Pato (Prestige 440 S)

Porto di Giardini

Pato
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Weekly prices€15,000 · 1 Sep – 1 NovAvailability on application
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
1 Sep€15,000
1 Nov€15,000
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment2 cab · 7 berths (4+3) · 2 wc10.9m · 2011 · Motor yacht
Length10.9m
Beam3.6m
Cabins2
Berths7
WC2
Year2011
TypeMotor yacht
Deposit€1,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words
SailChecker note

15 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.

Compact and capable. The Prestige 440 is a solid mid-sized motor boat that suits couples or small families wanting comfort without the complexity of sailing. At just under 11 metres, it's manageable for less experienced boaters while still offering proper amenities like air conditioning and autopilot for longer days on the water.

Practical creature comforts. You get air con, heating, Wi-Fi, and a TV, genuinely useful for European coastal cruising where weather can shift or you want to relax in port. The chart plotter and autopilot mean less fatigue navigating, which matters when you're flying long-haul to get here.

Reasonable entry cost. A €1000 deposit is accessible, and motor boats of this era typically offer decent value compared to larger or newer vessels. You're paying for proven reliability rather than flashy features, which is honest pricing from Mega Charter.

One practical note: With only 2 cabins but 7 berths listed, sleeping arrangements will be tight if you're bringing a larger group, expect some shared cabin space or forward cabin bunks rather than everyone having separate quarters. Confirm the actual cabin layout with Mega Charter before booking a party of seven.

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The marina & destination Porto di Giardini · ItalyPorto di Giardini

Based at Porto di Giardini, Italy . Pato is operated by Mega Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Porto di Giardini · 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
€1,000
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 nearbyFlights 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.

NaplesNAP~60 km · 1.5 h

Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.

OlbiaOLB~10 km · 20 min

Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.

PalermoPMO~30 km · 40 min

Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesItaly · 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 Coast7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.

1Salerno
Charter base. Spend the first night here before the coast.
2Amalfi
Tie alongside or pick up a mooring outside the breakwater.
3Positano
No marina, moor offshore and tender in. The dramatic photo stop.
4Capri
Marina Grande books months ahead; many boats anchor in Marina Piccola instead.
5Procida
Quieter than Capri, equally pretty. Marina di Corricella has the colourful houses.
Sardinia & La Maddalena7 days · ~140 nm · 4 stops

Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.

1Olbia
Charter base.
2Maddalena
Permits required, the park office handles them; budget €20-30 per night.
3Caprera
Garibaldi's island; clear anchorages on the east side.
4Bonifacio
French Corsica: cliff-faced fjord harbour. Stamp the passport. Worth the day.

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