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What you'll pay
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Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (17 aboard · 35 not)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Bimini
- Flybridge
- Dinghy
- Air condition
- Heating
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Generator
- Water maker
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
About this yacht
Like all Bali models, the 4.1 is a game-changer in holiday concepts, making sailing accessible and enjoyable even for those without advanced skills. Whether you're a novice or an experienced sailor, you'll appreciate the vast living areas and exceptional stability of our Bali 4.1 catamaran, inviting you into the enchanting realm of sailing charters without breaking the bank (featuring comfortable cabins with electric fans and standard amenities). The Aeolian Islands will serve as the perfect backdrop for your unforgettable sailing adventure!
LIVING AREA
Sailing on this catamaran, you will enjoy its large cockpit/lounge area: a single space for lunches and relaxation, which can be opened or closed as you wish by activating just a button that will allow you to close or lift the large tailgate. At the stern it offers a large sofa which, integrating with the central lounge, allows it to accommodate up to 10 people in total comfort. The forward lounge features a huge kitchen with integrated fridge and freezer from home, as well as numerous compartments for supplies and galley.
SLEEPING AREA
Each cabin features a standard double bed and a private bathroom equipped with an electric toilet and shower. Additionally, there is a wardrobe and drawers available for clothing storage. To help stay cool during warm weather, all cabins include electric fans. Located at the very front, the single cabins can host 2 extra guests—one in each hull—bringing the total comfortable capacity on board to 10 people.
OUTDOOR SPACES
The elevated wheelhouse provides a fantastic, sociable flybridge equipped with two sun loungers, whereas the front deck boasts four to five sun loungers along with a lounge area furnished with two tables, perfect for savoring any bay or anchorage. Consequently, our Bali 4.1 catamaran presents three unique spaces designed to warmly accommodate its guests!
1,6 KVA Inverter, 2 Solar panels, Sea water tap in the kitchen, Domestic fridge freezer, Coffee machine “Lavazza A Modo Mio”, Hair dryer, Fans in the cabins and salon, Electric wc
SailChecker Expert View
Who it suits PAOLA is ideal for larger groups or multi-family holidays seeking comfort over technical sailing, the 6 cabins sleep 10, and the catamaran's stability and twin-engine setup mean less faffing with sails. If you're flying from North America or continental Europe to a Caribbean or Mediterranean base, this boat punches well above its weight for relaxed cruising.
Standout features The flybridge is a genuine bonus on a 12m cat, giving you extra social space and shade; throw in solar panels and an inverter, and you're looking at surprisingly efficient power management for extended anchoring. Electric winches and a lazy bag make sail handling genuinely effortless, perfect if your crew includes non-sailors or anyone who values ease over athleticism.
Value proposition At €4,000 deposit with solid 2019 build quality, PAOLA offers reasonable bang for buck if you're splitting costs across 8, 10 people. The spec list (autopilot, chart plotter, dinghy included) means you're not nickel-and-dimed for essentials, and Helm Yachting's reputation suggests decent operational standards.
One honest note At 12.1m, she's compact for 10 berths, some cabins will feel snug, so manage expectations with your group beforehand. Also, we don't have the charter base location here, so check transfer times from your nearest international airport before booking.
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The marina & destination
Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, in Capo d'Orlando, Italy. PAOLA is operated by Helm Yachting.
Contrada S. Gregorio
Capo d'Orlando Marina sits on Sicily's north coast, offering immediate access to the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Aeolian Islands; week one typically involves motor-sailing or light reaching to Lipari, Vulcano, and Salina, with the prevailing northwesterlies allowing comfortable passages of 15-25 nautical miles between anchorages. The marina provides a practical base for exploring protected anchorages around Panarea and Stromboli before returning westward along the Sicilian coast toward the Cefalù area, giving you a mix of overnight anchorages, small harbors, and volcanic scenery without long open-water passages.
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