Strait & Stone · Bonifacio
Charter a Pardo 38 in Bonifacio
The Pardo 38 arranges its day around a central helm beneath a T-top.
Yacht specifications
- Length overall
- 11.56 m
- Beam
- 3.60 m
- Accommodation
- One or two cabins depending on the selected layout
- Generation
- 2024 builder brochure; earlier published references list a different overall length.
- Charter guests
- Confirmed for the actual yacht; not inferred from design or cabin capacity.
Specifications describe the model. Your quote confirms the yacht, equipment and permitted guest number for your dates.
Walkaround space on a compact outdoor yacht
Paths to either side lead towards the bow sunpad, while the aft cockpit provides another place to sit together. Its reverse bow and low roof give it a distinctive profile without adding a separate upper deck.
For a Bonifacio outing, that means the coast and conditions remain close to the experience. Choose shaded and travelling seats deliberately, then use the lounging areas when the captain considers it appropriate. The design rewards a simple day with room to enjoy one setting before moving to another.
Let Bonifacio’s setting carry the outing
Leaving the harbour and seeing the limestone coast can be a substantial part of the pleasure. A compact day does not need to depend on reaching every island or bay. If Lavezzi is the priority, make that clear and allow the captain to assess the route, conditions and practical stopping arrangements.
Another day may favour a different stretch of the southern coast. The yacht’s open form makes the passage itself noticeable, with more exposure to sun and wind than a larger enclosed model. Choose the hours and programme with the whole party’s comfort in mind.
Small details change the experience aboard
Look at the actual table, shade equipment, ladder and access to the bathroom. A forward sunpad is a place to lounge when appropriate, not a replacement for a comfortable seat during every stage of the trip. Food that can be served simply may suit the cockpit better than a formal meal requiring extensive preparation.
Keep bags and loose equipment compact. The current reference brochure lists an overall length of 11.56 metres and a beam of 3.60 metres; earlier publications use a different overall-length figure, so identify the offered version rather than assuming every 38 is identical.
Request the features that make the model attractive
Use the Pardo 38 name with the date, party size and desired hours from Bonifacio. Explain whether you value the open layout, the view close to the water or a straightforward swimming day. That makes an alternative easier to judge if the exact model is unavailable.
Confirm the actual departure berth before organising transport, particularly if the proposed vessel is based elsewhere in southern Corsica. The written offer identifies the yacht, permitted guests, crew, equipment and complete cost.
Charter questions
Is Pardo 38 an inflatable RIB?
No. It is a rigid-hull walkaround motor yacht, with a low T-top and open social deck.
Does the T-top shade the whole party?
Its coverage depends on the seating and the offered equipment. Review current photographs and tell the operator how much shaded space the group needs.
Strait & Stone
Request your Bonifacio yacht charter
Start with your dates, group and preferred Corsican route. We will discuss the yacht, time afloat and boarding arrangements, then send a quote for the charter you have in mind.