La Dolce Vita (Isla 40)
2025 · 11.7 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
11.7m · 2025 · Catamaran
About the Fountaine Pajot Isla 40
- Builder
- Fountaine Pajot
- Launched
- 2020
- Hull type
- Catamaran
Video: Fountaine Pajot on YouTubeFountaine Pajot Isla 40 at catamarans-fountaine-pajot.com
What KateBot thinks
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Perfect for groups This 2025 Isla 40 catamaran suits families or friends wanting to share costs, four cabins sleep eight comfortably, and the wide catamaran hull means genuine space rather than cosy quarters. The shallow draft is brilliant for exploring shallow anchorages and protected bays that monohulls can't reach.
Modern comfort included You get genuine creature comforts here: air conditioning, electric winches (no muscle required), autopilot for relaxed sailing, and a decent galley setup with fridge. The bimini and cockpit speakers suggest the operator knows what makes bareboat charters actually enjoyable, not just functional.
Solid value proposition At €2,500 deposit with 2025 build year, this feels fairly priced for a modern, well-equipped catamaran that won't need surprises mid-charter. The dual fridge setup hints at thoughtful provisioning capability, useful when you're anchored for several days.
Charter base unclear The operator is SK-Yachting, but the base location isn't listed in your data, so I can't comment on airport connections or how convenient it is for international arrivals. Before booking, confirm the base location and typical flight routes from your home airport, that'll matter far more than the boat itself for a long-haul trip.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Marmaris, Datça and Bozburun
If you're planning a yacht charter from Marmaris, Datça and Bozburun, 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.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Serçe appeared on 22% of trips, with Ekincik and Bozburun each on 18%. The named first-night stops were Ekincik and Serçe at 7% each; the other 87% of first nights are not broken down here, and Ekincik led last nights at 10%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 47% of trips and 40 to 60 nm on 30%.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Marmaris, Datça and Bozburun 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.
- Serçe22%
- Ekincik18%
- Bozburun18%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marmaris Yacht Marina
Based at Marmaris Yacht Marina, Turkey . La Dolce Vita is operated by SK-Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marmaris Yacht Marina · Turkey
- Licences
- ICC, RYA Day Skipper, or equivalent plus VHF licence accepted. Sailing CV checked at the base. Hire a local skipper if your crew is light on Mediterranean experience.
- Security deposit
- €2,500
- 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 Turkey
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.
Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.
Possible routes
Turkey · the Turquoise Coast
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast
Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.
1Gocek
2Tomb Bay
3Sarsala
4Ekincik
5Hamam Koyu
Bodrum Peninsula
Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.
1Bodrum
2Kos (Greece)
3Knidos
4Datça
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