Answers to the questions we get asked most often about our sales, charter, management and maintenance services.
Alure Plaisance offers yacht charters departing from the Port of Bastia, with itineraries around Corsica and the Mediterranean.
No, not if you choose a crewed charter (skipper included).
Budget varies significantly by size and type, from around €500,000 for a family sailboat.
After appraising your boat, we prepare the listing (photos, specifications, distribution across our network and specialised platforms), organise viewings, negotiate with potential buyers, and support you through to signing and the administrative formalities.
Mainly the registration document (acte de francisation or carte de circulation), a certificate confirming no outstanding liens, the maintenance logbook, and invoices for recent equipment. Our team gives you the exact list and helps you gather anything missing.
The listed price reflects the seller's valuation, but there is almost always some room to negotiate. We support both parties in reaching a fair agreement, based on the boat's condition, the market, and current comparable sales.
Yes, a technical survey (engine, hull, electronics, rigging for a sailboat) is strongly recommended before any purchase, with an independent surveyor if needed. We can arrange this survey and accompany you during the sea trial.
Our commission depends on the type and value of the boat; it is agreed in writing before the listing goes live, and only becomes due once the sale is completed. Contact us for a personalised quote for your vessel.
We are not a lending institution, but we can put you in touch with partners specialised in marine finance and help you put together a strong file (boat valuation, survey, insurance) for your application.
We support you through the formalities that follow a sale: change of ownership, registration, checking the boat's VAT status, and choosing or changing the flag if needed depending on how you plan to use the boat.
Yes, part of our selection is also distributed on YachtWorld and other specialised marketplaces, to maximise visibility for our sellers' listings. The price and terms stay the same regardless of which channel you find the boat on.
A platform lists listings, but does not support you through negotiation, technical survey, document checks or paperwork. Going through Alure Plaisance, even for a boat first seen elsewhere, gives you that support at no extra cost to the buyer.
Yes: the price of a boat we have under mandate is the same across every channel it is listed on, including our own website. Only the presentation or language of the listing may differ slightly by platform.
On average an annual engine service, hull cleaning (antifouling) every 1 to 2 years depending on use, and a yearly rigging check for a sailboat. We build a personalised maintenance schedule with you based on the boat's age and actual use.
Yes, we handle hauling out, cleaning, storage and spring re-commissioning, including the necessary technical checks (engine, batteries, hull) so the boat is ready as soon as the season starts.
Yes, through our Assistance service (Your Boat Manager): a single point of contact available for any one-off or urgent intervention, with a guaranteed response time of under one hour, 7 days a week.
Yes, we coordinate maintenance with a network of selected technical partners in Corsica and the French Riviera (mechanics, electronics, rigging, hull work), so you get quality work without having to manage several providers yourself.
No, but it is the most common and often the simplest option: the skipper knows the local waters, manages safety, and lets you simply enjoy the trip. A boating license is only required if you skipper the boat yourself.
Our skippers are qualified professionals, experienced in the waters between Corsica and the French Riviera, selected for their technical skill and quality of service, holding the licences and qualifications required for each type of boat.
Where possible, yes: let us know when you make your booking request, and we will do our best to assign the same skipper to your trip, subject to availability.
It depends on the formula chosen: some charters include the skipper, others do not. The price and options (with or without crew) are specified for each boat; feel free to ask us to confirm before booking.
Charters are available by the day or by the week depending on the boat and the season. Shorter options (half-day) also exist on part of the fleet — contact us to check availability for your dates.
Generally, fuel used during the trip is not included in the base price and is charged separately based on actual consumption. The exact terms are specified for each boat before booking.
Yes, subject to the terms specified at the time of booking (notice periods, possible fees depending on how close the date is). Contact us as soon as possible if your plans change: we always look for a workable solution.
It depends on the boat and the skipper's or owner's agreement: some vessels welcome pets, others do not. Please mention it when making your booking request so we can confirm what is possible.
Our core activity is based between Corsica and the French Riviera, but some brokerage assignments (search, survey, sales support) can extend more widely across the Mediterranean depending on the project. Let us know what you need.
For any technical emergency on a boat we manage, our Assistance line (Your Boat Manager) responds in under an hour, 7 days a week. For a safety emergency at sea, always contact the CROSS (maritime rescue) or VHF channel 16 first.
