Ava (A/C & gen) (Dufour 41 Grand Large)
Marina Kaštela
Weekly prices€2,546 · 10 Oct – 17 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for comfort seekers. This 2024 Dufour 41 is ideal if you want modern cruising without roughing it, air con, generator, heating, and Wi-Fi mean you're genuinely comfortable, even in shoulder seasons or hot climates. The 3-cabin, 8-berth layout works well for groups or families wanting their own space.
Standout features here. The teak cockpit with bimini and sprayhood creates a proper outdoor living area, while the bow thruster and autopilot take stress out of tight anchorages and long passages. Fresh-out-of-the-box condition plus that comprehensive gear list (dinghy included) means minimal hassle on arrival.
Strong value proposition. At €3,261/week with a 5-star operator rating and only a €2,000 deposit, this is competitive pricing for a brand-new, fully equipped cruiser, especially if your base location suits your travel plans from the US or Europe. You're getting genuine kit without inflated premium pricing.
One honest note: The operator details are missing from the listing, so you'll want to confirm the base location first, that 11.9m boat needs to be somewhere genuinely convenient to your flight, not a 4-hour drive away. Once you've verified access, this is a solid pick.
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 Marina Kaštela · Croatia
Based at Marina Kaštela, Croatia . Ava (A/C & gen) is operated by Ban Tours.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Kaštela · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- 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 there4 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.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes3 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.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
Where Charters WentRogoznica and Primošten
- Maslinica26%
- Uvala Stonca25%
- ACI Palmižana22%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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