Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 : Mara IV
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Weekly prices
Specifications
Equipment
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- Outside Steering Position
- Refrigerator
- Radar
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About the Sun Odyssey 490
- Naval architect
- Philippe Briand (Philippe Briand Yacht Design)
- Interior designer
- Jean-Marc Piaton (Piaton Yacht Design)
- Launched
- 2017
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: Jeanneau Officiel on YouTube Sun Odyssey 490 at jeanneau.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Ideal for larger groups This 2020 Sun Odyssey 490 suits families or friends wanting genuine space, five cabins and nine berths mean everyone gets their own bunk without sharing too tightly, which is rare at this price point. If you're chartering with extended family or two couples looking for breathing room, this delivers.
Smart modern design The multiple outside steering positions are genuinely useful on longer passages, letting you share watch-keeping duties comfortably and enjoy the helm in different conditions. It's a well-thought-out cruiser that won't feel cramped, and the 2020 build means systems are current without being over-complicated.
Strong value proposition At €4,130 per week with a modest €2,000 deposit through Mare Charter, this represents honest pricing for a five-cabin cruiser in decent condition. You're paying for space and practicality rather than luxury frills, which works well if your priority is comfortable bareboat sailing rather than resort-style pampering.
Base location missing The charter base isn't listed in your data, so before booking, confirm where you're sailing from, it'll affect your flight logistics significantly. Once you know whether that's Mediterranean, Caribbean, or elsewhere, you can calculate airport transfers and whether it suits your travel schedule from the US or Europe.
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.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Rogoznica and Primošten
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Rogoznica and Primošten during the 2026 season so far. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Maslinica appeared on 26% of trips, Uvala Stonca on 25% and ACI Palmižana on 22%. Maslinica also led first nights at 12% and last nights at 8%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 51% of trips.
Planning your charter route
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Rogoznica and Primošten, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Maslinica26%
- Uvala Stonca25%
- ACI Palmižana22%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marina Kremik
Based at Marina Kremik , Croatia . Mara IV is operated by Mare Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Kremik · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €2,000
- 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).
Getting there
Flights to Croatia
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes
Croatia · the Adriatic
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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