EL CARAN Yacht Charter — 39.1m Benetti motor yacht for 12 guests, with a crew of 7
- Length
- 39.1 m
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 7
- Builder
- Benetti
- Year
- 1977
39.1m · Benetti · motor yacht
EL CARAN at a glance
EL CARAN is a 39.1m Benetti motor yacht launched in 1977, sleeping 12 guests in 6 cabins with a crew of 7. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the West Mediterranean.
- Length
- 39.1 m
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 7
- Builder
- Benetti
- Year
- 1977
Blue Ocean Club overview
Benetti launched her in 1977
Benetti launched EL CARAN in 1977, with a refit listed for 2020.
She measures 39.1 m in length, 7.2 m across the beam, 4.3 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.
She is flagged in Malta.
01 · On deck
Sun Loungers. Up to 12 guests
The outdoor spaces serve up to 12 guests.
02 · On the water
Jet Skis (standup) and Paddleboard
EL CARAN carries 4 listed toys and tenders, including Jet Skis (standup), Paddleboard, Tube - towable and Wakeboard.
03 · Where she cruises
the Balearic Islands. Winter 2026
EL CARAN is offered for charter in the West Mediterranean.
Winter 2026: Balearic Islands, Campania, Corsica & Sardinia and French Riviera.
Interiors
EL CARAN interiors
The photo set shows “Saloon”.
Listed on board: air conditioning and stabilizers.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
6 cabins
EL CARAN sleeps 12 guests in 6 cabins.
Water toys
EL CARAN water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for EL CARAN.
Paddle and sail
Paddleboard
Jet skis and Seabobs
Jet Skis (standup)
Skis and boards
Wakeboard
Towables and inflatables
Tube - towable
Diving
Diving equipment
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in the Balearic Islands
Winter 2026: 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
- Stabilizers
About the yacht
About EL CARAN
Description as supplied.
EL CARAN yacht available for charter. Built in 1977 with a charter price from €90,000 for up to 12 guests in 6 suites with a crew of 7.
Particulars
EL CARAN specifications
- Length
- 39.1 m
- Length (ft)
- 128 ft
- Beam
- 7.2 m
- Draft
- 4.3 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Construction
- Steel
- Builder
- Benetti
- Year launched
- 1977
- Refit
- 2020
- Flag
- Malta
- Guests (sleeping)
- 12
- Guests (cruising)
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 7
- Crew language
- Croatian
- Engine
- 2 X MTU (695HP)
- Cruising speed
- 10 kn
- Maximum speed
- 12 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 18.5 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 22.2 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Prior name
- INTUITION LADY
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
EL CARAN charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Balearic Islands, Campania, Corsica & Sardinia, French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, Lazio, North Africa, Sicily & Aeolian Islands, South of France, Spain, Tuscany | €90,000 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 EL CARAN 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
- €1,071
- Weekly rate ÷ 12 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) | €90,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | €27,000 |
| Italian VAT (22%) | €19,800 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €9,000 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €145,800 |
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.
EL CARAN and similar yachts in Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL CARAN (this yacht)Benetti | 39.1 m | 12 | 1977 | €90,000 |
| AVACRN Ancona | 40.2 m | 10 | 1976 | €77,650 |
| SOUTH PAW CCodecasa | 34.7 m | 12 | 1977 | €56,500 |
| NUMBER NINEDe Vries Lentsch | 39.7 m | 11 | 1989 | €75,000 |
| DESAMIS BBenetti | 40 m | 11 | 1994 | €102,000 |
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 EL CARAN
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EL CARAN yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
EL CARAN: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering EL CARAN. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.