Hydra (D&D Kufner 54)
2020 · 16.8 m · 5 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices
Specifications & Equipment
16.8m · 2020 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
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Built for groups. The Hydra sleeps 10 across five cabins, making it ideal for families or friends chartering together, you'll get more intimate space than typical bareboat flotillas, and the 2020 build means everything's modern and reliable.
Well-equipped vessel. Autopilot, bow thruster, and a full suite of electronics (chart plotter, radio) take the pressure off longer passages, while air conditioning and a bimini keep everyone comfortable in warmer waters, a real bonus on extended trips.
Reasonable entry point. A €1500 deposit is refreshingly modest, suggesting competitive weekly rates for a five-cabin 54-footer in this condition, though final pricing depends on your charter dates and Sundream's current availability.
One note: We don't have the base location listed, which matters for flight connections and voyage planning, reach out to Sundream directly to confirm where you'll pick up and whether the airport transfer time suits your itinerary from the US or Europe.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Calamoni appeared on 69% of trips, Finocchio Marino on 48% and Cala Dogana on 46%. San Vito lo Capo was the most common first and last night. The furthest straight-line point from base stayed under 40 nm on 76% of trips, while 24% reached over 60 nm.
Planning your charter route
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi for this type of boat.
- 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
The marina & destination
La Cala (Porto Palermo)
Based at La Cala (Porto Palermo), Italy . Hydra is operated by Sundream.
Good to know
- Location
- La Cala (Porto Palermo) · Italy
- Licences
- We have not confirmed whether this yacht is crewed or requires a sailing licence. We will check the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- Security deposit
- €500
- 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 there
Flights 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.
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 routes
Italy · 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 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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