Hauraki (refit: 2025, new engine and solar panels) (Dufour 455 Grand Large)
Marina Zenta
Weekly prices€2,300 · 19 Sep – 24 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
17 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.
Solid Family Choice The Dufour 455 is a proven cruiser that suits families or groups of four couples wanting comfortable, hassle-free sailing. With 10 berths across four cabins, you've got genuine sleeping space without anyone bunking in saloon bunks, that matters on a week-long charter.
Standout Upgrades The 2025 refit is genuinely thoughtful: a new engine means reliability, and solar panels paired with an inverter give you real electrical independence for longer anchorages. The bow thruster and teak cockpit round out a yacht that balances practicality with a touch of class.
Fair Value Proposition You're looking at a well-maintained, well-equipped 15-year-old design with modern systems added, sensible money for what you get. The €1,500 deposit is reasonable, and Adriatic Sailing TO's perfect rating (albeit from just 2 reviews) suggests competent, responsive service.
One Real Note At 13.8m and fairly full below decks, this boat can feel cosy rather than spacious when all cabins are occupied, fine for a relaxed group, tighter if anyone values personal space. Charter from the Adriatic is straightforward for UK and US clients, though you'll want to confirm exact base location and airport transfer logistics once you contact the operator.
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The marina & destination Marina Zenta · Croatia
Based at Marina Zenta, Croatia . Hauraki (refit: 2025, new engine and solar panels) is operated by Adriatic Sailing TO.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Zenta · 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
- €1,500
- 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 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
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