Private dancer II (Dufour 460)
D-Marin Marina Mandalina
Weekly prices€2,500 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families The Dufour 460 is a genuinely spacious four-cabin cruiser that sleeps up to 10, making it excellent value for families or small groups looking to split costs across multiple cabins. The 2018 build date means the boat is well-maintained and modern without being brand new, a sweet spot for reliability.
Well-equipped vessel You're getting genuine comfort features here: electric winches, bow thruster, bimini, and sprayhood all standard, plus Wi-Fi to stay connected between anchorages. The outboard engine and dinghy round out a practical setup for exploring smaller harbours and beach stops that monohull cruisers often miss.
Strong value proposition At €3,249 per week with a modest €2,000 deposit, this boat delivers solid sailing capability at a fair price point. For international charterers flying in, the straightforward systems and proven Dufour design mean minimal learning curve, so you maximize time actually sailing rather than figuring out the boat.
One honest note The operator has only three reviews on file, a small sample size, so you're chartering with limited recent feedback to reference. I'd recommend reaching out directly to NCP-Charter and asking specifically about their handover process and recent client experiences before committing.
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The marina & destination D-Marin Marina Mandalina · Croatia
Based at D-Marin Marina Mandalina, Croatia . Private dancer II is operated by NCP-Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- D-Marin Marina Mandalina · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €2,000
- 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.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
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.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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