Sun Odyssey 490 in Puntone di Scarlino

Sun Odyssey 490 in Puntone: heading for the Maremma

Departing from Puntone di Scarlino, this 14-metre sailing yacht gives you a base to organize a sea escape along the Tuscan coast. I recommend it to crews who want to sail independently and have several cabins to share the cruise as a group.

A spacious sailing yacht for independent sailing

The Sun Odyssey 490, 2026 model year, can accommodate up to 13 passengers and offers 13 berths spread across five cabins. Its engine power is 80 hp. The listing indicates bareboat rental: you must therefore plan for navigation handled by the crew, and check before booking the license and experience requirements applicable to the rental.

On board, the listed equipment covers navigation and life at anchor: GPS, VHF, autopilot, bow thruster and electric windlass. For breaks, you have in particular a dinghy with its outboard motor, a paddleboard, a swim platform and an outdoor shower. The sun awning, the spray hood, the table and the outdoor cushions create a space to gather outside; the refrigerator, hot water, watermaker, Wi-Fi and USB outlets complete the equipment. An electric toilet is also indicated.

Stopovers to choose according to the weather

From Puntone, you can consider sailing to the coves of the Maremma coast, including Cala Violina, or set course for the Tuscan Archipelago. The island of Giglio and Giannutri, off the Argentario, can give the cruise another direction; Talamone and the Maremma park also offer landmarks for imagining a coastal itinerary. Distances, conditions and available time will determine the realistic stopovers: no particular destination is included by default.

This boat is mainly suited to a large group that wants to share the berths and enjoy a flexible program, with the experience needed to go to sea without a skipper. The listed rate starts at €539 per day; it remains to be confirmed for your dates. In summer, I would book early and keep an itinerary adaptable to the wind and sea state. Before confirming, check the sailing requirements, fees and availability: you can then choose your stopovers based on the crew rather than chasing a imposed program.