Astrea (Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42 (Wm-Ac in dinette-Gen-Sol.Pan))

Porto di Castellammare del Golfo

Astrea
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Weekly prices€4,150 · 3 Oct – 31 DecAvailability on application
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3 Oct€4,150
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 11 berths (10+1) · 5 wc12.6m · 2019 · Catamaran · Owner's version
Length12.6m
Beam7.2m
Cabins5
LayoutOwner's version
Berths11
WC5
Year2019
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€4,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for larger groups. With five cabins and 11 berths, this 2019 catamaran suits extended families, friends' trips, or small corporate retreats who want sleeping space without chartering two boats. The modern 42-footer layout should feel spacious even when fully booked.

Well-equipped cruiser. Solar panels, water maker, generator, and air conditioning mean genuine self-sufficiency for longer passages, you won't feel tethered to marinas. The autopilot, radar, and hydraulic gangway add comfort and safety, while heating signals this isn't a fair-weather-only boat, opening shoulder-season options.

Fair value proposition. The kit list is genuinely comprehensive for a catamaran of this age and size, and the five-star operator rating (though admittedly just one review) suggests reliable service. Without seeing the charter price, it's hard to judge absolute value, but the spec suggests no major corners cut.

One gentle flag: We don't have the base location listed, so we can't advise on airport connections or regional accessibility for your long-haul flight. Before booking, confirm where Inti SRL operates from, that'll be crucial for working out your travel logistics from the UK, US, or 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 Porto di Castellammare del Golfo · ItalyPorto di Castellammare del Golfo

Based at Porto di Castellammare del Golfo, Italy . Astrea is operated by Inti SRL.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Porto di Castellammare del Golfo · Italy
Licences
ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
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 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.

Where charters went

West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi

  1. Calamoni69%
  2. Finocchio Marino48%
  3. 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

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