Ziphius (Bali 4.2)
Marina di Portisco
Weekly prices€8,000 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
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Gallery6 photos
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 9 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for Groups Ziphius is an excellent choice if you're chartering with friends or family, five cabins and nine berths mean everyone gets their own space without feeling cramped. The 2023 Bali 4.2 is a modern, well-equipped catamaran that handles beautifully in the Mediterranean.
Smart Onboard Comfort Solar panels paired with an inverter and electric systems make this boat genuinely easy to live aboard, while the electric winches take the physical effort out of sailing. The cockpit barbecue and cushions are perfect for sunset gatherings, and the chart plotter keeps navigation straightforward.
Fair Value Proposition At a 12.8m catamaran with this specification and cabin count, the pricing sits in the mid-range for Sardinian charters, reasonable for what you're getting, though the €4,500 deposit is on the higher side.
One Honest Note The operator rating of 3.3/5 suggests some variability in service quality or boat condition reports. Before booking, it's worth asking specifically about recent guest feedback and requesting detailed pre-charter photos, especially given that you'll likely be flying long-haul from the US or UK to reach Sardinia.
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 Marina di Portisco · Italy
Based at Marina di Portisco, Italy . Ziphius is operated by Yachting in Sardinia.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina di Portisco · 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
- €4,500
- 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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