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The rhythm of Lorient: Unforgettable moments on a sailboat Image #0 Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4 Image #5

The rhythm of Lorient: Unforgettable moments on a sailboat

Port de plaisance de Lorient, Lorient, France

5
27 REVIEWS
8
PEOPLE
9h00
DURATION
With owner as skipper
You will be accompanied by the owner, who speaks French.
Super Owner
Valérie is an experienced boat renter with excellent reviews and is committed to providing quality services

What's included

    Fuel
    Ice Box
    Snorkeling Equipment
    Fishing Gear
    Sprayhood

About the experience

Magnificent 45.5-footer, ideal for fast cruising, superbly equipped for offshore sailing and maintained in excellent condition by professional shipyards. A Frers design, sister ship to the Swan 46. Very comfortable and easy to handle with a small crew.

Departing from Lorient towards the islands of southern Brittany.
This boat was the flagship of the Bénéteau shipyards in the 1980s and 90s.

Departure from another port near Lorient is possible upon request; arrival on board on Friday evening is possible.
Contact me for full details, price, and specifications.

About the experience

Magnificent 45.5-footer, ideal for fast cruising, superbly equipped for offshore sailing and maintained in excellent condition by professional shipyards. A Frers design, sister ship to the Swan 46. Very comfortable and easy to handle with a small crew.

Departing from Lorient towards the islands of southern Brittany.
This boat was the flagship of the Bénéteau shipyards in the 1980s and 90s.

Departure from another port near Lorient is possible upon request; arrival on board on Friday evening is possible.
Contact me for full details, price, and specifications.

Organized by Valérie
Verified boat
· Super owner · 27 reviews

Itinerary

Starting location:
Port de plaisance de Lorient, Lorient, France
Arrive back at:
Port de plaisance de Lorient, Lorient, France

5/5 · 27 reviews

Reviews are displayed in chronological order
  • A
    Adèle
    Date of the rental 3/18/26  ·  Date of the review 3/20/26

    Translated from French

    A huge thank you to Alain for his exceptional welcome aboard! From the moment we arrived, he made us feel at ease with his kindness and generosity. This day exploring the Breton archipelago was a truly magical interlude. Alain loves sharing his knowledge, and we were delighted to learn the basics of sailing alongside him. The setting was sublime, the music perfect, and his advice invaluable. We wholeheartedly recommend Alain to anyone seeking an authentic and enriching experience at sea!
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  • G
    Germain
    Date of the rental 8/3/25  ·  Date of the review 8/6/25

    Translated from French

    Our cruise with Alain was fantastic. Alain was extremely patient with our novice family and very accommodating to our 3 very restless sons on his boat. Alain adapted to our schedule and managed everything on the boat for us. We recommend him 100%.
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  • W
    William
    Date of the rental 6/21/25  ·  Date of the review 7/20/25

    Translated from French

    We spent a wonderful week with the whole family on the Florès. The weather was great. We were able to maneuver thanks to Captain Alain's explanations ?. Will do it again.
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  • A
    Anicette
    Date of the rental 5/18/25  ·  Date of the review 5/18/25

    Translated from French

    Magnificent day aboard the Flores with Alain, who was a wonderful encounter and made the trip incredible. Very kind and welcoming, with lots of stories to tell! Thank you again for this wonderful trip at sea!!
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Reviews
5
  • A
    Adèle
    Mar 2026

    Translated from French

    A huge thank you to Alain for his exceptional welcome aboard! From the moment we arrived, he made us feel at ease with his kindness and generosity. This day exploring the Breton archipelago was a truly magical interlude. Alain loves sharing his knowledge, and we were delighted to learn the basics of sailing alongside him. The setting was sublime, the music perfect, and his advice invaluable. We wholeheartedly recommend Alain to anyone seeking an authentic and enriching experience at sea!
  • G
    Germain
    Aug 2025

    Translated from French

    Our cruise with Alain was fantastic. Alain was extremely patient with our novice family and very accommodating to our 3 very restless sons on his boat. Alain adapted to our schedule and managed everything on the boat for us. We recommend him 100%.
  • W
    William
    Jul 2025

    Translated from French

    We spent a wonderful week with the whole family on the Florès. The weather was great. We were able to maneuver thanks to Captain Alain's explanations ?. Will do it again.
  • A
    Anicette
    May 2025

    Translated from French

    Magnificent day aboard the Flores with Alain, who was a wonderful encounter and made the trip incredible. Very kind and welcoming, with lots of stories to tell! Thank you again for this wonderful trip at sea!!
  • G
    Gilles
    Aug 2024

    Translated from French

    Alain is THE skipper you have to meet! A magnificent navigation on a magnificent sailboat in a warm atmosphere. Four extraordinary days during which we all learned a lot thanks to the relevant explanations of Alain always ready to tell us an anecdote about such lighthouse, such rock, such anchorage place. Thank you for everything! See you soon!
  • A
    Arthur
    Jun 2024

    Translated from French

    Pure pleasure! Alain made our day unforgettable, from the warm welcome to the sailing maneuvers, including exchanges punctuated with anecdotes about his magnificent boat "Flores". I recommend everyone to spend time in his company.
  • Baptiste
    Apr 2024

    Translated from French

    We all had a great weekend with Alain aboard his beautiful sailboat. Alain is an excellent skipper, very friendly and educational. He was very attentive and helped us a lot in organizing and preparing for navigation on board his boat.
  • B
    Benoit
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    Thanks to Alain for his energy and the precision of his sailboat. Comfort and adventure await you. Thanks to Valérie for the exchanges of preparation.
  • I
    Isaure
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    Welcoming and very friendly, Alain gave us a SUPER day at sea ⛵ His boat is magnificent, a real gem. Happy birthday again Alain ?
  • Morgane
    Jun 2023

