BLUE OYSTER Yacht Charter — 18.4m Hanse Yachts sailing yacht for 6 guests, with a crew of 2
- Length
- 18.4 m
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Hanse Yachts
- Year
- 2008
18.4m · Hanse Yachts · sailing yacht
BLUE OYSTER at a glance
BLUE OYSTER is a 18.4m Hanse Yachts sailing yacht launched in 2008, sleeping 6 guests in 3 cabins with a crew of 2. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the West Mediterranean.
- Length
- 18.4 m
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Hanse Yachts
- Year
- 2008
Blue Ocean Club overview
Hanse Yachts launched her in 2008
Hanse Yachts launched BLUE OYSTER in 2008, with a refit listed for 2019.
She measures 18.4 m in length, 4.8 m across the beam, 3.3 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 12 knots.
01 · On deck
Cockpit Helm. Up to 6 guests
The outdoor spaces serve up to 6 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
Sicily & the Aeolian Islands. Winter 2026
BLUE OYSTER is offered for charter in the West Mediterranean.
Winter 2026: Sicily & Aeolian Islands.
03 · The crew
A crew of 2. Italian
A crew of 2 runs BLUE OYSTER, under Captain Michele De Giovanni.
Crew languages listed: Italian.
Interiors
BLUE OYSTER interiors
The photo set shows “Saloon”.
Listed on board: air conditioning.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
3 cabins
BLUE OYSTER sleeps 6 guests in 3 cabins.
Diving
Diving equipment
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
Winter 2026: Sicily & Aeolian Islands. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
About the yacht
About BLUE OYSTER
Description as supplied.
BLUE OYSTER yacht available for charter. Built in 2008 with a charter price from €11,000 for up to 6 guests in 3 suites with a crew of 2.
Particulars
BLUE OYSTER specifications
- Length
- 18.4 m
- Length (ft)
- 60 ft
- Beam
- 4.8 m
- Draft
- 3.3 m
- Category
- Sailing
- Hull
- Monohull
- Builder
- Hanse Yachts
- Year launched
- 2008
- Refit
- 2019
- Guests (sleeping)
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Crew language
- Italian
- Cruising speed
- 12 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 22.2 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
BLUE OYSTER charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Sicily & Aeolian Islands | €11,000 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.
What a week aboard BLUE OYSTER 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
- €262
- Weekly rate ÷ 6 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 25% (typical for sailing yachts and catamarans), gratuity 10%, Italian VAT 22%.
- Can be reduced pro rata for documented time outside EU waters.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | €11,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (25%) | €2,750 |
| Italian VAT (22%) | €2,420 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €1,100 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €17,270 |
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.
BLUE OYSTER and similar yachts in Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE OYSTER (this yacht)Hanse Yachts | 18.4 m | 6 | 2008 | €11,000 |
| KIND OF BLUEHanse Yachts | 17.5 m | 6 | 2014 | €12,000 |
| PURA FOLLIAICE Yachts | 18.9 m | 6 | 2020 | €15,000 |
| SEA DREAMERSBeneteau | 17.1 m | 6 | 2024 | €9,900 |
| TUSCAN SPIRITHanse Yachts | 20 m | 6 | 2014 | €17,500 |
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 BLUE OYSTER
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BLUE OYSTER yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
BLUE OYSTER: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering BLUE OYSTER. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.