Violante (Bali Catsmart)

Perfect for groups Violante is an excellent choice if you're chartering with friends or family, four cabins and eight berths mean everyone gets their own sleeping space without feeling cramped. The 2025 build ensures modern systems throughout, which matters when you're flying in from afar and want reliability.

Well-equipped catamaran This boat ticks all the boxes for comfortable cruising: electric winches take the hard work out of sailing, autopilot lets you relax on passage, and the water maker is genuinely useful for longer trips in the Mediterranean. Solar panels plus solid onboard amenities (coffee maker, fridge, speakers) suggest thoughtful owner choices.

Reasonable value proposition At 11.8 metres, Violante sits in that sweet spot, roomy enough for four couples but not so massive you're paying mega-yacht money. The €3,500 deposit is standard, and Cagliari Sailing Charter's 4/5 rating across four reviews suggests solid service, though you might want to read what those reviews actually say before committing.

One practical note Cagliari, Sardinia is a straightforward destination from most European hubs and increasingly connected from the US via Rome or Milan, but do factor in ground transfers and a night's sleep before boarding, the Tyrrhenian Sea can be choppy in season, and fresh crew perform better after proper rest.

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