5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
La Cala (Porto Palermo) — at a glance
25 boats are available to book from La Cala (Porto Palermo) — 47% of the boats in Palermo (53 in all). The fleet is 18 sailing boats, 6 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Dufour 41 (3), Dufour 530 (2), Dufour 470 (2), Astréa 42 (1), Dufour 310 Grand Large (1) — 20 models in all. Built 2000–2026, 9–18.2 m long, 2–6 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €157; the typical boat here is around €422 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The marina
Other bases in Palermo
- Marina Villa Igiea 26 boats
- Marina Arenella 1 boat
- Marina Galizzi 1 boat
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Palermo Airport (PMO), about 25 km from the base as the crow flies; Trapani Airport (TPS) 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 Palermo page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 18 boats · from €157 per day
- Catamarans 6 boats · from €398 per day
- Motor boats 1 boat
Ports near Palermo
Castellammare del Golfo (19 boats · 45 km) · Trapani (12 boats · 76 km) · Marsala (23 boats · 90 km) · Capo d'Orlando (141 boats · 122 km) · Furnari (135 boats · 152 km) · Milazzo (41 boats · 164 km) · Tropea (12 boats · 229 km) · Vibo Marina (6 boats · 249 km) · All boats in Italy
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from La Cala (Porto Palermo) cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €157 and the typical boat is around €422 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,102. 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 La Cala (Porto Palermo)?
25 boats are available to book from La Cala (Porto Palermo): 18 sailing boats, 6 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Dufour 41, Dufour 530, Dufour 470, Astréa 42.
How many boats are based at La Cala (Porto Palermo)?
25 of the 53 charter boats in Palermo are based at La Cala (Porto Palermo). The other bases in Palermo are Marina Villa Igiea (26), Marina Arenella (1), Marina Galizzi (1).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 3 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?
3 of the 25 boats from La Cala (Porto Palermo) 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 La Cala (Porto Palermo)?
The nearest airport is Palermo Airport (PMO), about 25 km away as the crow flies; Trapani Airport (TPS) 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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