L´Octant Description
A loft under a sail ! The NEEL 51 combines the benefits of performance and comfort living. It’s a blue water yacht for family, manoeuvrable by minimal crew. The 51’s sleek lines and reversed bows give it a modern design and sporting looking. Fantastic perfomances under sail !
Cruising Area of L´Octant
Accommodations
1 master on the main deck (bed 160x200cm)
2 queen in external hulls (one per hull - bed 160x200cm)
1 double center cabin with head for captain
1 single aft for cook
Specification
4G/5G amplifier
WIFI Starlink Marine access via recharge (deductible from the APA)
Water Sports
Kite board and wing foil to rent on request with our partners in caribbean
Kite board and wing foil instructor on request
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
solar panels 900 W
services batteries Ion Lithium 3500 W
Hifi Fusion MS AV 750
Samsung LCD 32´ TV with CD player
Apple TV
Cuisine
L´Octant Crew Profile
Captain
Hostess cook
With extensive experience navigating both the Mediterranean and Caribbean, for almost 25 years Captain Denis Ruban is a seasoned professional skilled in commanding sailing and motor yachts between 40 and 70 feet. His expertise spans private charters, crew management, technical oversight, and vessel maintenance - including mechanical and electrical systems.
Over the past few years, Denis has captained prestigious catamarans and trimarans across the Caribbean, Corsica, and the Atlantic, including over the past few years:
He has worked as a Captain aboard L’OCTANT since 2023 - Caribbean, Corsica & Atlantic crossing
Passionate, reliable, and highly organized, Captain Ruban combines strong technical knowledge with a genuine dedication to guest satisfaction and safe, memorable voyages.
With over a decade of experience in the yachting and hospitality industry, Daniele Dornier is a versatile and dedicated cook - stewardess known for her warm service and refined culinary skills.
In recent years, Daniele has worked aboard some of the most elegant sailing yachts, including the Alegria 67 LOOMA, NEOW, and as a temporary crew member on the Gunboat 72V Wonderful during the 2023 - 2025 season. Her background also includes freelance work as a cook - stew on various motor yachts, notably M/Y Pikes Peak (24m Riva), and as chef stewardess aboard S/Y Atmosphère during her opening season from 2018.
Before that, Daniele honed her culinary expertise working as a private cook for a family in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and spent several Caribbean seasons aboard S/Y Atao (2013 - 2016), where she handled interior management, provisioning, and guest service for both owners and charter guests.
Combining professionalism, adaptability, and a passion for refined cuisine, Daniele ensures a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional guest experience on every voyage.
L´Octant Calendar
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L´Octant Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2025 | Dec 07, 2025 | Transit: Ajaccio, France* to Saint Maarten, West Indies* |
| Dec 28, 2025 | Jan 04, 2026 | Hold: Saint Marten, West Indies to Saint Marten, West Indies |
| Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 09, 2026 | Booked: Saint Vincent to Saint Vincent |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | Booked: Martinique, West Indies* to Saint Vincent |
L´Octant Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter. Inquire for lowest rate.Low price: €11,500
High price: €15,541
($18,000)| Season | Terms | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 Winter | All Inclusive | $15,200 | $15,900 | $16,600 | $17,300 | $18,000 |
All Inclusive
An all-inclusive charter covers all provisioning and running expenses. This includes a captain and crew that is fully trained and committed to your safety and enjoyment of your trip. A chef will provide the kind of exceptional, personalized meal preparation that you would expect of a five-star restaurant. The listed rate may not include all local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities. Inquire for more information.
Plus Expenses
The price includes a professional crew operating your chartered yacht, but all running expenses such as fuel, tax, provisions and any other costs are extra. Calculate between 15-25% for a sailing yacht and 25-35% for a motor yacht on top of the given rate with an APA cash payment made to the ships agent or captain, who will keep an open tap and produce full accounts of all expenditures. Unused APA money will be refunded. Inquire for more information.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
CARIBBEAN SEASON 2025 - 2026
Operating areas: Caribbean Windwards / Leewards
Preferred pick-up point: Martinique
For other ports, please contact us.
Minimum 3 nights
For 5 nights or less, divide the weekly rate by 6 nights and multiply by the number of nights.
