Moonsail (Dufour 350 Adventure)
2020 · 10.3 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€1,600 · 3 Oct – 24 Oct
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for couples and small groups. The Dufour 350 Adventure is an ideal entry-level cruiser for sailors wanting comfort without complexity. With three cabins and eight berths, it's spacious enough for families or friends, yet manageable for two people to sail confidently.
Practical, well-equipped boat. The 2020 build means modern systems and reliable performance, while the autopilot takes the strain on longer passages and the included dinghy opens up anchorages beyond the main marina. At 10.3 metres, she's nimble enough for coastal exploring but has the stability for proper sailing.
Solid value proposition. A €3,000 deposit on a newer Dufour in a busy Mediterranean base like Sicily suggests competitive daily rates without compromising on gear or boat condition. You're getting a well-maintained, relatively new vessel, not cutting corners.
One practical note: Sicily is wonderfully remote when you're there, but getting there from the UK, US, or mainland Europe means connecting flights through Rome or Palermo. Factor in 3, 4 hours of ground transfers before you're actually aboard and sailing, so plan accordingly with your travel schedule.
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Where Charters WentWest Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi
- Calamoni69%
- Finocchio Marino48%
- Cala Dogana46%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi went
The marina & destination Marsala Marina · Italy
Based at Marsala Marina, Italy . Moonsail is operated by Sicily Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Marsala 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
- €3,000
- 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 there3 airports nearby
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 routes2 hand-picked itineraries
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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