Aeolian Island Cabin 5 (Gelidonya II)

Porto Santa Maria Maggiore

Aeolian Island Cabin 5
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Weekly prices€2,900 · 29 May – 19 JunAvailability on application · €2,900 – €4,190 range
Price across the season€2,900 — €4,190
MAY 27JUN 27JUL 27AUG 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER29 May – 19 Jun 2027 · €2,900 / week19 Jun – 17 Jul 2027 · €3,260 / week17 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 · €3,680 / week31 Jul – 21 Aug 2027 · €4,190 / week21 Aug – 18 Sep 2027 · €3,540 / week18 Sep – 2 Oct 2027 · €2,900 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
29 May€2,900
19 Jun€3,260
17 Jul€3,680
31 Jul€4,190
21 Aug€3,540
18 Sep€2,900
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 6 wc26m · 0 · Gulet
Length26m
Beam8m
Cabins6
Berths12
WC6
TypeGulet
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for groups This 26-metre gulet offers excellent value for larger parties or multi-family getaways, with 6 cabins sleeping up to 12 guests. The traditional gulet style combined with modern conveniences like air conditioning and Wi-Fi makes it genuinely comfortable for a week-long escape.

Solid practical kit You get the essentials that matter: a water maker (crucial on longer charters), generator backup, air conditioning throughout, and a tender for exploring hidden coves. Wi-Fi connectivity is a real plus if anyone needs to stay loosely connected to work or home.

Honest value assessment With zero deposit required and a traditional wooden gulet hull, this represents fair pricing for the space and guest capacity you're getting. The operator Le Rotte di Portolano has solid reputation in Mediterranean sailing, which suggests reliable service.

One note on base location The charter base information is missing from the data, so I'd recommend confirming the exact departure port directly with the operator, this affects your airport transfer time from whichever European hub you're flying into. Once you know whether it's Sicily, Greece, or the Dalmatian coast, you can factor in realistic travel logistics before arrival.

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The marina & destination Porto Santa Maria Maggiore · ItalyPorto Santa Maria Maggiore

Based at Porto Santa Maria Maggiore, Italy . Aeolian Island Cabin 5 is operated by Le Rotte di Portolano.

Good to know Location · Licences · Cancellation
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 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

Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria

  1. Cala Junco62%
  2. Porto di Levante57%
  3. Santa Marina Salina51%

Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.

See where charters from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria went

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