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Who It Suits. Sea Stars VI works well for groups of up to eight looking for comfortable cruising in the northern Adriatic without a steep learning curve; the catamaran design gives stability and easy handling, making it forgiving for mixed-experience crews.
Standout Features. Five cabins on a 15.9-metre catamaran is generous sleeping space, and the 2026 build year means you're getting current-spec systems and fresh interiors. The beamy catamaran hull delivers the kind of steady platform that makes longer days at sea less tiring.
Value For Money. At roughly €1700 per person per week for a full eight-berth charter, this represents fair mid-range pricing for a new-build cat in Italy. The €7450 deposit is substantial, so factor that into your booking cash flow if you're chartering independently.
Practical Note. Lignano sits on Italy's northeastern coast; it's around three hours from Venice Marco Polo airport by road, which is manageable for most European connections but not a quick transfer if you're connecting through a hub on a tight schedule.
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Based at Lignano, Italy. Sea Stars VI is operated by Free Charter Srl.
Lignano Sabbiadoro sits at the head of the Adriatic with straightforward access to the Venetian lagoon and islands to the south, making it ideal for first-week exploring of shallow-draft cruising grounds and medieval hilltop towns. Light thermal winds dominate summer months, though the Bora can arrive suddenly from the northeast; most week-one itineraries work west toward Grado or south along the Istrian coast toward Rovinj and Porec, staying within 30 nautical miles. The marina offers good provisioning and serves a mix of bareboat and skippered charters, though you will share anchorages with local traffic during peak season.
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Amalfi Coast — Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast — Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
A starting point, not a script — pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
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