Duel · Boats · Porto Santo Stefano · 2 addresses
Ryck 280 in Porto Santo Stefano or Tornado 38 with skipper in Porto Santo Stefano?
Two boats at Porto Santo Stefano 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.
ARyck 280 in Porto Santo Stefano
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · €200 to €500/day
reliability medium
from 400 € / day
4,9/5 travellers · 13 reviews
BTornado 38 with skipper in Porto Santo Stefano
Porto Santo Stefano · €€€€ · More than €1,000/day
reliability medium
from 1100 € / day
4,9/5 travellers · 20 reviews
The verdict
Tornado 38 avec skipper à Porto Santo Stefano and Ryck 280 à Porto Santo Stefano neck and neck
7,9 versus 7,8: 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 Ryck 280 à Porto Santo Stefano if…
- you prioritise bateau & équipement (8,4 vs 8,1) : Ryck 280 launched in 2023, 9.8 m and 300 hp, with bimini, bow thruster, outdoor shower, refrigerator, GPS and VHF: recent and very well equipped.
- your budget matters: from €400 / day, the lowest price in the head-to-head
- you trust travellers: 4,9/5 from 13 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: sorties possibles (7,6). From Porto Santo Stefano, allows you to skirt the Argentario and consider Giglio or Giannutri, with swimming and lunch on board described.
Choose Tornado 38 avec skipper à Porto Santo Stefano if…
- you prioritise sorties possibles (8,2 vs 7,6) : From Porto Santo Stefano, coves of the Argentario, Giglio or Giannutri depending on conditions; swimming, snorkeling and overnight on board possible.
- you trust travellers: 4,9/5 from 20 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Reliability medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 13 to 20 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Ryck 280 in Porto Santo StefanoRyck 280 launched in 2023, 9.8 m and 300 hp, with bimini, bow thruster, outdoor shower, refrigerator, GPS and VHF: recent and very well equipped.
Tornado 38 with skipper in Por…Tornado 38 from 1999, refitted in spring 2022 (teak deck, cushions, carpeting) and very well equipped: GPS, depth sounder, VHF, outdoor shower, paddleboard, diving gear.
Why these ratings?
Ryck 280 in Porto Santo Stefano€400 per day for a recent 9.8 m, 300 hp boat accommodating 8 passengers, fully equipped: rate consistent, fuel not specified.
Tornado 38 with skipper in Por…€1,100 per day with skipper included for 11.8 m and 8 passengers; fuel not specified, leaving some uncertainty about the real cost.
Why these ratings?
Ryck 280 in Porto Santo StefanoRental without skipper, but a boating license is required, with no skipper alternative; deposit, fuel and schedules not specified.
Tornado 38 with skipper in Por…Skipper required but a boat license is also required: the condition is contradictory and unresolved, which makes access unclear.
Why these ratings?
Ryck 280 in Porto Santo StefanoFrom Porto Santo Stefano, allows you to skirt the Argentario and consider Giglio or Giannutri, with swimming and lunch on board described.
Tornado 38 with skipper in Por…From Porto Santo Stefano, coves of the Argentario, Giglio or Giannutri depending on conditions; swimming, snorkeling and overnight on board possible.
Why these ratings?
Ryck 280 in Porto Santo StefanoTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 13 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Tornado 38 with skipper in Por…Traveler rating 9.8/10 across 20 reviews: among the top 6% of the catalogue.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Ryck 280 in Porto Santo Stefano | Tornado 38 with skipper in Por… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | from 400 € / day | from 1100 € / day |
| Village | Porto Santo Stefano | Porto Santo Stefano |
| Traveller rating | 4,9/5 · 13 reviews | 4,9/5 · 20 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Boat | Motorboat | Motorboat |
| License | License required | License required |
| Skipper | Without skipper | With skipper |
| Budget | €€ · €200 to €500/day | €€€€ · More than €1,000/day |
| Passengers | 5 to 8 | 5 to 8 |
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