Silver Dolphin Sicilia (Bali 4.8 Silver Dolphin)

Capo d'Orlando Marina

Silver Dolphin Sicilia
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Weekly prices€8,530 · 10 Oct – 21 NovAvailability on application
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10 Oct€8,530
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc14.8m · 2025 · Catamaran
Length14.8m
Beam7.9m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC4
Year2025
TypeCatamaran
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for groups This 2025 Bali 4.8 is genuinely well-suited to friends or families wanting comfortable catamaran sailing in the Mediterranean, 10 berths across 4 cabins means no one's cramped, and the modern catamaran hull delivers stability and interior space that monohulls can't match.

Smart modern kit The water maker and solar panels are genuine assets for a newer charter cat, so you're not entirely dependent on shoreside refills or generator hours; air conditioning, electric toilets, and those cockpit speakers round out a boat that feels current and well-maintained.

Outstanding value signal A zero deposit on a brand-new catamaran is unusual and genuinely attractive, Barcando Charter appear confident in their fleet condition and their clients, which speaks well for the operation and the boat's baseline care.

One heads-up on location We don't have the charter base listed here, so I'd confirm exactly where you're collecting the boat (and how close it is to your arrival airport), Sicily itself is straightforward to reach from the UK and most of Europe, but base access timing can make or break a week's schedule when you're flying in from abroad.

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The marina & destination Capo d'Orlando Marina · ItalyCapo d'Orlando Marina

Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, Italy . Silver Dolphin Sicilia is operated by Barcando Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Cancellation
Location
Capo d'Orlando Marina · 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.
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.

Where charters went

Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria

  1. Cala Junco62%
  2. Porto di Levante57%
  3. Santa Marina Salina51%

These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.

See where charters from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria went

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