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With its breathtaking landscape, the French Riviera inspires the most famous spy stories. As we set out to discover James Bond’s villas, reality quickly overtakes fiction. Tales of stars, billionaires, yachts and state visits intersect on a stretch of coastline accessible only by stealthy solar boats. Contents: 1. Villas of the famous spies of the…

Summary The Côte d’Azur, timeless symbol of an art of living, continues to inspire with its dazzling sunshine, exceptional coastline and mythical villas. It is also the cradle of an elegant yachting industry that is constantly innovating. We are witnessing the emergence of a gentler, more respectful type of yachting: electric propulsion, foils, solar energy…

With a virtual reality headset (Meta Quest, Pico, HTC or other), dive into the heart of breathtaking landscapes. Launch the YouTube VR application from your headset, search for the @seazen-fr channel, then click on the SEAZEN360VR Playlist. You will instantly embark on board our solar boats for a silent and bewitching navigation, sliding on the…

The United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 UNOC3 The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) will be held in Nice, France, from June 3 to 13, 2025. Co-organized by the governments of France and Costa Rica, this conference aims to support urgent and more in-depth action to conserve and sustainably use the ocean, seas and…

Solar navigation does not only offer decarbonized navigation by its use. Over the entire life cycle, it exceeds 90% decarbonization compared to the dominant solutions in the market. It avoids underwater noise pollution, which would be the main environmental damage directly attributable to yachting. It makes it possible to produce a 70% recyclable boat. Responsible…

Summary To mark the launch of its second solar-powered boat, SeaZen is revamping its boat club formula. The Club Rental is a new form of boat rental particularly well suited to residents of the Côte d’Azur. It’s a flexible type of rental, with no check-in, no subscription, no license, and no need to refuel. If…

Norway is one of the best preserved regions in the world. It’s no surprise that this popular destination for cruise lines advocates ecotourism. At seaZen, a pioneer in 100% solar-powered sailing since 2016, we’re looking to promote new uses for tourism. But it’s no coincidence that Norway is also the European country with the highest…

How do you feel about driving your solar boat? The Club allows you to make your first outing, without commitment, accompanied by a coach, in order to gradually discover this new lifestyle and the practical aspects of solar navigation. To learn more, continue this article or play to the final Quiz. Level 1 roadmap Only…

The 2 SeaZen bases of Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Juan-les-Pins have recruited fantastic profiles again this year. Here are their testimonies: Lucile Captain of the SeaZen in Beaulieu-sur-Mer in 2023 then 2024 Marc Captain of Râkam at Beaulieu-sur-Mer in 2024 Alexandre Captain of Octopus at Port Gallice en 2024 Nicolas, Captain of the Juan-les-Pins solar boat in…

SeaZen industrializes the production of its solar boats in Kit Solar navigation is a niche market in France and around the world. The demand is there, and the business model has been proven. But there were no manufacturers positioned in this market. SeaZen has developed a kit solution. This innovative construction method, certified by the Pôle Mer Méditerranée (Mediterranean Sea Cluster), enables modules to be manufactured in industrial facilities, with a view to final assembly of the vessel in a simple workshop. Each module is manufactured in France, speeding up the construction process and optimizing finishing efficiency. The Kit is particularly well suited to this solar-powered catamaran. Only 18 screws are needed to securely join the 2 hulls to the deck structure. To design this Kit, we had to start from scratch, while capitalizing on 8 years of experimentation with…

A Nice solar boat fleet for UNOC From June 9 to 13, SeaZen lines up 3 solar boats from Beaulieu-sur-Mer. This is probably the largest fleet of solar boats of this size accessible for private tours with captain. Information on the place of departure is available on Beaulieu’s booking page. It is also possible to book online at any time of the day with the promo code ILoveSolarBoat. In partnership with the Ministry of the Sea, the Metropolis of Nice and the city of Beaulieu, SeaZen is building its fourth solar boat to contribute to the influence of local know-how during the conference. This new boat, designed in Nice, integrates industrial production in 95% French factories or workshops. The “Maintenance-less” architecture makes it possible to export this electric boat to remote places in the world, without having an electric after-sales…

Why a Kit? Solar navigation is nothing new. The Energy Observer boat has been plying the oceans since 2017, while SeaZen has been carrying passengers since 2016. But production in a shipyard, by the unit, generates significant costs. Quality is not well mastered when production is too small-scale. To improve quality and contain costs, the…