boat hire in Nice · Beneteau — Oceanis 473 (2005)
Description of Pierre's sailboat
Sailboat Beneteau Oceanis 473 14.15m
I invite you to embark on my superb Océanis 473 Cyclades. It's a cruise ship that combines comfort and performance. It's a very seaworthy and easy-to-handle boat that will make your stay a truly enjoyable one. I'll show you, with friends or family, the Lérins Islands off the coast of Cannes, or, on the eastern side of Monaco, Mala Beach and its caves, Cap Ferrat and Paloma Cove, as well as the Villefranches harbor, and access inaccessible beaches. You'll be able to swim in crystal-clear waters, anchor in heavenly coves, and enjoy beach restaurants if desired. The program is comprehensive, at the discretion of the passengers. For any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!
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Overall rating
Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. Poor communication and a lot went wrong for us. I booked the boat tour for me and five friends for my birthday. We were staying in Nice, so I specifically chose a boat that departed from the port of Nice. On the morning of the tour, Pierre messaged me that the trip would start at the more distant port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat because he supposedly couldn’t dock in Nice (which I don’t understand, since he didn’t really dock in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat either - we had to quickly jumped onto the boat). This was very inconvenient for us, as the trip there took us 40 minutes and disrupted our plans (Pierre insisted it would only take 15 minutes). Because we were on a tight schedule, we had to take an expensive Uber that we had to pay. We arrived punctually at 2 p.m. at the agreed meeting point, but Pierre wasn’t there. He didn’t contact us for 10 minutes and only then wrote that he would be late. We ended up waiting half an hour. Pierre seemed nice but not very communicative. He didn’t give us any briefing on the boat or explain anything. Because of rough seas in the beginning, four of my friends unfortunately became quite seasick during the first hour. I informed Pierre and asked if we could stop somewhere and take a break. He didn’t seem particularly concerned. “In 10 minutes,” he said. But we kept going for at least another 40minutes before he finally stopped somewhere. Later, an uncomfortable incident occurred when the toilet became clogged after a mistake by one of my friends. While she admitted it and apologized several times, Pierre reacted harshly in a way that left her feeling terrible and ruined the mood for everyone. He then brought us back to Nice and ended the trip at 6 p.m. We had booked from 2 - 6:30 p.m., but since he was half an hour late and dropped us off half an hour early, the trip was an hour shorter than booked - on top of the extra Uber costs we had to cover ourselves. I was simply disappointed. What was supposed to be a fun girls’ boat trip turned into an expensive unpleasant experience for all of us.
We had a great time on Pierre’s boat! He was very easy to communicate with and gave us a fair price. He was on time and knew all of the good spots to go to. He’s a true boat lover and treated us like old friends. Definitely recommend!
We were a group of 6 women from Nova Scotia celebrating a few 40th birthdays. Pierre met us at the marina in Saint Jean Cap Ferret with his Beneteau sailboat and we were immediately excited to get our day started! Pierre was easy to work with, a great communicator, and had a laid back vibe. We didn’t have set plans, so he guided us around and we just went with the flow. He took us into ports safely and let us have free access to all parts of the boat. It was so relaxing and we all decided it was the highlight of our girls trip… swimming, beautiful scenery, and a pair of dolphins! He even shared his drinks and food when we ran out. We ended our day at the Marina in a restaurant he recommended, which was also fantastic. We highly recommended!!
Was a very nice day out, the boat was perfect and Pierre was excellent and accommodating. One of the best ways to enjoy the riviera
Pierre was great! Very welcoming and fun. The boat was clean and in good quality. He also provided us with drinks and snacks. Overall 10/10 experience!
Universal praise for Pierre. We had a great adventure, enjoyed his personal story and swam in the waters in Villefranche. I could not recommend this booking more enthusiastically. Derek (Connecticut, USA)
Pierre was amazing!! He took us to Monaco to walk around and a beautiful beach where we swam and snorkeled. Then we hung out with him on the boat watching the sunset! All around an amazing day and Pierre is the best ever!
From coordinating every detail of our Riviera sailing experience to thoughtfully anticipating our needs on board, Pierre exceeded all expectations. We were a group of five, and the boat was remarkably comfortable for everyone. A true sailing enthusiast, Pierre brings a friendly and relaxed spirit to the journey, making it feel more like a day at sea with friends than a commercial tour. His warm, gentlemanly presence and passion for the craft add an understated elegance to the entire experience. I would sail with him again in a heartbeat.
