Vera (Dufour 44)
2025 · 13.9 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
13.9m · 2025 · Sail boat
About the Dufour 44
- Builder
- Dufour Yachts
- Built in
- Perigny, near La Rochelle, France
- Naval architect
- Felci Yacht Design
- Interior designer
- Luca Ardizio
- Launched
- 2024
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for couples and small groups. This 2025 Dufour 44 suits sailors who want a modern, well-equipped boat without oversizing, three cabins sleep up to eight, so it's ideal for two families or a group of friends who don't mind sharing quarters.
Standout features here. You're getting a brand-new build with serious comfort kit: air conditioning, generator, bow thruster for tight anchorages, radar, and a chart plotter for navigation confidence. The teak deck and cockpit cushions signal this is built for relaxed cruising, while electric winches make sail handling effortless, great if your crew isn't young or super experienced.
Value is solid. At €3,153 per week with a modest €2,500 deposit, this newer Dufour sits at fair-market rates for a 2025 model with this spec. You're paying for newness and creature comforts rather than premium pricing.
One honest note: The operator has only three reviews at 4.3/5, thin feedback for a charter decision, so request recent client references before booking. Also, the base location isn't listed here; check where she's moored so you can factor in airport transfers and getting to the vessel, since you'll likely be flying in from afar.
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.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Šibenik, Vodice and Skradin
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Šibenik, Vodice and Skradin during the 2026 season so far. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Uvala Raduča Mala appeared on 24% of trips, Maslinica on 14% and Rogoznica and Zlarinska riva each on 13%. Uvala Raduča Mala and Zlarinska riva shared the first-night lead at 8%, while Uvala Raduča Mala led last nights at 12%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 38% of trips and 40 to 60 nm on 32%.
Planning your charter route
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Šibenik, Vodice and Skradin, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Uvala Raduča Mala24%
- Maslinica14%
- Velika Stupica14%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
D-Marin Marina Mandalina
Based at D-Marin Marina Mandalina, Croatia . Vera is operated by NCP-Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- D-Marin Marina Mandalina · 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
- €2,500
- 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 there
Flights to Croatia
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 routes
Croatia · the Adriatic
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
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