GRAND BLEU VINTAGE
Luxury Sailing Yacht GRAND BLEU VINTAGE brief:
Super yacht GRAND BLEU VINTAGE (29m/95') was built by CNB Bordeaux shipyard of France back in 2003 with latest refit in 2013. Her naval and engineering architecture was designed by the famous Philippe Briand who envisaged her as an uncompromising product of elegance, luxury and performance. As a sign of a perfect charter yacht, GRAND BLEU VINTAGE sailing yacht has great, flexible accommodation with a master, a double, a twin and one double convertible into twin cabin, accommodating up to 8 adult guests in total. She has a very nice, sleek and uncluttered deck and thanks to Vripack-Yachting International Sophie Campion interior design, the best of the classic world below deck. GRAND BLEU VINTAGE is a beautiful looking super sail yacht, which offers both good sailing speeds and excellent facilities for guests. Thanks to a lovely, uncluttered deck, the yacht charter clients will enjoy ample space for sunbathing, relaxation or dining while also having the possibility to take helm and experience the use of high tech, state-of-the-art sailing gear.
Her super yacht crew of up to 4 is made up of long term French employees dedicated to their owner and the Grand Bleu yacht. They are normally offering custom made yacht charter itineraries around the East Caribbean and Virgin Islands in the winter and West Mediterranean in the summer months.
Tip: GRAND BLEU VINTAGE is luxury as well as great performance sailing Yacht with modern looks and very flexible accommodation. The yacht is in such an impressive state that the owner does not want to upgrade and her engine room is very well isolated providing almost no engine noise.
About Luxury Yacht GRAND BLEU VINTAGE:
Designed by the renowned Philippe Briand and built by CNB Bordeaux, GRAND BLEU VINTAGE supersail yacht exudes quality and performance in every situation. Whether under sail or at anchor, guests will her comfortable and luxurious. The deck salon offers guests the opportunity to relax and unwind in the warm breezes of the Mediterranean or the trade winds of the East Caribbean, while sipping a cocktail after the dinner or simply reading their preferred book. Guests have the choice to dine on deck or below in the light and airy salon too.
GBV is the owners third yacht, after Grand Bleu II and Grand Bleu III. Also known as the CNB 95, Grand Bleu Vintage was the first of an important lineage: CNB 86, CNB 105, CNB 117. As such, she settled the foundations of a proven yacht concept, allying modern comfort and fast cruising.
The most determining DESIGN elements are:
- To favour comfort and elegance
The saloon is raised and the large engine room is located under the floor.
The space reserved for the guests as well as the spacious owners stateroom are located forward, well lit and well ventilated. The very comfortable and separate crew quarters includes two cabins, a small saloon and the galley, close to the technical area. The large lateral windows on the side, protected by slated blinds, provide a perfect view. The interior decoration features an elegant blending of teak, mahogany burr wood veneer and white lacquer.
- The general ergonomics and performance 
The large cockpit at the deck level provides comfortable seating at anchor as well as under sail, particularly when the boat heels. Two helming consoles placed set off-centre allow good visibility and create a central passage to the transom. The tender garage is under the aft deck. Self-tacking cutter rig with shallow draft (3.5m) simplify manoeuvres and accessibility at anchor. The self tacking winches, the sloop rig, carbon rigging, the shape of the ballast, the water tanks placed at the two extremities and used as ballast ensure excellent performance when sailing.
- Construction
The hull and the deck of Grand Bleu Vintage are built of aluminium. This guarantees the reliability of this multifunctional yacht as she is as efficient on long crossings as when racing during the Antigua Race Week or St Barths Bucket. Her hull design incorporates a U-shaped stern, near vertical topsides and sharp entry with aesthetic considerations not falling short either. The high roof required by a deck saloon is halved by a low superstructure covering two-thirds of the boat’s length.
The crew:
The crew is very professional, highly gracious and fully dedicated to the enjoyment of their guests. Quiet, cheerful and confident, captain Pascal has an unparalleled knowledge of the sailing grounds and can guide you to the best sailing and beautiful anchorages where you can enjoy a swim in crystal waters or star-gazing unimpeded by artificial light. He is assisted by a newly appointed professional chef Hippolyte who takes great care in catering to guests’ preferences and brings his superb experience from ueber-luxury ski resort of Verbier, to combine his love of cooking with love of the open sea.
Accommodation:
Luxury Sailing Yacht GRAND BLEU VINTAGE offers comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests in three double, en suite cabins located below deck forward, one of which is convertible to a twin. The fourth cabin is a twin cabin. All cabins have spacious en-suite showers and heads facilities. The master cabin and VIP have large double beds with 40’ LCD televisions and spacious en suite and plenty of wardrobe storage. The Twin cabin is convertible to a double and the twin room is perfect for children or singles.
