Palermo · Sicily · Yacht service & refit

Yacht maintenance, refit, concierge and winter berths in Sicily

A single point of contact for your yacht: scheduled maintenance, refit projects, berths, yacht concierge, winter storage and transfers from anywhere in the Mediterranean. You receive a detailed quote before work begins – no surprises.

  • 50%lower berthing and maintenance prices than in the rest of Europe
  • 80 fthaul-out by travel-lift, crane or hydraulic trailer
  • 7partner marinas across Sicily
Sailing catamaran on stands in a Palermo boatyard – SailorOne
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Sicily vs the rest of Europe

Keep your yacht in Sicily and pay a fraction of your current cost

Berthing and maintenance in Sicily typically cost two to three times less than in other European locations, for comparable work and quality standards. Sicily is also the most affordable region in Italy for leisure boating services – a real alternative to Palma, Valencia, Barcelona, Cannes, La Spezia and other locations.

  • Lower running costsBerths, haul-outs and labour at Sicilian rates, with detailed estimates agreed before work starts.
  • Yacht transfersWe transfer your yacht from anywhere in the Mediterranean with a qualified crew certified GT200 or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.
  • One point of contactBerth, winter storage, maintenance and yacht concierge organised by the same team.
  • Centre of the MediterraneanSicily lies at the centre of the Mediterranean and is easy to reach from any location.

Savings estimate

Where do you keep your yacht now?

€
Palma
€40,000
Sicily
€13,300–€20,000

Indicative saving: €20,000–€26,700 per year

Indicative only: in our experience Sicily costs two to three times less than Palma and Cannes, and 40–50% less than Barcelona and Valencia. Your exact figure depends on the yacht, the marina and the work – ask us for a detailed estimate.

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Services

Everything your yacht needs, coordinated by a single team of industry professionals.

01

Planned maintenance

Scheduled maintenance of systems and mechanical parts keeps the yacht in efficient condition and prevents costly breakdowns, protecting the value of your investment over time. We plan the calendar, coordinate the specialists and provide a report after every intervention.

  • Safety & compliance
  • Mechanical reliability
  • Structural integrity
  • Fit-out maintenance
Technician servicing a yacht engine room – SailorOne

A maintenance plan that takes into account the hours of use of the engine, generator and watermaker, as well as the condition of the deck equipment and the need for regular haul-outs.

We draw up a maintenance plan for your yacht based on the running hours of the engine, generators and watermakers. It also takes into account the condition of the deck equipment, the need for regular haul-outs and upgrades of systems to current safety regulations.

You have a single point of contact. We schedule the specialists, supervise the work and send a report with photos after every intervention. The plan is reviewed periodically, so nothing is left to the last week before the season starts.

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Marine diesel engine removed for overhaul on the quay – SailorOne

Inboard and outboard engines, generators, gearboxes, mechanical seals and saildrives.

Scheduled servicing and repairs of inboard and outboard engines and generators: oil and filters, impellers, cooling and fuel systems, belts, engine mounts, gearboxes and saildrives.

Inspection and replacement of mechanical seals. For major overhauls we remove and reinstall the engine, coordinating the crane, the workshop and the parts.

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Technician working on a yacht electrical panel – SailorOne

Batteries, chargers, inverters, shore power and solar systems.

Monitoring and upgrading of electrical and charging systems so that every system on board keeps working: battery banks, chargers and inverters, shore power, generators, solar panels, switch panels and wiring.

Fault finding, clean rewiring and documented upgrades.

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Installing marine electronics in a yacht saloon ceiling – SailorOne

Chartplotters, radar, autopilot, AIS, VHF and onboard networks.

Supply, installation and testing of navigation and communication electronics: chartplotters, radar, autopilot, AIS, VHF, instruments, cameras and onboard networks.

Software updates, calibration and troubleshooting before the season starts.

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Watermaker high-pressure pump serviced on board – SailorOne

Air conditioning, fridges and freezers, watermakers – serviced before the heat arrives.

