AVA Yacht Charter — 40.2m CRN Ancona motor yacht for 10 guests, with a crew of 7
- Length
- 40.2 m
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 7
- Builder
- CRN Ancona
- Year
- 1976
40.2m · CRN Ancona · motor yacht
AVA at a glance
AVA is a 40.2m CRN Ancona motor yacht launched in 1976, sleeping 10 guests in 5 cabins with a crew of 7. Her charter season is Summer 2027 in the West Mediterranean.
- Length
- 40.2 m
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 7
- Builder
- CRN Ancona
- Year
- 1976
Blue Ocean Club overview
CRN Ancona launched her in 1976
CRN Ancona launched AVA in 1976.
She measures 40.2 m in length, 6.6 m across the beam, 2.4 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 11.9 knots.
She is flagged in United Kingdom.
01 · On deck
On deck
The outdoor spaces serve up to 10 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
the Balearic Islands. Summer 2027
AVA is offered for charter in the West Mediterranean.
Summer 2027: Balearic Islands, Campania, Corsica & Sardinia and French Riviera.
03 · The crew
A crew of 7. English
A crew of 7 runs AVA, under Captain Jeff Pearlman.
Crew languages listed: English.
Crew profiles appear further down this page.
Interiors
AVA interiors
Listed on board: air conditioning, local tv, satellite communications, stabilizers and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: smoking on deck.
Accommodation
5 cabins
AVA sleeps 10 guests in 5 cabins.
The master cabin is located on deck.
Crew quarters: below forward.
- Crew companionway
- Crew separate heads
- Crew separate shower
The crew
Meet the crew
Jeff Pearlman
Captain
United States · English · Year of birth 1967
Jeff has been aboard AVA for 8 years. He holds an Ocean Operator's license from the USCG, a Yachtmaster Offshore License, Endorsed Commercila, Class 4 British MCA 3,000 ton commercial License. He speaks English, French, Spanish and Italian. He arrives in the Mediterranean 23 years ago making his home base Monaco. He has been a Charter captain ever sine then and has cruised extensively the French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, the Italian Coast and Islands, Spanish mainland and Baleric Island and Greece. He is an avid water skier, jet skier, diver, swimmer and fisherman. His family in the states was in the restaurant business which allows him to also value good food and service onboard. He has been lucky being able to make aliving with his love of boats and the sea. Chef BERNARD VALLET, French, age 45, has been onboard AVA for 7 years. He has been Head Chef, Second Chef, Chef of Parti, Commies de CUisine and Apprentice Chef. He speaks English, French, Spanish, Italian and Portugese. He grew up in Lyon France ahd has worked in restaurants his whole life. For the last 10 years he has beenworking as a chef on Yachts in Europe and the States. He is a very easy perton to get along with and he is eager to satisfy and pelase the guests onboard. He is always in a good mood, finds the best fresh foods in each cruising area and can prepare gastronomic, light, vegetarian, children's vareity requirements.
Water toys
AVA water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for AVA.
Paddle and sail
Windsurfer - Adult
Jet skis and Seabobs
Waverunners (Sit Down)
Skis and boards
Water skis - adult
Diving
Diving equipment
- Diving by arrangement
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Summer 2027
Journeys in the Balearic Islands
Summer 2027: Balearic Islands, Campania and Corsica & Sardinia. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Light fishing gear
- Indoor audio system
- Local TV
- Satellite Communications
- Stabilizers
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About AVA
Description as supplied.
AVA yacht available for charter. Built in 1976 with a charter price from €77,650 for up to 10 guests in 5 suites with a crew of 7.
Particulars
AVA specifications
- Length
- 40.2 m
- Length (ft)
- 132 ft
- Beam
- 6.6 m
- Draft
- 2.4 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Construction
- Steel
- Builder
- CRN Ancona
- Year launched
- 1976
- Flag
- United Kingdom
- Guests (sleeping)
- 10
- Guests (cruising)
- 49
- Cabins
- 5
- Master cabin
- On deck
- Crew
- 7
- Crew cabins
- Below forward
- Crew language
- English
- Cruising speed
- 11.9 kn
- Cruising range
- 2000 nm
- Fuel (cruising)
- 283 l/h
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 22 km/h
- Voltage
- 220
- MCA status
- Certified
- VAT registered
- Yes
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- Smoking on deck
- Prior name
- MONEIKOS
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
Cruising Areas
AVA is on the charter shortlist for these coasts. A listing is a cruising area, not a home port.
AVA charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2027 | Balearic Islands, Campania, Corsica & Sardinia, French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, Lazio, Sicily & Aeolian Islands, Spain | €77,650 per week |
The published rate and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.
