The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
Available Weeks
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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (20 aboard · 32 not)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Cockpit speakers
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Solar Panels
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Dinghy
- Snorkeling equipment
- Air condition
- Heating
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Generator
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Outside Steering Position
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Stand up paddle
About this yacht
SailChecker Expert View
Perfect for families This 2020 Dufour 460 suits groups or families who want comfort without sacrificing sailing performance. The four cabins sleep ten, making it ideal for two couples or a family with teenagers, and the modern build means everything works reliably.
Well-equipped cruiser You're getting genuine thoughtful kit here, solar panels, generator, bow thruster, and an autopilot take the strain out of longer passages. Snorkeling gear, sprayhood, and bimini mean you're set for both active sailing and lazy anchorages in warm water.
Strong value proposition At €3,520 per week with zero deposit required and a stellar 5/5 operator rating from 12 reviews, this represents solid value for a modern, fully-equipped four-cabin boat. Istion Yachting's reputation suggests you'll get professional support and a well-maintained vessel.
Location logistics matter We'd need to confirm the exact base location to advise on airport transfers and flight connections from the UK, US, or Europe, this will affect your trip planning. Once you know where she's based, your operator can advise on the most convenient arrival airport for international guests.
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The marina & destination
Based at D-Marin Marina Lefkas, in Lefkada, Greece. Carpe Diem is operated by Istion Yachting.
East Shore
D-Marin Lefkas sits on the west coast of Lefkada, positioning you perfectly for week one exploration of the Ionian Islands; you can reach Meganisi, Scorpios, and Nidri across the channel within an hour, then push south toward Kefalonia and Ithaka. The protected waters and light northerly winds typical in summer make this an ideal launch point for less experienced sailors, while stronger crews can venture further south toward Zakynthos or explore the intricate anchorages around Paxi to the north. The marina itself offers good facilities and a reliable base for provisioning before heading into the Ionian's quieter anchorages and fjord-like inlets.
Frequently asked questions
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