GITANES Yacht Charter — 35.4m Benetti motor yacht for 10 guests, with a crew of 6
- Length
- 35.4 m
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 6
- Builder
- Benetti
- Year
- 1982
35.4m · Benetti · motor yacht
GITANES at a glance
GITANES is a 35.4m Benetti motor yacht launched in 1982, sleeping 10 guests in 4 cabins with a crew of 6. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the West Mediterranean.
- Length
- 35.4 m
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 6
- Builder
- Benetti
- Year
- 1982
Blue Ocean Club overview
Benetti launched her in 1982
Benetti launched GITANES in 1982, with a refit listed for 2022.
She measures 35.4 m in length, 7.6 m across the beam, 2.8 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.
Design is credited to Fratelli Benetti.
She is flagged in Malta.
01 · On deck
On deck
The outdoor spaces serve up to 10 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
Sicily & the Aeolian Islands. Winter 2026
GITANES is offered for charter in the West Mediterranean.
Winter 2026: Sicily & Aeolian Islands.
03 · The crew
A crew of 6. Italian
A crew of 6 runs GITANES, under Captain Jean-Michel Pastor.
Crew languages listed: Italian.
Interiors
GITANES interiors
Listed on board: air conditioning, satellite tv, stabilizers, tv all cabins, tv saloon and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: smoking on deck.
Accommodation
4 cabins
GITANES sleeps 10 guests in 4 cabins.
The master cabin is located main deck.
Crew quarters: lower deck.
Water toys
GITANES water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for GITANES.
Paddle and sail
Kayak · Paddleboards
Jet skis and Seabobs
Waverunner (Sit Down)
Skis and boards
Water skis - adult
Towables and inflatables
Inflatable Watertoys
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
- Indoor audio system
- Satellite TV
- Stabilizers
- TV all cabins
- TV saloon
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About GITANES
Description as supplied.
The luxury Motor Yacht 35mt INDIA was built in 1982 by the Italian shipyard Benetti and it has been painstakingly refitted recently.
With its three bridges cleverly designed to maximize space, India creates the impression of being far wider than its actual 35 mt lenght and can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people in 4 beautiful cabins, all equipped with modern flat screen TV, satellite and telephone. On the lower deck there is a full beam VIP suite with large private bathroom and two double cabins, also with ensuite facilities, plus crew quarter. On the main deck there is the full beam Master suite with a big private bathroom, panoramic windows on the foredeck, a small desk and large closets. The same deck include a beautifully appointed salon with a separate formal dining area.
India features the ideal combination of comfortable and stylish interior and stunning open deck spaces with well designed awnings providing ample shade. The spacious aft deck dining area provides welcome shade for long, leisurely lunches and dinners whilst the yacht's glamorous walk-around deck gives a true feeling of space on board. A custom designed water sports platform offers direct and easy access to the sea from the aft deck.
On the sundeck, a huge solarium extends for several square meters behind the control bridge.
India has Vosper stabilizers, to ensure guests a quiet and pleasant navigation, allowing them to fully enjoy the sea without any concern or discomfort. Stable, elegant and comfortable, India is the ideal yacht for an unforgettable cruise.
For further information: http://motor-yacht-india.weebly.com/
Particulars
GITANES specifications
- Length
- 35.4 m
- Length (ft)
- 116 ft
- Beam
- 7.6 m
- Draft
- 2.8 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Construction
- Steel
- Builder
- Benetti
- Designer
- Fratelli Benetti
- Year launched
- 1982
- Refit
- 2022
- Flag
- Malta
- Guests (sleeping)
- 10
- Guests (cruising)
- 12
- Guests (entertaining)
- 30
- Cabins
- 4
- Master cabin
- Main deck
- Crew
- 6
- Crew cabins
- Lower deck
- Crew language
- Italian
- Engine
- 2x CAT 425hp
- Cruising speed
- 10 kn
- Maximum speed
- 12 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 18.5 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 22.2 km/h
- Voltage
- 12 DC 240 AC
- VAT registered
- Yes
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- Smoking on deck
- Prior name
- INDIA
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
GITANES charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Sicily & Aeolian Islands | €49,000 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 GITANES 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
- €700
- 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) | €49,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | €14,700 |
| Italian VAT (22%) | €10,800 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €4,900 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €79,400 |
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.
GITANES and similar yachts in Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GITANES (this yacht)Benetti | 35.4 m | 10 | 1982 | €49,000 |
| DISCO VOLANTECNL - Cantieri Navali Lavagna | 36 m | 10 | 1981 | €60,000 |
| ATLANTIC ENDEAVOURW.A. Souter & Sons | 33.8 m | 8 | 1984 | €55,000 |
| SOUTH PAW CCodecasa | 34.7 m | 12 | 1977 | €56,500 |
| OLGACantieri di Pisa | 30.3 m | 10 | 1977 | €38,000 |
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 GITANES
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GITANES yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
GITANES: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering GITANES. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.