Calipso (Lagoon 43 (3 cab))

Cala dei Sardi

Calipso
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Weekly prices€5,549 · 26 Sep – 3 OctAvailability on application · €5,000 – €5,549 range
Price across the season€5,000 — €5,549
SEP 26OCT 26NOV 26SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER26 Sep – 3 Oct 2026 · €5,549 / week3 Oct – 10 Oct 2026 · €5,549 / week10 Oct – 17 Oct 2026 · €5,000 / week17 Oct – 24 Oct 2026 · €5,000 / week24 Oct – 31 Oct 2026 · €5,000 / week31 Oct – 7 Nov 2026 · €5,000 / week7 Nov – 14 Nov 2026 · €5,000 / week14 Nov – 21 Nov 2026 · €5,000 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€5,549
3 Oct€5,549
10 Oct€5,000
17 Oct€5,000
24 Oct€5,000
31 Oct€5,000
7 Nov€5,000
14 Nov€5,000
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 3 wc13.8m · 2026 · Catamaran · Owner's version
Length13.8m
Beam7.7m
Cabins3
LayoutOwner's version
Berths8
WC3
Year2026
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€4,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for families The Lagoon 43 is an excellent choice if you're bringing a group or multi-generational crew, three cabins sleep up to eight people comfortably, which spreads the cost nicely per person on a long-haul charter. The catamaran hull keeps things stable and spacious, ideal if anyone gets queasy.

Modern conveniences This 2026 build comes well-equipped for a relaxed cruise: solar panels and a water maker mean less reliance on shore stops, while air conditioning, autopilot, and a generator give you genuine comfort for extended sailing. The teak cockpit with cushions and speakers is the kind of detail that makes charter feel luxurious rather than roughing it.

Solid value proposition At this size and spec, you're getting a newish catamaran with genuine cruising amenities at a reasonable deposit (€4,500), and NSS Charter's 4.3-star rating suggests reliable service, important when you've flown 6+ hours to reach the base. The specs suggest week-long coastal cruising rather than bare-bones day sailing.

One practical note With only ten reviews on file, NSS Charter is smaller than some major operators, so double-check their base location and transfer logistics from your nearest international airport before booking, new operators can occasionally have teething issues, though the rating is encouraging.

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 Cala dei Sardi · ItalyCala dei Sardi

Based at Cala dei Sardi, Italy . Calipso is operated by NSS Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Cala dei Sardi · 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
€4,500
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.

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