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A Long-Range Luxury Charter from Brittany to the Balearics and the French Mediterranean
This 18-day itinerary is designed for guests who want to see the western edge of Europe unfold in an elegant sequence, beginning in Brest and extending through Brittany, Normandy, western Iberia, Gibraltar, southern Spain, the Balearic Islands, Corsica and the French Mediterranean coast. Departing from Brest Marina provides the charter with a highly professional starting point, combining maritime prestige, efficient logistics, modern dockside facilities and the reassuring ease of boarding in one of France’s best-regarded Atlantic hubs. From there, the route opens into a voyage of real geographic depth, where classic French waters gradually give way to Iberian coasts, island passages and Mediterranean refinement.
The experience is shaped around a fully crewed private charter model with 40 dedicated crew members, ensuring that every day feels personalized rather than scheduled. Whether guests are focused on coastal scenery, extended time on deck, immersive destination arrivals or quiet privacy in beautifully restored interiors, the service adapts accordingly. Culinary standards, housekeeping, guest care and planning support are all handled with precision and discretion, allowing the journey to feel smooth from the first welcome in Brest to the final morning at the end of the Riviera progression.
About Our Service in Western France, Iberia, the Balearics and Corsica
Day 1 - Brest to Vannes: Departure from Brest introduces the voyage with Atlantic drama and Breton character. As the yacht proceeds south along rugged coastline toward the Gulf of Morbihan, guests settle into the rhythm of life onboard while enjoying the contrast between open coastal exposure and the calmer approaches to Vannes. Evening arrival brings a protected marina environment and a refined start to the itinerary, ideal for a first dinner onboard in complete comfort.
Day 2 - Vannes to La Trinité-sur-Mer: This shorter leg keeps the atmosphere relaxed while highlighting protected Breton cruising grounds. The route to La Trinité-sur-Mer feels polished and leisurely, and the destination itself is one of Brittany’s most established yachting centers. It is a day that allows the yacht to be fully enjoyed, whether from sun decks, lounges or elegant dining spaces.
Day 3 - La Trinité-sur-Mer to Saint-Malo: A longer northbound cruise restores a sense of scale to the itinerary. Brittany’s coastline becomes increasingly dramatic before the yacht enters Saint-Malo, one of France’s most iconic harbor cities. The fortified setting, historic maritime identity and strong culinary reputation make this arrival especially memorable, while the privacy of the yacht ensures the experience remains exclusive and unhurried.
Day 4 - Saint-Malo, Dinard and Cancale: With the yacht positioned in one of the Channel coast’s most attractive areas, the day is used to showcase neighboring highlights through short passages and flexible timing. Dinard adds elegant coastal resort appeal, Cancale contributes regional charm and seafood heritage, and the ability to move between them without rushing gives the itinerary a distinctly private character.
Day 5 - Saint-Malo to Granville: Cruising eastward toward Granville introduces Normandy in a graceful, scenic way. The coastline softens, the pace remains comfortable and the yacht’s open-air spaces become the ideal setting for lunch, conversation and panoramic relaxation before arriving in this charming harbor town near the Chausey archipelago.
Day 6 - Granville to Barneville-Carteret: This section of Normandy offers a quieter and more intimate mood. Barneville-Carteret, with possible positioning near Portbail, is chosen for its peaceful surroundings and attractive coastal setting. It works as a low-key but elegant pause before the voyage transitions again into major port infrastructure and offshore movement.
Day 7 - Barneville-Carteret to Cherbourg: Cherbourg brings a stronger maritime scale, deep-water access and a practical staging point ahead of the southbound offshore leg. Guests enjoy the security and sophistication of a major harbor while the crew coordinates the next phase of the voyage with the same calm efficiency that defines the entire charter.
Day 8 - Cherbourg to La Rochelle: Rather than pushing directly into a long offshore crossing, this staged day uses the French Atlantic coast intelligently, allowing the yacht to position to La Rochelle and gradually reduce exposure before Biscay. For guests, the benefit is a day that feels measured and luxurious, with every crossing handled in a way that prioritizes comfort and flow.
Day 9 - La Rochelle to A Coruña: The Bay of Biscay crossing now becomes the charter’s defining offshore movement. On a yacht of this scale, the passage feels less like a challenge and more like an opportunity to appreciate the vessel’s stability, interior elegance and expansive leisure areas. Arrival in A Coruña opens the Iberian chapter in style, with a sheltered harbor and a strong sense of progress.
Day 10 - A Coruña to Lisbon: Continuing south to Lisbon, the yacht follows the Atlantic edge of Iberia while maintaining a refined long-range cruising tempo. Lisbon adds a striking urban waterfront atmosphere and the energy of a world-renowned capital, offering guests a different expression of coastal Europe without disturbing the calm luxury of the charter itself.
