Vandutch 48

Onboard the Vandutch 48

The Vandutch 48 reads as a single continuous line on the water: low freeboard, a wide sunpad forward, and an open cockpit that keeps twelve guests together rather than scattered across decks. At 15 metres it sits closer to a sports platform than a conventional motor yacht, built for guests who want speed and a clean deck rather than multiple saloons to wander between.

Based out of Saint-Tropez, this boat suits a half-day run south past Cap Taillat or a slower loop into the Gulf anchor field for a swim stop before lunch on the quay at Sainte-Maxime. With two cabins below, it also works for an overnight stop in Port Grimaud's canal marina when a full day on the water is followed by a quiet night rather than a return drive to the mainland.

It is best matched to smaller groups who want the sea itself to be the entertainment: couples, a family with older children, or a compact group of six to eight who prefer open air to enclosed cabins. Booking through Yacht Hire Saint-Tropez, guests can align the day's route and timing with the boat's range before confirming a departure slot at the port.