Clipper IV (Elba 45)
La Lonja Marina Charter
Weekly prices€7,900 · 3 Oct – 24 Oct
Weeks near your dates
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Solid mid-range catamaran. The Elba 45 Clipper IV is a 2020 build with decent modern kit, solar panels, autopilot, and a chart plotter make for comfortable cruising, and the teak cockpit with bimini and cushions suggests she's been well-maintained for charter guests.
Who it suits best. This works nicely for couples or small groups of up to 8 who want a stable, spacious platform without breaking the bank; catamarans are forgiving in chop and offer plenty of room to spread out, which makes long-haul travel worth it.
Real value question. At 13.4 metres with 4 cabins and a €6,000 deposit, you're in the mid-market sweet spot for Mediterranean charter, not a bargain basement option, but reasonable for a modern, well-equipped boat in the Balearics (Mallorca is a major international hub with good flight connections from the US and Europe).
One honest caveat. Catamarans can feel a touch slower and less "connected" to sailing than monohulls if you're after proper sailing thrills, and without knowing the exact mooring or marina setup at Yates Mallorca, I'd confirm whether there are extra costs for fuel, moorings, or skipper hire before you commit.
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The marina & destination La Lonja Marina Charter · Spain
Based at La Lonja Marina Charter, Spain . Clipper IV is operated by Yates Mallorca.
Good to know
- Location
- La Lonja Marina Charter · Spain
- Licences
- Spanish PER, RYA Day Skipper, or ICC accepted plus VHF licence. The Balearics enforce more strictly than the mainland coast: bring originals, not photocopies.
- Security deposit
- €6,000
- 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 there2 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.
Balearic Islands hub: Palma is the largest base and the busiest airport. Cabs and shuttle services to every Mallorca marina.
Ibiza and Formentera bases. Summer-heavy; book transfers ahead.
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.
Mallorca circumnavigation
The two-night Cabrera permit must be booked weeks ahead, your operator will sort it.
1Palma
2Cabrera
3Pollença
4Sóller
Ibiza & Formentera
Short distances, party-or-not your call, the clearest water in the Med.
1Ibiza Town
2Formentera
3Espalmador
4San Antonio
Where charters went
Palma and south-west Mallorca
- Portocolom23%
- Tramontana21%
- Es Trenc20%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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