Sicily: Forward Cabin #1 (Cabin Charter 2 pax) FULLY CREWED, ALL EXPENSES

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. Operator terms: Guests must have adequate travel insurance before boarding, covering personal possessions and injury. Travel insurance is personal responsibility of guest.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~54 HP engines burn roughly 4.3 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 90 L ≈ €176 at €1.95/L — scale it to your own plans. Many skippers run one engine on passage to roughly halve fuel use — ask your operator if that’s fine for your boat.

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

Pets aren't permitted on board. Guests must be at least 18, and children under 18 can only join if you charter the whole boat for the week or get our express consent before booking.

Your skipper runs the boat, gives a safety briefing before every departure, and has final say on board. They follow the planned itinerary but can change it for safety or weather, and if the group requests a change it's at the skipper's discretion.

A hostess is included at no extra charge, and we provide breakfast and lunch on full sailing days (a basic breakfast on disembarkation day) in Mediterranean, vegetarian or vegan styles. The crew keep a general standard of cleanliness but aren't there to clean up after you, so please tidy up after yourself.

Your safety comes first, so if winds reach or are forecast above 25 knots the boat must stay in the shelter of the marina, harbour or bay. This may change the itinerary, and any water taxis or ferries needed to reach a planned port would be at your expense.

While in a marina please use the marina's shore facilities rather than the onboard head, as pumping into marina water can lead to a fine that's passed on to you. Never pump personal hygiene products through the toilet; clearing a blockage is charged at 250 EUR per toilet.

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 →