Boat delivery La Rochelle → Marseille
From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean by sea: across Biscay, round Cape Finisterre, down the Portuguese coast, through Gibraltar and along the Spanish coast. The offshore alternative to the canals for yachts that don’t want to lower their mast.
Route at a glance
- Distance
- 1,724 nm
- Duration
- 16 days
- Crew
- 2 pers.
- Best season
- May to September
- Indicative price
- €9,240 – €12,070
Calculated for: a 12 m sailing yacht. Indicative estimate excl. VAT for a typical boat.
Route map
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Typical itinerary
- La Rochelle
- Marseille
Route highlights
- No mast lowering needed
- Alternating offshore and coastal sailing
- About 1,700 nm in 2 to 3 weeks
Your delivery estimate
Passage costs
Locks, navigation dues, harbours and canals
€228Time
Days worked by the skipper and crew
€7,520Meals
Food for the skipper and crew
€960Other costs
Fuel, travel, equipment, tracking
€1,792Frequently asked questions
How much does a La Rochelle → Marseille delivery cost?
For a 12 m sailing yacht, expect around €9,240 excl. VAT all-in (skipper, passage costs, meals and other costs). The price depends on boat size, season and the crew required.
How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Marseille?
About 16 days in total, including 13 days under way, for 1,724 nm. Boat preparation and a weather or technical margin are included.
Can this route be done with another type of boat?
Yes, but the route and price may change: use our estimator with your boat’s exact dimensions.
Other routes
La RochelleMartinique (Le Marin)
- Distance
- 4,170 nm
- Duration
- 38 days
Martinique (Le Marin)La Rochelle
- Distance
- 3,669 nm
- Duration
- 33 days
Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre)Marseille
- Distance
- 4,236 nm
- Duration
- 39 days
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