Cuir Noir (Dufour 390 GL)
Bocca di Magra
Weekly prices€3,200 · 13 Mar – 24 Apr
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Great family cruiser. The Dufour 390 is a proven, spacious design that sleeps eight across three cabins, ideal for families or two couples seeking comfortable Med or Atlantic cruising without feeling cramped. Being a 2021 build, you're getting a modern, well-maintained boat.
Smart comfort kit. The lazy bag (easier sail handling), sprayhood (keeps spray off the cockpit), autopilot, and chart plotter mean less wrestling with canvas and more relaxing sailing. The inverter and fridge are practical touches for longer charters, and the included dinghy gives you proper beach exploration.
Solid value proposition. At this size and berth count, the €2,500 deposit is reasonable, and the equipment list shows the operator hasn't skimped on essentials. You're not paying for flash; you're paying for reliable, sensible cruising capability.
One practical note: The base location isn't specified in your data, so before booking, confirm airport transfer times from your departure hub, long haul flights mean you'll want to know if it's 30 minutes or three hours from the airport. Also check if Le Bateau Blanc offers English-speaking briefing and support, which matters for international crews unfamiliar with the local area.
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The marina & destination Bocca di Magra · Italy
Based at Bocca di Magra, Italy . Cuir Noir is operated by Le Bateau Blanc.
Good to know
- Location
- Bocca di Magra · 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 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
Where charters went
Liguria: La Spezia and Genoa
- Portovenere Misenti48%
- Lerici30%
- Saint-Florent19%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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