Catacea (Dufour 430)
Marina Kremik
Weekly prices€2,550 · 3 Oct – 10 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families The Dufour 430 is a brilliant choice if you're bringing kids or want plenty of comfortable sleeping space without breaking the bank. With 4 cabins, 10 berths, and a 2020 build, everyone gets their own bunk and the boat feels modern and well-maintained.
Really well equipped This yacht comes loaded with the stuff that actually matters: air conditioning, solar panels, a bow thruster for easy docking, lazy bag and lazy jack (massive time-savers), plus a barbecue and teak cockpit for relaxed evenings. You're getting genuine cruising comfort, not a stripped-down budget option.
Excellent value proposition At €2,975 per week with a 5-star operator rating, you're looking at solid pricing for a modern, spacious cruising boat with serious creature comforts included. That €2,000 deposit is reasonable too.
Base location missing The charter base isn't listed in your data, which matters for long-haul planners like most SailChecker clients, I'd need to know if you're flying into the Mediterranean, Caribbean, or elsewhere to assess airport transfers and convenience. Definitely confirm the base with Under the Heavens Sailing before booking, as that'll shape your entire trip logistics.
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The marina & destination Marina Kremik · Croatia
Based at Marina Kremik, Croatia . Catacea is operated by Under the Heavens Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Kremik · 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 went
Rogoznica and Primošten
- Maslinica26%
- Uvala Stonca25%
- ACI Palmižana22%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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