Dori

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 client is responsible for damage caused to the boat.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. Estimated from engine power: this boat's ~60 HP engine burns roughly 4.8 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 101 L ≈ €197 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).

Please bring the boat back with all the equipment you received at embarkation, with the diesel tanks full, and clean, including the dishes. We check the boat when you disembark.

When you take over the boat, you sign the charter contract and the handover report with the owner or their representative. This records the boat's condition and equipment at the start of your trip.

Our proposal becomes binding once we receive your first payment by the deadline. Make sure you pay on time to secure your charter.

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.