Delta Aquarii (Lagoon 42)
Marina Portorosa
Weekly prices€5,164 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups Delta Aquarii is an excellent choice if you're chartering with friends or family, 12 berths across 4 cabins means everyone gets reasonable privacy without breaking the bank per person. The 2023 build is essentially brand new, so you're getting a modern catamaran in excellent condition.
Smart onboard features This Lagoon 42 comes well-equipped for independent cruising: autopilot and chart plotter handle navigation, the water maker and air conditioning keep you comfortable in warmer climates, and the galley coffee maker is a nice touch for early mornings on deck. The dinghy is included, giving you access to anchorages and remote beach stops.
Solid value proposition At €3,500 deposit with a solid 4.3/5 operator rating (10 reviews), NSS Charter appears reliable and transparent. Catamarans offer exceptional space-to-cost ratio compared to monohulls, especially when splitting costs among multiple families or groups flying internationally to reach the base.
One heads-up The base location isn't specified in your details, before booking, confirm where Delta Aquarii is stationed and factor in airport transfers (likely needed from a main European hub). With 12 berths, provisioning and crew coordination matter more than on smaller vessels, so build in extra time for check-in.
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The marina & destination Marina Portorosa · Italy
Based at Marina Portorosa, Italy . Delta Aquarii is operated by NSS Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Portorosa · 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
- €3,500
- 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 nearby
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.
Possible routes2 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
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