Joanne (Dufour 460 Grand Large)
2019 · 14.2 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€2,950 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families The Dufour 460 is a genuinely practical cruiser that suits groups of 4, 10 people wanting a comfortable, manageable boat without complexity. The four-cabin layout gives everyone decent privacy, and the 2019 build year means she's well-maintained with modern systems.
Smart equipment highlights Solar panels are a genuine asset for extended cruising, they'll reduce engine hours and give you quieter, cheaper sailing. The chart plotter and cockpit speakers suggest a boat set up for both serious navigation and relaxed entertaining, which is a nice balance.
Solid value proposition A €3,000 deposit on a boat this size and age is reasonable, it signals the operator isn't overcharging for security. Without seeing the weekly rate, I can't judge full value, but the spec suggests honest, no-frills pricing rather than luxury markup.
One practical note A 14.2m boat with four cabins is fairly spacious, but you'll want to confirm exactly which cabin layout you're getting, some setups feel roomier than others on a Dufour, and berth quality varies. If you're chartering from a less-familiar base, confirm El Yachting's English support and turnaround logistics, international crews often value clear handover communication.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Meganisi, 59% of trips
If you're planning a yacht charter from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Meganisi was the most common first night out, at 37% of trips with a recorded first night. On 62% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
We can help you work through a charter route from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Blue shading shows approximate sea depth, not for navigation. Depth data: GEBCO Compilation Group (2026) GEBCO 2026 Grid (doi:10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa)
Top Overnight Stops
- Meganisi59%
- Fiskardo55%
- Sivota (Lefkas)44%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Meganisi · Fiskardo · Sivota (Lefkas)
15% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination D-Marin Marina Lefkas · Greece
Based at D-Marin Marina Lefkas, Greece . Joanne is operated by El Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- D-Marin Marina Lefkas · 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
- €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 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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