000 + 25% APA + VAT /based on MYBA terms.
July - August: € 43,000 + 25% APA + VAT /based on MYBA terms. One-week-minimum charter rate
All rates are for 7 nights, 8 days. Charters of less than 7 nights on request depending on schedule and season (5-night-minimum rate)
For short charters, please use the divide-by-6 rule for figuring short charter premiums. Charters of 6 nights, use 6/7ths (six sevenths) of the weekly rate.
Price Terms
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Summer Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Wireless speakers
Hifi and DVD home cinema
TV flat screen in saloon
Hifi sound system in saloon and cockpit
Games, books, MP3
Apple TV, Ipod station
Winecooler, Ice maker and Water maker
Crew Information
Captain: Pascal MINIAOU
CAPTAIN: Pascal MINIAOU
Nationality : French, born in 1962
Language: French - fluent English.
Qualifications: Captain Class 4, MCA, Stcw95
Pascal worked as a sport shop manager for three years before deciding to crew on sail boats such as the 80’ Umatalu, the 75’ Serenité and the Swan 651 See Flo. During his five years of training, he sailed in the Mediterranean, the West Indies, Brazil and took part in several Atlantic crossings. He is now perfectly at home in the charter world on board large sailing yachts.
He also monitored the building of a 75’ sail boat, ‘Kermor’ and stepped on board as Captain for a round the world cruise which took him to all the seas and oceans of the world between 1993 and 2002.
Since then, he has sailed on various boats, such as the Swan 72’ Elysion Blue, the 130’ Globana M, the motor yacht Pegasus, the 82’ Falcon, and Sirius of Man, a Predateur 100, before embarking on Grand Bleu Vintage in February 2007.
In addition to his excellent seamanship and technical skills, Pascal loves water skiing and downhill skiing, he plays golf and enjoys natural history, astronomy and photography.
Quiet and cheerful, Pascal is an attentive and welcoming host. His extensive experience allows him to deal confidently with any situation.
FISRT MATE: Guillaume DROUET,
Nationality : French, born in 1994
Language: French - English fluent
Qualifications: Captain 200 - Medical 2
Guillaume comes from the French Riviera where he discovered his passion for the marine environment at a very young age.
He studied in different military establishments, which taught him discipline and determination.
Passionate about sliding sports, he has followed the waves from the East Coast to the West. During his travels, he extended his passion to fishing, underwater hunting, deep sea apnea diving and yachting.
Guillaume is recognized for his dedication to excellence and his eagerness to learn new techniques and get new skills. He has been part of Grand Bleu Vintage's crew since 2018.
CHEF : Cesar CORTIAL
Nationality : French, born in 1996
Languages : French, Fluent English
Qualifications : BTEC National Diploma (Hotel)
BTEC Higher National Diploma (Hotel & Catering)
Training in 2021 at Paul Bocuse School (France)
Born in Provence, passionate by food since he discovered the cuisine of his grand mother, he went straight away to culinary school in Nice. During this period, he got the chance to work with Michelin-starred chefs as Georges Blanc and Édouard Loubet. Those chefs had a big influence on his cuisine .
At the age of 18 years old, he left the south of France to go to London where he met a new food culture.
After 2 years in London, he decided to get closer to the nature and worked for the 2-star chef Simon Rogan, owner of a farm and a gastronomic restaurant.
He is in its second summer season onboard Grand Bleu Vintage.
"With all the things that I learned in the restaurants I worked in, I wanted to propose and serve my own cuisine. That why I chose a beautiful sailing yacht to offer the best of my French cuisine with a British twist."
HOSTESS: TBA
Menu
Reviews
Yacht is in excellent and clean condition.
The crew, led by Pascal, deserves the grade 1 !!
Pascal too, of course.
Special mention should be made of the gifted young chef César. My guest Norbert Sch, who earned a Michelin star himself, is convinced that César will be a great newcomer ... just great what was offered to us.
Indira served us superbly around the clock, as did Guillaume.
We are already looking forward to the next trip with the beautiful yacht and the wonderful crew.”
Vous trouverez ci-dessous un petit bilan de notre formidable croisière sur Grand Bleu.
Bateau
Exceptionnel
En excellent état
Très bon entretien général
Staff
Exceptionnel
Un professionnalisme et un sens du service rarement vus.
Capitaine Pascal
Très expérimenté,
Beaucoup d’écoute et de recul,
Grande souplesse,
Activités et programme variés,
Grand sentiment de sécurité.
Chef Cesar
Cuisine à base d’émulsion unique,
Un vrai étoilé,
Un vrai sans faute
C’était délicieux toute la semaine.
Hotesse Indira
Grande gentillesse,
Toujours aux petits soins,
Efficace au quotidien.
Second Guillaume
Efficace et attentif,
Compétent sur toutes les activités.
Programme
Bien équilibré dans l’ensemble.
Météo
Il a manqué hélas une journée de vent
Nous laissons la famille XXX compléter.
A refaire sans hésitation.
Les pourboires arrivent… 👌👏⛵️
Merci à tous pour ce formidable moment tellement privilégié ».
I would particularly like to highlight Cesar as perfect chef of french cuisine.
All in all nice and safe too. I am looking forward to the next trip with hopefully the same line-up ..
Thank you !
best regards
Paul "
Thanks for 2 wonderful weeks! We had a great time and I gained 3 kilos... We really appreciated the trip. The four of you is such a good team! Experienced crew that we always are safe with, Hippolyte’s fantastic cuisine, Clemence that looks after us to the smallest detail all day long, Guillaume that is quick and young - activates the children and supports you well. And you Pascal - Captain that overlooks everything and fixes big and small things!