Maintenance and repair of air-conditioning units, refrigeration and watermakers: filters and membranes, pumps, raw-water circuits, gas checks and winterisation.

Comfort on board depends on these systems, so we service them before the summer, not in the middle of it.

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Rigger inspecting the mast and deck gear of a catamaran – SailorOne

Standing and running rigging, deck gear, furlers and hydraulic systems – inspected, tuned and upgraded.

Structural inspection of standing and running rigging and deck gear: shrouds, stays, terminals, travellers, chainplates, spreaders, sheaves, sail furling systems and hydraulic systems.

Tuning, replacement and upgrades of the rig for maximum safety under sail. Mast unstepping, and mast and boom painting with modern epoxy protection systems.

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Thruster tunnel and propeller covered in marine growth before cleaning – SailorOneThe same thruster tunnel and propeller after cleaning – SailorOneBeforeAfter

Cleaning and protection of the hull, anodes, propellers, shafts, rudder blades and seacocks.

Cleaning and protection of underwater parts from the marine environment, such as the hull, anodes, propellers, shafts, rudder blades and seacocks.

We carry out inspections in the water or during haul-out and provide photo reports on the condition found.

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Life jackets, first-aid kit, handheld VHF and safety lines on a teak deck – SailorOne

Life rafts, life jackets, flares and extinguishers – expiry dates tracked for you.

Constant control of expiry dates and working condition of all safety equipment: life rafts, life jackets, flares, fire extinguishers, EPIRB and first-aid kits.

We arrange servicing and replacements so the yacht stays compliant and ready for inspection.

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Clean teak foredeck and hatch of a sailing yacht – SailorOne

Exterior washes, teak and stainless care, interior cleaning before and after the season.

Exterior washes, deck and teak cleaning, stainless steel polishing, interior cleaning and airing, cushions and fabrics.

Before your arrival, after your departure or on a regular schedule while the yacht is berthed.

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02

Refit & project management

Refit projects delivered on schedule and to the highest quality standards, within a budget agreed in advance on the basis of complete, detailed estimates. Full transparency for owners who trust us with their yacht and don't like surprises.

Sailing catamaran lifted by crane during haul-out in Palermo – SailorOne

Yachts up to 80 ft lifted by travel-lift, crane or hydraulic trailer.

Haul-out and launch of yachts up to 80 ft using a travel-lift, a crane or self-propelled hydraulic trailers, with blocking and storage on the hard.

We book the yard slot, supervise the lift and coordinate the work planned while the yacht is ashore.

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Yacht hull with freshly applied antifouling – SailorOne

Pressure wash, scraping, anti-osmosis and anti-corrosion primers, antifouling.

Underwater hull treatment: high-pressure washing, scraping, anti-osmosis and anti-corrosion primers, antifouling application and treatment of metal parts.

Where osmosis is suspected, we assess the hull and propose a treatment plan with a detailed estimate.

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Freshly painted dark blue topsides of a sailing yacht – SailorOne

Topsides and superstructure painting, gelcoat repairs, fairing and polishing.

Painting of topsides, superstructures and details, gelcoat repair, fairing, polishing and protective coatings.

Carried out by specialists, with the right materials and working conditions for a lasting finish.

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Weathered grey teak on a yacht stern before restoration – SailorOneThe same teak deck after restoration – SailorOneBeforeAfter

Teak decks and interior joinery, fibreglass and carbon repairs, stainless steel and aluminium work.

Woodwork and plexiglass: teak deck repairs and restoration, caulking, interior joinery, doors, hatches and custom furniture.

Repairs of fibreglass (GRP) and carbon structures, stainless steel and aluminium metalwork, fabrication of brackets, frames and fittings.

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Mainsail fully hoisted on a sailing catamaran – SailorOne

Sail repairs, lazy bags, biminis, covers, cushions and curtains.

