Red Horizon (Bavaria C45)
Marina Villa Igiea
Weekly prices€3,294 · 10 Oct – 17 Oct
Weeks near your dates
Gallery6 photos
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Who it suits This Bavaria C45 is ideal for families or small groups of 4, 8 people who want a comfortable, easy-to-handle cruiser without breaking the bank. The 2019 build and well-appointed cabin layout make it accessible for mixed experience levels, from confident beginners upward.
Standout features The bow thruster and autopilot are genuinely useful for charter, they take stress out of tight anchorages and long passages. You also get a dinghy included, which is worth its weight for exploring shallow bays, plus practical touches like the sprayhood and Bimini to keep everyone comfortable in variable weather.
Value for money At 14 metres with four cabins, the Bavaria C45 punches above its weight for space and livability. The modest €2,800 deposit suggests competitive weekly rates, and Laguna Yachting's track record is solid, you're getting a no-fuss, mid-range package that delivers real comfort without premium pricing.
One honest note The vessel data doesn't specify the base location, so you'll want to confirm where "Red Horizon" is actually moored before committing. Check airport transfer logistics and flight connections to that base, some charter hubs are far more convenient for international travel than others.
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 Villa Igiea · Italy
Based at Marina Villa Igiea, Italy . Red Horizon is operated by Laguna Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Villa Igiea · 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
- €2,800
- 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
Where charters went
West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi
- Calamoni69%
- Finocchio Marino48%
- Cala Dogana46%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi went
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