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Pierre was excellent, friendly relaxed and made for a very enjoyable day on board
We had a great time with Pierre. Despite it being overly windy, we were still able to sail and get to see the spots we had hoped for. The boat was comfortable and we enjoyed learning a bit more about sailing. Pierre was great to talk to and a fine host. He even assisted helping me track down my son’s wallet that fell out of his pocket on a bus!
Pierre made us all feel very welcome. We had a super day with him on his fabulous boat. Thank you Pierre
Pierre was awesome and brought us all down the coast to Monaco and back. He dropped us off at a port to walk around and have lunch and then we anchored and had the option to swim and snorkel. It was a perfect day and I would 100% recommend to anyone visiting Nice!!!
Pierre was fantastic. Had a nice 4.5 hour round trip to Monaco's port. Pierre was very acommodating with our requests and we all had a great time.
Pierre is amazing! He made our day so much fun from start to finish! We sailed around and had a nice swim and ate his lovely focaccia. He's the best! His boat is also very comfortable.
Pierre is a fantastic host. The communication was great and he made sure we were well informed prior to the trip. He is a fun guy and we had a good fun during the trip. Highly recommend Pierre to top up the fantastic views & trip along the coast.
Amazing trip loved it and top captain!
Had a great day at sea. Pierre made the trip very enjoyable.
Pierre was a very nice host we had a great time on boat .
We had an absolutely wonderful time with Pierre! Would recommend to anyone visiting the area :) Thanks again!
Booking with Pierre is a must! He was a fabulous host, and a gentleman, he shared his food and booze with us. And we couldn’t recommend booking with him enough!
5 stars!! Pierre was fantastic. He was fun, spoke good English, and shared his wine and food with us. The boat was great and definitely got value for our money. Would recommend it to a friend and book again.
We had an exceptional day sail with Pierre. I highly recomend this charter to all. The communication prior to the sail was exceptional and it was a once in a lifetime experience. I hope to connect with Pierre when we return to the Mediteranian
Our day on Pierre's boat was so magical! We had so much fun and loved what he had to show us. He took us to swim and was very generous, sharing his food and making sure we had everything we needed to have a good time. He was very flexible with what we wanted to do. Spending the day with him and his girlfriend was the highlight of our trip
Pierre was a great host, especially for such a large family. Our kids had a blast, and we very much enjoyed his company. We would highly recommend!
We had a lovely time and it felt very special and surreal to be cruising along the Riviera. Pierre picked a beautiful place for our picnic lunch and swim.
Pierre was wonderful! We really enjoyed our day on the water with him! He was a wonderful captain and we would definitely recommend him. The weather wasn’t great but he still managed to show us a great time!
We had a great day on board! Pierre shared cakes and drinks and we traveled up the coast to Monaco. Spent time at Paloma beach swimming and relaxing. We were also fortunate to have good wind in the afternoon (with some slight rain) but we all enjoyed the day and would recommend sailing with Pierre.
Pierre was magnificent! Very accommodating and fun to have on board. Beautiful boat. Highly recommend!!!! Will definitely chose him for any future excursions in the area.
Pierre is a great guy and a brilliant skipper. Highly recommend, you will have a great time with him on his beautiful sailboat! Can’t wait to sail on it again!
Pierre was amazing! Recommending to all my friends :-) Very helpful, accommodating, and enthusiastic!
Wonderful day !! Will definitely book again with Pierre. This is the day I will remember from our trip.
This was an exceptional experience, from the time we booked the reservation to the time we docked back in Nice. We were comfortable and well-taken care of the entire time. Pierre is a delightful person and an excellent skipper. I will book this boat with Pierre again very soon.
Pierre was absolutely amazing and his daughter being on our day trip was an added bonus! Would tell anyone to book with him and would definitely do this again if ever back in Nice!
Pierre was wonderful and so accommodating! we were in the town over, and he came and picked us up in the morning. He provided drinks and let us use the time how we wanted.
Great trip with a great skipper! Recommending to everyone.
Great tour from Nice to Monaco and opportunity to jump from the boat.
Pierre was absolutely amazing! We had the best day with no cares in the world. Our day with Pierre was the best part of our entire trip! Thank you, Pierre!
