Invictus 280

Onboard the Invictus 280

At 9 metres, the Invictus 280 sits at the compact end of the Saint-Tropez fleet — a day boat built for speed and manoeuvrability rather than length overall. Eight guests fit comfortably around the cockpit and forward seating, with a single cabin below that works as a change room or a place to stow bags rather than a true overnight berth. It is the kind of boat that gets out of the Nouveau Port quickly and doesn't need a full crew briefing before you're clear of the breakwater.

The size suits the anchor field south of town well: shallow draft, easy to swing on a hook off Pampelonne or tuck into a quieter corner of the Gulf without competing for space against 20-metre motor yachts. A small group — eight friends, a couple with family, or a handful of colleagues after a client lunch on the water — can spend a half or full day moving between a swim stop and a beach club approach without the boat ever feeling like more vessel than the plan requires.

Choose the Invictus 280 when the goal is a straightforward day on the water rather than a multi-night itinerary: quick to reserve for a single afternoon, simple to handle, and priced and sized for parties who want direct access to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez without the logistics that come with a larger, cabin-heavy yacht. It works equally well as a first outing for guests new to boating or as a fast, low-fuss option for repeat charter clients who already know the bay.