Despina (Dufour 460 Grand Large)
Alimos Marina
Weekly prices€2,850 · 26 Sep – 17 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families This 2020 Dufour is an excellent choice if you're chartering with children or a larger group of friends, four cabins sleep up to 10, and the Bimini plus sprayhood mean everyone stays comfortable in variable weather. The shallow draft typical of this design makes it forgiving in coastal sailing.
Smart modern touches Solar panels and autopilot are genuine quality-of-life features on a week-long charter, especially useful if you're anchoring rather than motoring constantly. The chart plotter and radio keep you well-equipped for confident, independent sailing across Mediterranean or Atlantic waters.
Reasonable entry point At €3,000 deposit with a five-star operator, this represents solid value for a relatively new, well-equipped boat in its size class. Sightsea Yachting's perfect rating (albeit from a small sample) suggests good maintenance and backup support.
One practical note You'll want to confirm the base location and your nearest international airport, a four-cabin boat this size typically operates from established hubs, but factor in ground transfers if you're flying from elsewhere in Europe or the US. The specs don't reveal whether you get a skipper or can bareboat charter, so clarify that when booking.
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The marina & destination Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . Despina is operated by Sightsea Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Alimos Marina · 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
- €1,000
- 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
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