Blue Bird (Dufour 450 Grand Large)
2010 · 13.6 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€4,124 · 28 Oct – 1 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
16 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
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.
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 WentTop Stop: Jamesby, 64% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from St Vincent and the Grenadines during the 2025-26 winter season. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Jamesby appeared on 64% of trips, Salt Whistle Anchorage on 46% and Grand Bay on 29%. Britannia Bay was the most common first night at 29%. The furthest straight-line point from base stayed under 40 nm on 71% of trips.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from St Vincent and the Grenadines for this type of boat.
- Jamesby64%
- Salt Whistle Anchorage46%
- Chatham Bay36%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination Bequia Marina · St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Based at Bequia Marina, St. Vincent and the Grenadines . Blue Bird is operated by BlueLife Ltd.
Good to know
- Location
- Bequia Marina · St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus VHF licence is typical for bareboat charter. We confirm the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- Security deposit
- €1,833
- 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).
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