LIPARA (Lucia 40)
Carloforte
Weekly prices€4,000 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families The Lucia 40 is a solid choice for groups of 4, 8 people wanting comfortable, stable sailing in the Mediterranean. The catamaran hull gives you excellent space and minimal heel, which appeals to less experienced sailors or families with children.
Smart layout and amenities Four separate cabins and sensible deck equipment, chart plotters, dinghy, and cockpit speakers, mean everyone gets privacy and you're well set up for exploring. The 2018 build year suggests modern systems without excessive age-related quirks.
Reasonable deposit structure A €4,000 deposit is moderate for this size and configuration, though you'll want to confirm the weekly rate to assess overall value. Based on catamaran pricing in the Mediterranean, this boat should offer fair day-rate economics for a bareboat charter.
One practical note The base location isn't specified in your data, so check exactly where Carloforte Sail Charter operates, whether that's Sardinia, Sicily, or elsewhere, to work out your international arrival logistics and whether you can reach it conveniently from a major EU hub.
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The marina & destination Carloforte · Italy
Based at Carloforte, Italy . LIPARA is operated by Carloforte Sail Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Carloforte · 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
- €4,000
- 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 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
Where charters went
Sardinia, Cagliari and the south
- Pula35%
- Perda Longa35%
- Marina di Villasimius32%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from Sardinia, Cagliari and the south went
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