Pinacolada (Dufour 460 Grand Large)

Poseidon Marina

Pinacolada
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Weekly prices€2,338 · 3 Apr – 17 AprAvailability on application · €2,338 – €5,940 range
Price across the season€2,338 — €5,940
APR 27JUN 27AUG 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER3 Apr – 17 Apr 2027 · €2,338 / week17 Apr – 24 Apr 2027 · €2,688 / week24 Apr – 1 May 2027 · €2,688 / week1 May – 8 May 2027 · €2,956 / week8 May – 15 May 2027 · €2,688 / week15 May – 22 May 2027 · €3,010 / week22 May – 29 May 2027 · €2,956 / week29 May – 19 Jun 2027 · €2,688 / week19 Jun – 31 Jul 2027 · €3,300 / week31 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 · €5,500 / week14 Aug – 21 Aug 2027 · €5,940 / week21 Aug – 28 Aug 2027 · €5,500 / week28 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 · €2,822 / week4 Sep – 11 Sep 2027 · €2,552 / week11 Sep – 18 Sep 2027 · €2,688 / week18 Sep – 30 Oct 2027 · €2,500 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
3 Apr€2,338
17 Apr€2,688
24 Apr€2,688
1 May€2,956
8 May€2,688
15 May€3,010
22 May€2,956
29 May€2,688
19 Jun€3,300
31 Jul€5,500
14 Aug€5,940
21 Aug€5,500
28 Aug€2,822
4 Sep€2,552
11 Sep€2,688
18 Sep€2,500
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc14.2m · 2017 · Sail boat
Length14.2m
Beam4.5m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC4
Year2017
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for families This Dufour 460 is an excellent choice if you're chartering with kids or need comfortable cruising for four couples. The 10-berth capacity and four cabins give everyone their own space, while the boat's reputation for stability and ease of handling makes it forgiving for mixed-experience crews.

Well-equipped cruiser You get the essentials covered, autopilot, bow thruster, chart plotter, and a sprayhood mean less exhausting sailing and more relaxation. The bimini and cockpit cushions are genuinely useful for Mediterranean sun protection, and the dinghy inclusion saves you money on water-taxi costs around the islands.

Fair value proposition At 14 metres, this is a mid-range charter boat, so pricing should be competitive for the med-cruising market. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable, though I'd want to see the weekly rate to judge the full picture, the operator's 4/5 rating on just one review suggests either newer listing or limited feedback.

One heads-up The operator information is incomplete (no base location shown on your data), so before booking, confirm exactly where you'll pick up and whether the charter base has English-speaking staff and convenient airport transfers. With long-haul travel, that logistics piece matters as much as the boat itself.

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 Poseidon Marina · ItalyPoseidon Marina

Based at Poseidon Marina, Italy . Pinacolada is operated by Jonio Yachting.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Poseidon 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.

Where charters went

Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria

  1. Cala Junco62%
  2. Porto di Levante57%
  3. Santa Marina Salina51%

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

See where charters from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria went

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