Prices included professional crew of 2 (skipper & cook/hostess), three meals per day onboard (full board), standard bar (including a selection of wines, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages), fuel of the yacht, use of onboard equipment.
2 pax: $15,200 / week
3 pax: $15,900 / week
4 pax: $16,600 / week
5 pax: $17,300 / week
6 pax: $18,000 / week
Holiday period (Xmas and NYE): $19,200 / week
+ VAT 8,5% in case of embarkation in Martinique or Guadeloupe
EXTRAS:
Fine wines et liquors, taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses, communications in extra (10% APA is recommended)
WI-FI (Starlink) available with extra - opening service with 50 Go costs $250 and additional 50 Go costs $100
SLEEP ABOARD:
$2,000 Sleep aboard the night before the charter departs
A crew gratuity, at your discretion, but typically 10% to 20% of the rate, is not included
Delivery fee:
Martinique - Saint Martin: $1,500
Martinique - Antigua: $1,000
Martinique - Guadeloupe: $500
Martinique - Saint Vincent: $500
Martinique - Union: $1,000
Martinique - Grenada: $1,500
All rates are for the entire yacht and are subject to change without notice prior to actual reservation.
PRICES ARE FULLY CREWED CHARTER (6 pax - 2 crew)
MEDITERRANEAN 2026 CORSICA - SARDINIA - SOF
31/05/2026 - 14/08/2026 = 13,250€ / week + VAT* + APA**
15/08/2026 - 08/11/2026 = 12,350 € / week + VAT* + APA **
*VAT
FRANCE 20% based on charter free
ITALY: 22% based on charter free
Included in these rates are :
Private yacht and service of the crew in compliance with our quality charter, insurance for the yacht and the passengers (civil liability), bedding, towels ,and beach towels, use of on-board leisure equipment.
Not included in these rates are :
A.P.A: 25% SY to cover all costs in advance: fuel & provisioning, special requests (champagne, fine wines, specific alcoholic drinks & excessiv alcoholic beverage consumption), permit, cruising & government** taxes and fees, dockage & marina fees, use of communication means available aboard.
**APA: The Advance Provisioning Allowance is a deposit made to cover expenses incurred during the course of the charter, such as fuel, food, beverages, mooring fees, visa fees, harbour fees, park fees, local taxes, and other expenses not included in the Charter Fee. It is paid in full with the Charter Fee, and is managed by the captain , who can present the accounts on request. If during the course of the charter, the provision becomes insufficient, the client will be advised by the captain and be required to supplement the sum. The captain will present the detailed accounts at the end of the charter, and any remaining APA will be reimbursed directly.
WI-FI (Starlink) available with extra - opening service with 50 Go costs €250 and additional 50 Go costs €100
A crew gratuity, at your discretion, but typically 10% to 20% of the rate, is not included
All rates are for the entire yacht and are subject to change without notice prior to actual reservation.
CAPTAIN ONLY
MEDITERANNEAN SEASON 2026
31/05/2026 - 14/08/2026 = 12,500€ / week + VAT*
15/08/2026 - 08/11/2026 = 10,600 € / week + VAT*
CARIBBEAN SEASON 2025 - 2026
January to April : $13,450 / week + VAT*
*VAT
FRANCE 20% based on charter free
ITALY: 22% based on charter free
MARTINIQUE & GUADELOUPE : 8,5%
L´Octant Guest Reviews
Family Charter Sardinia June 2024
Gracias a ustedes por todas las atenciones! Muy amables y atentos siempre! Ya saben que en Guatemala los espera una Familia!!
family Charter Corsica July 2024
Salut Maryline!! Many thanks to you and Antoine for all of your work and care for the Herrera family!! Happy sailing and have a great summer season!!
E. P Family from California. August 2023
´I told my wife as we left our house to go to Corsica, ”don’t expect much from the boat or crew”. I hadn’t taken any time to look into it. I just wanted to go. I have done many charters all over the world and would say this was one of the best ever. The weather was pretty crappy and still Antione planned an excellent itinerary that allowed us to have a great time. The boat was excellent and clean. The bad weather allowed the crew to display excellent competency. The food way exceeded our expectations. Winward Charters was so professional and I appreciated the dinner when Marilynne was gone. I can’t thank you enough. I will use your company again.
Sincerely´ E. P.
