Oceanis 46.1 : Aurora
- Length
- 14.6 m
- Toilets
- 4
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
14.6m · 2024 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Autopilot
- Swimming platform
- Dinghy
- Refrigerator
- Bimini top
- Bow thruster
- Electric toilet
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About the Oceanis 46.1
- Builder
- Beneteau (Groupe Beneteau)
- Naval architect
- Pascal Conq
- Interior designer
- Nauta Design (interior and deck)
- Launched
- 2018
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: BENETEAU America on YouTube Oceanis 46.1 at beneteau.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Modern family cruiser The Oceanis 46.1 is a well-designed cruising yacht that suits mixed-ability groups and families who want comfort without fussing over performance. With 4 cabins sleeping 10, it's ideal for a larger gathering, and the 2024 build means systems are current and reliable.
Standout features here Aurora comes nicely equipped for a bareboat charter, bow thruster makes tight marina maneuvers easy, autopilot takes the strain on longer passages, and the swimming platform with bimini keeps crew comfortable in warm destinations. Electric toilet and refrigeration are proper conveniences that matter on longer trips.
Fair value proposition A modest €3,000 deposit suggests competitive weekly pricing for this size and vintage. You're getting a near-new, well-spec'd boat from a reputable operator (Sailink), which typically means good maintenance and turnover standards.
One practical note The base location wasn't specified in your details, so I'd confirm where Sailink operates this particular boat, flight time from your home and local weather season are worth checking before committing, especially if you're traveling internationally to reach her.
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.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Cala Junco appeared on 62% of trips, Porto di Levante on 57%, Santa Marina Salina on 51% and Stromboli Porto on 50%. Porto di Levante was the most common first night at 34% and last night at 16%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 40 to 60 nm on 53% of trips, and 92% fell in the Aeolian islands destination group.
Planning your charter route
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria for this type of boat.
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Vibo Marina
Based at Vibo Marina , Italy . Aurora is operated by Sailink Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Vibo Marina · 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
- €3,000
- 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 there
Flights 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.
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 routes
Italy · 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 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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