    Translated from French

    A very nice day aboard Flores with Alain, with whom we spent the day in Groix! This one takes great care of its passengers. Friendly and in a good mood, Alain adapts to everyone's desires and knows plenty of anecdotes about the area. A superb day and a great skipper who perfectly masters his boat and has an impressive nautical CV!
  • O
    Octave
    Jun 2023

    Translated from French

    Great weekend for 8 aboard the Flores! Alain is very friendly and accommodating, and the boat is very well equipped. Next time, we'll stay longer!
  • Nathalie
    Apr 2023

    Translated from French

    5 days on the water and full of good memories! Fishing, swimming, hiking during this cruise on houat, beautiful island, the glenans and groix. Our 3 boys and ourselves are delighted with this first navigation experience on the Flores! Thank you for your patience, your advice, your stories! And what a magnificent boat, well equipped, spacious with an outstanding skipper! Have fun and good luck!
  • E
    Etienne
    Aug 2022

    Translated from French

    Very nice weekend of navigation with Alain who welcomed us very well on Flores. Very easy to contact, Alain was flexible, accommodating, attentive, he has enormous experience in sailing and the region which he shares with pleasure and which we enjoy listening to. Flores is a beautiful boat, comfortable and very well maintained. Thank you Alain for this weekend, and thank you to the dolphins who accompanied us for part of the trip!
  • Hugues
    Jul 2022

    Translated from French

    Superb family navigation with 6 + Alain for 4 days: Houat, Hoedic, Belle-Ile and Groix. Alain is a great skipper, very friendly, experienced sailor and teacher! A big thank-you !
  • A
    Axelle
    Jul 2022

    Translated from French

    A big thank you to Alain who took care of us and our friends for a weekend. Alain is helpful and full of good advice. I recommend with eyes closed!
  • KARINE
    Jul 2022

    Translated from French

    We are a crew of 6 more or less experienced friends and sailed for a week on the Flores. Alain took us from island to island in complete safety with great skill, humanity and humor He showed patience by leaving us the initiative while controlling with all his know-how and ensuring the smooth running of the maneuvers. He made us discover unusual places on land and at sea. Alain is always relevant and enthusiastic in his explanations The boat is impeccable well organized well equipped We benefited from exceptional weather which helped to make this week memorable. The crew is unanimous to live a new nautical experience as soon as possible
  • M
    Morgane
    Jun 2022

    Translated from French

    We had a great weekend at the edge of the first 45. First of all, the boat, completely refitted by the owner, is very practical and warm, both suitable for navigation and a good atmosphere! We were 7 students on board and the skipper Alain set the right atmosphere based on music, jokes and explanations on navigation. Very educational, we all steered and he trusted us from start to finish even though we were all beginners. It is for sure that we will sail with him again aboard his super boat, and we recommend him unanimously.
  • L
    Luc
    Jun 2022

    Translated from French

    The experience with Alain was extraordinary. From the confirmation of the rental, the exchanges were warm and benevolent; very organized and accommodating; a superb knowledge of the sea and the boat. Alain has made Flores a superb boat which he handles with precision and delicacy. It is unanimous, the crew lived fabulous and memorable days with and thanks to Alain. Boat that sailed alongside 4 other boats, the other crews envied Flores. It is with emotion that we left each other on the last day and that we remember the excellent times spent together. How can I thank you enough Alain, Captain Conquistador, our Christopher Columbus!
  • Jluc
    May 2022

    Translated from French

    Superb weekend in South Brittany with Captain Alain, thank you for your good humor and your kindness. See you soon for our next appointment with the lobster. Sylvie, Jluc and the whole troupe.
  • C
    Clotilde
    May 2022

    Translated from French

    Thank you Alain for this beautiful getaway around the island of Groix. We had a great day with you. Alain is a very friendly and educational skipper, who likes to share his passion! He is also attentive and open to the organization of the day. Finally the boat is nice and spacious! We will come back !!
  • A
    Aurelie
    Apr 2022

    Translated from French

    We had a wonderful day thanks to our great Skipper Alain. Super-pleasant, flexible, accommodating. The boat is beautiful and clean. We were 3 adults and 3 children and it was perfect! A big thank you Alain, we will keep a great memory and we will come back.
  • F
    François
    Aug 2021

    Translated from French

    Impeccable boat: refurbished, clean, very well equipped (two fridges, oven, galley…) and maintained. Excellent and friendly skipper: knows the area like the back of his hand, goes from island to island, very reassuring outstanding navigator, explains what we see on the sea and on land, takes great care of the crew and leaves him little by small a greater part in maneuvers. So we go fast and we sail even in heavy weather. All the members of the family (two parents and four children aged 11 to 19) came back enchanted with lots of great memories in their eyes.
  • SOPHIE
    Jul 2021

    Translated from French

    A great weekend aboard Flores with Alain who adapts to our desires and to the weather to make this weekend possible. We will definitely come back!
  • F
    Fanny
    Jul 2021

    Translated from French

    Super nice ship! Thank you Alain for your constant attention to the needs and desires of your passengers. Muller family

Good to know

Right of withdrawal for this booking:
No. Learn more
Cancellation policy : Moderate
70% refund up to 10 days before arrival, excluding service fees and commission.
Booking conditions
Owner as skipper
Security deposit : $3,610

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