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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (10 aboard · 42 not)
- Refrigerator
- Radio-CD player
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Dinghy
- Stand up paddle
- Air condition
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
SailChecker Expert View
Perfect for couples or small families. The Dufour 430 is a well-designed cruiser that handles comfortably with 3 cabins and sleeps up to 8, making it ideal for two couples or a family wanting straightforward sailing without heavy maintenance demands. The 2021 build year means you're getting a modern, reliable platform.
Smart practical kit. The bow thruster is genuinely useful for tight anchorages and marinas, while the autopilot takes the strain on longer passages, both serious comfort features on a 43-footer. You've also got a sprayhood and bimini for weather protection, plus the essentials like chart plotter and radio, so you're set for proper cruising rather than day sailing.
Honest value question. At a €3,000 deposit with a 2021 Dufour from Jonio Yachting, you're looking at mid-market pricing, though we'd need to see the weekly rate to judge true value. The operator has only one review on file, so do ask existing charterers directly about their experience before committing.
One heads-up: The Ionian base (assuming Greece) is fantastic for sailing, but factor in the journey, you're likely looking at a flight into Athens or Corfu plus a transfer, so build that into your trip planning if you're coming from the US or northern Europe.
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The marina & destination
Based at Poseidon Marina, in Milazzo, Italy. Bloody Mary is operated by Jonio Yachting.
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Poseidon Marina in Milazzo sits on Sicily's northeast coast, offering immediate access to the Aeolian Islands; week one typically sees you exploring Lipari, Vulcano, and Salina with steady northwesterly winds favoring easy beam reaches. The marina's position also allows quick passages to the Tyrrhenian coast and provides shelter in the lee of Sicily when conditions turn, making it a reliable base for either island-hopping or longer coastal cruises. Clear water, volcanic anchorages, and established provisioning make this an efficient launchpad for first-time visitors to southern Italy.
Frequently asked questions
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