Sail repairs and servicing, lazy bags, sprayhoods, biminis, covers, cushions and curtains – measured on board, made and fitted.

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New anchor roller fitted on a bow fitting – SailorOne

Mechanical and electronic parts, safety gear, rigging, interior and galley equipment.

Local dealers and suppliers provide mechanical and electronic parts, safety equipment, interior equipment, rigging, cushions and galley equipment.

A cost estimate is provided for each required part before the order is placed.

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Surveyor taking notes during a technical inspection on deck – SailorOne

Technical advice, mechanical tests and rigging checks before a purchase, refit or passage.

Consultancy on technical surveys, mechanical tests and rigging checks – before a purchase, before a refit or before a long passage – so that decisions are based on the real condition of the yacht.

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03

Berths & port services

Berths selected and arranged in equipped marinas according to the type of yacht and the owner's preferences – up to 50 metres afloat in Palermo and Capo d'Orlando.

Motor yacht at a berth in Palermo at sunset – SailorOne

Seasonal and short-term berths with water and power, for yachts up to 50 m in Palermo and Capo d'Orlando.

We find and arrange berths in equipped marinas with water and electricity pedestals, matched to the type of vessel and the owner's preferences. In Palermo and Capo d'Orlando we can arrange berths afloat for yachts up to 50 metres.

Seasonal berths in partner marinas with video surveillance.

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Sailing yachts moored in a marina in Palermo – SailorOne

Berths for stopovers around Sicily, with fuel, provisioning and transfers arranged for your arrival.

Transit berths and stopovers along the Sicilian coast, booked for you, with bunkering, provisioning and transfers coordinated for your arrival.

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04

Logistics & yacht concierge

Yacht concierge services: operational and technical support for captains and crews, with constant access to advice and solutions for the comfort of guests on board.

Bunkering & fuel supply

Fuel arranged at the fuel dock or delivered at the berth, with quantities and timing agreed with the captain.

Airport & city transfers

Transfers from and to the airport and the city centre for owners, guests and crew.

Provisioning & galley supplies

The galley is stocked with the most exclusive Italian and local produce, delivered to the boat according to your requirements.

Wine, beverages & menu consulting

Wines and beverages, and tailored menus created with local chefs who have years of experience on board.

Sailing yacht stored ashore in a secure yard in Sicily – SailorOne
up to 50 mwinter berths afloat in Palermo and Capo d'Orlando

Winter storage & surveillance

Winter berths in Sicily, with someone watching over your yacht

Seasonal berths in partner marinas, afloat or ashore, with video surveillance, regular checks and mooring lines adjusted before bad weather. You receive regular updates and photo reports, and the yacht is ready when the season starts.

Winter berth afloat

A berth in one of our partner marinas for the winter months, chosen with you according to the yacht and its location – up to 50 m in Palermo and Capo d'Orlando.

Dry storage ashore

Haul-out, blocking and storage on the hard – the right moment for antifouling, hull and running-gear work.

Surveillance & photo reports

We check the yacht regularly, adjust mooring lines before bad weather, monitor batteries and bilges and send photo reports.

Works coordinated over winter

Maintenance and refit jobs scheduled while you are away, so the yacht is ready for the first week of the season.

Yacht transfers

Yacht transfers to Sicily from anywhere in the Mediterranean

We transfer your yacht from any point in the Mediterranean with a qualified crew holding GT200 or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificates. We organise the whole passage – route, skipper and crew, fuel, and the berth waiting for you on arrival.

Transfer rates & coverage

Up to 1,000 nautical miles
€4.50 per mileplus crew travel and provisioning · minimum €400 per day
Over 1,000 nautical miles
On quotebased on the route and the crew required

All rates exclude VAT.

Sunset at the helm during a yacht transfer passage – SailorOne

Across the Mediterranean to Sicily

Sicily lies at the centre of the Mediterranean, within easy reach of any base. A 500-mile passage costs about €2,250 at our rate, plus crew travel and provisioning, VAT excluded. We plan the weather window, book the berth and schedule the first maintenance on arrival.

