Sofija (Fountaine Pajot New 44)

Tehnomont Marina Veruda

Sofija
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Weekly prices€5,900 · 3 Oct – 10 OctAvailability on application · €4,500 – €5,900 range
Price across the season€4,500 — €5,900
OCT 26SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER3 Oct – 10 Oct 2026 · €5,900 / week10 Oct – 17 Oct 2026 · €4,950 / week17 Oct – 31 Dec 2026 · €4,500 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
3 Oct€5,900
10 Oct€4,950
17 Oct€4,500
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 4 wc13.3m · 2026 · Catamaran
Length13.3m
Beam7.4m
Cabins6
Berths12
WC4
Year2026
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€3,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for groups This 44-foot catamaran is an excellent choice if you're chartering with family or friends, six cabins sleeping twelve means everyone gets their own space without bunking down. The dual-hull design also means excellent stability and minimal seasickness, which matters when you're bringing less experienced sailors along.

Modern comfort included You're getting a genuinely well-equipped boat here: air conditioning, solar panels with a generator, electric winches to take the strain out of sailing, and a proper cockpit setup with teak, cushions, and a barbecue. The TV and coffee maker suggest this operator understands that modern charterers want home comforts alongside adventure.

Solid value proposition A brand-new 2026 catamaran with this cabin count and equipment level at a €3,500 deposit is competitively priced for the capacity and spec you're getting. You're paying for space and comfort, not premium positioning or exclusivity.

One note on clarity The charter base location isn't listed in your data, which matters quite a bit for international travel, you'll want to confirm how close it is to a major airport and whether transfers are straightforward. Also, the operator has only one review so far, so do request recent client references before committing.

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 Tehnomont Marina Veruda · CroatiaTehnomont Marina Veruda

Based at Tehnomont Marina Veruda, Croatia . Sofija is operated by Eol Yachting.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Tehnomont Marina Veruda · Croatia
Licences
A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
Security deposit
€3,500
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.

Where charters went

Pula and Istria

  1. Mali Lošinj30%
  2. Unije28%
  3. Susak17%

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