MARIA GIOVANNA Yacht Charter — 24m sailing yacht for 12 guests, with a crew of 4
- Length
- 24 m
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 4
- Year
- 1997
24m · sailing yacht
MARIA GIOVANNA at a glance
MARIA GIOVANNA is a 24m sailing yacht launched in 1997, sleeping 12 guests in 6 cabins with a crew of 4. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the West Mediterranean.
- Length
- 24 m
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 4
- Year
- 1997
Blue Ocean Club overview
MARIA GIOVANNA, in brief
She measures 24 m in length, 6.1 m across the beam, 2.6 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 9 knots.
She is flagged in Italy.
01 · On deck
Sun pads for 12 guests
On deck: Sun pads.
The outdoor spaces serve up to 12 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
Sicily & the Aeolian Islands. Winter 2026
MARIA GIOVANNA is offered for charter in the West Mediterranean.
Winter 2026: Sicily & Aeolian Islands.
03 · The crew
A crew of 4. English
A crew of 4 runs MARIA GIOVANNA, under Captain Silvano Gargiulo.
Crew languages listed: English.
Crew profiles appear further down this page.
Interiors
MARIA GIOVANNA interiors
Listed on board: air conditioning, satellite communications, satellite tv and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
6 cabins
MARIA GIOVANNA sleeps 12 guests in 6 cabins.
- Crew separate heads
- Crew separate shower
The crew
Meet the crew
Silvano Gargiulo
Captain
Italy · English
The crew of the Maria Giovanna is formed by Captain Silvano Gargiulo, hostess Rosaria Napolitano, sailor Alessandro Astarita and a cook Cyrus Speech. From 2009 the increasingly close-knit crew, is able to satisfy our customers with professionalism and discretion. On board are spoken English, Italian and Portuguese language.
Water toys
MARIA GIOVANNA water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for MARIA GIOVANNA.
Paddle and sail
Canoe
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
- Light fishing gear
- Indoor audio system
- Satellite Communications
- Satellite TV
- Sun pads
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About MARIA GIOVANNA
Description as supplied.
Maria Giovanna is the result of the joining between tradition and modernity, of fine woods as mahogany and iroco teak and modern equipment. It 's classic turkish gulet - a traditional seaworthy sailing ship - which ensures a safe and comfortable cruise, thanks also to the great experience of his crew.
Particulars
MARIA GIOVANNA specifications
- Length
- 24 m
- Length (ft)
- 79 ft
- Beam
- 6.1 m
- Draft
- 2.6 m
- Category
- Sailing
- Hull
- Monohull
- Construction
- Wood
- Year launched
- 1997
- Refit
- 2022
- Flag
- Italy
- Guests (sleeping)
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 4
- Crew language
- English
- Engine
- AIFO 500hp, 13,000 cc
- Cruising speed
- 9 kn
- Fuel (cruising)
- 60 l/h
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 16.6 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
MARIA GIOVANNA charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Sicily & Aeolian Islands | €13,300 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 MARIA GIOVANNA 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
- €158
- 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 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) | €13,300 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (25%) | €3,330 |
| Italian VAT (22%) | €2,930 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €1,330 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €20,890 |
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.
MARIA GIOVANNA and similar yachts in Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA GIOVANNA (this yacht)Custom | 24 m | 12 | 1997 | €13,300 |
| DERIYA DENIZCustom | 23.9 m | 12 | 2006 | €13,300 |
| HANDE CAPO GALERACustom | 26 m | 12 | 2001 | €15,350 |
| DONNA MARISABodrum Shipyard | 27 m | 14 | 1995 | €13,000 |
| CLASS IVFranchini Yachts | 23.2 m | 8 | 2001 | €18,000 |
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 MARIA GIOVANNA
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MARIA GIOVANNA yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
MARIA GIOVANNA: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering MARIA GIOVANNA. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.