Arrival Information france
Arrival Information france:
Here you’ll find all the necessary information for your arrival in Italy. Whether it’s the packing list, shopping list, or detailed directions to the marina – this is the place!
Shopping List
Here you’ll find a sample shopping list you can follow. Of course, what ends up in your shopping cart is totally up to you – we don’t dictate anything!
Ideally, you’ve already created a meal plan for the week of your sailing trip. Based on that, you can adjust the shopping list accordingly.
Packing List
You can safely leave your suitcase at home. Just pack your bag for our sailing trip – and off you go!
No fancy prep or sailing license needed – sailwithus has already reserved your life vest and berth on a modern yacht.
Want to know what to wear while sailing and what to bring along? You’ll find all the details here.
Download the packing list for your one-week sailing trip:
Environment and Culture
- There’s a deposit on disposable bottles and cans (€0.05), so they can be returned to supermarkets (please rinse them out beforehand).
- Always behave in a way that minimizes environmental impact during the trip.
- Please be mindful of water and gas usage.
- Respect local, cultural, and religious customs and traditions.
Other Information
- Currency: Euro
- Country code France: +33
- Country code Germany: +49
- General emergency number: 112
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Port Pin Rolland (Toulon)
Marina Address: Chemin départemental 18, 83430 Saint Mandrier sur Mer
The nearest train station is Gare SNCF de Toulon. From there, walk to the ferry terminal Ponton Toulon.
Take Line 18M to Ponton Sablettes (20 minutes, approx. €2). Then walk to the marina.
From Stuttgart
Via Lyon, past Marseille, continue on the A50 to the La Seyne / Mer exit (green sign).
Drive straight through six roundabouts, take the third exit at the sixth, then the third exit at the next.
Continue straight, after the tourist office take the first exit at the roundabout. The harbor is about 1 km ahead on the left.
From Munich
Via Milan, then Genoa, continue west toward Nice (E80). After the French border, it becomes A8.
Follow A8 to A57 towards Hyères/Toulon. On the highway near Toulon, exit at La Seyne-Centre / Hôpital (green sign).
Second exit at the first two roundabouts, then third, first, and second exits at the next three.
At the large intersection, turn left toward the city center and follow D18. After the tourist office, take the first exit at the roundabout. The harbor is about 1 km on the left.
Parking
There are free public unguarded parking lots in front of the marina.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): 100 km
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE): 156 km
Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN): 25 km
🔗 Transport from Marseille to Toulon – Rome2Rio
🔗 Transport from Nice to Toulon – Rome2Rio
By Train from Marseille Airport
Take the SNCF Bus to Marseille Saint-Charles, then transfer to TGV inOui or SNCF to Toulon
🔗 SNCF Train Tickets
By Bus from Marseille Airport
Take Blablabus to Toulon (up to 5x daily), then go to Place de la Liberté and take Line 18 to Les Sablettes (24 stops, 30 min, €1.40).
The harbor is about 500 meters straight ahead.
🔗 Blablabus
By Bus from Nice Airport
Take Flixbus to Toulon (1–2x daily, 110 minutes, from €1–15), then continue as above.
🔗 Flixbus
Taxi from the Airport
Jayride: Marseille from €190 / Nice from €290
Shuttle Direct
Marseille: From €320
Nice: From €320
Uber (1–4 persons)
From Marseille: From €150
From Nice: From €250
Transfer Services
JamTransfer: Marseille from €230 / Nice from €260
We recommend staying near the harbor. Here are some good options:
Hôtel Rives d’Or
Modern 3-star hotel just 100 m from the beach in La Seyne-sur-Mer.
Sea-view rooms, terrace, garden, and restaurant. Ideal for beach lovers.
Grand Hôtel des Sablettes Plage, Curio Collection by Hilton
Historic 4-star beachfront hotel in Les Sablettes.
Includes spa, 3 restaurants, outdoor pool, and elegant sea-view rooms.
Hôtel Restaurant George Sand
Charming 3-star hotel with direct beach access at Saint-Elme.
Restaurant with terrace, cozy rooms, family-friendly vibe.
🛏️ Note: You will sleep on the yacht from Saturday evening and again Friday to Saturday, so no hotel booking is needed.
Meeting point:
Le Skipper
Café restaurant located on the harbor grounds.
Note: Closed for siesta from 15:30 to 18:30.