Transfer crew working on deck under sail – SailorOne

Certified skipper & crew

Qualified commercial skippers certified RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or GT200, and a complete crew when the passage requires it.

Our marinas

Seven partner marinas across Sicily

Palermo (3 marinas), Balestrate, Trapani, Termini Imerese and Capo d'Orlando. We provide maintenance, winter berths and concierge services in each of them – tell us where you would like to keep the yacht and we will suggest the right berth for its size and your plans.

Map of the La Cala harbour in Palermo with partner marinas 1 and 2 – SailorOne
01–02

Palermo – La Cala marinas

Marinas 1 & 2, historic centre of Palermo

Two marinas in La Cala, Palermo's historic horseshoe-shaped harbour: a prime berth in the heart of the old town, with all facilities for leisure boats and yachts. Very sheltered.

  • Winter berth
  • Maintenance
  • Concierge
Map of the Acquasanta harbour in Palermo with partner marina 3 – SailorOne
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Palermo – Acquasanta marina

Marina 3, north of Palermo

A modern, well-equipped marina in the northern part of Palermo. Quieter and more exclusive than the busy La Cala, for yachts, mega-yachts and leisure boats.

  • Winter berth
  • Maintenance
  • Concierge
Map of the partner marina in Balestrate – SailorOne
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Balestrate marina

Gulf of Castellammare, north-western Sicily

A seaside town known for its long golden beaches, five miles from the Scopello stacks and San Vito. The marina is sheltered from the prevailing westerly and north-westerly winds and from all southerly winds.

  • Winter berth
  • Maintenance afloat
  • Concierge
Map of the partner marina in Trapani – SailorOne
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Trapani marina

Western Sicily

A charming coastal city known for its historic old town, beaches and traditional salt pans. A sheltered marina just 7 miles from the Egadi Islands.

  • Winter berth
  • Maintenance
  • Concierge
Map of the partner marina in Termini Imerese – SailorOne
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Termini Imerese marina

Northern coast, between Palermo and Cefalù

A well-established, well-sheltered tourist harbour – a practical stopover for boaters exploring the Sicilian coast or setting sail for the Aeolian Islands.

  • Winter berth
  • Maintenance
  • Concierge
Map of the partner marina in Capo d'Orlando – SailorOne
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Capo d'Orlando marina

North-eastern Sicily, facing the Aeolian Islands

A modern, premium marina opened in 2017, known for its design, high-quality services and eco-friendly infrastructure – one of the most advanced tourist ports in the Mediterranean. Berths afloat for yachts up to 50 metres.

  • Up to 50 m
  • Winter berth
  • Maintenance
  • Concierge

In Palermo and Capo d'Orlando we can arrange berths afloat for yachts up to 50 metres. Ask us for availability and prices for your yacht. Tap a map to see it larger. Maps © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Projects

Recent work in Palermo

Haul-outs, engine overhauls, rigging and electrical work carried out by our team. Tap a photo to see it larger.

How we work

One point of contact, from the first call to the last invoice

  1. 1

    Tell us about your yacht

    Model, length, location and what needs doing – by WhatsApp, phone or email.

  2. 2

    Detailed cost estimate

    Following a thorough survey on site, you receive a detailed cost estimate before work begins. The budget is set on this basis.

  3. 3

    Work & photo reports

    We coordinate the specialists and send progress updates with photos, wherever you are.

  4. 4

    Handover & next season

    The yacht is handed back ready, with a plan for the next maintenance cycle.

