Sham (Dufour 412 Grand large)

Marina di Cagliari

Sham
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Weekly prices€2,760 · 3 Oct – 31 DecAvailability on application · €2,760 – €4,600 range
Price across the season€2,760 — €4,600
OCT 26MAY 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER3 Oct – 31 Dec 2026 · €2,760 / week2 Jan – 15 May 2027 · €2,760 / week15 May – 19 Jun 2027 · €3,360 / week19 Jun – 24 Jul 2027 · €3,910 / week24 Jul – 21 Aug 2027 · €4,600 / week21 Aug – 11 Sep 2027 · €3,910 / week11 Sep – 2 Oct 2027 · €3,360 / week2 Oct – 31 Dec 2027 · €2,760 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
3 Oct€2,760
2 Jan€2,760
15 May€3,360
19 Jun€3,910
24 Jul€4,600
21 Aug€3,910
11 Sep€3,360
2 Oct€2,760
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 2 wc12.7m · 2018 · Sail boat
Length12.7m
Beam4.2m
Cabins3
Berths6
WC2
Year2018
TypeSail boat
Deposit€2,600
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Solid family choice The Dufour 412 Grand Large is a well-proven cruiser that suits families or small groups wanting comfort without complexity. With three cabins sleeping six and practical features like a sprayhood and dinghy included, you've got everything needed for a relaxed week of sailing.

Well-equipped essentials You get the core kit that matters: chart plotter, radio, refrigerator, and decent speakers for downtime. The 2018 build year means systems are modern and reliable without being cutting-edge, which translates to fewer surprises during your charter.

Reasonable value proposition At this spec and age, pricing should feel fair for a three-cabin boat with solid gear. The €2,600 deposit is moderate, and CS Charter's perfect rating (albeit from limited feedback) suggests straightforward dealings.

One honest note The operator has only one review on record, which isn't quite enough data to fully gauge consistency or how they handle problems. If you're booking, it's worth asking other clients directly or checking independent forums alongside the rating shown here.

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 di Cagliari · ItalyMarina di Cagliari

Based at Marina di Cagliari, Italy . Sham is operated by CS Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marina di Cagliari · 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
€2,600
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

Sardinia, Cagliari and the south

  1. Pula35%
  2. Perda Longa35%
  3. Marina di Villasimius32%

These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.

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