BLU DOLPHIN (Elba 45)
Capo d'Orlando Marina
Weekly prices€7,500 · 10 Oct – 21 Nov
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families This 2025 Elba 45 catamaran suits groups of up to 8 looking for comfort and space without breaking the bank. The four-cabin layout with a water maker and air conditioning means you can cruise longer and stay cooler, which matters on extended charters in warm destinations.
Well-equipped modern cat Electric winches, generator, inverter, and a lazy bag are exactly what you want on a newer catamaran, less grunt work, more relaxation. The galley refrigeration plus water maker combination gives you genuine autonomy for week-long island-hopping without constant provisioning stops.
Strong value proposition At this spec level with 2025 build quality, the €4,000 deposit signals competitive pricing for a catamaran in this size range. You're getting a genuinely modern boat with creature comforts, not a bargain basement rental.
One practical note The listing doesn't specify the charter base location, which matters for your flight connection and handover logistics. Once you identify where Barcando operate this boat, check airport proximity and whether they offer transfer coordination, that's often the difference between a smooth arrival and a frustrating day.
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 Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy
Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, Italy . BLU DOLPHIN is operated by Barcando Charter.
Good to know
- 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
- €4,000
- 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 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
Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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