There are many things to mention. However; the boat is execellent - a real sailboat that is sturdy, stable and calm - with everything we need of comfort - and all technical things works well. It is like a home when we are there. And most of all the people - you - that are both calm and discrete and gives plenty of room for us feeling at home on a boat that is after all a limited area. The friendly relations we have with you and the fact that we can all be a big family without stress, made also this holiday fantastic for us.
Give my regards to everyone! »
- The crew is very professional, helpful, service-minded.
- The boat is "impeccable“. Clean, well-kept and maintained.
- The equipment is of the highest sort and kept in good shape.
- The atmosphere was very pleasing, relaxed and we were left to our privacy.
- The meals were delicious and lovely presented.
- The captain was very reliable and had always a good overview. He never looses his temper.
- Prices are fair.
It was a fantastic experience and we could think of doing it next year again.
« We had extremely nice days at the Grand Bleu Vintage in Sardinia and Corsica June 24th –July 5th. We really liked the boat and the sailing - and the crew was excellent. They worked very well together as a team and made us all feel welcome and at home. Caring and smiling. Always. Nothing to complain about. We have chartered boats before.This was the best crew by far until now! They seem to enjoy to work together.
Pascal is experienced on board and the boss – as it should be – very friendly and caring. Hippolyte made excellent food for us several times every day – always fresh and made with dedication – and a nice person to learn to know. Clemence helped us in all possible ways – kept the boat tidy, served the food, provided whatever we needed early and late – positive and friendly. Ivan is a first class sailor and also supported the crew, kept the children busy with watersports and helped us whenever needed – always with a smile.»
Broker's comment:
« Thank you for taking such good care of my clients - I know they had a wonderful time and I will do all I can to get them onboard again next year. »
Un grand merci pour cette semaine remplie de bonheur culinaire, de la voile a vitesse grand V avec un equipage si sympathique. A tres bientot.
This is the email which I just sent to Hippolyte. I forward it to you so that you know Dave and I say "Bravo" to you for making excellent choice in your selection of crew. Julien and Anne Sophie also are excellent at what they do. All 8 of us on board the Grand Bleu Vintage felt so very well taken of last week. You run a wonderful ship! Merci Beaucoup pour nos jours splendids!
Cher Chef Hippolyte,
Dave and I have visited Portofino and Cinque Terre. We are now en route to the Amalfi coast. We have eaten at some very fine restaurants in our long lives. But few compare to the fantastic meals which you served to us aboard Grand Bleu Vintage -- day after day after day! It was truly amazing: we never expected to eat so well aboard a sailboat with a little galley! Bravo, et Merci Beaucoup!!
The crew were excellent and so was the yacht.
We were a party of seven. We would all like to thank you for allowing us onboard your beautiful yacht which is clearly your pride and joy. We also thank you for having such a wonderful Captain and crew which made up a perfect team. They were extremely courteous and very professional. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We had a fabulous time. Great sailing and great food !
Thank you so much for giving us this privilege.
Yours truly,
I am back in my office in Sao Paulo and wanted to thank you again for a wonderful week. We were very impressed by the professionalism of the whole crew (in particular Hypolite s cooking!), the quality of the boat and your enthusiasm in meeting our wishes. We wish you a successful season in the forthcoming months. Regards to all,
Antonio B
"Captain Pascal was flexible in the itinerary and Julien was unfailingly helpful and skilled at teaching the boys to wakeboard, Hypolite cooked up countless different and delicious meals, and Indira did a great job keeping everything clean and tidy. It is a good team and they all get on well".
Before coming, I was worried being 4 of us with a crew of 4 but they have been so discreet that it has been a real pleasure at all times. When we wished for company and discussion they were there and when we wished to stay as a family they disappeared.
As you understand, we are very motivated to reexperience a charter with your boat and with this crew next year, because this will give us the garanty of having a very good time and a unique experience......
Lauren E.
It's been on my mind to write you for over a month now, to let you know about the fantastic charter we had aboard Grand Bleu Vintage this summer. My wife Terry and I along with our good friends were aboard her for a week as we cruised from Antibe to Corsica.
I have chartered large power and sailing yachts over 3 dozen times in locations from Tonga to Canada, all over the Caribbean and the Med. This crew and boat were in our top 5 of all time. As you probably know, the key to a really great charter is always the crew. And this was no exception. Pascal has put together a great team. The fact that this group worked together as well last summer shows as they are really a nice team.
I have to say a special word about Hyppolite, the chef. The quality of the food, the presentation, the selection of the menus, the way he listened to his guests were all absolutely perfect. In fact, my wife and I felt this was consistently the finest food we had ever had on a yacht. We particularly loved how he got all that taste and variety into our meals and we didn't gain any weight. Maybe it is true that "French women don't get fat", which was the name of a popular little book here in the USA a couple years ago.
Well, I know you must get lots of note of commendation, but I didn't want our wonderful experience to go without comment. I wouldn't have changed a thing (except for perhaps a bit more wind!)
Please feel free to use us as a reference for anyone interested in GBV or their crew.
Best Regards,
Paul K
Pascal is experienced on board and the boss – as it should be – very friendly and caring. Hippolyte made excellent food for us several times every day – always fresh and made with dedication – and a nice person to learn to know. Clemence helped us in all possible ways – kept the boat tidy, served the food, provided whatever we needed early and late – positive and friendly. Ivan is a first class sailor and also supported the crew, kept the children busy with watersports and helped us whenever needed – always with a smile. »