Bareboat Sailboat Diana
Sail the Aeolian Islands from Sicily aboard a modern Sun Odyssey
About Bareboat Sailboat Diana
Diana is a Sun Odyssey 440 bareboat sailboat, newly built in 2020, offering a refined platform for independent exploration of Sicily's volcanic archipelago. The vessel combines innovative deck design with purposeful cruising capability, featuring twin helm stations for confident handling and a generous walk-around design that prioritises safety and movement under sail. The generous cockpit centres on a large folding table, transforming outdoor space into an al fresco dining venue where evening aperitivos become ritual.
Below decks, the open-plan interior balances comfort with practicality. Four cabins accommodate eight guests across two bathrooms, each cabin appointed with double berths and generous stowage. Large hull windows flood the saloon with Mediterranean light, whilst the fully equipped galley and dining area support self-catering voyages. Practical touches include a bow thruster, autopilot, and chart plotter, reducing fatigue on longer passages and allowing crew to enjoy rather than labour.
Aft deck loungers invite afternoon retreat, and the extended platform provides easy water access. A dinghy with outboard engine opens anchorages where larger vessels cannot venture, whilst kayaks and paddle boards (available for hire) connect you to coves and seabird colonies the guidebooks overlook.
Highlights
- •Modern bareboat with walk-around deck design and twin helms for confident independent sailing
- •Four cabins sleeping eight guests across two heads, with ample natural light and storage throughout
- •Fully equipped galley and spacious cockpit dining area perfect for weeks of self-catering cruises
- •Dinghy, kayaks, paddle boards, and fishing gear included or available for hire; bow thruster and autopilot reduce passage fatigue
The Charter Experience
Bareboat chartering from Marina Portorosa positions you for unhurried passages through the Aeolian Islands. Panarea's Moorish architecture, Lipari's pumice cliffs, and Stromboli's nocturnal volcano reveal themselves at your own tempo, without the schedule constraints of organised flotillas. Anchor in transparent shallows; dive into water warmed by geothermal springs; cook fresh catch on deck whilst scanning the horizon. Sicily's culinary tradition remains accessible ashore at family-run trattorias in Messina or Cefalù, where knowing a local sailor often unlocks tables reserved for those who understand the region's rhythms. This is sailing as conversation with landscape and culture, not tourism as transaction.
Suggested Itinerary
A seven-day voyage typically follows the Aeolian arc. Depart Portorosa for Lipari, exploring Roman archaeological sites and volcanic beaches; sail to Panarea for sheltered anchorages and aperitivo stops. Cross to Stromboli to witness the island's evening light show from deck. Loop through Salina's terraced vineyards (visible from the water), then return via Vulcano's sulphur springs and Messina's narrow strait. Coastal Sicily can be woven in during lighter wind windows, with towns like Cefalù and Mondello accessible for overnight provisions and shore dining.
Specifications
44.0 m
8
Monohull
2020