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Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. You're only responsible for damage it doesn't cover, and that's capped at the security deposit. You can lower the deposit by adding the operator’s damage waiver.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~2015 HP engine burn roughly 161.2 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 3385 L ≈ €6601 at €1.95/L — scale it to your own plans.

The skipper needs a valid sailing licence and VHF certificate, ideally issued by their country of residence (an ICC is widely accepted).

No, moorings are not included in the charter price, so please budget separately for berthing along your route.

Returning to base on Friday is only required if the boat has been damaged. Otherwise you can plan your final day more freely.

Carved out of the Sicilian coastline near Messina in the 1980s through ambitious private investment and literal dredging of the land, Marina di Portorosa is a 650-berth facility that can handle vessels from 6 to 35 meters across 4 kilometers of moorings. Read more →

May–October, warm and settled in summer; July–August are hottest and busiest, with afternoon thermal breezes common.