Duel · Boats · Punta Ala · 2 addresses
AD Boats Salona 45 in Punta Ala or Beneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta Ala?
Two boats at Punta Ala compared criterion by criterion with the editorial rating, the recorded price and the amenities. Verdict written by the code, based on the editorial team's justifications.
AAD Boats Salona 45 in Punta Ala
Punta Ala · €€ · €200 to €500/day
reliability medium
from 286 € / day
4,9/5 travellers · 7 reviews
BBeneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta Ala
Punta Ala · €€€ · €500 to €1,000/day
reliability medium
from 500 € / day
4,8/5 travellers · 7 reviews
The verdict
AD Boats Salona 45 à Punta Ala and Beneteau Oceanis 40 à Punta Ala neck and neck
7,7 versus 7,5: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose AD Boats Salona 45 à Punta Ala if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,1 vs 7,3) : 286 € per day for a 13.6 m sailboat, 6 passengers and full equipment (tender, kayak, GPS, autopilot): the price is consistent, even advantageous.
- your budget matters: from €286 / day, the lowest price in the head-to-head
- you trust travellers: 4,9/5 from 7 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose Beneteau Oceanis 40 à Punta Ala if…
- you prioritise formule & accessibilité (6,4 vs 6,0) : Skipper announced as included, but capacity is contradictory (8 passengers announced, 6 for day trips) and conditions without a skipper or license are not specified.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,3). €500 per day for a 12 m boat with skipper announced as included and rich equipment; fuel, a €100 cleaning fee and provisions remain extra.
Reliability medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 7 to 7 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
The Salona 45 at €286 per day, with 3 cabins, GPS, autopilot and tender, is the smart choice if you sail with several people without a skipper. The Beneteau Oceanis 40 at €500 includes a skipper and equally rich equipment, but its stated capacity is contradictory (6 or 8 people) and fuel, cleaning and provisions are extra. If your budget is tight and you know how to sail, take the AD Boats Salona 45; if you want someone else to handle the helm, it's the Oceanis 40.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
AD Boats Salona 45 in Punta AlaSalona 45 by AD Boats (2006), 13.6 m, 3 cabins, 6 berths: GPS, depth sounder, autopilot, gennaker, tender, kayak, outdoor shower.
Beneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta A…2009 Beneteau Oceanis 40, 12 m, 40 hp: electric winches, autopilot, bow thruster, tender, paddleboard, heating. Very complete equipment.
Why these ratings?
AD Boats Salona 45 in Punta Ala286 € per day for a 13.6 m sailboat, 6 passengers and full equipment (tender, kayak, GPS, autopilot): the price is consistent, even advantageous.
Beneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta A…€500 per day for a 12 m boat with skipper announced as included and rich equipment; fuel, a €100 cleaning fee and provisions remain extra.
Why these ratings?
AD Boats Salona 45 in Punta AlaNeither skipper nor license requirements are specified; crewing is mentioned, but deposit, fuel and schedules remain unclear.
Beneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta A…Skipper announced as included, but capacity is contradictory (8 passengers announced, 6 for day trips) and conditions without a skipper or license are not specified.
Why these ratings?
AD Boats Salona 45 in Punta AlaFrom Punta Ala, outings to Cala Violina, Talamone, the Argentario, Giglio or Giannutri, with swimming, snorkeling, fishing and overnight stays on board described.
Beneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta A…From Punta Ala: Gulf of Follonica, Elba, Cerboli, Palmaiola, Capraia or Corsica; swimming, paddleboarding and fishing on board.
Why these ratings?
AD Boats Salona 45 in Punta AlaTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 7 reviews: within the top 33% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the rating is pulled toward the average).
Beneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta A…Traveler rating 9.6/10 from 7 reviews: within the top 41% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | AD Boats Salona 45 in Punta Ala | Beneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta A… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | from 286 € / day | from 500 € / day |
| Village | Punta Ala | Punta Ala |
| Traveller rating | 4,9/5 · 7 reviews | 4,8/5 · 7 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Boat | Sailboat | Sailboat |
| Budget | €€ · €200 to €500/day | €€€ · €500 to €1,000/day |
| Passengers | 5 to 8 | 5 to 8 |
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