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Kalkara Marina · Malta

Gerry (Dufour 460 Grand Large)


2019 · 14.2 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths

Weekly prices€3,885 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
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26 Sep€3,885
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Specifications & Equipment 4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 3 wc

14.2m · 2019 · Sail boat

Deck plan
Length14.2m
Beam4.5m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC3
Year2019
TypeSail boat
Security Deposit€4,000
What KateBot thinks Strengths and trade-offs

KateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect cruising platform. The Dufour 460 is a solid mid-sized cruiser that suits families and groups of friends wanting comfort without complexity, four cabins sleep ten, so you've got genuine flexibility for crew rotation or mixed ages. She's built for relaxed sailing rather than racing, which means less fiddling and more time enjoying the Med.

Well-equipped for ease. Bimini and sprayhood keep sun and spray at bay, lazy jack and lazy bag make sail handling genuinely hassle-free (a real quality-of-life feature), and autopilot plus chart plotter take stress out of longer passages. The fridge is a practical touch for provisioning properly without daily shopping runs.

Solid value proposition. At €5,355 per week through Malta Charters, you're looking at under €535 per person for a ten-berth yacht, competitive for this size and spec. The €4,000 deposit is reasonable and suggests the operator runs a straightforward, professional outfit.

One realistic note: Malta is genuinely convenient for European and UK flyers (direct flights, short airport transfers), but she's a 2019 boat without mention of freshwater capacity, engine hours, or recent refits, worth clarifying those details before committing, just to confirm she matches your expectations for a full-week charter.

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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Saint Nicholas, 37% of trips
Heat map showing recorded overnight stops by charter yachts on round trips from Malta during the 2026 season so far
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Yacht charter overnight stops in Malta

Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Malta during the 2026 season so far. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.

Planning your charter route

Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Malta, we're happy to talk through your plans.

  1. Saint Nicholas37%
  2. Dwejra30%
  3. Mġarr23%

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

The marina & destination Kalkara Marina · Malta

Kalkara Marina

Based at Kalkara Marina, Malta . Gerry is operated by Malta Charters.

Coordinates35.8902° N, 14.5243° EView marina on Google MapsMap data: Natural Earth
Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Kalkara Marina · Malta
Licences
A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus VHF licence is typical for bareboat charter. We confirm the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
Security deposit
€4,000
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).

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