NEW Gioia (Bavaria C42)
2024 · 12.4 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€2,700 · 26 Sep – 28 Nov
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Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect starter option The Bavaria C42 "NEW Gioia" is an excellent choice if you're new to sailing or prefer a smaller, more manageable vessel. At 12.4 metres, she's genuinely easy to handle, even with a less experienced crew, yet spacious enough for three couples to sail in comfort.
Practical, well-equipped boat The 2024 build means everything is modern and reliable, with helpful features like bow thruster (makes docking stress-free), chart plotter, sprayhood, and a proper dinghy included. Three cabins work well for small groups, and the electric toilet plus refrigerator keep life simple onboard.
Honest value assessment At this size and spec, Bavaria delivers solid bang-for-buck, you're not paying for a big-name superyacht. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable, though you'll want to confirm the weekly rate with Sailink Charter before committing, as it's not shown here.
One realistic note Six berths sounds generous, but three-cabin boats mean tighter sleeping quarters than larger vessels, if anyone in your group values privacy or space, it's worth discussing cabin configurations beforehand. Also, you'll want to ask Sailink upfront about the charter base location, as that affects your airport transfer time from wherever you're flying into.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Cala Junco, 62% of trips
If you're planning a yacht charter from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Cala Junco appeared on 62% of trips, Porto di Levante on 57%, Santa Marina Salina on 51% and Stromboli Porto on 50%. Porto di Levante was the most common first night at 34% and last night at 16%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 40 to 60 nm on 53% of trips, and 92% fell in the Aeolian islands destination group.
We can help you work through a charter route from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination Vibo Marina · Italy
Based at Vibo Marina, Italy . NEW Gioia is operated by Sailink Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Vibo 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.
- Security deposit
- €3,000
- 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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