Dorella (Astréa 42)

Marsala Marina

Dorella
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Weekly prices€6,000 · 26 Sep – 3 OctAvailability on application · €5,000 – €6,000 range
Price across the season€5,000 — €6,000
SEP 26OCT 26SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER26 Sep – 3 Oct 2026 · €6,000 / week3 Oct – 10 Oct 2026 · €5,000 / week10 Oct – 17 Oct 2026 · €5,000 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€6,000
3 Oct€5,000
10 Oct€5,000
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc12.6m · 2020 · Catamaran
Length12.6m
Beam7.2m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC4
Year2020
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€2,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Ideal for growing families This 2020 Astréa 42 catamaran works beautifully for groups of 6, 10 seeking comfort without breaking the bank, think multi-generational crews or two families wanting to explore together. The four-cabin layout spreads people nicely, and the catamaran's stability makes it forgiving for less experienced sailors.

Modern, thoughtful touches Solar panels and an inverter mean you'll run essentials quietly at anchor; electric winches take the grunt work out of sail handling; and the electric toilet plus full galley (coffee maker included) keep everyone content on longer passages. These aren't luxury extras, they're genuinely useful for extended cruising.

Strong value proposition At this size and age with solid 2020 systems, Dorella represents honest money for what you get, especially if you're chartering internationally and want reliable, well-equipped kit without premium pricing. The €2000 deposit is reasonable.

One real note The operator has only one review on record, so you're betting on limited track record; I'd contact Sail on Wave directly to understand their service reputation and backup support before committing, particularly if you're flying long-haul to reach the base.

KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.

The marina & destination Marsala Marina · ItalyMarsala Marina

Based at Marsala Marina, Italy . Dorella is operated by Sail on Wave.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marsala Marina · Italy
Licences
We have not confirmed whether this yacht is crewed or requires a sailing licence. We will check the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
Security deposit
€2,000
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there3 airports nearbyFlights to Italy

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

NaplesNAP~60 km · 1.5 h

Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.

OlbiaOLB~10 km · 20 min

Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.

PalermoPMO~30 km · 40 min

Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesItaly · west coast & islands

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Amalfi Coast7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.

1Salerno
Charter base. Spend the first night here before the coast.
2Amalfi
Tie alongside or pick up a mooring outside the breakwater.
3Positano
No marina, moor offshore and tender in. The dramatic photo stop.
4Capri
Marina Grande books months ahead; many boats anchor in Marina Piccola instead.
5Procida
Quieter than Capri, equally pretty. Marina di Corricella has the colourful houses.
Sardinia & La Maddalena7 days · ~140 nm · 4 stops

Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.

1Olbia
Charter base.
2Maddalena
Permits required, the park office handles them; budget €20-30 per night.
3Caprera
Garibaldi's island; clear anchorages on the east side.
4Bonifacio
French Corsica: cliff-faced fjord harbour. Stamp the passport. Worth the day.

Three yachts to weigh against this one

A similar match, a premium step-up, and a different boat type, from the same waters.

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