Dorean

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 boat is delivered insured with (a) a hull (kasko) policy for the Mediterranean up to total loss and (b) the compulsory third-party liability policy for damage involuntarily caused to third parties by navigation or by the boat lying in the water.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. Estimated from engine power: this boat's ~75 HP engine burns roughly 6 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 126 L ≈ €246 at €1.95/L — scale it to your own plans.

Not personally — a skipper is included with this boat and 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).

Yes. The boat is for pleasure use only by you and your crew, so there is no chartering on to others, commercial activity, or carrying goods or paying passengers. Regattas and nautical events are not allowed, and towing is only permitted in an absolute emergency. Please also don't moor alongside other boats or raft up at anchor.

You must not sail in seas above force 6, against port authority bans, or when forecasts warn of dangerous conditions. If we judge that the cruise cannot be done safely, we keep only the deposit you paid, and you can use it toward another charter within one year on a date we agree together.

Tell us immediately and do not carry out any repairs without our authorisation. You can keep sailing only if it won't make the damage worse or put anyone at risk. If the engine, transmission, reverser, batteries or alternator fail through no fault of yours in the area between Porto Badino and the Pontine and Flegrean Islands, you can…

Plan your route so you can be back on time, and head home early if the forecast turns. Bringing the boat back to a port other than the agreed return port counts as a late return, and you would cover the costs of moving the boat to the right port.

The boat is for you and your own crew only, up to the maximum number of people it is allowed to carry. Carrying paying passengers or cargo is not allowed.

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