Hanse 418 | Elba

Sail boat · Marina Medulin · Adriatic Yacht Charter

3 cab 8 berths 12.4m 2018
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€2,478 from / week
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Refundable security deposit €2,000 held at check-in, returned after charter

The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.

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What you'll pay

Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.

Paid at the base (mandatory)

Charter pack (end cleaning, gas, bedding)
€250 per rental mandatory
Tourist tax
Regulated rate, charged by the marina (not the operator).
€1.33 per person per night mandatory
Refundable security deposit
Held at check-in (card pre-auth or bank transfer), refunded after charter if the yacht is returned without damage. Deposit-waiver insurance is one of the optional extras below — reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
€2,000 refundable mandatory

Services & extras (optional)

Hostess (+ food)
€180 per night optional
Outboard engine
€100 per week optional
Towel set (per person)
€10 per rental optional
SUP (Stand Up Paddle)
€150 per week optional
Safety net
€100 per rental optional
Skipper (+ food)
€200 per night optional
Gennaker
€250 per week optional
Pets on board
€100 per rental optional
3 Cabins
8 Berths (6+2)
2 Toilets
12m Length
Specifications & Equipment
Length12.4m
Beam4.17m
Cabins3
Berths8
WC2
Year2018
TypeSail boat
Deposit€2,000

Equipment (13 aboard · 39 not)

  • Heating
  • Refrigerator
  • TV
  • Radio-CD player
  • Cockpit speakers
  • Wi-Fi & Internet
  • Solar Panels
  • Autopilot
  • Chart plotter in cockpit
  • Bimini
  • Sprayhood
  • Bow thruster
  • Dinghy
  • Air condition
  • Coffee maker
  • Ice maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Game console
  • Convertible table
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Electric toilet
  • Generator
  • Inverter
  • Water maker
  • Holding tank
  • Outside Steering Position
  • Chart plotter
  • Radar
  • Spinnaker
  • Gennaker
  • Racing sails
  • Lazy jack
  • Lazy bag
  • Electric winches
  • Outboard engine
  • Rudder blades
  • Flybridge
  • Hydraulic gangway
  • Tender garage
  • Tenderlift platform
  • Swimming platform
  • Swimming pool
  • Underwater lights
  • Teak Cockpit
  • Teak deck
  • Railing net
  • Barbecue grill in cockpit
  • Diving equipment
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View

Built for families. The Hanse 418 is a brilliant all-rounder for groups of 4–8 people wanting comfort without compromise—three cabins sleep everyone, and the heating means you're not roughing it on cooler shoulder-season weeks.

Smart modern kit. Solar panels, autopilot, bow thruster, and Wi-Fi make sailing genuinely relaxed, while the sprayhood keeps spray at bay during longer passages. You'll appreciate the chart plotter right in the cockpit and a proper fridge for provisioning.

Excellent value proposition. At €2,478 per week with a tight €2,000 deposit and a flawless 5/5 operator rating, this delivers serious spec at a fair price—Hanse builds robust, well-finished boats, and Adriatic Yacht Charter clearly backs theirs.

One honest note: The Adriatic base details are missing from the data, so confirm the specific location and your flight routing before booking; the charter broker can advise exactly where you'll land and how the transfer works for your crew flying in from the US, UK, or Europe.

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The marina & destination

Based at Marina Medulin, in Medulin, Croatia. Elba is operated by Adriatic Yacht Charter.

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Frequently asked questions
Can Elba be rented with or without a skipper?
You can charter Elba bareboat (you skipper) if you hold the relevant sailing licence, or hire a professional skipper alongside the yacht. The choice is yours when you request the quote.
What sailing licence do I need to charter Elba?
Bareboat charter typically requires a recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus a VHF radio licence. The exact requirements depend on the country of charter — we confirm with the operator when you enquire.
What's included in the charter price?
The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance for the dates booked. Tourist tax, transit log (final cleaning + bed linen), fuel, food, marina fees during the trip, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are normally extra and paid at the base.
What additional costs should I expect at the base?
Typical mandatory extras are the transit log (often €200–€350), tourist tax (a small per-person-per-day fee), and a refundable security deposit (often €1,500–€5,000 depending on the yacht). Optional extras like a skipper, hostess, paddle board, or early check-in are listed on the quote.
How does the security deposit work?
The deposit is held by the operator at check-in (usually card pre-authorisation) and refunded after check-out if the yacht is returned without damage. Many operators offer a deposit-waiver insurance product that reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
Can I cancel my charter booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator. Most allow cancellation with a full refund if requested more than 60–90 days before the start date, with progressive penalties closer to departure. Some operators offer a flexible-cancellation insurance product when you book.
Is the yacht insured?
Yes — every yacht is insured by the operator against damage and third-party liability. The insurance covers the yacht itself; personal effects and trip cancellation are not covered and are worth insuring separately.
What documents do I need to bring?
You'll need your passport, sailing licence (if chartering bareboat), VHF radio licence, and proof of payment. The operator will send a check-in form ahead of time covering crew details and any special requests.
What payment methods are accepted?
Charter fees are normally paid by bank transfer in advance (often a 50% deposit at booking, balance 30 days before charter). On-base extras are usually paid by card or in cash.