Le Côte d’Argent
Plan an unforgettable event with a private booking of the Arcachon Bay catamaran, Le Côte d’Argent!
On the Arcachon Bay aboard our Maxi Catamaran Le Côte d’Argent.
For seminars, conventions and work meetings, enjoy customized options perfectly suited to each occasion. Choose from a carefully selected range of catering menus as well as musical performances and sports and cultural entertainment. For your convenience, a workspace features a removable central area that can be transformed into a 120 m² reception hall with air conditioning or heating depending on the season.
Le Côte d’Argent is the perfect setting for all your events: private parties, birthdays, weddings, receptions, hen or stag parties…
High-tech equipment, a video projector and a full sound system are available for your meetings and seminars.
Take advantage of our adjustable upper deck, with a capacity of 75 passengers, featuring an illuminated bar for your cocktail events, or simply enjoy a magnificent sunset over the Bay.
With our modern catering area and bar service, your guests can gather around a carefully crafted gourmet meal or a cocktail reception with culinary workshops to discover the local cuisine.
Take advantage of all the Bay has to offer. Move beyond the entrance to the Atlantic. With the wind in your face, escape to natural landscapes, leaving the stress of daily life behind…
Total capacity: 200 people
Buffet/tasting capacity: 150 people
Meeting room capacity: 80 people (depending on the layout of the room)
Meal seating capacity: 80 people
Hybrids
Welcome aboard Askéa and Mataroa!
The latest additions to our fleet, our boatmen welcome you aboard these magnificent brand-new vessels, which can accommodate up to 98 passengers.
The meticulous design of these launches meets all the latest environmental standards.
Everything has been thought out for your comfort:
– Optimal light and visibility
– Ample space on board
– Access for people with reduced mobility
They promise to deliver a unique experience for passengers, particularly on the approach to Ile aux Oiseaux and the Cap Ferret peninsula, where the trip will be 100% electric.
Total capacity: 98 people
Buffet/tasting capacity: 70 people
Restaurant capacity: 50 people
Greenboat
Greenboat’s silhouette has been seen crossing the Bay since 2016.
This new boat is revolutionizing maritime transport: with a length of 18m, it features optimised space and excellent sound quality, can transport 48 people and is easily accessible for disabled people. Reflecting the elegance of pinasse boats, this handsome boat with a refined finish was built using fully recyclable maritime pine. With a space that can accommodate up to 48 people, the Greenboat can host any event.
Total capacity: 48 people
Meeting room capacity: 30 people
Buffet/tasting capacity: 30 people
Restaurant capacity: 28 people
The Boatmen’s Pinasses
Perfect for a small group, meander your way through Arcachon Bay with the Boatmen’s pinasses.
Treat yourself to a unique experience: discover Arcachon Bay on an authentic wooden pinasse for a 2-hour, half-day or full-day trip. (12 or 15 or 22-seat Pinasse / traditional 25-seater boat)
Sail through Arcachon Bay on this iconic boat and discover an exceptional natural environment.
Boatmen’s pinasses can be booked for private use for a one-hour trip to the Île aux Oiseaux, or for a half or full-day.
Feel free to enjoy oysters on board or during a stopover with a glass of white wine. We offer a variety of à la carte options that give you the freedom to choose what best fits your tastes.
Total capacity: 12, 15, 22 and 25 people
Buffet/tasting capacity: 12, 15, 22 and 25 people
Launches / Catamarans
All year round you can hire a boat for a half day, full day or longer, with or without a stopover. Draw up your program with your sailor according to your desires and pace and take advantage of the most beautiful sites on Arcachon Bay.
With their fleet of 30 boats, the UBA boatmen offer the greatest levels comfort and safety, allowing you to plan your event in ideal conditions.
Feel free to enjoy oysters on board or during a stopover with a glass of white wine. We offer a variety of à la carte options that give you the freedom to choose what best fits your tastes.
Our team is on hand and available to advise you in organising your day!
Total capacity: 49 people
Buffet/tasting capacity: 25 to 40 people (depending on boats)
Restaurant capacity: 22 to 40 people (depending on boats)
Tour of the Ile aux Oiseaux
Set out to explore the Île aux Oiseaux and the famous Cabanes Tchanquées huts perched on stilts.
