AURA (Salona 46)

Marina Kaštela

AURA
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Weekly prices€3,890 · 3 Oct – 10 OctAvailability on application · €3,590 – €5,090 range
Price across the season€3,590 — €5,090
OCT 26APR 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER3 Oct – 10 Oct 2026 · €3,890 / week10 Oct – 21 Nov 2026 · €3,590 / week20 Mar – 17 Apr 2027 · €3,590 / week17 Apr – 22 May 2027 · €3,890 / week22 May – 3 Jul 2027 · €4,590 / week3 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 · €5,090 / week14 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 · €4,790 / week4 Sep – 2 Oct 2027 · €4,590 / week2 Oct – 9 Oct 2027 · €3,890 / week9 Oct – 13 Nov 2027 · €3,590 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
3 Oct€3,890
10 Oct€3,590
20 Mar€3,590
17 Apr€3,890
22 May€4,590
3 Jul€5,090
14 Aug€4,790
4 Sep€4,590
2 Oct€3,890
9 Oct€3,590
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 2 wc14.1m · 2023 · Sail boat
Length14.1m
Beam4.2m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC2
Year2023
TypeSail boat
Deposit€2,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Brilliant for groups. AURA is a fantastic choice if you're chartering with friends or family, four cabins sleep up to 10 people, and the 2023 build means everything feels fresh and modern. You'll have genuine comfort on deck and below, which matters when you're sharing a boat for a week.

Well-equipped cruiser. Electric winches and a sprayhood are proper quality-of-life additions that make sailing easier and drier, especially on longer coastal passages or in choppy conditions. The air conditioning is a real bonus for Mediterranean or warm-water cruising, keeping cabins pleasant even in peak season.

Solid value proposition. At 14.1 metres, the Salona 46 is a proven, forgiving design that handles well and sails efficiently, you're not overpaying for a name, and a €2,500 deposit is reasonable. For a modern four-cabin boat, the day rates are competitive if you're splitting costs across a crew of six or more.

One small note: We don't have the charter base location listed here, so we can't speak to airport logistics or how easily you'll reach the boat from international hubs. Once you know where AURA is based, check flight connections and transfer times, that's crucial when you're flying long-haul to meet your charter.

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 Marina Kaštela · CroatiaMarina Kaštela

Based at Marina Kaštela, Croatia . AURA is operated by Sailing Forever.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marina Kaštela · Croatia
Licences
A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
Security deposit
€2,500
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 there4 airports nearbyFlights to Croatia

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

ZadarZAD~25 km · 30 min

Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.

SplitSPU~25 km · 30 min

Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.

DubrovnikDBV~20 km · 25 min

Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.

PulaPUY~10 km · 15 min

Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.

Possible routes3 hand-picked itinerariesCroatia · the Adriatic

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop7 days · ~110 nm · 5 stops

Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.

1Sukošan / Zadar
Charter base. Stock up on provisions before you leave, the islands are sparse on supermarkets.
2Žut
Sheltered bay with one restaurant pier. Easy first-night anchorage; bring cash for the moorings.
3Telašćica
Long fjord-like bay inside the national park. Swim to the cliff-top salt lake at sunset.
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
Sleepy fishing village with a working harbour. Konoba Roko for lamb peka, order ahead.
5Sukošan return
Half-day sail back; the wind usually fills from NW by lunchtime.
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit7 days · ~140 nm · 5 stops

Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).

1Split
Charter base. Diocletian's Palace is worth a half-day before you leave.
2Brač
Bol's Golden Horn beach is the classic stop. Anchor in Lučice for quiet.
3Hvar
Hvar town is the party. Stari Grad on the north coast is the antidote.
4Vis
The far island, fewer charter boats, blue cave excursions, the freshest seafood on the route.
5Šolta
Quiet, close to Split. Maslinica is the prettiest anchorage on the island.
Istria & Kvarner7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.

1Pula
Roman amphitheatre at the harbour entrance. Charter base.
2Rovinj
Picture-perfect Venetian old town on a peninsula. Marina is small, book.
3Cres
Sparsely populated; griffon vultures overhead. Anchor in Lubenice cove for the cliff views.
4Krk
The largest Adriatic island. Punat marina is full-service if you need provisions or laundry.

Where charters went

Split, Kaštela and Trogir

  1. Uvala Stonca44%
  2. ACI Palmižana36%
  3. Stari Grad23%

These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.

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