La Carré Plage
📍 Plage des Sablettes, Parc Fernand Braudel, 83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
📞 +33 7 67 34 90 83
Beautiful beachfront restaurant with sand floors and ocean views.
⚠️ In the low season, only open for lunch
Click & Collect
Register and shop online, then pick up in store.
On the Intermarché website, go to “Je vais en magasin” and select La Seyne-sur-Mer (83500).
📞 Phone entry may be skipped – we suggest adding it as a note or in a free text field.
Intermarché SUPER La Seyne-sur-Mer et Drive
🕒 Mon–Sat: 8:30–19:30, Sun: until 12:45
📍 Avenue Salvador Allende, La Maurelle, 83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
In-Person Shopping
Activ’Bio – Organic store
🕒 9:00–12:30 & 15:30–17:00 (limited parking)
📍 7 Rue Gay Lussac, 83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
E.Leclerc Tamaridis
🕒 Mon–Sat: 8:30–20:00
📍 Corniche de Tamaris Quartier, Le Crouton, 83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
Vieux Port Marseille
Marina Address: Adresse der Marina: 999 Avenue Vaudoyer, 13002 Marseille, France
Take the train or bus to Marseille St Charles. From there, take Metro Line M1 toward LA FOURRAGÈRE (every 10 minutes) to the VIEUX PORT stop (2 stops, 3 minutes, €1.40). You will arrive directly at the harbor.
Via A7/E15 toward Marseille, switch to A55 about 20 km before the city. Take the Martigues/Fos exit and keep left. Drive straight through a tunnel, then follow the signs for Aubagne/Toulon, keeping right. This will take you directly to the Old Port and nearby parking garages.
Parking
Two parking garages are located directly at the harbor:
Estienne d’Orves
🔗 More options here
Vieux Port la Criée
Choose, reserve, and pay online.
Weekly rates: €70–250, depending on how early you book (credit card required).
🔗 Online reservation
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): 26 km
Toulon-Hyères Airport: 90 km
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport: 200 km
From Marseille Airport:
Take Bus L91 from Gare Routière (Platform 6) to Gare St. Charles (tickets online, credit card required). Then take Metro M1 toward LA FOURRAGÈRE to VIEUX PORT (2 stops, 3 minutes, €1.40).
From Nice Airport:
Much more expensive and complicated. More info available on request.
Taxi from Marseille Airport
- Taxis are available directly outside the terminal
- Price: €50–60 (day), more at night
- You can also book a taxi:
📞 +33 6 68 25 13 87
Uber from the Airport
- From Marseille: from €50
- From Nice: from €280
Transfer Services from the Airport
From Nice: from €350
From Marseille: from €70
From Nice: from €330
From Marseille: from €45
We recommend the following accommodations near the harbor:
Grand Hôtel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port – MGallery
Elegant 4-star hotel in the heart of Marseille with harbor views. Air-conditioned rooms, a lounge bar overlooking the port, and a rich breakfast with Provençal specialties. Ideal for travelers seeking luxury and history. Click here
B&B HOTEL Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Modern 3-star hotel just 5 minutes’ walk from the Old Port. Air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, breakfast buffet, and 24-hour reception. Great value for central location. Click Here
Radisson Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux Port
Stylish 4-star hotel with panoramic views of the port. Features an outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, and modern air-conditioned rooms. Click Here
🛏️ Note: You will sleep on the yacht on Saturday evening and again Friday to Saturday, so no hotel booking is needed.
Meeting Point
Deïa Coffee & Kitchen
📍 5 Rue Saint-Saëns, 13001 Marseille, France
📞 +33 9 82 41 16 33
📍 30 Rue Fortia, 13001 Marseille
📞 +33 7 88 47 33 99
Lightly Arabic-inspired, many vegan dishes, large portions.
La Brasserie du Port
📍 25 Quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille
📞 +33 4 91 33 80 33
Larger and less personal, but right at the harbor with good selection and fair prices.
