First Ride (Sun Odyssey 490)
2023 · 14.4 m · 6 cabins · 12 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
14.4m · 2023 · 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
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Ideal for larger groups The Sun Odyssey 490 sleeps 12 across 6 cabins, making it perfect for extended families, friends, or corporate groups wanting to sail together without feeling cramped. It's a proven 2023 model that delivers comfort at scale.
Well-equipped modern cruiser This yacht comes with impressive kit: water maker, air conditioning, heating, bow thruster, solar panels, and Wi-Fi, essentials that make multi-week charters genuinely relaxing rather than a back-to-basics endurance test. The lazy jack and bag system make sail handling much easier for mixed-ability crews.
Strong operator backing Istion Yachting holds a perfect 5-star rating across 12 reviews, which matters when you're committing to a multi-cabin charter and relying on solid support from the base. A €3,000 deposit is reasonable for a vessel this size.
One honest caveat At 14.4 metres with 12 berths, cabin sizes will inevitably vary, some cabins will be cosy rather than spacious, so managing expectations with your group upfront matters. Also, we don't have the base location listed here, so check airport logistics carefully; international charter success hinges on reasonable transfer times from your nearest hub.
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 Šibenik, Vodice and Skradin
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Šibenik, Vodice and Skradin 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
Uvala Raduča Mala appeared on 24% of trips, Maslinica on 14% and Rogoznica and Zlarinska riva each on 13%. Uvala Raduča Mala and Zlarinska riva shared the first-night lead at 8%, while Uvala Raduča Mala led last nights at 12%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 38% of trips and 40 to 60 nm on 32%.
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 Šibenik, Vodice and Skradin for this type of boat.
- Uvala Raduča Mala24%
- Maslinica14%
- Velika Stupica14%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
ACI Marina Skradin
Based at ACI Marina Skradin, Croatia . First Ride is operated by Istion Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- ACI Marina Skradin · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €3,000
- 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 Croatia
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes
Croatia · the Adriatic
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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