Sventola (Sun Odyssey 490)
2021 · 14.2 m · 4 cabins · 11 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
14.2m · 2021 · 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 The Sun Odyssey 490 is a brilliant choice if you're bringing extended family or a group of friends, 11 berths across 4 cabins means everyone gets reasonable comfort without feeling cramped. The 2021 build year confirms she's modern and well-maintained, which matters when you're flying in from abroad.
Seriously well-equipped This boat comes loaded: electric winches take the grunt work out of sail handling, a bow thruster makes tight anchorages effortless, and the swimming platform with SUP keeps everyone entertained between sailing days. The teak cockpit, bimini, and sprayhood turn lounging into a proper Mediterranean experience rather than just enduring the elements.
Solid value proposition At €3,000 deposit with a modern, spacious layout and this spec level, you're getting genuine bang for your charter pound, especially if your group splits costs across 8, 11 people. The dual refrigerators and inverter suggest thoughtful provisioning for longer trips.
One realistic note The listing doesn't specify the charter base location or weekly rate, which makes it hard to judge true value or logistics (airport transfers, flight connections to Italy are usually straightforward, but you'll want to confirm the exact base before booking).
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 Rome: Nettuno, Anzio and Fiumicino
If you're planning a yacht charter from Rome: Nettuno, Anzio and Fiumicino, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Rome: Nettuno, Anzio and Fiumicino for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
- Pontie Ponza mare66%
- Cala Brigantina45%
- Porto di Ponza38%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marina di Nettuno
Based at Marina di Nettuno, Italy . Sventola is operated by Sailing in Italy Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina di Nettuno · 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
- €3,000
- 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 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
Three yachts to weigh against this one
A similar match, a premium step-up, and a different boat type, from the same waters.
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