Birbona (Sun Odyssey 449)
2018 · 13.3 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
13.3m · 2018 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for groups Birbona is an excellent choice if you're chartering with friends or family, 10 berths across 4 cabins gives everyone reasonable space without feeling cramped. The 2018 Sun Odyssey 449 is a proven, well-built cruiser that handles beautifully in various conditions.
Standout practical features The bow thruster and autopilot make sailing genuinely easier, especially if your group includes less experienced sailors or you're managing longer passages. Teak decking is a lovely touch that adds durability and comfort underfoot, not just decorative.
Value worth considering At this size and age with solid equipment, the €2,500 deposit suggests competitive pricing for a quality bareboat charter. Palm Yachting's perfect rating is encouraging, though it's based on just one review, worth asking them directly about recent client feedback.
One honest note The base location isn't specified in your data, which matters significantly for flight connections and logistics from the UK or US. I'd recommend confirming where Birbona is moored before booking, so you can assess airport transfers and whether it suits your travel schedule realistically.
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.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala 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 Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala for this type of boat.
- Porto Azzurro43%
- Darsena Medicea36%
- Marina di Campo25%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marina di San Vincenzo
Based at Marina di San Vincenzo, Italy . Birbona is operated by Palm Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina di San Vincenzo · 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
- €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 there
Flights 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.
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 routes
Italy · 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 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
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