YOLO (Isla 40)

Marina de Portimao

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Weekly prices€6,950 · 12 Sep – 10 OctAvailability on application · €4,500 – €6,950 range
Price across the season€4,500 — €6,950
SEP 26OCT 26SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER12 Sep – 10 Oct 2026 · €6,950 / week10 Oct – 26 Dec 2026 · €4,500 / week
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12 Sep€6,950
10 Oct€4,500
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 10 berths · 4 wc11.7m · 2021 · Catamaran
Length11.7m
Beam6.6m
Cabins5
Berths10
WC4
Year2021
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€4,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

I appreciate you sharing this listing, but I need to flag that the information provided is incomplete for a proper expert assessment.

Missing critical details: There's no charter base location listed, which is essential for evaluating travel logistics, seasonal availability, and pricing context for our international clientele. Without knowing where YOLO is based, I can't advise on airport transfer times or whether it suits your itinerary.

What I can see: The 2021 Isla 40 catamaran is a solid mid-range cruising cat with good sleeping capacity for groups (10 berths across 5 cabins), and the €4,000 deposit suggests reasonable entry-level pricing for a modern vessel. Catamarans like this typically offer stability and spacious deck areas, good for mixed-ability groups.

To give honest advice: I'd need the base location, weekly rate, and full equipment list (engines, sails, electronics, water toys, etc.). The operator Portiate appears to be the managing company, but I'd recommend checking their reviews and exact inclusions before committing.

Next step: Can you confirm the base location and share the full charter terms? That'll let me give you a proper comparison against similar catamarans and honest feedback on whether YOLO delivers value for your group.

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 Marina de Portimao · PortugalMarina de Portimao

Based at Marina de Portimao, Portugal . YOLO is operated by Portiate.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marina de Portimao · Portugal
Licences
A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus VHF licence is typical for bareboat charter. We confirm the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
Security deposit
€4,000
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).

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