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Portisco, Marina di Portisco · Italy

Melusina (Sun Odyssey 490 - 4 + 1 cab.)


2023 · 14.4 m · 4 cabins · 11 berths

Weekly prices€4,500 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
Availability on application · €4,500 – €7,300 range
Price across the season€4,500 — €7,300
SEP 26MAY 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER26 Sep – 31 Dec 2026 · €4,500 / week1 Jan – 21 May 2027 · €4,700 / week22 May – 11 Jun 2027 · €5,300 / week12 Jun – 23 Jul 2027 · €5,700 / week24 Jul – 30 Jul 2027 · €6,600 / week31 Jul – 20 Aug 2027 · €7,300 / week21 Aug – 27 Aug 2027 · €6,600 / week28 Aug – 10 Sep 2027 · €5,700 / week11 Sep – 24 Sep 2027 · €5,300 / week25 Sep – 31 Dec 2027 · €4,700 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€4,500
1 Jan€4,700
22 May€5,300
12 Jun€5,700
24 Jul€6,600
31 Jul€7,300
21 Aug€6,600
28 Aug€5,700
11 Sep€5,300
25 Sep€4,700
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Specifications & Equipment 4 cab · 11 berths (8+2) · 4 wc · Owner's version

14.4m · 2023 · Sail boat

Deck plan
Length14.4m
Beam4.5m
Cabins4
LayoutOwner's version
Berths11
WC4
Year2023
TypeSail boat
Security Deposit€3,500

Equipment aboard

Refrigerator12V SocketAutopilotBathing platformBimini topBlack Water TankBow thrusterCockpit/sternoutside showerDinghyEchosounder/DepthsounderElectric anchor windlassElectric winchFlagGPS chart plotter - cockpitHeatingIndoor speakersInverterLogOutdoor speakersOvenRadio CD mp3 playerShore power connectionSpare anchor (ReserveAuxiliary anchor)SprayhoodTeak cockpitVHF radioWater heaterWater pumpWinchWind instrument/Anemometer
About the Sun Odyssey 490 Builder's video · 4 min
Naval architect
Philippe Briand (Philippe Briand Yacht Design)
Interior designer
Jean-Marc Piaton (Piaton Yacht Design)
Launched
2017
Hull type
Monohull

Video: Jeanneau Officiel on YouTubeSun Odyssey 490 at jeanneau.com

Where Charters WentTop Stop: Calanque de la Catena, 40% of trips
Heat map showing recorded overnight stops by charter yachts on round trips from Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena during the 2026 season so far
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Yacht charter overnight stops in Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena

The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena 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.

Where charter yachts spent their nights

Calanque de la Catena appeared on 40% of trips, Cala Renella on 34% and Cannigione on 15%. Il Pevero was the most common first night at 9%, while Cala Renella led last nights at 9%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 71% of trips.

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 Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena for this type of boat.

  1. Calanque de la Catena40%
  2. Cala Renella34%
  3. Cannigione15%

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

The marina & destination Portisco, Marina di Portisco · Italy

Portisco, Marina di Portisco

Based at Portisco, Marina di Portisco, Italy . Melusina is operated by Europe Sail Yachting Charter.

Coordinates41.0331° N, 9.5235° EView marina on Google MapsMap data: Natural Earth
Good to know Location · Licences · Cancellation
Location
Portisco, Marina di Portisco · 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.
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 3 airports nearby

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.

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 routes 2 hand-picked itineraries

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 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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