Elizabeth (Dufour 460 Grand Large)
Marina Paleros
Weekly prices€3,200 · 19 Sep – 31 Dec
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families The Dufour 460 is a comfortable, well-equipped four-cabin cruiser that sleeps eight, making it perfect for families or two couples wanting separate space without compromise. The 2018 build means everything is modern and reliable, which matters when you're flying thousands of miles to a charter base.
Well-spec'd for cruising Elizabeth comes with genuinely useful kit, autopilot, bow thruster, electric winches, and solar panels all reduce fatigue on longer passages. The air conditioning, heating, and generous cockpit comfort (teak, cushions, bimini) mean you'll actually enjoy downtime at anchor, not just the sailing itself.
Fair value proposition At this size and age with four cabins, the pricing sits in sensible territory for a bareboat. A €2000 deposit is reasonable, though you'll want to confirm the weekly rate and base location (that's missing from the listing) to judge true value.
One real note The operator has just one review, so while it's five stars, there's limited track record to assess reliability, support during your charter, or how they handle problems. Before committing, ask past charterers directly about their experience with GA Holidays and response times if things go wrong mid-week.
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 Paleros · Greece
Based at Marina Paleros, Greece . Elizabeth is operated by GA Holidays.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Paleros · 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
- €2,000
- 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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