Petit Piaf (Elba 45)

Marina Polesana

Petit Piaf
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Weekly prices€7,900 · 19 Sep – 17 OctAvailability on application
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19 Sep€7,900
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc13.4m · 2023 · Catamaran
Length13.4m
Beam7.5m
Cabins4
Berths8
WC4
Year2023
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Modern catamaran comfort The Elba 45 is a 2023 catamaran that ticks all the boxes for families or groups wanting a relaxed, well-equipped charter experience. Four cabins sleeping eight means you've got solid space for couples or friends travelling together, and the catamaran's wider beam gives stability that many monohull sailors appreciate.

Tech and convenience shine What stands out here is the thoughtful specification: water maker, solar panels, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi mean you're genuinely comfortable for a week away, not roughing it. The electric winches, autopilot, and full chart-plotting setup make handling easy, while the teak deck, bimini, and cockpit speakers suggest this was built with cruising pleasure in mind.

Reasonable weekly rate At €7,200 per week, you're paying fair money for a nearly-new 45-foot cat with four separate cabins, that works out to roughly €900 per person for eight, which is decent value for the standard and comfort on offer. The modest €3,000 deposit is also approachable.

One minor note The listing doesn't specify your charter base location, which matters for flight routing and ground transfers from wherever you're flying in from; I'd recommend confirming that directly with Mita Yachting before booking, especially if you're flying long-haul from North America or central Europe.

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 Polesana · CroatiaMarina Polesana

Based at Marina Polesana, Croatia . Petit Piaf is operated by Mita Yachting.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marina Polesana · Croatia
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
€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 there4 airports nearbyFlights to Croatia

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

ZadarZAD~25 km · 30 min

Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.

SplitSPU~25 km · 30 min

Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.

DubrovnikDBV~20 km · 25 min

Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.

PulaPUY~10 km · 15 min

Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.

Possible routes3 hand-picked itinerariesCroatia · the Adriatic

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop7 days · ~110 nm · 5 stops

Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.

1Sukošan / Zadar
Charter base. Stock up on provisions before you leave, the islands are sparse on supermarkets.
2Žut
Sheltered bay with one restaurant pier. Easy first-night anchorage; bring cash for the moorings.
3Telašćica
Long fjord-like bay inside the national park. Swim to the cliff-top salt lake at sunset.
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
Sleepy fishing village with a working harbour. Konoba Roko for lamb peka, order ahead.
5Sukošan return
Half-day sail back; the wind usually fills from NW by lunchtime.
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit7 days · ~140 nm · 5 stops

Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).

1Split
Charter base. Diocletian's Palace is worth a half-day before you leave.
2Brač
Bol's Golden Horn beach is the classic stop. Anchor in Lučice for quiet.
3Hvar
Hvar town is the party. Stari Grad on the north coast is the antidote.
4Vis
The far island, fewer charter boats, blue cave excursions, the freshest seafood on the route.
5Šolta
Quiet, close to Split. Maslinica is the prettiest anchorage on the island.
Istria & Kvarner7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.

1Pula
Roman amphitheatre at the harbour entrance. Charter base.
2Rovinj
Picture-perfect Venetian old town on a peninsula. Marina is small, book.
3Cres
Sparsely populated; griffon vultures overhead. Anchor in Lubenice cove for the cliff views.
4Krk
The largest Adriatic island. Punat marina is full-service if you need provisions or laundry.

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