SAMBA
Excellence at sea
Our Samba vessel is a 23.80m premium maxi-catamaran, designed to accommodate up to 180 passengers.
Equipped with a triple propulsion system combining sail, combustion, and electric power, it prioritizes sailing and electric navigation for a more environmentally friendly maritime experience. Samba is the first vessel certified for passenger transport with this innovative technology to operate on the Mediterranean coast.
Designed at the Arsenal shipyard in La Rochelle, this Day One 80 Made in France benefits from the expertise of a major player in shipbuilding.
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Based in Marseille, Samba offers group excursions , allowing you to discover the coastline from a unique perspective. It is also available for private charters for exceptional cruises between Hyères and Martigues.
The ship has notably obtained approval to navigate within the Calanques National Park , offering passengers a unique experience to discover this iconic natural site.
Triple propulsion
23.80 m
220 m2
180 pax
11.20 m
2025
Main deck plan - meals
Main deck plan - cocktail
Upper deck plan
INNOVATIONS
Sustainable design: The Samba ship benefits from modern construction materials, combining lightness and strength, for increased durability and a reduced ecological footprint, notably with the use of carbon fibers and recycled polyethylene foam in the core of the construction sandwich with more than 90,000 recycled plastic bottles.
Triple propulsion: The Samba vessel is equipped with advanced triple propulsion, combining sail, electric and thermal propulsion, in order to maximize energy efficiency, reduce GHG emissions and noise pollution.
Integration of solar panels: The Samba catamaran will be equipped with solar panels to provide auxiliary energy in order to reduce fuel consumption, decreasing the environmental impact of the vessel.
Battery bank: The Samba vessel is equipped with a dedicated battery bank to power its onboard systems. This ensures autonomous power and reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
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