Maelle - Standard line (Oceanis 51.1)
Marina Portorosa
Weekly prices€3,290 · 10 Oct – 31 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 12 berths (10+2) · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Built for Groups This 2018 Oceanis 51.1 is a spacious cruiser that genuinely suits larger sailing parties, five cabins sleep up to 12, which is ideal if you're bringing friends or extended family on a shared charter. It's the kind of boat where everyone gets reasonable comfort without feeling cramped.
Well-Equipped Cruiser Maelle comes nicely appointed with practical features: bow thruster and electric winches make handling easier, the water maker and coffee maker add real-world convenience, and the teak deck feels like a step above basic specifications. The chart plotter and autopilot keep modern cruising manageable, especially for longer passages or less experienced skippers.
Solid Value Proposition For a five-cabin bareboat, the €3,500 deposit is reasonable, and Spartivento's 4.8-star rating (14 reviews) suggests reliable service and well-maintained equipment, important when you're traveling internationally to a charter base. You're getting a 2018 boat that's proven rather than cutting-edge, which typically means fewer surprises.
One Real Consideration The Oceanis 51.1 is a comfortable cruiser rather than a performance sailer, so if your group is keen on racing or demanding sailing, she'll feel a touch leisurely. She's genuinely best suited to relaxed coastwise sailing where the spacious layout and creature comforts matter more than speed.
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The marina & destination Marina Portorosa · Italy
Based at Marina Portorosa, Italy . Maelle - Standard line is operated by Spartivento.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Portorosa · 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 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
Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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