ARUBA (Dufour 470)
2022 · 14.8 m · 5 cabins · 11 berths
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Weekly prices€3,500 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 11 berths (10+1) · 5 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups. The Dufour 470 Aruba sleeps 11 across five cabins, making it an excellent choice for families or friend groups wanting to share costs on a longer voyage. You'll have genuine privacy with multiple sleeping arrangements rather than everyone bunking in a couple of cabins.
Well-equipped modern boat. This 2022 model punches above its weight with solar panels, bow thruster, air conditioning, and autopilot, essentials that reduce fatigue on longer passages and keep everyone comfortable. The sprayhood and chart plotter in the cockpit are genuinely useful additions for cruising, not just luxury extras.
Strong operator backing. Vernicos Yachts carries a 4.9/5 rating across 17 reviews, which suggests reliable turnarounds and decent support if you need assistance during your charter. That's the kind of track record that matters when you're flying long-haul to collect a boat.
One practical note: We don't have the base location listed here, which matters, check where Vernicos operates this boat, as airport transfer times and local sailing conditions vary wildly across regions. Once you know the base, you'll have a clearer picture of whether the 11-berth layout actually works for your specific trip.
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Where Charters WentAthens south (Alimos and Piraeus)
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), 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
- Poros74%
- Aegina50%
- Hydra38%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Aegina was the most common first night out, at 30% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 40% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . ARUBA is operated by Vernicos Yachts.
Good to know
- Location
- Alimos Marina · 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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