In A Silent Way (Sun Odyssey 519 "In A Silent Way")

Porto di Tropea

In A Silent Way
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Weekly prices€3,100 · 26 Sep – 14 NovAvailability on application · €3,000 – €6,400 range
Price across the season€3,000 — €6,400
SEP 26MAY 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER26 Sep – 14 Nov 2026 · €3,100 / week27 Mar – 1 May 2027 · €3,000 / week1 May – 29 May 2027 · €3,300 / week29 May – 12 Jun 2027 · €4,500 / week12 Jun – 19 Jun 2027 · €4,800 / week19 Jun – 3 Jul 2027 · €4,900 / week3 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 · €5,000 / week17 Jul – 24 Jul 2027 · €5,500 / week24 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 · €5,300 / week31 Jul – 7 Aug 2027 · €5,500 / week7 Aug – 21 Aug 2027 · €6,400 / week21 Aug – 28 Aug 2027 · €5,000 / week28 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 · €5,100 / week4 Sep – 11 Sep 2027 · €4,500 / week11 Sep – 18 Sep 2027 · €4,500 / week18 Sep – 25 Sep 2027 · €4,500 / week25 Sep – 13 Nov 2027 · €3,100 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€3,100
27 Mar€3,000
1 May€3,300
29 May€4,500
12 Jun€4,800
19 Jun€4,900
3 Jul€5,000
17 Jul€5,500
24 Jul€5,300
31 Jul€5,500
7 Aug€6,400
21 Aug€5,000
28 Aug€5,100
4 Sep€4,500
11 Sep€4,500
18 Sep€4,500
25 Sep€3,100
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 11 berths (10+1) · 5 wc15.8m · 2019 · Sail boat
Length15.8m
Beam4.7m
Cabins5
Berths11
WC5
Year2019
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Ideal for larger groups This 2019 Sun Odyssey 519 is genuinely well-suited for families or mixed groups of 8, 11 people who want comfortable, sociable sailing without feeling cramped. Five cabins means everyone gets reasonable privacy, and the generous berth count is rare for a yacht this size.

Seriously well-equipped The spec sheet reads like a cruiser's wish list: water maker (game-changer for longer trips), bow thruster (essential for confident maneuvering in tight anchorages), chart plotter in the cockpit, autopilot, and bimini plus sprayhood for sun and weather protection. You're not roughing it here, there's a TV, inverter, and electric toilet too.

Strong value proposition At this spec and size, the €3,500 deposit suggests competitive day rates for a modern, well-appointed boat. You're getting a genuinely capable cruising yacht that handles both lazy coastal hops and longer passages without compromise. That water maker alone justifies serious consideration if you're planning anything beyond a week.

One honest note The listing has no charter base listed, you'll need to confirm location with Marimari directly, as base logistics matter enormously when you're flying internationally. Once you know where she's kept, factor in airport transfer time and whether local provisioning or English-speaking support is reliable.

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 Porto di Tropea · ItalyPorto di Tropea

Based at Porto di Tropea, Italy . In A Silent Way is operated by Marimari.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Porto di Tropea · 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
€3,500
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 there3 airports nearbyFlights 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 routes2 hand-picked itinerariesItaly · 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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