Rita (Dufour 460 Grand Large)

La Lonja Marina Charter

Rita
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Weekly prices€3,595 · 19 Sep – 3 OctAvailability on application · €2,340 – €3,595 range
Price across the season€2,340 — €3,595
SEP 26OCT 26SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER19 Sep – 3 Oct 2026 · €3,595 / week3 Oct – 17 Oct 2026 · €2,875 / week17 Oct – 31 Dec 2026 · €2,340 / week
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19 Sep€3,595
3 Oct€2,875
17 Oct€2,340
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc14.2m · 2018 · Sail boat
Length14.2m
Beam4.5m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC4
Year2018
TypeSail boat
Deposit€2,900
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Ideal for families The Dufour 460 is a solid mid-sized cruiser that suits groups of 4, 6 people looking for comfort without complexity. With four cabins and 10 berths, it's roomy enough for families or friends, and the 2018 build means systems are modern but proven.

Well-equipped vessel Rita comes with the essentials for confident sailing: autopilot, chart plotter, radar, bow thruster, and electric winches take the hard graft out of handling. The bimini and sprayhood are genuine comfort additions for Mediterranean or Atlantic cruising, and having a dinghy onboard is handy for exploring anchorages.

Fair value package The €2,900 deposit is reasonable for this class and age. As a Dufour, you're getting a respected production cruiser with decent resale support and widespread familiarity among mechanics across European bases, helpful peace of mind when you're flying in from abroad.

Note the base location The operator MCA Charter is reputable, but the base location isn't specified here, so factor in travel time from your nearest airport before booking. That detail will significantly affect your total journey time from the US or UK.

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 La Lonja Marina Charter · SpainLa Lonja Marina Charter

Based at La Lonja Marina Charter, Spain . Rita is operated by MCA Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
La Lonja Marina Charter · Spain
Licences
Spanish PER, RYA Day Skipper, or ICC accepted plus VHF licence. The Balearics enforce more strictly than the mainland coast: bring originals, not photocopies.
Security deposit
€2,900
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 there2 airports nearbyFlights to Spain

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

Palma de MallorcaPMI~10 km · 15 min

Balearic Islands hub: Palma is the largest base and the busiest airport. Cabs and shuttle services to every Mallorca marina.

IbizaIBZ~10 km · 20 min

Ibiza and Formentera bases. Summer-heavy; book transfers ahead.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesSpain · Balearic Islands

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Mallorca circumnavigation7 days · ~140 nm · 4 stops

The two-night Cabrera permit must be booked weeks ahead, your operator will sort it.

1Palma
Charter base; cathedral views from the marina.
2Cabrera
National park; max 2 nights, permit required. Snorkel the crystal-clear coves.
3Pollença
Northern bay; sheltered from the prevailing wind.
4Sóller
West coast; tram from the port to the village. Picturesque.
Ibiza & Formentera5-7 days · ~80 nm · 4 stops

Short distances, party-or-not your call, the clearest water in the Med.

1Ibiza Town
Charter base; old town (Dalt Vila) for the evening.
2Formentera
Illetes beach is the photo. Anchor early, gets crowded by 11.
3Espalmador
Sandy lagoon between Formentera and Ibiza. Restricted hours for anchoring.
4San Antonio
Sunset bar scene if that's your weekend; quieter coves nearby otherwise.

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