GELIDONYA Yacht Charter — 26m Bodrum Shipyard motor yacht for 12 guests, with a crew of 3
- Length
- 26 m
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 3
- Builder
- Bodrum Shipyard
- Year
- 1998
26m · Bodrum Shipyard · motor yacht
GELIDONYA at a glance
GELIDONYA is a 26m Bodrum Shipyard motor yacht launched in 1998, sleeping 12 guests in 6 cabins with a crew of 3. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the West Mediterranean.
- Length
- 26 m
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 3
- Builder
- Bodrum Shipyard
- Year
- 1998
Blue Ocean Club overview
Bodrum Shipyard launched her in 1998
Bodrum Shipyard launched GELIDONYA in 1998, with a refit listed for 2017.
She measures 26 m in length, 8 m across the beam, 3 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 8 knots.
01 · On deck
BBQ. Outdoor shower
On deck: BBQ, Outdoor shower and Swim platform.
The outdoor spaces serve up to 12 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
Sicily & the Aeolian Islands. Winter 2026
GELIDONYA is offered for charter in the West Mediterranean.
Winter 2026: Sicily & Aeolian Islands.
03 · The crew
A crew of 3. Italian
A crew of 3 runs GELIDONYA, under Captain Angelo Beninati.
Crew languages listed: Italian.
Interiors
GELIDONYA interiors
The photo set shows “Dining” and “Saloon”.
Listed on board: air conditioning, tv saloon and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
6 cabins
GELIDONYA sleeps 12 guests in 6 cabins.
Water toys
GELIDONYA water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for GELIDONYA.
Paddle and sail
Paddleboards
More on board
Beach games
Diving
Diving equipment
- Snorkeling 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
- BBQ
- Outdoor shower
- Indoor audio system
- Swim platform
- TV saloon
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About GELIDONYA
Description as supplied.
GELIDONYA yacht available for charter. Built in 1998 with a charter price from €13,000 for up to 12 guests in 6 suites with a crew of 3.
Particulars
GELIDONYA specifications
- Length
- 26 m
- Length (ft)
- 85 ft
- Beam
- 8 m
- Draft
- 3 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Builder
- Bodrum Shipyard
- Year launched
- 1998
- Refit
- 2017
- Guests (sleeping)
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 3
- Crew language
- Italian
- Engine
- Main Engine - Caterpillar 550 HP 2 Generators x Onan 30kw each
- Cruising speed
- 8 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 14.8 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Prior name
- GELIDONYA
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
GELIDONYA charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Sicily & Aeolian Islands | €13,000 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 GELIDONYA 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
- €155
- 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) | €13,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | €3,900 |
| Italian VAT (22%) | €2,860 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €1,300 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €21,060 |
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.
GELIDONYA and similar yachts in Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GELIDONYA (this yacht)Bodrum Shipyard | 26 m | 12 | 1998 | €13,000 |
| FINALLY-APHRODITELazzara | 25.6 m | 8 | 2004 | $45,000 |
| TERSANE IVCustom | 24 m | 12 | 2006 | €15,200 |
| DREAM ABodrum Shipyard | 26 m | 11 | 2006 | €17,400 |
| DVI MARIJEEge-Yat | 24 m | 12 | 2004 | €17,400 |
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 GELIDONYA
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GELIDONYA yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
GELIDONYA: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering GELIDONYA. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.