Cassiopea (Dufour 41)

La Cala (Porto Palermo)

Cassiopea
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Weekly prices€2,850 · 19 Sep – 31 DecAvailability on application · €2,850 – €4,100 range
Price across the season€2,850 — €4,100
SEP 26MAY 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER19 Sep – 31 Dec 2026 · €2,850 / week31 Dec 2026 – 15 May 2027 · €2,850 / week15 May – 19 Jun 2027 · €3,000 / week19 Jun – 31 Jul 2027 · €3,900 / week31 Jul – 21 Aug 2027 · €4,100 / week21 Aug – 18 Sep 2027 · €3,000 / week18 Sep – 31 Dec 2027 · €2,850 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
19 Sep€2,850
31 Dec€2,850
15 May€3,000
19 Jun€3,900
31 Jul€4,100
21 Aug€3,000
18 Sep€2,850
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 3 wc12.8m · 2025 · Sail boat
Length12.8m
Beam4.3m
Cabins3
Berths8
WC3
Year2025
TypeSail boat
Deposit€2,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect cruising setup This 2025 Dufour 41 suits families and groups of friends wanting comfortable, hassle-free sailing without heavy technical demands. The three cabins sleep eight, making it ideal for splitting costs across a larger party, and the relatively new build means everything works reliably.

Really thoughtful details You're getting serious comfort here: lazy bag and lazy jacks make sail handling genuinely effortless, the bow thruster takes the stress out of tight anchorages, and features like the convertible table, Bimini, and teak cockpit show this boat is built for actually enjoying time aboard. Autopilot and chart plotter take the navigation burden off, especially useful if your crew has mixed experience levels.

Honest value assessment A brand-new Dufour 41 with this spec sheet, refrigeration, inverter, cockpit speakers, sprayhood, represents solid value for a bareboat charter in the Mediterranean. The €400 deposit is refreshingly reasonable, suggesting competitive daily rates through Lascatutto.

One realistic note We don't have the base location listed here, so I can't comment on flight connections or transfer logistics, definitely check that with the operator before booking, especially if you're coordinating international flights for your group.

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.

The marina & destination La Cala (Porto Palermo) · ItalyLa Cala (Porto Palermo)

Based at La Cala (Porto Palermo), Italy . Cassiopea is operated by Lascatutto.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
La Cala (Porto Palermo) · 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
€2,000
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 nearbyFlights 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.

NaplesNAP~60 km · 1.5 h

Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.

OlbiaOLB~10 km · 20 min

Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.

PalermoPMO~30 km · 40 min

Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesItaly · 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 Coast7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.

1Salerno
Charter base. Spend the first night here before the coast.
2Amalfi
Tie alongside or pick up a mooring outside the breakwater.
3Positano
No marina, moor offshore and tender in. The dramatic photo stop.
4Capri
Marina Grande books months ahead; many boats anchor in Marina Piccola instead.
5Procida
Quieter than Capri, equally pretty. Marina di Corricella has the colourful houses.
Sardinia & La Maddalena7 days · ~140 nm · 4 stops

Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.

1Olbia
Charter base.
2Maddalena
Permits required, the park office handles them; budget €20-30 per night.
3Caprera
Garibaldi's island; clear anchorages on the east side.
4Bonifacio
French Corsica: cliff-faced fjord harbour. Stamp the passport. Worth the day.

Where charters went

West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi

  1. Calamoni69%
  2. Finocchio Marino48%
  3. 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

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