5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Porto Santa Maria Maggiore — at a glance
26 boats are available to book from Porto Santa Maria Maggiore — 63% of the boats in Milazzo (41 in all). The fleet is 21 gulets, 3 sailing boats, 1 catamaran and 1 motor yacht. The boats are Dufour 430, Leopard 23, Dufour 460 Grand Large, Dufour 520 Grand Large and Bali 4.1. Built 1992–2021, 12.4–26 m long, 1–9 cabins, up to 18 guests. Day rates start from €285; the typical boat here is around €336 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The marina
Other bases in Milazzo
- Poseidon Marina 12 boats
- Marina del Nettuno 3 boats
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), about 40 km from the base as the crow flies; Catania Airport (CTA) is about 85 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 Milazzo page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Gulets 21 boats
- Sailing boats 3 boats · from €285 per day
- Catamarans 1 boat
- Motor yachts 1 boat · from €2,285 per day
Ports near Milazzo
Furnari (135 boats · 16 km) · Capo d'Orlando (141 boats · 42 km) · Tropea (12 boats · 77 km) · Vibo Marina (6 boats · 94 km) · Palermo (53 boats · 164 km) · Castellammare del Golfo (19 boats · 208 km) · Agropoli (7 boats · 238 km) · Trapani (12 boats · 240 km) · All boats in Italy
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Porto Santa Maria Maggiore cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €285 and the typical boat is around €336 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,999. 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 Porto Santa Maria Maggiore?
26 boats are available to book from Porto Santa Maria Maggiore: 21 gulets, 3 sailing boats, 1 catamaran and 1 motor yacht. The boats are Dufour 430, Leopard 23, Dufour 460 Grand Large, Dufour 520 Grand Large.
How many boats are based at Porto Santa Maria Maggiore?
26 of the 41 charter boats in Milazzo are based at Porto Santa Maria Maggiore. The other bases in Milazzo are Poseidon Marina (12), Marina del Nettuno (3).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 1 boat 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?
22 of the 26 boats from Porto Santa Maria Maggiore 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 Porto Santa Maria Maggiore?
The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), about 40 km away as the crow flies; Catania Airport (CTA) is about 85 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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