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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port guide
Capo d'Orlando — at a glance
141 boats are available to book in Capo d'Orlando from Capo d'Orlando Marina. The fleet is 86 catamarans, 50 sailing boats, 2 motor boats, 2 gulets and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Lagoon 46 (17), Lagoon 42 (10), Bali 5.4 (4), Bali 4.2 (4), Bali 4.1 (4) — 72 models in all. Built 1987–2027, 8.6–23.9 m long, 1–6 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €154; the typical boat here is around €571 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Capo d’Orlando is a seaside town on Sicily’s northern coast whose modern marina, opened in 2016, is now one of the two big charter bases for the Aeolian islands: Vulcano and Lipari are four hours to the north-east, Salina three. Palermo airport is an hour and a half away, Catania two.
The Aeolian week from here is the same seven volcanic islands — buoys, anchorages and small harbours, Stromboli after dark — with a slightly longer first leg than from Portorosa and Salina rather than Vulcano as the natural first stop.
Getting there
By air. Palermo Airport (PMO) is about 130 km — an hour and a half by taxi or transfer on the A20; Catania (CTA) about 160 km, two hours. By road and rail. The A20 Messina–Palermo motorway exit Brolo–Capo d’Orlando is ten minutes from the marina; Capo d’Orlando railway station is on the Messina–Palermo line. Paid parking inside the marina.
Capo d'Orlando before you cast off
The town has a long seafront promenade and the Sanctuary on the cape above the harbour; the Nebrodi mountains rise behind it. Cefalù’s cathedral and beach are an hour west, Tindari 40 minutes east.
Supermarkets in the town within a short walk of the marina; the marina has a fuel dock, chandlery, restaurants and a mini-market.
A week from Capo d'Orlando
Saturday — Capo d’Orlando → Salina, Rinella or Santa Marina (22 nm). North-east to the green island of Salina; the small harbour at Rinella or the marina at Santa Marina.
Sunday — Salina → Panarea (12 nm). Buoys off the village and the islets to the east.
Monday — Panarea → Stromboli (12 nm). Ficogrande by day, the Sciara del Fuoco after dark.
Tuesday — Stromboli → Lipari (25 nm). Back south to the main town and its castle.
Wednesday — Lipari → Vulcano (5 nm). The crater walk and the mud baths; buoys at Porto di Levante.
Thursday — Vulcano → Filicudi (25 nm). West to the quiet island of Filicudi and the Bue Marino cave.
Friday — Filicudi → Capo d’Orlando (25 nm). South across to the marina by the afternoon.
Types of boats in Capo d'Orlando
- Catamarans 86 boats · from €359 per day
- Sailing boats 50 boats · from €154 per day
- Motor boats 2 boats · from €500 per day
- Gulets 2 boats · from €2,285 per day
- Motor yachts 1 boat
Ports near Capo d'Orlando
Furnari (135 boats · 30 km) · Milazzo (41 boats · 42 km) · Tropea (12 boats · 115 km) · Palermo (53 boats · 122 km) · Vibo Marina (6 boats · 134 km) · Castellammare del Golfo (19 boats · 166 km) · Trapani (12 boats · 198 km) · Marsala (23 boats · 208 km) · All boats in Italy
Capo d'Orlando · prices
What a charter in Capo d'Orlando actually costs
Adriavela lists 141 boats leaving from Capo d'Orlando. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €4,804 and the cheapest boat on the list is €1,078. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran & trimaran 10.9–20.5 m · 4 cabins · built 2023 | Boats86 | Guests4–14 | From€2,513 | Average€6,022 | |
| Sailing boat 9.8–17.2 m · 4 cabins · built 2020 | Boats50 | Guests2–12 | From€1,078 | Average€2,974 | |
| Motor boat 8.6–13 m · 1 cabins · built 2016 | Boats2 | Guests1–2 | From€3,500 | Average€3,500 | |
| Gulet 21.3–23.9 m · 5 cabins · built 1995 | Boats2 | Guests6–12 | From€15,999 | Average€15,999 | |
| Motor yacht 18–18 m · 3 cabins · built 2004 | Boats1 | Guests6–6 | From— | Average— |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 6 | Share of fleet4% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 6 | Share of fleet4% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 6 | Share of fleet4% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 8 | Share of fleet6% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 141 | Share of fleet100% |
Short charters are priced per boat and date rather than by the week, so no range is quoted here. Pick your days on a boat’s page and the rate comes back live.
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats3 3% | Sleeps8 | Typical size11 m | Mostly3 sailing boats | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats26 29% | Sleeps9 | Typical size13 m | Mostly21 sailing boats, 5 catamaran & trimarans | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats41 46% | Sleeps10 | Typical size14 m | Mostly27 catamaran & trimarans, 13 sailing boats, 1 motor boat | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats14 16% | Sleeps10 | Typical size15 m | Mostly13 catamaran & trimarans, 1 sailing boat | |
| Over €12,000 | Boats5 6% | Sleeps10 | Typical size17 m | Mostly4 catamaran & trimarans, 1 gulet |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Capo d'Orlando cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €154 and the typical boat is around €571 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,078. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Capo d'Orlando?
141 boats are available to book in Capo d'Orlando: 86 catamarans, 50 sailing boats, 2 motor boats, 2 gulets and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Lagoon 46, Lagoon 42, Bali 5.4, Bali 4.2.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 6 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
52 of the 141 boats in Capo d'Orlando are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Capo d'Orlando?
The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), about 80 km away as the crow flies; Catania Airport (CTA) is about 80 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Italy?
For a sailing yacht or any boat with a larger engine, yes: a recognised skipper’s licence is checked at handover. Small motorboats with engines under 40 hp can be hired without one. Without a licence, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover in the late afternoon and return to the base the evening before check-out at 9:00. Day charters start in the morning from the same pontoons.
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