5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Saintes — at a glance
9 boats are available to book in Saintes from Saintes. The fleet is 8 houseboats and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Pénichette 1020 (2), Pénichette 1165 (1), Europa E.400 (1), Pénichette 950E (1), Pénichette 1120 (1) — 8 models in all. Built 1992–2019, 9.5–14.9 m long, 1–4 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €283; the typical boat here is around €292 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is La Rochelle Airport (LRH), about 65 km from the base as the crow flies; Bordeaux Airport (BOD) is about 105 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Types of boats in Saintes
- Houseboats 8 boats · from €283 per day
- Motor boats 1 boat · from €292 per day
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Ports near Saintes
Jarnac (24 boats · 36 km) · Sireuil (14 boats · 53 km) · La Rochelle (10 boats · 60 km) · Le Mas d´Agenais (20 boats · 163 km) · Buzet-sur-Baïse (15 boats · 181 km) · Sucé-sur-Erdre (8 boats · 189 km) · Grez-Neuville (23 boats · 206 km) · Douelle (30 boats · 211 km) · All boats in France
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Saintes cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €283 and the typical boat is around €292 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,981. 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 Saintes?
9 boats are available to book in Saintes: 8 houseboats and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Pénichette 1020, Pénichette 1165, Europa E.400, Pénichette 950E.
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.
How far is the airport from Saintes?
The nearest airport is La Rochelle Airport (LRH), about 65 km away as the crow flies; Bordeaux Airport (BOD) is about 105 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.