TERESA (Sun Odyssey 490)
Capo d'Orlando Marina
Weekly prices€3,580 · 27 Mar – 5 Jun
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Great family choice The Sun Odyssey 490 is a solid mid-range cruiser that works brilliantly for larger groups or extended families wanting to explore together. With 6 cabins and 12 berths, you've got genuine flexibility to invite friends or split into smaller sailing parties without feeling cramped.
Well-equipped vessel This 2019 boat comes with genuinely useful kit: bow thruster for easy mooring, autopilot for long passages, decent nav electronics, and a swimming platform for those scorching Mediterranean days. The sprayhood and bimini mean you're not getting baked on watch, which matters on longer charters.
Solid value proposition At this size and spec, you're looking at a sensible price-to-comfort ratio, modern enough to be reliable, roomy enough that 8, 10 people don't feel like sardines, and equipped for proper cruising rather than just coastal pottering. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable for a boat of this stature.
One honest note Without knowing the charter base location, I can't comment on flight connections or transfer logistics, but do check how accessible Helm Yachting's base is from your nearest major airport, long transfers eat into precious holiday time when you've flown long-haul.
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The marina & destination Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy
Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, Italy . TERESA is operated by Helm Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Capo d'Orlando Marina · 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 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
Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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