NaCzarter Team
Who is the Delphia 33 MC for?
The Delphia 33 MC is a boat for crews who want real space on board. 10 berths, 3 enclosed cabins and roughly 2 metres of headroom below deck deliver a level of comfort you'd normally look for on much bigger boats in Masuria. On top of that, a variable draft from 0.5 to 1.7 m means that with the keel raised, this yacht goes where deeper-draft boats don't even try. It requires an inland skipper's licence (Polish "żeglarz jachtowy"). Our 2019 boat is based at our Port Royal marina in Giżycko, on Lake Kisajno.
In this guide we'll be straight with you: who this yacht is for, who it isn't, how it handles and what chartering it looks like in practice.
A Masurian-built yacht on Masurian waters
Delphia Yachts is a Polish shipyard from Olecko. That's right in the Warmia-Masuria region. Since 2018 it has been part of the Beneteau group, but the designs were born here, with lakes like ours in mind. There's something nice about that: you sail Kisajno and Śniardwy on a yacht built just down the road from these very lakes.
Even so, the Delphia 33 MC is a rare sight in Masuria. The charter market is dominated by Antilas and Maxuses, while there are literally just a handful of Delphia 33 MCs afloat. For some that's a downside, because free dates are harder to find. For us it's a plus: you're sailing something you won't see in every other port.
Who this yacht is for, and who it isn't
In short: families and bigger groups. Two families with kids, three couples, a group of friends on a week-long cruise. The 10 berths are the official number. It's most comfortable when you don't fill every single one: everyone gets their own spot with room to spare, and the enclosed cabins let you actually live on board, not just sleep.
Headroom makes a big difference here. Around 2 metres means most people can stand up straight. Anyone who's spent a week on a yacht where you walk around hunched over knows exactly what that's worth.
Who is it not for? For a sailing camp with a large, rotating crew you'd usually pick something else. This is a boat for a comfortable cruise, not a barracks. It's also not a machine for racing thrill-seekers: about 50 m² of sail on a wide, stable hull is a recipe for relaxed sailing, not for chasing trophies.
How it handles
Calmly and predictably. The 3.5 m beam keeps the boat stable, heeling is gentle and nobody in the crew panics at the first stronger gust. The wheel steering gives confident handling and good control when manoeuvring. For a skipper who's still building experience after getting their licence, it's a very forgiving boat: it does exactly what you expect it to.
The inboard engine of around 20 HP is plenty for harbour manoeuvres and canal passages. Keep the beam in mind when squeezing into tighter berths, but that's a matter of one day of getting used to it. In port you moor the standard way: mooring piles or a mooring line, same as everywhere along the trail.
The variable draft is a league of its own. With the keel raised you're down to 0.5 m, and suddenly shallow coves open up that most fixed-keel yachts can't enter. You drop anchor on a rode in a wild spot, cook dinner and have the bay almost to yourself. On crowded August waters in Masuria, that's a luxury.
What's on deck and below
Below deck: three enclosed cabins plus a saloon, 10 sleeping spots in total. The layout lets you split the crew so two families don't get in each other's way. The whole crew fits around the saloon table, which on a rainy day matters more than it seems when you're booking. There's enough stowage and space that a week's provisions for the entire crew don't end up piled on the berths.
On deck, a steering wheel and around 50 m² of sails. One practical note, because you ask about this a lot: tap water on a charter yacht is for washing, drink bottled. And remember that Masuria is a protected area — rubbish and waste water get handed over in ports, not into the lake.
Delphia 33 MC versus Antila and Maxus
Two brands rule the Masurian lakes. We've covered them in separate guides: Antila 33 and Maxus. Both proven, both easy to find. Delphia 33 MCs in charter number literally a handful across the whole region.
What does that mean in practice? First, exclusivity of choice: you won't be rafted up in port next to identical boats. Second, space: 10 berths, 3 enclosed cabins and roughly 2 metres of headroom is a comfort level you usually have to go bigger to get. Third, a draft from 0.5 m that unlocks spots out of reach for deeper boats.
If you're still choosing what type of yacht to take on your cruise, have a look at our comparison of sailing yachts for Masuria. That's where we compare boat classes more broadly.
Technical specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 10.4 m |
| Beam | 3.5 m |
| Draft | variable, from 0.5 to 1.7 m |
| Berths | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 enclosed + saloon |
| Headroom | approx. 2 m |
| Sail area | approx. 50 m² |
| Engine | inboard, approx. 20 HP |
| Steering | wheel |
| Year of our boat | 2019 |
| Licence | inland skipper's licence (żeglarz jachtowy) |
Chartering in practice: licence, deposit, pick-up
The Delphia 33 MC requires an inland skipper's licence. Without one you won't set sail — this is not a "no licence needed" boat. One licensed person in the crew is enough.
Refundable deposit: paid when you pick up the yacht, returned once the boat is handed back undamaged. Standard practice in Masuria; we state the amount at booking.
Pick-up is in Giżycko, at our Port Royal base on Lake Kisajno. The location is convenient: head north and you have an open run to Mamry and Węgorzewo; head south and you pass through the Łuczański Canal onto Niegocin and further along the whole trail to Mikołajki, Śniardwy and Bełdany. One thing to remember: the swing bridge on the canal opens at fixed times, so plan your passage through Giżycko ahead.
You'll find our 2019 boat here: Delphia 33 MC in our fleet. Browse the rest of our boats under yachts in Masuria, and for a feel of the rates read how much a yacht charter in Masuria costs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to charter the Delphia 33 MC? Yes. An inland skipper's licence (żeglarz jachtowy) is required. It's enough that one person in the crew holds it and takes responsibility for the yacht.
How many people can the Delphia 33 MC take? There are 10 berths on board, in 3 enclosed cabins and the saloon. It's most comfortable with a slightly smaller crew than the full complement — everyone gets their own berth with room to spare and nobody is in anyone's way.
Is the Delphia 33 MC suitable for beginners? Yes, for a freshly licensed sailor it's a good boat. It handles calmly and predictably, the wheel steering gives confidence when manoeuvring, and the stable hull forgives mistakes.
Where do I pick up the yacht? In Giżycko, at our Port Royal base on Lake Kisajno. From there you have an open route to the entire Great Masurian Lakes trail.
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