Ava (Dufour 460 Grand Large (4cab/4wc))
D-Marin Marina Gouvia
Weekly prices€1,900 · 17 Oct – 14 Nov
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families
Ava suits families or small groups who want a spacious, comfortable sailing platform without breaking the bank. With 4 cabins and berths for 10, you've got room to breathe, rare at this price point in 2020 build quality.
Smart cruising kit
This Dufour 460 comes nicely equipped for Mediterranean sailing: bow thruster makes tight anchorages stress-free, solar panels reduce engine hours, and the sprayhood plus bimini keep everyone comfortable in strong sun. Autopilot and lazy bag are genuine quality-of-life features on longer passages.
Honest value proposition
At €3,920 per week, you're getting a modern, well-appointed yacht at genuinely competitive rates. For comparison, similar 2020 four-cabin boats often run 20, 30% higher; this feels fairly priced for the spec and year.
One flag to note
The operator has only 2 reviews (solid 4.5/5 rating, but a small sample). Before committing, I'd reach out directly to Hellenic Yachting and ask about their exact base location, handover logistics from the airport, and whether they offer English-language briefings, important details for flying in from abroad.
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The marina & destination D-Marin Marina Gouvia · Greece
Based at D-Marin Marina Gouvia, Greece . Ava is operated by Hellenic Yachting.
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
- €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
Where Charters WentCorfu
- Paxos89%
- Agios Nikolaos60%
- Antipaxos37%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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