Isla (Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 (Wm-Ac in dinette-Gen-Sol.Pan))
2022 · 11.9 m · 5 cabins · 11 berths
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Weekly prices€3,450 · 3 Oct – 31 Dec
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 11 berths (10+1) · 5 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Modern Family Catamaran The Isla 40 is a 2022 catamaran that suits larger groups or families wanting comfort and space, five cabins sleep 11, so you can bring everyone without compromise. The catamaran hull design means excellent stability and shallow draft for exploring protected waters.
Serious Cruising Kit This boat is genuinely well-equipped for self-sufficient cruising: water maker and solar panels mean you can stay anchored for days, whilst the generator, air conditioning, heating, and electric toilets keep everyone comfortable in any season. Autopilot, radar, and electric winches make handling easier for mixed-ability crews.
Value Proposition At face value, a modern five-cabin catamaran with this spec sheet offers good bang for your charter buck, especially if you're splitting costs across a large group. Just be aware the €4,000 deposit is substantial, so confirm what's included in your total quote before booking.
One Honest Note The operator (Inti SRL) shows only one review, so there's limited track record data to assess reliability or support quality. Before committing, ask specifically about their response times, briefing thoroughness, and any regional knowledge, these matter when you're flying in from overseas.
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: Calamoni, 69% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi 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.
Calamoni appeared on 69% of trips, Finocchio Marino on 48% and Cala Dogana on 46%. San Vito lo Capo was the most common first and last night. The furthest straight-line point from base stayed under 40 nm on 76% of trips, while 24% reached over 60 nm.
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 West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Calamoni69%
- Finocchio Marino48%
- 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
The marina & destination Porto di Castellammare del Golfo · Italy
Based at Porto di Castellammare del Golfo, Italy . Isla is operated by Inti SRL.
Good to know
- 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 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
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