Duel · Boats · Punta Ala · 2 addresses
Beneteau Oceanis 40 at Punta Ala or Cantiere del Pardo Spa Grand Soleil 56 at 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.
ABeneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta Ala
Punta Ala · €€€ · €500 to €1,000/day
reliability medium
from 500 € / day
4,8/5 travellers · 7 reviews
BCantiere del Pardo Spa Grand Soleil 56 in Punta Ala
Punta Ala · €€€ · €500 to €1,000/day
reliability low
from 700 € / day
The verdict
Cantiere del Pardo Spa Grand Soleil 56 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 Beneteau Oceanis 40 à Punta Ala if…
- your budget matters: from €500 / day, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: bateau & équipement (7,9). 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 40, 12 m, 40 hp: electric winches, autopilot, bow thruster, tender, paddleboard, heating. Very complete equipment.
Choose Cantiere del Pardo Spa Grand Soleil 56 à Punta Ala if…
- you prioritise bateau & équipement (8,4 vs 7,9) : Grand Soleil 56 (2008) from Cantiere del Pardo, very well equipped: watermaker, air conditioning, 4 fridges, electric winches, electronics modernized in 2023-2024.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,3) : 700 €/day for a 16.9 m, 11-passenger, very well-equipped boat: consistent, with neither skipper nor fuel announced as included.
Reliability medium / low : 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 Grand Soleil 56 at €700 per day is the choice for a group of 9 people or more who already know how to handle a boat: it is very well equipped (desalinator, A/C, 4 fridges) and its trips to Giglio or Giannutri are described, but a license is required and no skipper is included. The Beneteau Oceanis 40, at €500, suits a group of 5 to 8 who prefer an included skipper, with a traveler rating of 4.8/5 from 7 reviews, provided you plan for fuel, cleaning and provisions on top.
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?
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.
Cantiere del Pardo Spa Grand…Grand Soleil 56 (2008) from Cantiere del Pardo, very well equipped: watermaker, air conditioning, 4 fridges, electric winches, electronics modernized in 2023-2024.
Why these ratings?
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.
Cantiere del Pardo Spa Grand…700 €/day for a 16.9 m, 11-passenger, very well-equipped boat: consistent, with neither skipper nor fuel announced as included.
Why these ratings?
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.
Cantiere del Pardo Spa Grand…License required and sailing without a skipper, with an optional skipper depending on the rental company; deposit, fuel and schedules are not specified.
Why these ratings?
Beneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta A…From Punta Ala: Gulf of Follonica, Elba, Cerboli, Palmaiola, Capraia or Corsica; swimming, paddleboarding and fishing on board.
Cantiere del Pardo Spa Grand…From Punta Ala, outings to Cala Violina, Talamone, the Argentario, Giglio and Giannutri are described, with no guarantee of itinerary.
Why these ratings?
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 | Beneteau Oceanis 40 in Punta A… | Cantiere del Pardo Spa Grand… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | from 500 € / day | from 700 € / day |
| Village | Punta Ala | Punta Ala |
| Traveller rating | 4,8/5 · 7 reviews | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | low |
| Boat | Sailboat | Sailboat |
| Budget | €€€ · €500 to €1,000/day | €€€ · €500 to €1,000/day |
| Passengers | 5 to 8 | 9 and more |
| License | not specified | License required |
| Skipper | not specified | Without skipper |
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