Soffia

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. For damage it doesn't cover, your liability is usually limited to the security deposit, except where the operator's terms say otherwise. Operator terms: The yacht is delivered insured under a pleasure craft hull damage policy and a mandatory third-party liability policy. The insurance does not cover loss of or damage to the belongings of the charterer and those on board.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. Estimated from engine power: this boat's ~57 HP engine burns roughly 4.6 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 97 L ≈ €189 at €1.95/L — scale it to your own plans.

Not if you add a skipper — this boat offers one, who holds the licence. Generally, though: The skipper needs a valid sailing licence and VHF certificate, ideally issued by their country of residence (an ICC is widely accepted).

No animals may be kept on board unless we have authorised it in advance, so please ask us before you book if you plan to travel with a pet.

Yes. The boat is for you and the crew on your crew list only, with no commercial use, regattas, water skiing, towing water toys (even with the tender) or carrying windsurf, surf, kitesurf or canoe gear. You also can't tow other boats or be towed except in a real emergency.

You must not sail in conditions above Beaufort force 5, or when forecasts predict them shortly, and you should follow any maritime authority bans. Plan your route so you can head back early if the forecast worsens, because breaching this rule makes you liable for any resulting damage.

Your charts cover our recommended area: the Aeolian, Egadi and Pontine Islands, North Sicily, the Amalfi and Cilento coasts, the Tuscan Archipelago, Corsica, North Sardinia and the North Adriatic. To go anywhere else you need our written authorisation and up-to-date charts.

Return it tidy, with the kitchenware cleaned and stowed and the sailing equipment complete. Sort your waste and hand it over only on the last day, up to 3 bags. If it isn't returned clean, you pay double the cleaning cost, and each badly sorted or extra bag costs EUR 50.

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