Taurus (Bali 4.8)
Albatros Marina
Weekly prices€13,176 · 4 Jul – 10 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 9 berths · 5 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups. The Bali 4.8 "Taurus" is ideal if you're chartering with friends or family, five cabins and nine berths give everyone their own space without feeling cramped on a 49-footer. The catamaran hull also means excellent stability and minimal motion, which matters after a long international flight to reach the charter base.
Well-equipped modern cat. This 2022 build has serious comfort credentials: air conditioning, a water maker, solar panels with inverter, and a hydraulic gangway make life genuinely easy. The cockpit is properly set up for cruising too, with autopilot, chart plotter, and a bimini for protection, you're not roughing it here.
Fair value proposition. A €4,250 deposit for a 14.9m catamaran with five cabins is reasonable, though we'd want to see the full weekly rate to judge true value. The Bali 4.8 is a proven, popular platform, so charter costs reflect solid demand.
One small note: The operator rating shows only one review so far, lovely that it's perfect, but limited feedback. Once Taurus has a few more charters under her belt, you'll get a clearer picture of real-world reliability and service from Ediba Sailing.
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 Albatros Marina · Turkey
Based at Albatros Marina, Turkey . Taurus is operated by Ediba Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Albatros Marina · Turkey
- Licences
- ICC, RYA Day Skipper, or equivalent plus VHF licence accepted. Sailing CV checked at the base. Hire a local skipper if your crew is light on Mediterranean experience.
- Security deposit
- €4,250
- 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 there2 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.
Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.
Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.
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.
Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast
Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.
1Gocek
2Tomb Bay
3Sarsala
4Ekincik
5Hamam Koyu
Bodrum Peninsula
Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.
1Bodrum
2Kos (Greece)
3Knidos
4Datça
Where charters went
Marmaris, Datça and Bozburun
- Serçe22%
- Ekincik18%
- Bozburun18%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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