Near the harbor
- Fish Market (Mon–Sun: 8:00–13:00)
📍 2 Quai du Port, 13002 Marseille - Lidl (Mon–Fri: 8:30–19:00, Sat: 8:30–20:00)
📍 69-71 Rue Sainte, 13001 Marseille - Spar (8:00–20:00)
📍 5 Cours Jean Ballard, 13001 Marseille - Carrefour City (7:00–21:00)
📍 87 Rue Sainte, 13007 Marseille
Organic Stores
- Bio c’Bon Marseille Breteuil
📍 43 Rue Breteuil, 13006 Marseille
🕒 10:00–14:00 & 15:00–18:00 - Naturalia
📍 20 La Canebière, 13001 Marseille
🕒 9:00–20:00
Further out
Carrefour Market
📍 Place du 4 Septembre, 13007 Marseille
🕒 8:00–20:30
Intermarché Express Marseille et Drive
📍 150 Rue Paradis, 13006 Marseille
🕒 8:30–20:30
🔗 Intermarché Click & Collect
(Search store using postal code 13006 > store: 105 rue Paradis)
Note: You may need to add phone number manually in a note during checkout.
Monoprix
📍 36 La Canebière, 13001 Marseille
🕒 8:00–21:00
Port de Bormes les Mimosas
Marina Address: Quai d’Honneur, 83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas, France
From Toulon by bus
Find good transport options via Rome2Rio.
Take bus line 878 from Gare Routière (Toulon) toward St. Tropez (4 times daily) to Gare Routière – LE LAVANDOU (24 stops, 75 minutes). Ticket price is €3 when purchased online via smartphone.
From Toulon by taxi or Uber
- Taxi:
Price: 7:00–21:00 = €90; 21:00–7:00 = €110
📞 +33 (0)7 71 26 35 82 (Available 9:00–18:00) - Uber:
Starting from €65
From Hyères by taxi or Uber
Uber:
Starting from €45
Taxi:
Price: 7:00–21:00 = €60; 21:00–7:00 = €80 (2 persons)
📞 +33 (0)7 71 26 35 82 (Available 9:00–18:00)
Via Lyon, pass Marseille, continue to Hyères, then follow D98 toward St. Tropez. At a large roundabout (with a colorful “Bienvenue à Bormes les Mimosas” sign), take the first exit toward Le Lavandou / Bormes les Mimosas (D559) and continue straight. After passing a store called Ciffréo Bona on the left, turn left toward Office du Tourisme / Port, then drive straight to the marina.
Parking
Private secured parking (2 km away):
€70/week, includes shuttle to and from the port
Reservation via:
📧 j.olivier83@orange.fr
📞 +33 494 711 627
Public parking is available at the marina for €6/day
Free public parking available just in front of the marina
Toulon/Hyères Airport – 25 km
Marseille International Airport – 130 km
Nice International Airport – 166 km
Bus from the Airport
From Marseille:
Take Blablabus (only Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays, once daily) to Toulon (95 min, €5). Then continue as per the „From Toulon by bus“ instructions above.
From Nice:
Travel is more expensive and complex. Further information available on request.
Taxi from the Airport
BNB Services
- From Marseille Airport: 7–21h = €290; 21–7h = €350 (2 persons)
- From Nice Airport: 7–21h = €290; 21–7h = €350
📞 +33 (0)7 71 26 35 82 (Available 9:00–18:00)
Uber from the Airport
- From Marseille: from €190
- From Nice: from €240
Transfer Services from the Airport
Jamtransfer
- From Marseille: from €275
- From Nice: from €275
Jayride
From Nice: from €290
From Marseille: from €200
We recommend staying near the port. Here are some suggestions:
Camp du Domaine – A beautiful campsite by the sea with scenic views. Offers mobile homes, camping pitches, swimming pools, restaurants, and sports facilities. Ideal for nature lovers and relaxation seekers.
Hôtel De la Plage HDLP – A charming 3-star hotel just steps from the beach. Cozy rooms with sea views, a restaurant with regional cuisine, and a sunset terrace. Perfect for a quiet stay in a family-friendly setting.
Hôtel La Voile – A cozy 3-star hotel directly at the harbor. Simple but comfortable rooms, on-site bar and restaurant serving local specialties. Great for those seeking a central location and good value.
🛏️ Note: You will sleep on the yacht on Saturday evening and again Friday to Saturday, so no hotel booking is necessary.
Meeting Point
La cave du Port
📍 Port de Bormes, Quai d’Honneur, 83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas, France
📞 +33 4 94 01 03 13
Located directly at the harbor.
PLAGE PRIVÉE LA PAYOTTE BY SJ
📍 Plage de la Favière, 83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas, France
📞 +33 6 13 88 82 27
Trendy beachside restaurant serving fresh fish, tasty salads, and vegetarian options.
