Luna Blu (D&D Kufner 50)

Marina d'Arechi

Luna Blu
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Weekly prices€5,000 · 26 Sep – 3 OctAvailability on application
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€5,000
3 Oct€5,000
10 Oct€5,000
17 Oct€5,000
24 Oct€5,000
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 9 berths (8+1) · 4 wc14.9m · 2025 · Sail boat · Owner's version
Length14.9m
Beam4.5m
Cabins4
LayoutOwner's version
Berths9
WC4
Year2025
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for families Luna Blu is an excellent choice if you're chartering with extended family or friends, nine berths across four cabins give everyone their own sleeping space without feeling cramped. The 2025 build means everything's modern and reliable, which matters when you're flying in from abroad.

Standout comfort features You get air conditioning, a generator, and electric toilets as standard, plus a dinghy included, these aren't luxuries, they're genuinely useful when cruising. The cockpit cushions and well-equipped galley (with fridge) suggest this boat prioritizes livability over pure performance.

Honest value assessment At 14.9m, the D&D Kufner 50 is a proper cruising platform, and a €3,000 deposit is reasonable. You'll want to confirm the weekly rate directly with Uniko Charter, the data doesn't show pricing, but newer boats in this class typically offer good bang for buck if you're splitting costs across a larger group.

One practical note The base location isn't listed in your data, so I can't comment on airport access or how straightforward the transfer logistics are from your nearest international hub. Get that detail from Uniko before booking so you can factor in flight connections and ground time.

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 d'Arechi · ItalyMarina d'Arechi

Based at Marina d'Arechi, Italy . Luna Blu is operated by Uniko Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marina d'Arechi · 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 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.

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