Serendipity (Dufour 460 GL)

Capo d'Orlando Marina

Serendipity
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Weekly prices€2,700 · 26 Sep – 7 NovAvailability on application · €2,400 – €5,390 range
Price across the season€2,400 — €5,390
SEP 26DEC 26JUN 27AUG 27NOV 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER26 Sep – 7 Nov 2026 · €2,700 / week7 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 · €2,400 / week31 Dec 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 · €2,400 / week27 Mar – 5 Jun 2027 · €2,700 / week5 Jun – 19 Jun 2027 · €3,200 / week19 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 · €3,900 / week10 Jul – 24 Jul 2027 · €4,200 / week24 Jul – 7 Aug 2027 · €4,550 / week7 Aug – 21 Aug 2027 · €5,390 / week21 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 · €3,900 / week4 Sep – 18 Sep 2027 · €3,400 / week18 Sep – 25 Sep 2027 · €3,000 / week25 Sep – 6 Nov 2027 · €2,700 / week6 Nov – 31 Dec 2027 · €2,400 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€2,700
7 Nov€2,400
31 Dec€2,400
27 Mar€2,700
5 Jun€3,200
19 Jun€3,900
10 Jul€4,200
24 Jul€4,550
7 Aug€5,390
21 Aug€3,900
4 Sep€3,400
18 Sep€3,000
25 Sep€2,700
6 Nov€2,400
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 wc14m · 2019 · Sail boat · Owner's version
Length14m
Beam4.5m
Cabins3
LayoutOwner's version
Berths8
WC2
Year2019
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

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.

The marina & destination Capo d'Orlando Marina · ItalyCapo d'Orlando Marina

Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, Italy . Serendipity is operated by Parallelo 38 Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
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 nearbyFlights to Italy

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

NaplesNAP~60 km · 1.5 h

Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.

OlbiaOLB~10 km · 20 min

Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.

PalermoPMO~30 km · 40 min

Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesItaly · west coast & islands

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Amalfi Coast7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.

1Salerno
Charter base. Spend the first night here before the coast.
2Amalfi
Tie alongside or pick up a mooring outside the breakwater.
3Positano
No marina, moor offshore and tender in. The dramatic photo stop.
4Capri
Marina Grande books months ahead; many boats anchor in Marina Piccola instead.
5Procida
Quieter than Capri, equally pretty. Marina di Corricella has the colourful houses.
Sardinia & La Maddalena7 days · ~140 nm · 4 stops

Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.

1Olbia
Charter base.
2Maddalena
Permits required, the park office handles them; budget €20-30 per night.
3Caprera
Garibaldi's island; clear anchorages on the east side.
4Bonifacio
French Corsica: cliff-faced fjord harbour. Stamp the passport. Worth the day.

Where charters went

Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria

  1. Cala Junco62%
  2. Porto di Levante57%
  3. Santa Marina Salina51%

These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.

See where charters from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria went

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