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Saint-Quay-Portrieux — at a glance
22 boats are available to book in Saint-Quay-Portrieux from Port d'Armor. The fleet is 18 sailing boats and 4 motor boats. The most common models are Sun Odyssey 379 (2), RM 10.60 (1), Oceanis 37 (1), Oceanis 311 (1), Dufour 375 Grand Large (1) — 20 models in all. Built 2001–2026, 5.3–13.3 m long, 2–4 cabins, up to 10 guests. Day rates start from €172; the typical boat here is around €264 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Saint-Quay-Portrieux is a fishing and resort port on the north coast of Brittany, in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, and its deep-water marina — one of the few on this coast accessible at all states of the tide — holds a charter fleet for the Channel coast: the Île de Bréhat and the Trieux river to the west, Saint-Malo and the Rance to the east, and the Channel Islands a day’s sail north. Tides of ten metres and real navigation; May to September.
Getting there
By air. Rennes Airport (RNS) is about 120 km — an hour and a half; Brest (BES) about 150 km; Paris by TGV to Saint-Brieuc. By rail. Saint-Brieuc station has TGVs from Paris in 2 h 15; Saint-Quay is 25 minutes by taxi or bus. By road. The N12 exit Saint-Brieuc, then the coast road; paid parking at the marina.
Saint-Quay-Portrieux before you cast off
The old fishing port of Portrieux and the beaches of Saint-Quay; the pink-granite coast at Perros-Guirec is an hour west, Saint-Brieuc 20 minutes, the walled town of Saint-Malo an hour and a half east. Bréhat is the first island of the week.
Supermarkets in the town within walking distance of the marina; the marina has a chandlery, restaurants and a fuel dock.
A week from Saint-Quay-Portrieux
Saturday — Saint-Quay → Paimpol or Bréhat (15 nm). West across the bay to the lock basin at Paimpol or a mooring off the Île de Bréhat.
Sunday — Bréhat → Lézardrieux, Trieux river (8 nm). Up the wooded Trieux estuary to the marina at Lézardrieux.
Monday — Lézardrieux → Tréguier (12 nm). Round to the Jaudy river and the cathedral town of Tréguier.
Tuesday — Tréguier → Perros-Guirec (15 nm). West along the pink-granite coast to the lock marina at Perros.
Wednesday — Perros → Bréhat (25 nm). Back east to Bréhat’s anchorages.
Thursday — Bréhat → Binic (18 nm). South-east to the small lock harbour of Binic.
Friday — Binic → Saint-Quay (5 nm). A short leg home.
Types of boats in Saint-Quay-Portrieux
- Sailing boats 18 boats · from €172 per day
- Motor boats 4 boats · from €178 per day
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Saint-Quay-Portrieux cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €172 and the typical boat is around €264 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,204. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Saint-Quay-Portrieux?
22 boats are available to book in Saint-Quay-Portrieux: 18 sailing boats and 4 motor boats. The most common models are Sun Odyssey 379, RM 10.60, Oceanis 37, Oceanis 311.
How far is the airport from Saint-Quay-Portrieux?
The nearest airport is Jersey Airport (JER), about 75 km away as the crow flies; Guernsey Airport (GCI) is about 90 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in France?
For a sailing yacht or a motorboat over 6 hp, yes: France recognises most national skipper licences, checked at handover. Small boats under 6 hp can be hired without one. Without a licence, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover in the late afternoon and return to the base the evening before check-out at 9:00. Day charters start in the morning from the same pontoons.
Is north Brittany difficult sailing?
The tides are the largest in Europe and the rocks are many, so passage planning is by the tide tables; it suits experienced crews, and a skipper is the sensible choice for anyone new to tidal waters.
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What a charter in Saint-Quay-Portrieux actually costs
Adriavela lists 22 boats leaving from Saint-Quay-Portrieux. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €1,856 and the cheapest boat on the list is €1,204. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing boat 8.5–13.3 m · 2 cabins · built 2011 | Boats18 | Guests4–10 | From€1,204 | Average€1,898 | |
| Motor boat 5.3–6.6 m · built 2024 | Boats4 | Guests— | From€1,249 | Average€1,666 |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 4 | Share of fleet18% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 22 | Share of fleet100% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 22 | Share of fleet100% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 22 | Share of fleet100% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 22 | Share of fleet100% |
Short charters are priced per boat and date rather than by the week, so no range is quoted here. Pick your days on a boat’s page and the rate comes back live.
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats6 27% | Sleeps6 | Typical size9 m | Mostly5 sailing boats, 1 motor boat | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats16 73% | Sleeps7 | Typical size11 m | Mostly13 sailing boats, 3 motor boats |
How much does a yacht charter in Saint-Quay-Portrieux cost for a week?
The average boat is €1,856 for 7 nights, and the cheapest on the list is €1,204. Prices run from small sailing boats up to crewed yachts, so the median says more than the average here.
What is the most common boat in Saint-Quay-Portrieux?
Sailing boat — 18 of the 22 boats listed. An average one sleeps 7 and costs €1,898 for the week.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 4 boats accept a single-day booking, and 22 take two days. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.