Some yachts demand your attention the moment they enter a harbour. Grand Cru is one of them. That deep, inky blue hull — fresh from an extensive 2026 refit — cuts a genuinely striking figure against the turquoise waters of the West Mediterranean, and we mean that without a trace of hyperbole. At 38.4 metres, she commands space. She commands a room. She commands a coastline.
Built by Gulf Craft in 2012 and brought thoroughly up to date for summer 2027, Grand Cru is now accepting private yacht charter enquiries across some of the most coveted cruising grounds in the Mediterranean — from the sun-scorched glamour of the French Riviera to the wild, rugged beauty of Sardinia and beyond. If you've been quietly planning a luxury charter holiday that actually lives up to the fantasy, this might be the one.
Life Aboard Grand Cru
Eleven guests, five cabins, seven crew. The maths here work beautifully. The full-beam master suite on the main deck is — frankly — the kind of space that makes you rethink your relationship with hotel rooms entirely. Warm cherry wood panelling runs throughout the interior, lending a classic, lived-in elegance that feels a world away from the cold minimalism that too many modern yachts chase. That said, the brand-new Sky Lounge furniture brings a crisp contemporary edge to the social spaces, so the balance is just right.
Three separate alfresco dining options — yes, three — mean you're never eating in the same spot twice. Sundowners on the sundeck flybridge, lunch over the aft jacuzzi with the sea sprawling behind you, dinner under the stars at the bow. Each setting offers a completely different mood. We think that kind of variety is exactly what a week at sea should feel like.
Decanter — The Chase Boat That Changes Everything
Every great yacht has a secret weapon, and Grand Cru's is Decanter — an 8.65-metre Mito 29 chase boat that opens up a world of possibilities beyond the mothership. Need to reach a tucked-away cove along the Corsican coast that the main vessel can't access? Decanter handles it. Want to run into a hillside village on Sardinia for a morning market visit while the crew prep lunch? Done. A Williams jet tender rounds out the tender fleet for quick shore runs.
Beyond the tenders, the water toys list is — and we're not exaggerating — genuinely comprehensive. Sub Wings, sea scooters, paddleboards, kayaks, wakeboards, towables, a trampoline. If your group includes teenagers, they will not be bored. If your group is entirely adults who've decided to revisit their teenage years on the water, Grand Cru has you covered equally well.
The French Riviera to Sardinia: A West Med Charter to Savour
The West Mediterranean yacht charter circuit is, honestly, one of the great journeys available to anyone willing to untether from the shore. The French Riviera delivers old-money glamour — Monaco, Antibes, the creamy limestone cliffs of the Calanques — with the kind of restaurant and nightlife access that makes a week feel like a month. Push south and east and Sardinia reveals itself: wild interior mountains, water the colour of semi-precious stone, and beaches that feel genuinely remote even in peak season.
Corsica sits neatly between the two — an island that is, in our experience, perpetually underrated on the charter circuit. Steep pine-covered hillsides plunging into gin-clear bays, medieval Genoese watchtowers on every headland, and a food culture that takes both French finesse and Italian soul and does something entirely its own with them. A Grand Cru itinerary that links these three destinations is, in our view, one of the most satisfying routes in the Western Mediterranean.
The Practical Bit
Grand Cru cruises at 14 knots and tops out at 17 — enough pace to cover meaningful ground between destinations without sacrificing a lazy morning at anchor. She's stabilised both underway and at anchor, which matters more than people realise — particularly when you're hosting guests who might be new to life afloat. Add Starlink connectivity and satellite TV into the mix, and even the most screen-dependent member of your group will have no complaints.
Summer 2027 dates are genuinely limited. If a West Mediterranean luxury gulet charter with this kind of specification is on your radar — and it really should be — now is the time to have the conversation. Get in touch with our team and we'll start building an itinerary around you.
Grand Cru at a Glance
- Length: 124' 9'' (38.4m)
- Builder: Gulf Craft
- Built / Refit: 2012 / 2026
- Guests: 11
- Cabins: 5
- Crew: 7
- Cruising Speed: 14 knots
- Cruising Region: West Mediterranean (French Riviera, Sardinia, Corsica and beyond)
