Aeolian Island Cabin 3 (Gelidonya II)
26 m · 6 cabins · 12 berths
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Weekly prices€2,900 · 29 May – 19 Jun
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 6 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
I appreciate the interest, but I need to be honest with you: there's not enough reliable data here to give you a proper assessment. The year of build shows as "0," no base location is listed, and the deposit is suspiciously €0 , these are red flags that suggest incomplete or unverified information in the listing.
What I can see: The Aeolian Island Cabin 3 is a 26-metre gulet with solid cruising credentials , six cabins, a water maker, and air conditioning suggest decent comfort for a traditional sailing vessel. The operator is Le Rotte di Portolano, an Italian company, so this likely operates in Italian waters, possibly around the Aeolian Islands themselves (excellent destination, by the way).
Before you commit: Contact Le Rotte di Portolano directly and ask for the boat's actual build year, exact base port, current availability, and a proper terms sheet with deposit details. A zero deposit and missing specs usually mean the listing needs updating, not that it's a bargain.
Get clarity first: Once you have confirmed details, a 26m gulet is great value for groups of 8, 12 exploring Sicily or the Tyrrhenian coast. Just make sure you're comparing apples to apples with other gulets in that region before deciding.
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: Cala Junco, 62% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria 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.
Cala Junco appeared on 62% of trips, Porto di Levante on 57%, Santa Marina Salina on 51% and Stromboli Porto on 50%. Porto di Levante was the most common first night at 34% and last night at 16%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 40 to 60 nm on 53% of trips, and 92% fell in the Aeolian islands destination group.
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 Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination Porto Santa Maria Maggiore · Italy
Based at Porto Santa Maria Maggiore, Italy . Aeolian Island Cabin 3 is operated by Le Rotte di Portolano.
Good to know
- Location
- Porto Santa Maria Maggiore · Italy
- Licences
- None needed: this is a fully crewed charter. The professional crew hold all required licences, so no sailing qualifications or experience are required from your party.
- 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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