Ortensia (Bali 5.4)
Marina di Asfodeli
Weekly prices€17,825 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 12 berths (10+2) · 7 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for groups The Ortensia sleeps up to 12 across five cabins, making it excellent for larger parties or two families wanting to share costs and explore Sardinia together. The catamaran hull means excellent stability and minimal motion, a real comfort advantage for less experienced sailors or anyone prone to seasickness.
Well-equipped vessel This 2020 Bali comes with genuinely useful kit: water maker and solar panels for self-sufficiency, electric winches to reduce physical effort, bow thruster for tight anchorages, and air conditioning for Mediterranean summers. The cockpit barbecue and coffee maker suggest the owner understands charter comfort.
Mixed value signal At first glance, the spec looks solid for a newer catamaran in Sardinia, a premium charter destination. However, the operator's 3.3/5 rating (based on 19 reviews) raises a flag; that's below average for the industry and suggests inconsistent service or maintenance standards. Request specific recent reviews before committing.
One honest caveat The operator rating genuinely warrants caution here. Before booking, contact Yachting in Sardinia directly about those reviews, ask what they've improved since, and verify the boat's actual condition with photos and a pre-charter call. You're flying long-haul; you deserve confidence in your booking.
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 Asfodeli · Italy
Based at Marina di Asfodeli, Italy . Ortensia is operated by Yachting in Sardinia.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina di Asfodeli · 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
- €4,950
- 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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