Day 11 - Lisbon to Gibraltar: This passage draws the voyage toward the Strait of Gibraltar, one of its most symbolic transitions. The movement south feels purposeful and grand, linking Portugal’s coastline to the moment where Atlantic cruising gives way to the Mediterranean. Few routes create such a clear sense of onward journey and geographical drama.
Day 12 - Gibraltar to Málaga: Once inside the Mediterranean, the tone shifts immediately. Málaga provides a shorter and more relaxed leg after the longer offshore runs, allowing guests to enjoy brighter waters, gentler conditions and a different coastal texture while still preserving the charter’s sense of elegance and continuity.
Day 13 - Málaga to Valencia: The voyage continues northeast along Spain’s Mediterranean coast to Valencia, blending destination progress with smooth, comfortable cruising. Arrival in a modern marina adds another layer of cosmopolitan appeal and supports the itinerary’s transition toward island and French waters.
Day 14 - Valencia to Palma de Mallorca: The crossing to Palma introduces the Balearic Islands, bringing open-water cruising together with one of the Mediterranean’s premier yachting destinations. Palma’s marina environment, island glamour and excellent facilities make it a particularly satisfying stop on a route already rich in variety.
Day 15 - Palma de Mallorca to Ajaccio: This longer passage to Corsica is one of the itinerary’s most elegant open-water stages. The yacht covers serious distance while guests continue to enjoy privacy, service and beautifully managed onboard living. Ajaccio rewards the crossing with island scenery, French character and a strategic position for the final approach to the mainland.
Day 16 - Ajaccio to Toulon: Heading north to Toulon, the voyage returns to France in a Mediterranean context. Calm navigation and attractive coastal views define the day, while the arrival reinforces the route’s remarkable scope - from Atlantic Brittany to Corsica and the French south coast in one continuous charter.
Day 17 - Toulon Coastal Leisure: A slower day near the French Riviera allows the itinerary to breathe. Guests can remain onboard, enjoy short local cruising or simply make full use of the yacht’s recreational and wellness spaces. It is an excellent moment to appreciate the service and comfort that have supported every stage of the voyage.
Day 18 - Riviera Completion: The final morning concludes an expansive and highly curated journey through western France, Iberia and the Mediterranean. It is the sort of itinerary that leaves guests with a genuine sense of having traveled, not merely cruised, while still retaining the ease and intimacy of a private yacht charter.
About Our Yacht - Canadian Vickers 99m | 1943 Heritage Yacht Reimagined in 2022
At the center of this experience is a yacht that offers far more than scale. The 99-meter Canadian Vickers, built in 1943 and refitted in 2022, is a landmark vessel that combines restored grandeur with contemporary standards of luxury. Its atmosphere recalls classic cinema and old-world glamour, yet the spaces feel comfortable, fresh and beautifully suited to modern charter expectations. This is precisely what makes the yacht so compelling for a route of this breadth - it has presence, character and the capacity to turn long-distance cruising into a deeply enjoyable lifestyle experience.
Up to 34 guests are accommodated across 17 refined cabins, with flexible double and convertible layouts that suit a broad range of private charter arrangements. The master suite carries exceptional artistic and design distinction, while the social spaces throughout the yacht are arranged to support both elegant entertaining and quiet personal retreat. Guests have access to expansive lounges, a graceful dining salon and large deck areas that invite breakfast in the sea air, sunset drinks and late-night conversation beneath the stars.
Leisure amenities include a mosaic pool deck with Jacuzzi enhancement, wide sunbathing areas, a beauty parlour, a fully equipped gym and a library atmosphere that gives the yacht a uniquely cultured edge. Comfortable cruising speeds, substantial deck volume and carefully designed lounging zones mean the yacht performs beautifully during both scenic coastal days and longer passages across Biscay and the Mediterranean. Combined with the quiet expertise of the 40-member crew, the vessel offers a standard of privacy, polish and prestige that is exceptionally difficult to match.
One of the Finest Ways to Travel from the Atlantic to the Island Mediterranean
This charter is ideal for guests who want a true luxury voyage rather than a short coastal escape. It begins in a prestigious French Atlantic gateway, traverses Brittany and Normandy, crosses to Spain and Portugal, enters the Mediterranean through Gibraltar, reaches the Balearics and Corsica, then concludes along the French south coast. That range alone makes the itinerary unusual. When it is paired with a beautifully restored 99-meter heritage superyacht, 17-cabin guest capacity, a 40-member crew and highly customized service, the result becomes something genuinely exceptional. For clients seeking an iconic platform, an ambitious route and the assurance of refined execution at every level, this charter stands out immediately. Early reservation is strongly advised, as demand for landmark yachts of this character remains consistently high.