Need the cost structure first? Read the Blue Ocean Club guide to base charter fees, APA and taxes.
Who AVA suits
This 40.2 m motor yacht from CRN Ancona accommodates 10 guests across 5 cabins, attentively looked after by a professional crew of 7. AVA suits extended family groups or friends seeking a traditional cruising atmosphere paired with relaxed social areas. Fitted stabilizers ensure comfort at anchor, while air conditioning keeps the interior cool throughout warm days. Out on the water, guests can enjoy active afternoons using the waverunners and water skis.
Alongside alternative yachts cruising Sicily & Aeolian Islands, AVA is longer in length yet accommodates fewer guests, translating to a noticeably uncrowded environment across her living spaces. She has an older build year, dating from 1976, while maintaining a similar weekly rate to comparable options in the local waters.
For her summer 2027 season across the West Mediterranean, encompassing Corsica & Sardinia and Spain, the best time to cruise aboard AVA is during June or September. These months present pleasant temperatures, steady breezes, and peaceful anchorages around Sicily & Aeolian Islands. July and August deliver settled, warm conditions, though popular ports along the Amalfi Coast and the Balearic Islands are naturally busier.
Written by Blue Ocean Club from this yacht's listed particulars and checked against them line by line. The yacht's own description is shown separately on this page.
What a week aboard AVA costs all-in
Our planning estimate, built on the listed weekly rate shown in the rate section. APA, tax and gratuity are typical figures; your charter contract sets the final amounts.
- Charter fee per guest per night
- €1,109
- Weekly rate ÷ 10 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Sicily & Aeolian Islands
- Catania (CTA) and Palermo (PMO)
- Milazzo, the usual departure port for the Aeolian Islands, is about 2 hours by road from Catania; Palermo's marinas are about 35 minutes from Palermo airport.
- Typical extras
- APA 30% (typical for motor yachts), gratuity 10%, Italian VAT 22%.
- Can be reduced pro rata for documented time outside EU waters.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | €77,650 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | €23,300 |
| Italian VAT (22%) | €17,100 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €7,800 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €125,850 |
The APA is an advance for fuel, food, drinks, berths and similar running costs; unspent APA is returned. Some yachts are offered on all-inclusive terms, in which case the APA line does not apply. Delivery fees, if any, are extra. How charter costs work.
AVA and similar yachts in Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVA (this yacht)CRN Ancona | 40.2 m | 10 | 1976 | €77,650 |
| EL CARANBenetti | 39.1 m | 12 | 1977 | €90,000 |
| NUMBER NINEDe Vries Lentsch | 39.7 m | 11 | 1989 | €75,000 |
| DISCO VOLANTECNL - Cantieri Navali Lavagna | 36 m | 10 | 1981 | €60,000 |
| HEAVENLY DAZEFeadship | 32 m | 9 | 1972 | €75,000 |
Same type of yacht, listed for Sicily & the Aeolian Islands, closest in length, guests, rate and age. Rates of the other yachts as listed on 31 October 2026; open each yacht for its current rate.
Cruising Sicily & the Aeolian Islands: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The charter season runs from May to October. July and August bring settled, warm weather and light breezes, but anchorages and ports are crowded. May, June, September, and October offer quieter cruising grounds with pleasant temperatures and steady westerly or northwesterly winds. Scirocco winds from the south-east can develop occasionally, generating uncomfortable swells in exposed southern anchorages, while late summer can bring isolated afternoon squalls.
Practical tips
- Anchoring restrictions and exclusion zones are established by Capitaneria di Porto ordinances rather than a regional marine park; consult local maritime notices before dropping anchor.
- Milazzo, the usual departure port for the Aeolian Islands, is about 2 hours by road from Catania; Palermo's marinas are about 35 minutes from Palermo airport.
- Stock primary provisions at base marinas in Milazzo or Palermo, as island supermarkets on Salina and Lipari have smaller inventories and limited dockside access.
Anchorages to know
- Cala degli Zimmari (Panarea)This sandy bay south of Panarea offers secure holding in northwesterly winds, serving as an authorised anchorage near restricted Cala Junco.
- Porto Pignataro (Lipari)Located north of Lipari town, this sheltered harbour provides marina berths and safe holding, alternative to the restricted waters of Marina Corta.
- Pollara (Salina)A circular bay beneath volcanic cliffs on Salina's western coast, providing sheltered day anchorage over sand and rock in calm summer conditions.
- Sciara del Fuoco (Stromboli)Yachts can drift offshore in deep water to observe Stromboli's nocturnal eruptions, adhering to local maritime authority exclusion distances.
Also listed
Listed with AVA
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AVA yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
AVA: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering AVA. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.