Aurora (Cranchi E30 Endurance)

Marina di Portisco

Aurora
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Weekly prices€6,000 · 29 Aug – 31 DecAvailability on application
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
29 Aug€6,000
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment1 cab · 4 berths (2+2) · 1 wc9.8m · 2023 · Motor yacht
Length9.8m
Beam3m
Cabins1
Berths4
WC1
Year2023
TypeMotor yacht
Deposit€5,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Solid small cruiser The Cranchi E30 Endurance "Aurora" is a 2023 motor boat that suits couples or small groups (up to 4) who want easy, relaxed coastal cruising without the commitment of a larger vessel. At 9.8 metres, it's manageable for less experienced skippers while still offering genuine comfort for a week away.

Modern & practical You're getting a brand-new boat with contemporary touches like an electric toilet and TV entertainment , nice-to-haves on a compact cruiser. The single cabin sleeps two comfortably, with two additional berths (likely a convertible saloon or forward cabin setup) for kids or friends, keeping things cosy and intimate.

Fair value proposition At this size and specification, the pricing sits in the mid-range for Mediterranean or Northern European bases. The €5,000 deposit is reasonable, though we'd want to confirm the weekly rate and what's included (fuel, mooring, insurance) before committing , those details matter hugely on motor boats.

One practical note The listing shows no base location, which is unusual and unhelpful for international clients planning flights and transfers. Before you proceed, get clarity on where "Aurora" operates , Mediterranean, Atlantic coast, or inland waterways make a massive difference to what you can actually explore and how long your journey from the airport will be.

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 Portisco · ItalyMarina di Portisco

Based at Marina di Portisco, Italy . Aurora is operated by Special Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marina di Portisco · 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
€5,000
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 nearbyFlights to Italy

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

NaplesNAP~60 km · 1.5 h

Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.

OlbiaOLB~10 km · 20 min

Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.

PalermoPMO~30 km · 40 min

Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesItaly · west coast & islands

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Amalfi Coast7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.

1Salerno
Charter base. Spend the first night here before the coast.
2Amalfi
Tie alongside or pick up a mooring outside the breakwater.
3Positano
No marina, moor offshore and tender in. The dramatic photo stop.
4Capri
Marina Grande books months ahead; many boats anchor in Marina Piccola instead.
5Procida
Quieter than Capri, equally pretty. Marina di Corricella has the colourful houses.
Sardinia & La Maddalena7 days · ~140 nm · 4 stops

Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.

1Olbia
Charter base.
2Maddalena
Permits required, the park office handles them; budget €20-30 per night.
3Caprera
Garibaldi's island; clear anchorages on the east side.
4Bonifacio
French Corsica: cliff-faced fjord harbour. Stamp the passport. Worth the day.

Where charters went

Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena

  1. Calanque de la Catena40%
  2. Cala Renella34%
  3. Cannigione15%

Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.

See where charters from Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena went

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