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Sea delivery

Boat delivery La Rochelle → Martinique (Le Marin)

The classic trade-wind transatlantic: down the coasts of Spain and Portugal, a stopover in the Canaries, then a downwind crossing to Le Marin. The ideal delivery to get your yacht to the Caribbean before the season.

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Route at a glance

Distance
4,170 nm
Duration
38 days
Crew
3 pers.
Best season
November to January
Indicative price
€27,050 – €35,350

Calculated for: a 12 m sailing yacht. Indicative estimate excl. VAT for a typical boat.

Route map

Typical itinerary

  1. La Rochelle
  2. Las Palmas (Canary Islands)
  3. Martinique (Le Marin)

Route highlights

  • Bay of Biscay crossing in a chosen weather window
  • Technical stop and provisioning in Las Palmas
  • Some 2,700 nm of trade-wind sailing

Your delivery estimate

Passage costs

Locks, navigation dues, harbours and canals

€455

Time

Days worked by the skipper and crew

€20,520

Meals

Food for the skipper and crew

€3,420

Other costs

Fuel, travel, equipment, tracking

€6,344

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a La Rochelle → Martinique (Le Marin) delivery cost?

For a 12 m sailing yacht, expect around €27,050 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 Martinique (Le Marin)?

About 38 days in total, including 29 days under way, for 4,170 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.

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