We had a great day with Pierre on his spacious yacht. There was not much wind so we were motoring all the way and really enjoyed it. Pierre is very attentive and super kind and friendly. We sailed with our 2 y.o. son + 2 of us and had awesome time, weather and scenery all around through Monaco and back. Highly recommended. Thank you so much Pierre, we’ll be back soon ❤️💫 P.S. keep in mind to ask about gas and food as it varies for each boat
Everything was perfect, we had a wonderful trip with Pierre.
Amazing Captain and boat!! Was a great day and route around nice! Pierre is very kind and friendly! Look forward to the next one!
Pierre Is a wonderful host, the trip was amazing!
Excellent, Outstanding, Magnificent…Pierre the Captain was the best, he handled the boat like a professional we had a wonderful time and this is the beginning of a great friendship…when I come back I will always sail with Pierre!
Great day sailing along the French Riviera with Pierre. We stopped in a small town for lunch and did some snorkeling in a nearby cove. Would definitely sail with Pierre again
Pierre is a super nice and fun person. We had an amazing day. We recommend him 100%.
Pierre was a great host and captain. We sailed past Ezé and to Cap Ferrat. It was a great mixture of relaxation, sailing, and swimming. Thank you!
We had a bachelorette party of 5 people. And we booked a boat literally a day in advance. Pierre responded very promptly. Pierre is a wonderful captain, friendly and attentive. He treated us to champagne and a snack and was very kind, taking us to the airport in his car. We were very pleased, although not all the girls coped with seasickness))) I totally recommend have a boat trip with Pierre.
Pierre was amazing ! He brought us where we wanted and made us feel so welcome on his boat! We just wanted to have fun and sunbathe and that’s what we got. He went above and beyond for us. Can’t wait to use his boat again !
What a wonderful day!! The fresh sea air invigorated us. A big thank you to Pierre, a very nice, friendly, and educational captain ?
Great experience with Pierre! We were there for a stag do, very nice atmosphere on board, great navigation, the weather was a little unpredictable, he adapted so that the outing was pleasant and we could spend a great half-day together. Pierre, hello from the guys from Drôme!
Thank you Pierre for the wonderful day! I will definitely advertise! Until next time! Good wind!
Great cruise with Pierre, very friendly and tailor-made. There were 8 of us, and highly recommend.
Great day with Pierre don't hesitate!
Pierre is a super nice and relaxed skipper who is also up for a bit of fun and is very responsive to the wishes of the guests
Our tour with Pierre was an absolute highlight. The communication in advance was uncomplicated and very friendly. The boat is in good condition and wonderful for 6 people. We were able to see Monaco from the water, had lunch and relax in a beautiful bay at Cap Ferrat and finally stopped for a swim in Villefranche. Pierre was very confident and courteous, we felt very comfortable. Only to be recommended! Thanks very much!
We had a very nice day! Thank you so much
Pierre's skipper skills are high, and I was able to enjoy cruising with peace of mind. Very friendly and hand made pizza was also a treat. thank you very much.
Excellent welcome from Captain Pierre. Magnificent walk to Monaco which allowed us to discover the coast from a breathtaking angle. Day to do if you want to discover the region!
Thank you Pierre for this beautiful day of sharing with friends!!! It was a pure moment of happiness ? we even caught 3 fish for amateurs, that's very good ? I advise you to contact Pierre for your next boat trips ? his boat is great with a great welcome and attentive to our desires throughout the day ? thank you again ?
We had the best day of sailing! Pierre is adorable and the boat is superb! thank you again and see you soon, we can't wait to start again with all the friends. Thanks
A wonderful welcome from Pierre, and a very pleasant boat for our outing. To recommend !
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Great experience. And a beautiful and very spacious boat. We had a great day with Pierre, our captain.
Very nice day, magnificent tour of Villefranche and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. Pierre is a very pleasant captain. Goodbye.
Pierre, very nice and helpful person. Really successful tour with friends! I advise
Pierre is an outstanding captain! Super nice, very friendly and spontaneous! The sailboat is superb and spacious, we had a great day
Offered by Pierre
Passionné de voile et aguerri aux croisières en famille, j'ai conscience des nécessités pour obtenir des vacances en mer agréables et sûres. Je navigue depuis mon plus jeune âge. Quant à mon expérience de la croisière, je l'ai forgée depuis 20 ans en Méditerranée, des Baléares à l'Afrique du Nord, du sud de la France à la Turquie
Location
Location of the sailboat: Port De Nice, Nice
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