The Nextsail
Certified Programme
Nextsail is the worldwide certification label for pre-owned Fountaine Pajot and Dufour yachts. Every certified yacht includes a professional virtual tour and HDR photography — by Immersive Yachts.
What is Nextsail?
Nextsail is the official certified pre-owned label created by Fountaine Pajot Group and Dufour Yachts. It gives buyers complete confidence in a second-hand yacht through a standardised, independent inspection process — and a manufacturer-backed warranty against hidden defects.
Every Nextsail listing is accompanied by an independent surveyor report, professional HDR photography, and a 360° virtual tour — so buyers can explore the yacht in full detail before ever stepping on board.
To qualify, a yacht must be a Fountaine Pajot or Dufour model less than 7 years old. In 2026, that means yachts built in 2019 or later.
Two Levels of Cover
The level of warranty depends on whether the yacht has previously been used for charter.
Never Chartered
For Fountaine Pajot and Dufour yachts under 7 years old that have never been used for charter. The strongest level of Nextsail certification, with the longest warranty period. Full transparency on condition, history, and systems — backed by the manufacturer.
Previous Charter Use
For Fountaine Pajot and Dufour yachts under 7 years old that have previously been used for charter. Full standardised inspection, independent surveyor, professional photography, and 360° virtual tour — with a 6-month manufacturer-backed warranty.
The Official Visual Partner
Every Nextsail certified yacht in Europe receives a professional photo and virtual tour session by Immersive Yachts. We are the exclusive visual content partner of Fountaine Pajot Group and Dufour Yachts for the Nextsail programme.
HDR Photography
Full-frame DSLR exterior and interior shots with HDR bracketing. Magazine quality, delivered within 7 days.
Virtual Tour
Complete 360° walkthrough of every space — saloon, cabins, cockpit, helm. VR-ready, hosted and embeddable.
Global Network
Professional photographers near major marinas worldwide. Low travel costs, fast mobilisation wherever the yacht is.
Ready to Publish
Files formatted for YachtWorld, boats.com, FP/Dufour platforms and broker websites out of the box.
From Listing to Certified
The Nextsail certification process is streamlined so sellers can list faster and buyers can decide with confidence.
Eligibility Check
Fountaine Pajot or Dufour, under 7 years old
Inspection
Standardised condition assessment by Vélite
Surveyor
Independent hull & systems survey at Vélite's cost
Photo & Tour
HDR shoot + 360° virtual tour by Immersive Yachts
Certified Listing
Published with Nextsail badge and warranty
Step Inside a Nextsail Yacht
The Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67 Power — one of the first Nextsail certified yachts we photographed. A full 360° walkthrough of the saloon, cabins, cockpit and helm. Click to explore.
Explore the Virtual Tour
Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67 Power · Click to start
Have a Yacht to List?
Nextsail certified or not — we provide professional HDR photography and 360° virtual tours for any yacht, any brand, any location. Contact us to plan your shoot. Our Mediterranean network is ready.