Alu Marine138m12 guests6 cabins
A DOUCE FRANCE charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Alu Marine · Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Overview
A DOUCE FRANCE charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Charter fit
DOUCE FRANCE is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
DOUCE FRANCE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Spain and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 138'5 / 42.2m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1998 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
DOUCE FRANCE suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Spain can work well for DOUCE FRANCE, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Do not compare DOUCE FRANCE on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Mediterranean summer routes easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
A good recommendation for DOUCE FRANCE should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Charter price
DOUCE FRANCE is positioned around €115,000 p/week + expenses Approx $135,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Alu Marine build, 138m class
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Strong
DOUCE FRANCE gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
5/5
The 138m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. DOUCE FRANCE should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Douce France. Principle among these are two Laser Dinghies sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Extreme sports fans will appreciate the included Kite Surfers. If that isn't enough Douce France also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment. Douce France features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 6.4m/21' Zeplin Semi-Rigid Tender to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the South Pacific all year round Douce France is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Douce France Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the South Pacific. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, catamaran yacht Douce France certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.
The 42.2m/138'5" 'Douce France' catamaran yacht built by shipyard Alu Marine is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. Built in 1998, Douce France celebrates the ocean in style, offering relaxed luxury with her abundance of deck space and grants access to the world's most beautiful, hard-to-reach anchorages thanks to her shallow draft.
Douce France is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Cummins engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles from her 20,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots.
Douce France offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and three twin cabins. The bed configuration includes 6 king, 12 singles and 6 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
€115,000 p/week + expenses Approx $135,000
South Pacific
€115,000 p/week + expenses Approx $135,000
South Pacific
Cruising
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether DOUCE FRANCE fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
DOUCE FRANCE is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Spain and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.
For DOUCE FRANCE, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.
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