Sonia (Dufour 460 Grand Large)
Marina di Portisco
Weekly prices€3,700 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
Weeks near your dates
Gallery6 photos
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
10 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Perfect for families The Dufour 460 is a solid mid-size cruiser that handles four cabins and eight berths without feeling cramped, ideal if you're bringing family or two couples who want their own space. The 2016 build means she's well-maintained without being brand-new pricey.
Practical comfort features You get the essentials that make bareboat sailing enjoyable: bimini for sun protection, sprayhood to keep the helm dry, and radio-CD for entertainment. Nothing flashy, but everything genuinely useful for a week away.
Strong operator backing Boomerang carries a perfect 5-star rating across their reviews, which matters when you're chartering from abroad, suggests reliable boat condition, prompt support, and hassle-free handover. The €4,000 deposit is reasonable and fairly standard for this class.
Location is the question We don't have the charter base listed here, so you'll need to check where Boomerang operates from. That matters hugely for your travel logistics, some bases mean a straightforward airport transfer, others require a connecting flight. Once you know the location, you can properly assess whether Sonia fits your sailing plans and how much holiday time you'll spend actually flying versus afloat.
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The marina & destination Marina di Portisco · Italy
Based at Marina di Portisco, Italy . Sonia is operated by Boomerang.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina di Portisco · 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
- €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).
Getting there3 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.
Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
Possible routes2 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.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
Where charters went
Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena
- Calanque de la Catena40%
- Cala Renella34%
- Cannigione15%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena went
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