DOUCE FRANCE is a 42.2m (138’5″) High Performance Aluminium Catamaran Sail Yacht launched in 1998 by French shipyard Alu Marineis and refitted in 2016. DOUCE FRANCE  is available for charter to experience the crystal clear waters of the stunning Adriatic & eastern Mediterranean taking in the rich beauty of Croatia, Greece & Turkey, crossing over to the Italian & French Rivieras or Corsica & Sardinia, dining in historic ports and exploring secluded coves with emerald water. Pricing is from € 96,000 per week with accommodation for up to 12 guests (and 7 crew).

DOUCE FRANCE OVERVIEW

DOUCE FRANCE is one of the world’s largest luxury sailing catamarans available for charter. Having completed an extended circumnavigation exploring remote locations DOUCE FRANCE is now available in the Mediterranean this season.

DOUCE FRANCE has the ability to sail at a constant 22 knots in a 28 knot breeze, and regularly achieves 15 knots in 20 knots of wind. Her twin diesel engines also allow her to silently cruise at up to 12 knots, with a very economical cruise speed of around 10 knots.

However speed is just one element on DOUCE FRANCE … above all she is a cruising superyacht.  Her interior is elegant and simple with a colonial ambience created by the use of mahogany and rosewood furniture on the main deck. By contrast the staterooms are decorated in pale sycamore and all 6 conveniently convert to either double or twin rooms all with ensuites.

Charter guests have a choice of three dining areas: the spacious cockpit pleasantly shaded by the deckhouse; the more intimate lounge for the cooler evenings. or the aft teak deck for dining under the stars. The 250-bottle cave à vin of select wines will please the most discerning charter guest and compliment the flavours of cuisine.  Unique Douce France tableware from Limoges, enhances the presentation.

With cushioned seating and sunbathing mattresses, the foredeck is a prime setting to relax. Aft access to the water is particularly easy, using the folding stairway.

DOUCE FRANCE will consider a wide cruising area, please enquire.

CHARTER DESTINATIONS

Mediterranean, Croatia, Greece, The Ionian, Italy, Sardinia, Sicily & Aeolian Islands, Gulf of Naples & Amalfi, Montenegro

ACCOMMODATION

Sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms (all with ensuites)
All are convertible and can have either a queen double or twin beds.

ENTERTAINMENT

Ipod docks in each room
Flatscreen TVs and DVD players
Speakers for cabin and cockpit
Xbox 360

LEISURE

6.5m Zeplin w/ 115hp
4.2m crew tender w/ 30hp
2 Laser Sailing Dinghies
Windsurfer
Wakeboard
Sea Kayaks
Snorkelling equipment
Fishing equipment
2 x donuts (single and double)
Water-skis (adults, mono ski, children’s skis)
Scuba diving equipment, wet suits, w/ Divemaster as permanent member of crew
BBQ
On deck: Bimini, Sailing bimini, Swim platform

EQUIPMENT

Air conditioning, watermaker, air compressor; generator 2 x 45 KW, 1 x 16 KW

COMMUNICATIONS

Cellular phone
Fax
Satcom
Guest email address available
DOUCE FRANCE has a mail box and 2 sat phones. In some of the islands in remote locations the connection with a local sim card can be used however this will work only when DOUCE FRANCE is close to a main island.