Dufour 32 : Silvia
- Length
- 9.8 m
- Toilets
- 1
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
9.8m · 2026 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Sprayhood
- Cockpit speakers
- Lazy bag
- Dinghy
- Refrigerator
- Chart plotter
- Bimini top
- Lazy jack
- Teak Cockpit
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About the Dufour 32
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect starter choice The Dufour 32 "Silvia" is ideal for couples or small groups new to sailing, or experienced sailors wanting a nimble, manageable boat. At just under 10 metres, she's forgiving enough for less confident sailors yet responsive enough to keep seasoned skippers engaged.
Well-equipped for comfort You're getting genuine cruising kit here, lazy jacks and lazy bag make sail handling simple, the sprayhood keeps spray at bay, and thoughtful touches like the teak cockpit and bimini sun awning make time on deck genuinely pleasant. The chart plotter and solid cabin refrigeration mean you can actually live aboard comfortably for a week.
Solid value proposition At this size and spec, the deposit sits in the mid-range, and Parallelo 38's perfect 5-star rating (despite limited reviews) suggests honest, attentive operation. You're paying fairly for what's a genuinely capable, well-maintained boat rather than getting gouged on a flashy brand name.
One honest note With just two cabins for up to six berths, you're looking at tight quarters if you're bringing four or more people, one cabin will feel genuinely snug. Check the charter base location carefully, as we don't have that detail here, since your flight connections depend entirely on proximity to a major airport.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria
If you're planning a yacht charter from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Cala Junco appeared on 62% of trips, Porto di Levante on 57%, Santa Marina Salina on 51% and Stromboli Porto on 50%. Porto di Levante was the most common first night at 34% and last night at 16%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 40 to 60 nm on 53% of trips, and 92% fell in the Aeolian islands destination group.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Capo d'Orlando Marina
Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina , Italy . Silvia is operated by Parallelo 38 Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
- Security deposit
- €2,500
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to Italy
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
Possible routes
Italy · west coast & islands
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
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