Grand Soleil 45 : Maia
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
13.3m · 1994 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Sprayhood
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Cockpit speakers
- Teak deck
- Chart plotter
- Refrigerator
- Electric winches
- Bimini top
- Gennaker
- Radar
- Teak Cockpit
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What KateBot thinks
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32 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Great for traditionalists This 1994 Grand Soleil 45 suits sailors who love classic aesthetics and proven reliability over cutting-edge tech. The teak throughout and solid build quality appeal to those seeking character and timeless elegance on the water.
Well-equipped cruiser You're getting serious cruising kit here, radar, autopilot, electric winches, and dual chart plotters mean this boat handles longer passages and respects your crew's energy levels. The gennaker and bimini/sprayhood combo gives you genuine sailing pleasure plus good weather protection for extended trips.
Honest about her age At 30 years old, she'll sail beautifully if well-maintained, but expect some quirks and the occasional service hiccup that newer boats won't give you. Any 1990s yacht requires a thorough pre-charter inspection and realistic expectations about systems.
Solid value proposition A €500 deposit is reassuringly low, and at this price point and age, you're paying for a capable boat rather than flashy new-build premiums. If you're flying long-haul from the US or Northern Europe, you're getting genuine sailing credentials without the boutique-charter markup.
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 Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Costa Brava, Barcelona and the Catalan coast
If you're planning a yacht charter from Costa Brava, Barcelona and the Catalan coast, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Costa Brava, Barcelona and the Catalan coast for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
- Moll d'Es Caials22%
- Cala Montgó21%
- l'Embarcador20%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Club Nàutic Costa Brava
Based at Club Nàutic Costa Brava , Spain . Maia is operated by VELANOMADA YACHT CHARTER.
Good to know
- Location
- Club Nàutic Costa Brava · Spain
- Licences
- Spanish PER, RYA Day Skipper, or ICC accepted plus VHF licence. The Balearics enforce more strictly than the mainland coast: bring originals, not photocopies.
- Security deposit
- €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 there
Flights to Spain
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Balearic Islands hub: Palma is the largest base and the busiest airport. Cabs and shuttle services to every Mallorca marina.
Ibiza and Formentera bases. Summer-heavy; book transfers ahead.
Possible routes
Spain · Balearic Islands
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Mallorca circumnavigation
The two-night Cabrera permit must be booked weeks ahead, your operator will sort it.
1Palma
2Cabrera
3Pollença
4Sóller
Ibiza & Formentera
Short distances, party-or-not your call, the clearest water in the Med.
1Ibiza Town
2Formentera
3Espalmador
4San Antonio
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