Reviews

What owners and captains say

5.06 reviews
We moved our catamaran to Palermo and haven't looked back. Winter berth, antifouling and a saildrive service for well under what we paid before – with photo updates all winter.
Mark T.Lagoon 42
One contact for everything: the engine service, new electronics and the berth. The estimate was detailed and the final invoice matched it.
Isabelle R.Princess 56
Rigging inspection and new shrouds before our summer cruise. Professional, on time and everything clearly explained.
Klaus W.Hallberg-Rassy 46
As a captain I need a reliable partner ashore. Provisioning, bunkering and airport transfers were sorted within hours.
Marco D.Captain, 24 m motor yacht
The transfer to Palermo was handled perfectly – skipper, weather window and a berth waiting for us on arrival.
Sarah & James P.Beneteau Oceanis 51
Haul-out, osmosis check and new antifouling in one week. A great team in the yard and no surprises on the bill.
Antoine L.Fountaine Pajot 45

FAQ

Questions owners ask us

Can't find your answer? Ask us on WhatsApp – we reply quickly.

How much cheaper is Sicily than Mallorca?

The cost of berthing and maintenance in Sicily is typically two to three times lower than in Mallorca for comparable work. The exact savings depend on your yacht, the marina and the work required. Send us your details and we will provide you with a detailed estimate.

What size of yacht do you work on?

We work on yachts from 10 to 30+ metres. In Palermo and Capo d'Orlando we can arrange berths afloat, including winter berths, for yachts up to 50 metres, and haul-outs are possible up to 80 ft by travel-lift, crane or hydraulic trailer.

Can you transfer my yacht to Sicily?

Yes, from anywhere in the Mediterranean. We organise the transfer with a qualified crew certified GT200 or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean. Up to 1,000 nautical miles the rate is €4.50 per mile plus crew travel and provisioning, with a minimum of €400 per day, VAT excluded.

Where do you work?

We are based in Palermo and work across partner shipyards in Palermo, Trapani, Termini and Capo d'Orlando. Works in Balestrate can be done with the yacht in the water.

How do estimates and budgets work?

Following a thorough survey on site, you receive a complete, detailed cost estimate with timing before any work starts. The budget is set on this basis, so the final invoice holds no surprises.

Do I need to be in Sicily while the work is done?

No. You have one point of contact who coordinates the specialists and sends you progress updates and photo reports wherever you are.

What happens to my yacht over the winter?

The yacht stays in one of our partner marinas, afloat or ashore. We check it regularly, adjust mooring lines before bad weather, monitor batteries and bilges and send photo reports.

Can you supply parts and equipment?

Yes, local dealers and suppliers provide mechanical and electronic parts, safety equipment, interior equipment, rigging, cushions and galley equipment. A cost estimate is provided for each required part before the order is placed.

Contact

Request a quote for your yacht

Tell us about the yacht and what it needs. You will receive a detailed estimate – usually within one working day.

Your details are used only to answer your request. See our privacy policy.

About us

Yacht services and refit in Sicily

SailorOne looks after sailing and motor yachts from 10 to 30+ metres in Sicily: scheduled maintenance, refit projects, berths and winter storage, yacht concierge and transfers from anywhere in the Mediterranean.

We work with partner shipyards and marinas in Palermo, Trapani, Termini Imerese, Balestrate and Capo d'Orlando, and coordinate trusted local specialists for every job. SailorOne is your single point of contact: one team, a detailed estimate before work begins and photo reports while you are away.

  • Palermoour base in Sicily
  • 10–30+ msailing and motor yachts
  • 7partner marinas
  • 80 fthaul-out capacity
Massimiliano Cusimano, captain and founder of SailorOne

Founder & captain

Massimiliano Cusimano

Twenty years at sea as a captain, RYA cruising instructor and holder of the AEC mechanical qualification. Massimiliano oversees every project together with the SailorOne team.

At sea
20 years, captain
Licences
Yachtmaster Ocean 200 GT (MCA), CoC with commercial endorsement
Training
RYA Cruising Instructor · AEC mechanical qualification
Languages
Italian, English, Spanish
Valeria, yacht concierge and provisioning at SailorOne

Yacht concierge & provisioning

Valeria

Experienced hostess, deckhand and provisioning specialist for large yachts. Valeria looks after the concierge service for yachts and their guests.

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