Orpin

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.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~90 HP engines burn roughly 7.2 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 151 L ≈ €294 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).

Tucked between Milazzo and Capo d'Orlando on Sicily's Tyrrhenian coast, Portorosa is a purpose-built marina with around 650 berths handling vessels up to 35 meters — dredged out of nothing in the 1980s by private visionaries who essentially created a harbor from scratch. Read more →

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