Elsa (Dufour 460)
2019 · 14.2 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€1,850 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families This Dufour 460 is a solid four-cabin cruiser that sleeps up to 8, making it excellent for families or two couples wanting comfortable, separate spaces without feeling cramped for a week or two.
Well-equipped vessel You're getting smart kit here, autopilot, radar, dual chart plotters, and solar panels mean less faffing with navigation and more time enjoying the Ionian. The bimini and sprayhood are genuine quality-of-life upgrades for Mediterranean sailing.
Strong value proposition At 2019 with a 5-star operator, this boat punches above its weight for the money, the four cabins and modern systems justify the charter cost, especially if you're splitting costs among friends or family making the long journey from the US or northern Europe.
One fair caveat The operator has only two reviews, so while they're perfect scores, you're relying on limited feedback; worth reaching out directly to confirm turnaround quality and support responsiveness before committing, particularly if you're flying 6+ hours to reach the Ionian base.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Paxos, 91% of trips
If you're planning a yacht charter from Corfu, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Sivota islands was the most common first night out, at 26% of trips with a recorded first night. On 76% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
We can help you work through a charter route from Corfu for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Corfu, 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Top Overnight Stops
- Paxos91%
- Sivota islands52%
- Parga37%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Sivota islands · Parga · Paxos
30% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination D-Marin Marina Gouvia · Greece
Based at D-Marin Marina Gouvia, Greece . Elsa is operated by Ionian Catamarans.
Good to know
- Location
- D-Marin Marina Gouvia · Greece
- Licences
- Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
- Security deposit
- €3,500
- 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.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
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.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
1Athens
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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