Wayward Prince (Oceanis 48)
2016 · 14.6 m · 5 cabins · 12 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
14.6m · 2016 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
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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.
Perfect for families The Oceanis 48 is a proven cruiser that sleeps up to 12, making it ideal for multi-family groups or larger sailing parties looking to share costs. The five-cabin layout offers real privacy compared to smaller yachts, which matters when you're at sea for a week.
Well-equipped cruiser You get solid essentials here, autopilot and chart plotter take the stress out of longer passages, while the bimini and sprayhood make tropical sailing genuinely comfortable. The holding tank is a genuine convenience on extended cruises, something you'll appreciate more than it sounds.
Solid value proposition At €5,490 per week split among 8, 12 people, you're looking at genuinely affordable per-person sailing, especially from Malta's position as a gateway to Greece and North Africa. The modest €4,000 deposit is refreshingly reasonable for a boat this size.
One realistic note The Oceanis 48 is roomy but not cutting-edge, she's a 2016 design that prioritizes comfort and space over performance. If your group includes keen racers or you're hoping for a boutique-hotel experience, you might find her a touch workmanlike; she's fundamentally a practical family vessel.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Malta
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Malta 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.
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 Malta for this type of boat.
- Saint Nicholas37%
- Dwejra30%
- Mġarr23%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Kalkara Marina
Based at Kalkara Marina, Malta . Wayward Prince is operated by Malta Charters.
Good to know
- 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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