Divina (Dufour 460 Grand Large)

Vibo Marina

Divina
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Weekly prices€3,200 · 26 Sep – 28 NovAvailability on application
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26 Sep€3,200
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc14.2m · 2018 · Sail boat
Length14.2m
Beam4.5m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC4
Year2018
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect family choice. The Dufour 460 is a proven cruiser that sleeps up to 10 across four cabins, making it ideal for extended families or small groups wanting a shared holiday. At 14.2m, it's spacious without being unwieldy for mixed experience levels.

Modern comfort features. This 2018 build comes well-equipped with electric winches (less arm-aching), a bow thruster for easy maneuvering in tight spots, and a sprayhood to keep the cockpit dry in choppier conditions. The chart plotter in the cockpit is a genuine convenience for navigation planning.

Solid value proposition. A €3,000 deposit is reasonable, and the Dufour 460 Grand Large is known for honest build quality and good resale value, Sailink Charter likely maintains these well. You're getting a modern, capable cruiser without paying for a luxury brand premium.

One practical note: At 10 berths, sleeping arrangements will feel cozy rather than spacious on a full crew, so confirm exact cabin layouts before booking if comfort spacing matters to your group. The base location isn't listed here, so check flight times and transfer logistics with Sailink, international travel to reach the boat is worth factoring into your planning.

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 Vibo Marina · ItalyVibo Marina

Based at Vibo Marina, Italy . Divina is operated by Sailink Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Vibo 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
€3,000
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 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.

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