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Summer location
W. Med -Naples/Sicily, W. Med -Riviera/Cors/Sard., Croatia

Winter location

Grand Bleu Vintage is an exercise in elegance, comfort and impeccable hospitality. Designed by the renowned Philippe Briand and built by CNB Bordeaux, she exudes quality and performance in every situation. Whether under sail or at anchor guests will find Grand Bleu Vintage comfortable and luxurious.
The deck salon offers guests the opportunity to relax and unwind in the warm breezes of the Mediterranean while sipping an aperitif before dinner or simply reading a great book. Guests have the choice to dine on deck or below in the light and airy salon.
The crew of 4 members is gracious and dedicated to the enjoyment of their guests. Captain Pascal has been on board for 14 years. He has an incredible knowledge of the Mediterranean and can guide you to the best sailing and beautiful anchorages where you can enjoy a swim in crystal waters or star-gazing unimpeded by artificial light. Furthermore, in the team, there is a professional chef who takes great care in catering to guests preferences.

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.

Price Details
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.

Plus Expenses

GRAND BLEU VINTAGE

Beam: 23,00

Draft: 11,50

Max Speed: 14

Total Cabins: 4

King Cabins: 1

Queen Cabins: 2

Single Cabins: 0

Double Cabins: 0

Twin Cabins: 1

Pullman Cabins: 0

Helipad: No

Jacuzzi: No

Toys:
Surmarine ST 370 dinghy (3,7 meters) with Yamaha 40 HP engine, stored in the transom.
Waterskis for children and adults
Monoskies
Wake board
2 paddle boards
Towing ring
Snorkeling gears
Fishing gears

Swim platform
Sun bathing cushions
Bimini and sun awning
Deck shower
Deck fridge with drinks in the cockpit - Free service for guests.

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

Communication:
SAT PHONE - FAX AND EMAIL - MOBILE PHONE

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