Sofia (Lagoon 55)

Salerno

Sofia
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Weekly prices€15,000 · 26 Sep – 3 OctAvailability on application
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€15,000
3 Oct€15,000
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 6 wc16.6m · 2026 · Catamaran
Length16.6m
Beam9m
Cabins6
Berths12
WC6
Year2026
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€3,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Ideal for Groups Sofia is a brilliant choice for larger parties, six cabins and twelve berths mean you can bring friends, extended family, or even charter costs with colleagues. The 2026 build year is a major plus; you're getting a nearly new catamaran with modern systems and minimal wear.

Well-Equipped Interior This Lagoon 55 has the creature comforts that matter: air conditioning, a dishwasher, water maker, and a generator mean you won't be roughing it. The electric winches and autopilot also reduce fatigue on longer passages, and the teak cockpit adds a touch of classic yacht feel to a modern platform.

Reasonable Value Proposition At €3,500 deposit with Starsail's solid 4.5/5 rating, Sofia represents fair pricing for a near-new 6-cabin catamaran from a reputable operator. You're getting reliable charter infrastructure without premium brand markup.

Small Caveat With only two reviews on record, Starsail's track record is thin, not a red flag, but worth asking direct questions about their support, fuel policies, and any hidden costs before committing. If you're flying long-haul from North America or Australia, confirm base location and airport transfer logistics with them directly.

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 Salerno · ItalySalerno

Based at Salerno, Italy . Sofia is operated by Starsail.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Salerno · 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 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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