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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Who It Suits. This new Lagoon 42 works well for groups of up to 11 people or families wanting comfort without fuss; the four cabins and catamaran design mean stable cruising and easy handling for less experienced skippers.
Standout Features. You get air-conditioning, a generator, and a watermaker as standard, which removes the usual roughing-it element from bareboat sailing in the Mediterranean. For a 2025 build, the boat is genuinely new, so systems and sails are in top condition.
Value For Money. At around €3,500 per week for a four-cabin catamaran with those creature comforts, this sits in fair territory for the eastern Mediterranean; you are paying for newness and self-sufficiency rather than a bargain rate. The €4,000 deposit is reasonable and protects both sides fairly.
One Reality Check. Portorosa is in Sicily, which means a long-haul flight from the US or northern Europe plus a ground transfer to the marina; factor in a day either side for travel if you are expecting a straightforward week on the water.
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Based at Marina Portorosa, Italy. Almalù - A/C, Generator, Water maker is operated by Aladar sail.
Marina Portorosa sits on Sicily's north coast and offers immediate access to the Aeolian Islands, all reachable within a day's sail. Week 1 typically takes you through Lipari, Vulcano, and Salina, with consistent northwesterly winds making the return journey straightforward. The shallow, protected waters around the archipelago suit various boat sizes, and you can easily explore volcanic anchorages and small harbours before heading further east towards Messina Strait or west to Cefalù.
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Amalfi Coast — Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast — Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
A starting point, not a script — pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
We'll check live availability, apply any discounts, and come back within hours.
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