WAYWARD PRINCE (Oceanis 48 (5 cab.))

Kalkara Marina

WAYWARD PRINCE
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Weekly prices€4,996 · 12 Sep – 31 DecAvailability on application · €4,996 – €6,652 range
Price across the season€4,996 — €6,652
SEP 26DEC 26MAY 27JUN 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER12 Sep – 31 Dec 2026 · €4,996 / week31 Dec 2026 – 8 May 2027 · €4,996 / week8 May – 12 Jun 2027 · €6,110 / week12 Jun – 11 Sep 2027 · €6,652 / week11 Sep – 31 Dec 2027 · €4,996 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
12 Sep€4,996
31 Dec€4,996
8 May€6,110
12 Jun€6,652
11 Sep€4,996
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 10 berths · 3 wc14.6m · 2016 · Sail boat
Length14.6m
Beam4.7m
Cabins5
Berths10
WC3
Year2016
TypeSail boat
Deposit€4,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words
SailChecker note

10 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.

Ideal for groups This 2016 Oceanis 48 works brilliantly if you're chartering with family or friends , five cabins and 10 berths mean you can split costs and still enjoy genuine privacy below deck. It's a proven, well-equipped cruiser that handles mixed ability levels comfortably.

Well-appointed cruiser The standout features here are the lazy bag and lazy jacks (makes sail handling genuinely easier), solid navigation kit with chart plotter, and genuine comfort additions like the bimini and sprayhood that matter on longer passages. You're getting a properly thought-through boat, not stripped-back basics.

Solid value proposition For a five-cabin boat this size, the €4,000 deposit is reasonable, and the equipment list suggests the operator maintains standards , you're not inheriting a tired vessel. Factor in your international flight to the base and the mileage cost per person drops nicely across a group.

One practical note: We don't have the base location listed here, so before booking, confirm the airport transfer time and whether Y Knot Yachting offers English-speaking crew support or briefing , crucial when you've flown in from overseas and need clarity on systems quickly.

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 Kalkara Marina · MaltaKalkara Marina

Based at Kalkara Marina, Malta . WAYWARD PRINCE is operated by Y Knot Yachting.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Kalkara Marina · Malta
Licences
A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus VHF licence is typical for bareboat charter. We confirm the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
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).

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