Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy

Paris (Dufour Catamaran 48) (Dufour Catamaran 48)


2023 · 14.7 m · 5 cabins · 10 berths

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Weekly prices€6,900 · 31 Dec – 31 DecAvailability on application · €5,000 – €14,500 range
Price across the season€5,000 — €14,500
DEC 26JUN 27AUG 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER31 Dec – 31 Dec 2026 · €6,900 / week6 Mar – 5 Jun 2027 · €5,000 / week5 Jun – 12 Jun 2027 · €8,800 / week12 Jun – 19 Jun 2027 · €9,000 / week19 Jun – 3 Jul 2027 · €9,200 / week3 Jul – 10 Jul 2027 · €10,500 / week10 Jul – 24 Jul 2027 · €10,200 / week24 Jul – 7 Aug 2027 · €13,800 / week7 Aug – 21 Aug 2027 · €14,500 / week21 Aug – 28 Aug 2027 · €11,400 / week28 Aug – 11 Sep 2027 · €9,700 / week11 Sep – 25 Sep 2027 · €7,500 / week25 Sep – 31 Dec 2027 · €6,900 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
31 Dec€6,900
6 Mar€5,000
5 Jun€8,800
12 Jun€9,000
19 Jun€9,200
3 Jul€10,500
10 Jul€10,200
24 Jul€13,800
7 Aug€14,500
21 Aug€11,400
28 Aug€9,700
11 Sep€7,500
25 Sep€6,900
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Season Rates Not available for this yacht.
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 10 berths · 5 wc14.7m · 2023 · Catamaran
Length14.7m
Beam8m
Cabins5
Berths10
WC5
Year2023
TypeCatamaran
Security Deposit€4,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Ideal for larger groups This 2023 Dufour 48 catamaran suits families or friends wanting spacious, comfortable sailing without cramped quarters, five cabins sleeping 11 makes it perfect for multi-family charters or small group trips. The modern build year means you're getting current-generation comfort and reliability.

Well-equipped for independence The standout features here are genuinely useful: water maker (crucial for longer passages), generator, air conditioning, and a full complement of toys like snorkeling gear and dinghy. The swimming platform and bimini shade are essentials for tropical cruising, and autopilot takes the strain out of longer days on the water.

Fair value proposition A newly-built 48ft catamaran with this specification and capacity represents solid value in the charter market, you're splitting costs across more people, which really helps with economics. Eolian Sailing's perfect 5/5 rating (though based on just three reviews) suggests reliable service and well-maintained vessels.

One practical note The operator information is incomplete, we don't have the charter base location listed, so you'll need to confirm where you'll actually sail from and factor in your international travel time to reach it. That deposit of €4,500 is reasonable for a catamaran of this size and spec, but always verify what's included in final terms.

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.

Where Charters WentTop Stop: Cala Junco, 62% of trips© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap

Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria during the 2026 season so far. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.

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.

Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria, we're happy to talk through your plans.

  1. Cala Junco62%
  2. Porto di Levante57%
  3. Santa Marina Salina51%

These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.

Broker Description Not available for this yacht.
The marina & destination Capo d'Orlando Marina · ItalyCapo d'Orlando Marina

Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, Italy . Paris (Dufour Catamaran 48) is operated by Eolian Sailing.

Coordinates38.1552° N, 14.7705° EView marina on Google MapsMap data: Natural Earth
Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Capo d'Orlando Marina · 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
€4,500
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 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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