The Beginning (Jeanneau DB/37)

Mergelina e Porto di Sannazaro

The Beginning
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Weekly prices€12,000 · 31 Dec – 1 OctAvailability on application
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31 Dec€12,000
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment2 cab · 4 berths · 1 wc12.2m · 2024 · Motor yacht
Length12.2m
Beam3.6m
Cabins2
Berths4
WC1
Year2024
TypeMotor yacht
Deposit€2,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for couples This 2024 Jeanneau is an excellent choice for two couples or a small family wanting a relaxed motorboat holiday. The 12.2-metre size strikes a nice balance between being manageable and having enough comfort for a long-distance cruise.

Smart modern cruiser You're getting a genuinely new boat with solid practical kit, autopilot, chart plotter, and bow thruster mean easier handling, while air conditioning and that teak cockpit make time on the water genuinely pleasant. The swimming platform is a real bonus on warm Mediterranean or European inland routes.

Reasonable value proposition At this length and berth count with 2024 build quality and a modest €2,500 deposit, the pricing sits fairly in the market, neither a bargain nor premium. Assuming weekly rates are competitive for the region, it's honest value for a new, well-equipped motor cruiser.

One practical note You'll want to confirm the exact charter base location and how far that is from your nearest major international airport, Italiamare operates across several European bases, so travel logistics vary significantly depending on which one holds this vessel. That'll affect your overall trip planning and cost.

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 Mergelina e Porto di Sannazaro · ItalyMergelina e Porto di Sannazaro

Based at Mergelina e Porto di Sannazaro, Italy . The Beginning is operated by Italiamare.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Mergelina e Porto di Sannazaro · Italy
Licences
ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
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 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.

Where charters went

Bay of Naples and Amalfi coast: Procida, Stabia and Salerno

  1. Amalfi48%
  2. Fornillo free45%
  3. Procida38%

Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.

See where charters from Bay of Naples and Amalfi coast: Procida, Stabia and Salerno went

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