Rossa (Astréa 42)
La Cala (Porto Palermo)
Weekly prices€6,000 · 29 Aug – 3 Oct
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Gallery6 photos
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups This 2025 Astréa 42 catamaran suits families and friend groups of up to 8 who want comfort without complexity. The four cabins and modern equipment mean everyone gets proper space, and the wide hull keeps things stable even when the sea gets frisky.
Well-equipped vessel You're getting serious kit here: electric winches make sailing effortless, a water maker means real independence, and air-con plus a generator keep things comfortable in warmer waters. The swimming platform and snorkeling gear suggest this operator knows what makes a Mediterranean or Caribbean week memorable.
Honest about value A brand-new catamaran with this spec and cabin count typically represents solid value, though pricing depends entirely on your chosen week and destination, which I can't see from the data provided. The low €1000 deposit is refreshingly customer-friendly compared to industry standard.
One real caveat The charter base location isn't listed here, so I can't advise on airport access or how far you're flying from London or the US East Coast. Before booking, confirm the base with Almarea, that detail matters hugely when you're crossing time zones to reach your yacht.
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The marina & destination La Cala (Porto Palermo) · Italy
Based at La Cala (Porto Palermo), Italy . Rossa is operated by Almarea Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- La Cala (Porto Palermo) · Italy
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
- Security deposit
- €1,000
- 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 nearby
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.
Possible routes2 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
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