(CabinPanarea - double bed) Kaptan Yilmaz II (Gulet Cabin 2)

Porto Santa Maria Maggiore

(CabinPanarea  - double bed) Kaptan Yilmaz II
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Weekly prices€3,000 · 12 Sep – 3 OctAvailability on application
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12 Sep€3,000
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Specifications & Equipment1 cab · 2 berths · 1 wc26m · 1995 · Gulet
Length26m
Beam7m
Cabins1
Berths2
WC1
Year1995
TypeGulet
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words
SailChecker note

31 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.

Classic gulet, intimate scale. The Kaptan Yilmaz II is a traditional 26-metre wooden gulet built in 1995, perfect if you're drawn to authentic Turkish sailing heritage and want something genuinely charming rather than glitzy. With just one double cabin and two berths total, this is a couples-only or solo traveller's yacht, not a group boat.

Well-equipped for comfort. Despite her classic bones, she's got the essentials covered: air conditioning, generator, radar, and autopilot mean you're not roughing it. The dinghy and inverter add practical value for exploring quieter anchorages and keeping gadgets topped up during longer passages.

Honest value question. A single-cabin gulet at this size and vintage sits in an odd pricing bracket, you're paying for character and traditional build quality, but charter rates need to reflect that. Without seeing the daily rate, it's hard to judge whether you're getting fair value or paying a premium for nostalgia.

One real limitation. If you're hoping to split costs with friends or charter as a larger group, this won't work, the two-berth capacity is genuinely restrictive and rules out most multi-couple holidays.

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 Porto Santa Maria Maggiore · ItalyPorto Santa Maria Maggiore

Based at Porto Santa Maria Maggiore, Italy . (CabinPanarea - double bed) Kaptan Yilmaz II is operated by Marvero.

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.

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