Don Carlo (Sun Odyssey 490)
2025 · 14.2 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices
Specifications & Equipment
14.2m · 2025 · Sail boat
About the Sun Odyssey 490
- 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
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Ideal for families Don Carlo is a superb choice if you're chartering with kids or want comfortable cabin space without mega-yacht complexity. The four cabins and eight berths give everyone breathing room, and the 2025 build means everything works beautifully, no surprises mid-week.
Real comfort features This Sun Odyssey is genuinely well-equipped for its size: a water maker, generator, air conditioning, and bow thruster make extended cruising genuinely relaxed rather than rustic. The teak cockpit, bimini, and snorkeling gear signal a boat built for enjoying the destination, not just getting there.
Strong value proposition At 14.2 metres with four cabins and this spec level, the pricing sits in a sensible sweet spot for international charterers. You're paying for a manageable, modern boat with reliability built in, not a stretched bargain that'll have you troubleshooting systems in an anchorage.
One honest note The charter base location isn't listed, so check exactly where you'll be flying to; airport transfer time and local support quality vary wildly across operating regions. Once you've confirmed the base, this boat ticks nearly every box for a hassle-free week.
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
Rodi Garganico
Based at Rodi Garganico, Italy . Don Carlo is operated by MACA.
Good to know
- Location
- Rodi Garganico · 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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