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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (13 aboard · 39 not)
- Refrigerator
- Cockpit speakers
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Inverter
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Lazy bag
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Dinghy
- Snorkeling equipment
- Air condition
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Electric winches
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Great family cruiser. The Sun Odyssey 440 is a proven, modern design that handles beautifully for mixed-ability crews and families wanting comfortable bareboat sailing. With four cabins sleeping ten and solid build quality from a 2020 build, you've got genuine living space without the mega-yacht price tag.
Well-equipped, thoughtfully. Lazy bag, bow thruster, autopilot, and full navigation electronics remove unnecessary friction from your week, these aren't luxury extras, they're genuinely useful for relaxation. The dinghy and snorkeling kit mean you can explore anchorages properly, and creature comforts like the fridge and electric toilet keep everyone happy on longer cruises.
Solid value proposition. A €3,000 deposit is reasonable for this size and specification, and Eolian Sailing's perfect 5-star rating across their reviews suggests reliable, professional service. You're paying fairly for a capable, current-generation yacht rather than picking up a bargain.
One practical note: The charter base location isn't specified in your data, so I'd recommend checking flight connections and airport transfers with Eolian directly, that often makes the difference for international charters, especially if you're coming from North America or flying via a major European hub.
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The marina & destination
Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, in Capo d'Orlando, Italy. Nantes is operated by Eolian Sailing.
Contrada S. Gregorio
Capo d'Orlando Marina sits on Sicily's north coast, offering immediate access to the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Aeolian Islands; week one typically involves motor-sailing or light reaching to Lipari, Vulcano, and Salina, with the prevailing northwesterlies allowing comfortable passages of 15-25 nautical miles between anchorages. The marina provides a practical base for exploring protected anchorages around Panarea and Stromboli before returning westward along the Sicilian coast toward the Cefalù area, giving you a mix of overnight anchorages, small harbors, and volcanic scenery without long open-water passages.
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