Luxury crewed charter yacht GRAND BLEU VINTAGE is fully air conditioned throughout.
This is a non-smoking vessel.
Guests may not be allowed to bring pets on-board.
GRAND BLEU VINTAGE´s experienced super yacht charter crew of up to 4 including the captain, have separate head and shower facilities as well as a companionway.
Super Yacht TENDER:
Luxury sailing yacht GRAND BLEU VINTAGE, A 95’ sailing sloop has a 4m super yacht tender on board.
Super Yacht Itineraries:
The luxury sailing Yacht GRAND BLEU VINTAGE usually cruises around the West Mediterranean during summer months. She will accept luxury crewed charters mainly in South of France or Sardinia and Amalfi coast. During winter months, sailing around British Virgin Islands, Leeward and Windward islands, offering all inclusive luxury crewed service is on schedule.
Apart from the super yacht GRAND BLEU VINTAGE, a 95’ CNB Bordeauxbuilt luxury yacht charter boat, SuperSailYachts can offer a great selection of other superyachts available for yacht charter. These include sailing yachts, motor yachts, crewed charter yachts, power and sailing catamarans or mega and giga yachts. In order to receive detailed quote, please fill out the following YACHT CHARTER REQUEST FORM or contact our experienced and friendly Yacht Charter Broker Team.
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Technical data
| Name: | GRAND BLEU VINTAGE |
| Type: | Sailing Yachts |
| Shipyard: | CNB Bordeaux |
| Year built: | 2003 |
| Last refit: | 2013 |
| Length: | 95 feet |
| Beam: | 23 |
| Draft: | 11.5 |
| Cabins: | 4 |
| Guests sleeping: | 8 |
| Guests cruising: | N/A |
| Crew: | 4 |
| Cruising speed: | 10 |
| Max. speed: | 14 |
| Weekly Price from: | 39,000.00 EUR |
| Location: | Mediterranean, Caribbean |
Specifications
GRAND BLEU VINTAGE is a 29m / 95’ luxury sailing Yacht designed by prestigious CNB Bordeaux shipyard in 2003. Always kept in immaculate condition, with latest refit taking place in 2013, she is normally cruising around the West Mediterranean during the summer months and the East Caribbean and Virgin islands in the winter. ONE WAY or TANDEM yacht charters between Portofino, Monaco and St Tropez or Tortola, Anguilla and St Barths are usually the most popular routes. This 29m super yacht can accommodate up to 8 guests in 1 master, 2 double guest cabins, one of which is convertible to a twin, all with en-suite staterooms, plus one en-suite twin cabin. The crew have their own separate accommodation near the technical area.
Grand Bleu Vintage is a private charter Yacht, normally cruising at speeds of around 10kn. Thanks to her Cummins super yacht diesel engine producing 350hp, she comfortably cruises at speeds of around 10kn when under motor power, while under perfect sailing conditions; she can reach good sailing speeds of around 15kn. Her best features are lovely, uncluttered deck, excellent sleek and very stylish design, superb presence and higly respectable, professional crew of 4.
Accommodation
GRAND BLEU VINTAGE sailing Yacht accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 en-suite cabins forward.
The super yacht crew of 4 are accommodated in their own quarters located aft.
Cabin configuration:
- 1 x Master with king size bed
- 2 x Double with queen size bed, one of which is convertible to twin
- 1 x Twin cabin
There is also individual controlled air conditioning, iPod dock station, and en-suite bathroom in each cabin. GRAND BLUE VINTAGE is fully air-conditioned throughout
All cabins are en-suite and the crew of 3 including the captain Pascale Miniaou have their own accommodation with heads and showers and a separate companion way.
Water sports
For the more active guests, luxury crewed yacht GRAND BLEU VINTAGE carries a large selection of watersport toys.
This includes:
- A 13.1’/4m super yacht tender with 80hp engine
- 1 x Zodiac dinghy with 15hp
- 2 x Paddle boards
- 1 x Kayak
- Buoys
- Inflatable toys
- Wakeboard
- Kneeborads
- Waterski,
- Snorkelling equipment in various sizes.
- Beach toys
- Swimming platform, with access to the water and tender being particularly easy.
- There are also ample deck spaces for sunbathing.
- Rendez-vous diving only
SUP paddle board or SeaBobs and other similar toys could be arranged on request
A massage therapist can be invited on board throughout the charter as well
Entertainment
Private charter Yacht GRAND BLEU VINTAGE has an excellent selection of entertainment facilities.
The guests will find the following on board;
- SAT TV
- Stereo system
- DVD/CD library
- El. deckchairs
Communication:
- Intercom between master cabin, saloon and crew mess
- Radar
- Satcom – C
- SSB, Email, VHF
- GSM
- Weather Fax
On request, we can arrange private charter flights for all guests on board of this yacht.
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