Chandra - Standard line (Sun Odyssey 479)
Marina di Olbia
Weekly prices€2,790 · 10 Oct – 31 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups The Chandra is a solid mid-size cruiser that sleeps up to 10 across four cabins, making it ideal for families or friends chartering together. At 14.4 metres, it's manageable for experienced sailors without requiring a professional skipper, though you'll want decent boat-handling skills.
Well-equipped and practical The 2018 Sun Odyssey 479 comes with the essentials that make sailing comfortable: bow thruster, autopilot, electric winches, and a teak deck that feels more upmarket than the price tag suggests. The chart plotter in the cockpit and electric toilet are genuine convenience features you'll actually use.
Solid value proposition At this size and age with these systems, the boat offers genuine value if you're splitting costs among four to six people. A 4.8-star operator rating across 14 reviews suggests Spartivento keeps their fleet well-maintained and handles clients fairly.
One practical note The main caveat is that the charter base location isn't specified in your details, check whether it's easily accessible from major European airports (many sailing bases require 90 minutes to 3+ hours of driving from the nearest hub). That can either be a bonus for peace and quiet or a frustration depending on your flight connections.
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The marina & destination Marina di Olbia · Italy
Based at Marina di Olbia, Italy . Chandra - Standard line is operated by Spartivento.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina di Olbia · 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
Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena
- Calanque de la Catena40%
- Cala Renella34%
- Cannigione15%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena went
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