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| Portorosa Yacht Charters |
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Portorosa in the main yacht charter centre in NE Sicily. It is a great base for a sailing holiday in the Aeolian Islands Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, lies off the southern coast of the Italian region of Calabria. Sicily is Italy's most historically cosmopolitan region, having been ruled by Scandinavians, Africans and Europeans. All of whom have left their mark in the form of Greek temples, Roman ruins, Norman castles and Byzantine domes. Visiting these relics of the past during your yacht charter, swimming off the island's beautiful golden beaches, marvelling at Mount Etna and sampling first rate seafood are all part of the Sicilian experience. We specialize in yacht charters from the island of Sicily and throughout the western Mediterranean. We have a great range of monohulls, catamarans and motor yachts available for bareboat and skippered charter. Please contact us directly for our great value late booking deals in Sicily. In the NE of Sicily we can also offer boats from Sant Agata di Militello and Milazzo, these are the best starting points for the Aeolian Islands. The nearest airports are Palermo and Catania You can see a good selection of our boats in Sicily here. Or use this link to see our weekly prices Get a quote for your Sicily yacht charter here. Or contact us by email |
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Charter Season - Yachts can be hired year round but the main season generally runs from April to the end of October. Operators have varying charges throughout the year with pricing peaking for 2/3 weeks in August. July and August are the hottest months, tend to have lighter winds and many places are very crowded with holiday makers. April - June and September - October have a lot of plus points, the temperatures are more comfortable, those sailing are likely to getter better winds and while ashore you will avoid crowds of August. The remaining months, November thru March have plenty of lovely days for sailing with sunny skies and good winds. Climate - Sicily has a Mediterranean or coastal climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The summer season can often seem long, as spring and autumn offer a continuation of the warm temperatures and long hours of sunlight. See the following link for detailed information on the weather of Sicily complete with monthly averages for air and sea temperatures, sunshine hours and UV Index How to Get There - Sicily is served by several international airports. Click on the following link for airlines and carriers operating out of Sicilian airports. We recommend skyscanner.net for finding flights and comparing prices. There is also a regular ferry service from Naples and Sardinia. Airport Transfer - Where necessary we can normally arrange a transfer from the airport directly to your boat. You will be asked whether you require this service at time of booking Provisioning - Most operators offer this service. You can pre-order with us and your shopping with then be delivered to the boat prior to embarkation Experience & Qualifications - The proposed skipper of a bareboat charter is required to hold a sailing license. ICC or equivalent. In addition, usually, one member of the crew will need a VHF license. If you have any doubts as to whether you have the necessary qualifications please do not hesitate to contact us Visa Requirements - Italy are part of the European Union. See the following link for EU Visa Regulations Time Difference - GMT+1. And another hour for Central European Summer Time between late March and late October Currency - Italy uses the Euro as its currency. All major credit cards are widely accepted and you will have no trouble obtaining money from an extensive network of ATMs Language - Italian. Some English is spoken Electricity - 220V Cusine - Typically Mediterranean with some great fresh fish Terms & Conditions -These vary depending on the individual boat. Normally a deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance due 6 weeks before the date of your charter. Please contact us if you require further information. Suggested Itineraries & Routes - Click the following link for a selection of suggested yacht charter itineraries around the island of Sicily Marinas - Detailed reports and information on Yacht Marinas, Harbours and Anchorages in Balearic Islands can be found in our Cruising Guide Get a quote for your Sicily yacht charter here. Or contact us by email |
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