Close to the harbor:
Le Petit Casino (groceries)
📍 459 Bd de la Plage, 83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
🕒 7:30–19:30
L’Épicerie (regional goods)
📍 180 Boulevard du Front de Mer, 83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
8 à Huit (supermarket)
📍 38 Pl. du Pin, 83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
🕒 8:00–19:30
On Board & Sailing Route
No, all of our sailing trips are organized with skippers who can theoretically and practically operate the yacht alone.
Young, relaxed adults usually between 20 and 39 years old, with or without sailing experience.
On our themed trips, the age range can vary.
The whole crew meets on Saturday between 2 pm and 4 pm at the marina.
Around 5 pm, you’ll board the yacht. After a comprehensive safety briefing the next morning, we set sail.
A later arrival until Saturday evening is theoretically possible but not recommended – please coordinate via WhatsApp with your crew beforehand!
In the first two days, your sense of balance needs some adjustment.
However, you’ll quickly get your „sea legs.“
We often compare it to hiccups: if you stay distracted (e.g., steering the yacht), you’ll usually feel fine.
We sail mostly in calm waters.
Stay above deck, look at the horizon, breathe fresh air, and you’ll be good!
We sail on modern yachts with 3, 5, or 6 cabins.
Depending on the yacht size, you will sail with 5 to 12 crew members.
The main language is German since most crew members and skippers are from the DACH region.
However, English is also spoken and international sailors are very welcome.
Yes, every yacht has a fully equipped kitchen with a two-burner gas stove.
The yacht’s power comes from car batteries.
Devices like hairdryers or curling irons will not work.
Phones, cameras, etc., can be charged in ports or via 12-volt adapters (USB or cigarette lighter).
Yes. Each yacht has at least two wet cells, each with a toilet, sink, and shower.
Water is limited, so daily long showers aren’t possible.
At ports, yachts can refill water tanks and nice marina facilities are usually available for more thorough showers.
After breakfast, we usually set sail around 10 am and reach the next harbor or bay in the afternoon or evening.
Sometimes we plan one day without sailing for relaxation.
Everyone must actively help.
Sailing together is fun and there’s always time to relax and party.
Daily duties include:
Mooring
We work as a team from the start.
Sailing
Steering
Cleaning deck and cabins
Cooking
Shopping
Thanks to our yacht’s kitchen, oven, and fridge, cooking is easy.
Small teams take turns daily for cooking, washing dishes, and shopping.
You decide what you want to eat.
In harbors, you can also explore local restaurants (ask your skipper for tips).
Not at all.
There are plenty of other duties you can take on, like shopping or assisting.
No, the route is flexible and depends on wind conditions and crew mood.
When sailing with multiple yachts, there’s a bit more coordination, but still lots of freedom.
You are free to choose your food.
We recommend coordinating with your group for balanced meals
Yes, skippers are included in meals onboard and at restaurants.
We anchor in bays or harbors every day.
You can swim, explore, shop, or visit restaurants regularly.
Generally, we only sail during the day.
However, the group and skipper can plan a sunrise sail if desired.
Local charter companies provide fast support.
There might be some waiting time, which you can spend exploring nearby towns or relaxing.
Smoking is only allowed on deck, preferably on the leeward side (downwind).
Please always respect other guests.
Yes, snorkeling gear is welcome.
However, scuba diving or kite gear should be discussed with us first due to limited space.
No Wi-Fi onboard, but mobile phone reception is available most of the time, except in remote bays.
Zero tolerance while sailing.
Once the yacht is anchored or docked, you are free to enjoy drinks.
Cabins are assigned on the first day according to preferences and needs.
We separate genders unless otherwise requested.
If you want to share with someone specific, please tell us during booking.
Yes.
Upon request, the skipper can provide a nautical mile confirmation at the end of your trip.
Yes, all our skippers have the necessary sailing and radio licenses.
We ensure that every skipper meets our selection criteria.
Absolutely.
Every yacht is equipped with:
Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRB)
Life jackets
Distress signals
Safety belts
Light buoys
Some yachts also have:
Life rafts
Skippers usually sleep in a cabin.
Sometimes they may sleep in the cockpit or salon, depending on the yacht.
Included:
Dinghy with outboard motor
Bedding and towels
Use of the gas system
Battery usage
Your skipper is an experienced and passionate sailor, usually around the same age as the crew.
Their experience and positive attitude are more important than age.
Mainly German, but also English for international guests.
Each crew plans its own route.
Since we often sail with multiple yachts, flotilla sailing is possible if the crews wish to coordinate.