Avior (Dufour 460 Grand Large)

Marina di Cagliari

Avior
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Weekly prices€4,200 · 3 Oct – 31 DecAvailability on application · €4,200 – €6,785 range
Price across the season€4,200 — €6,785
OCT 26MAY 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER3 Oct – 31 Dec 2026 · €4,200 / week2 Jan – 15 May 2027 · €4,200 / week15 May – 19 Jun 2027 · €5,040 / week19 Jun – 24 Jul 2027 · €5,750 / week24 Jul – 21 Aug 2027 · €6,785 / week21 Aug – 11 Sep 2027 · €5,750 / week11 Sep – 2 Oct 2027 · €5,040 / week2 Oct – 31 Dec 2027 · €4,200 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
3 Oct€4,200
2 Jan€4,200
15 May€5,040
19 Jun€5,750
24 Jul€6,785
21 Aug€5,750
11 Sep€5,040
2 Oct€4,200
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc14.2m · 2019 · Sail boat
Length14.2m
Beam4.5m
Cabins4
Berths8
WC4
Year2019
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for groups The Dufour 460 is a solid four-cabin cruiser that comfortably sleeps eight, making it ideal for families or friends wanting to share costs and the adventure. At 14.2 metres, she's manageable for experienced sailors without feeling cramped below deck.

Practical cruising setup You get the essentials: chart plotter for navigation, sprayhood for comfort in rough conditions, and a galley fridge to keep provisions fresh. The radio and cockpit speakers are nice touches for entertainment during longer passages or quiet anchorages.

Good value proposition A €3,500 deposit is reasonable for a boat this size, and the 2019 build year means she's relatively modern without the premium pricing of a brand-new yacht. CS Charter has a solid 5-star rating, though note there's only one review on record, worth asking them directly about recent client feedback.

One thing to verify The charter base location isn't listed in your data, so you'll need to confirm where you're flying into and how far the airport is from the boat. International charter logistics matter, so check their airport transfer service and whether they offer flight-flexible check-in if your connection is tight.

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 Marina di Cagliari · ItalyMarina di Cagliari

Based at Marina di Cagliari, Italy . Avior is operated by CS Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marina di Cagliari · 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

Sardinia, Cagliari and the south

  1. Pula35%
  2. Perda Longa35%
  3. Marina di Villasimius32%

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

See where charters from Sardinia, Cagliari and the south went

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