The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
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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
- Outboard engine
- Swimming platform
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Dinghy
- 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
- Bow thruster
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Perfect starter cruiser The Dufour 450 is an excellent choice if you're new to bareboat sailing or want a forgiving, easy-to-handle yacht. At 13.6 meters, she's manageable for small crews without feeling cramped across four cabins and eight berths.
Solid practical setup You get genuine cruising essentials here, autopilot, chart plotter, swimming platform, and a sprayhood make life comfortable in changeable weather. The barbecue grill and dinghy with outboard are nice touches for those anchorage suppers and exploring shallow spots.
Strong value proposition At roughly €2,566 per week, you're getting a well-equipped, forgiving platform without premium pricing. The 2010 build age is honest, but Dufours hold up well if maintained properly, so this feels fair for the capability.
One practical note The main caveat is that we don't see the charter base location in your data, it matters hugely for flight logistics and regional sailing conditions. Once you confirm where she's based, check airport transfer times from your nearest major international hub so you're not burning a charter day on transfers.
AI-assisted insight based on yacht specifications. Our charter experts can provide personalised advice.
The marina & destination
Based at Bequia Marina, in Admiralty Bay, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Blue Bird is operated by BlueLife Ltd.
Bequia Marina sits in Admiralty Bay, one of the Caribbean's best-protected anchorages, making it ideal for crews arriving tired from long-haul flights. From here, week one typically involves short hops south through the Grenadines to Mustique, Canouan, and Tobago Cays, with consistent trade winds pushing you downwind and reliable 15-20 knot conditions for comfortable sailing. The shallow, clear waters and numerous anchorages mean you can easily explore four to five islands while building your sea legs, with Tobago Cays offering outstanding snorkeling and the Horseback Reef as a natural windbreak.
Frequently asked questions
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