Admire this unique natural treasure which is home to numerous bird species. Where sky and sea intermingle, admire the iconic silhouettes of the Cabanes Tchanquées, keeping watching over this unique place.
Meander through 100 hectares of oyster farms, pass tiny oyster-farming hamlets on the water’s edge on the Cap Ferret peninsula: Piquey, Le Canon, L’Herbe, la Vigne.
End your boat trip with Arcachon waterfront and its ancient villas, reminders of the resort’s prestigious past.
The Coastline Tour, from Island to Ocean
Enjoy this grand tour discovering the Île aux Oiseaux, Cabanes Tchanquées and the Cap Ferret peninsula.
Then set sail for the open seas and admire the great Dune du Pilat, towering 106 metres opposite the nature reserve of Banc d’Arguin, one of the most remarkable sandbanks on the coastline.
End this complete tour in style by passing along the Pyla beaches and Arcachon waterfront.
Boatmen’s Short Tour
The ideal package when you’re short on time.
Enjoy an hour-long trip discovering the must-see sites of Arcachon Bay.
Depending on your boarding point, you will discover the Cabanes Tchanquées, the oyster farms (at low tide), the oyster-farming villages on the Cap Ferret peninsula and the majestic Dune du Pilat.
Fishing on the Bay
Share a moment of relaxation and conviviality and discover the parts of Arcachon Bay which are the most abundant in fish.
Have fun casting your line for different species according to the season:
Spring: sea bream, cuttlefish, bass, meagre etc.
Summer: sea bream, bass, meagre and saurel.
Autumn: cuttlefish, sea bream, black sea bream, bass, meagre and saurel. (Non-exhaustive list).
Prices: Package listed below + fishing rods (€9.60) + bait (€6.60)
Oyster Farming on the Bay
Come aboard with the Boatmen and discover the secrets of the oyster farms on Arcachon Bay.
Travel to the Île aux Oiseaux, then head for the most beautiful oyster farms off the Cap Ferret peninsula, right near the wharf, and enter the oyster farms to discover all the secrets of this fascinating work.
Boat + Bike Tours
Choose from one of our 3 tours and discover Arcachon Bay by boat and by bike!
Explore Lège-Cap Ferret peninsula or the town of Arcachon and combine your boat tour with a guided bike tour. The Arcachon Boatmen Union offers several circuits along the coastline and through the forest that let you discover the unique characteristics of this exceptional site at your own pace, based on your preferences.
Day Tours
Choose one of our 4 programmes to discover all our beautiful Nouvelle-Aquitaine region has to offer.
Discover a Bordeaux Grand Cru, the picturesque oyster port of Audenge, Moorish villas in Arcachon or oysters in Cap Ferret: 4 programmes around Arcachon Bay allow you to discover the culture, environment and heritage of our region.
Le Côte d’Argent
Créez l’événement en privatisant le catamaran du Bassin d’Arcachon Le Côte d’Argent !
Sur l’eau et plus précisément au cœur du Bassin d’Arcachon à bord de notre Maxi Catamaran le Côte d’Argent.
Séminaire, convention, réunion de travail : du sur-mesure créé pour chaque occasion avec une gamme raffinée de menus traiteur, ainsi que des animations musicales, sportives et culturelles. Pour votre confort, un espace de travail avec une partie centrale complètement amovible se transforme en salle de réception de 120 m², chauffée ou climatisée selon la saison.
Pour vos soirées privées, anniversaire, mariage, vin d’honneur, enterrement de vie de garçon ou de jeune fille, Le Côte d’Argent vous accueille pour tous vos événements.
Pour l’organisations de vos réunions et séminaires : des équipement haute technologie, un vidéo projecteur et une sonorisation intégrale.
A votre disposition un pont supérieur modulable avec une capacité de 75 passagers pour profiter d’un magnifique coucher de soleil sur l’eau.
Un espace traiteur moderne et un bar service équipé, pour réunir vos invités autour d’un repas soigneusement élaboré ou un cocktail dînatoire avec des ateliers culinaires pour découvrir la gastronomie régionale.
Profiter du Bassin au-delà des portes de l’Océan, passagers du vent, laissez-vous porter au plus loin des espaces naturels, loin du quotidien…
Capacité totale : 200 personnes
Capacité buffet/dégustation : 150 personnes
Capacité salle de réunion : 80 personnes (selon configuration de la salle)
Capacité repas assis : 80 personnes