Serendipity (Dufour 460 GL)
2019 · 14 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€2,700 · 26 Sep – 7 Nov
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families This 2019 Dufour 460 is a well-equipped cruiser that suits families or small groups wanting comfort without fussiness. Three cabins and eight berths give you genuine sleeping space, and the teak cockpit with bimini makes time on deck genuinely pleasant.
Solid cruising kit You're getting modern essentials here, autopilot, radar, and chartplotter mean less exhausting helming, especially useful if your crew includes less experienced sailors. The lazy bag and lazy jack system is a real convenience factor for easier sail handling.
Fair value proposition A €3,500 deposit suggests competitive weekly rates for a boat in this condition and spec. The operator (Parallelo 38 Charter) has a perfect 5/5 rating, though with only two reviews that's a small sample, worth asking them directly about their support during your charter week.
One practical note The charter base location isn't listed here, so confirm it's genuinely convenient to your international flight before booking. Some Mediterranean bases can mean a 2, 3 hour transfer, which eats into your first day.
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: Cala Junco, 62% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria 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.
Cala Junco appeared on 62% of trips, Porto di Levante on 57%, Santa Marina Salina on 51% and Stromboli Porto on 50%. Porto di Levante was the most common first night at 34% and last night at 16%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 40 to 60 nm on 53% of trips, and 92% fell in the Aeolian islands destination group.
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 Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy
Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, Italy . Serendipity is operated by Parallelo 38 Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
- 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 there3 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.
Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
Possible routes2 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.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
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