5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marsala Marina — at a glance
23 boats are available to book from Marsala Marina. The fleet is 15 sailing boats, 7 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Dufour 460 Grand Large (3), Astréa 42 (2), Gib Sea 51 (1), Lagoon 40 (1), Bali 4.6 (1) — 20 models in all. Built 1999–2024, 9.6–17.2 m long, 1–6 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €128; the typical boat here is around €228 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The marina
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Trapani Airport (TPS), about 15 km from the base as the crow flies; Palermo Airport (PMO) is about 70 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 Marsala page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 15 boats · from €128 per day
- Catamarans 7 boats · from €357 per day
- Motor boats 1 boat
Ports near Marsala
Trapani (12 boats · 26 km) · Castellammare del Golfo (19 boats · 47 km) · Palermo (53 boats · 90 km) · Capo d'Orlando (141 boats · 208 km) · Furnari (135 boats · 237 km) · Milazzo (41 boats · 250 km) · Tropea (12 boats · 318 km) · Cagliari (36 boats · 330 km) · All boats in Italy
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Marsala Marina cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €128 and the typical boat is around €228 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €899. 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 Marsala Marina?
23 boats are available to book from Marsala Marina: 15 sailing boats, 7 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Dufour 460 Grand Large, Astréa 42, Gib Sea 51, Lagoon 40.
How many boats are based at Marsala Marina?
All 23 charter boats in Marsala are based at Marsala Marina.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 4 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?
15 of the 23 boats from Marsala 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 Marsala Marina?
The nearest airport is Trapani Airport (TPS), about 15 km away as the crow flies; Palermo Airport (PMO) is about 70 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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