Invictus 280

Onboard the Invictus 280

At nine metres, the Invictus 280 sits at the compact end of the fleet, built for a tight group rather than a long guest list. Up to eight people share the open deck, and the single cabin below gives a place to stow bags, change out of swimwear or duck out of the midday sun for a few minutes. The scale suits a couple bringing two other couples, a family with older children, or a small circle of friends who want a boat that turns and responds quickly rather than one built for entertaining a crowd.

Based out of Saint-Tropez, the Invictus 280 works well for a half-day run down to Pampelonne, where its small footprint lets it sit close to the beach clubs without needing the separate shuttle boat that larger yachts rely on. It suits a quieter morning in the Gulf anchor field just as easily, engine off for a swim before heading back to the Nouveau Port in time for lunch. At this size, booking stays simple: guest numbers and route are agreed before you leave the dock, not renegotiated once you're on the water.