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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Capo d'Orlando Marina — at a glance
141 boats are available to book 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 €152; 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 Marina is a modern marina on Sicily’s northern coast, opened in 2016 at the foot of the cape — one of the two big charter bases for the Aeolian islands, with Salina three hours to the north-east.
The marina
WhereVia Consolare Antica, 98071 Capo d’Orlando (Messina) — the east side of the cape, 130 km from Palermo Airport.
Berths & boatsSeveral hundred sea berths and a dry-berth yard; sailing yachts and catamarans of the Aeolian charter fleets.
ServicesWater and electricity, fuel dock, toilets and showers, laundry, boatyard with travel lift, chandlery, mini-market, restaurants, Wi-Fi.
Check-inSaturday to Saturday; late-afternoon handover and 9:00 check-out — times on the boat page.
ProvisioningMini-market in the marina and supermarkets in the town within a short walk.
ParkingPaid parking inside the marina for the charter week.
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), about 80 km from the base 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, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Capo d'Orlando page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Catamarans 86 boats · from €355 per day
- Sailing boats 50 boats · from €152 per day
- Motor boats 2 boats · from €500 per day
- Gulets 2 boats · from €2,285 per day
- Motor yachts 1 boat
All 141 boats in Capo d'Orlando
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
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Capo d'Orlando Marina cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €152 and the typical boat is around €571 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,067. 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 from Capo d'Orlando Marina?
141 boats are available to book from Capo d'Orlando Marina: 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.
How many boats are based at Capo d'Orlando Marina?
All 141 charter boats in Capo d'Orlando are based at Capo d'Orlando Marina.
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 from Capo d'Orlando Marina 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 Marina?
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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