Dufour 470 | BALU

Sail boat · Marina Kaštela · Candor Charter

5 cab 11 berths 14.85m 2021
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What you'll pay

Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.

Paid at the base (mandatory)

Transit log 5 cab outboard included
Bang on the Croatia average (€200–€350 typical for boats this size).
€340 per rental mandatory
Tourist tax, payable by cash
Regulated rate, charged by the marina (not the operator).
€1.33 per person per night mandatory
Refundable security deposit
Held at check-in (card pre-auth or bank transfer), refunded after charter if the yacht is returned without damage. Deposit-waiver insurance is one of the optional extras below — reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
€2,500 refundable mandatory

Services & extras (optional)

Safety net
€75 per rental optional
Tourist tax for age 12-18m payable by cash
€0.67 per night optional
Nespresso capsules apiece
€1 per rental optional
Airport transfer, round trip. 1-4 pax
€110 per rental optional
Additional bedding / person
€15 per rental optional
Hostess (food is additional)
€150 per night optional
Airport transfer round trip 4- 8 pax
€160 per rental optional
Stand Up Paddle Board
€100 per week optional
Snorkeling kit
€12 per week optional
Handheld VHF
€25 per week optional
Skipper up to 50 ft (food and cabin is additional)
€200 per night optional
Beach towel (takeaway)
€10 per rental optional
Automatic lifevest
€30 per rental optional
Ice maker
€50 per week optional
Arrive pack per person
€18 per rental optional
Check in / check out outside working hours
€100 per rental optional
Deposit waiver 2500 eur (500 eur mini deposit)
€500 per rental optional
Crew change administration, 10 € per occasion
€10 per rental optional
TCHIBO capsule cofeemaker+10 capsules
€20 per rental optional
Late check out 5/6 cab till 12:00
€200 per rental optional
Gennaker
€180 per rental optional
Early check in 5 cabin, till 13.00
€195 per rental optional
Pet on board cleaning surcharge for
€100 per rental optional
5 Cabins
11 Berths
5 Toilets
14m Length
Specifications & Equipment
Length14.85m
Beam4.74m
Cabins5
Berths11
WC5
Year2021
TypeSail boat
Deposit€2,500

Equipment (18 aboard · 34 not)

  • Air condition
  • Refrigerator
  • Radio-CD player
  • Cockpit speakers
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Generator
  • Autopilot
  • Bimini
  • Sprayhood
  • Bow thruster
  • Outboard engine
  • Swimming platform
  • Teak Cockpit
  • Barbecue grill in cockpit
  • Dinghy
  • Heating
  • Coffee maker
  • Ice maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer/Dryer
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Game console
  • Wi-Fi & Internet
  • Convertible table
  • Electric toilet
  • Solar Panels
  • Inverter
  • Water maker
  • Holding tank
  • Outside Steering Position
  • Chart plotter
  • Chart plotter in cockpit
  • Radar
  • Spinnaker
  • Gennaker
  • Racing sails
  • Lazy jack
  • Lazy bag
  • Electric winches
  • Rudder blades
  • Flybridge
  • Hydraulic gangway
  • Tender garage
  • Tenderlift platform
  • Swimming pool
  • Underwater lights
  • Teak deck
  • Railing net
  • Diving equipment
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View

Perfect for groups. With five cabins and 11 berths, BALU is genuinely built for larger parties or extended families wanting to split costs and cruise together—rare to find a modern 2021 boat this spacious at this size.

Well-equipped and comfortable. Air conditioning, generator, bow thruster, and a proper swimming platform tick all the boxes for relaxed cruising, while the teak cockpit and bimini make the outdoor space genuinely pleasant for longer days at sea or anchored.

Strong value proposition. A €2,500 deposit on a newer Dufour with full creature comforts and genuine capacity is competitive, especially if you're splitting the charter fee across a group—the per-person cost becomes very reasonable.

One practical note: We don't have the base location listed in your details, so I can't advise on airport connections or how far you're flying to meet the boat; once you know where BALU is based, check whether it's easily reached from a major European hub (Paris, London, Amsterdam, etc.) so you're not burning a travel day.

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The marina & destination

Based at Marina Kaštela, in Kaštel Gomilica, Croatia. BALU is operated by Candor Charter.

Franje Tuđmana 213

Frequently asked questions
Can BALU be rented with or without a skipper?
You can charter BALU bareboat (you skipper) if you hold the relevant sailing licence, or hire a professional skipper alongside the yacht. The choice is yours when you request the quote.
What sailing licence do I need to charter BALU?
Bareboat charter typically requires a recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus a VHF radio licence. The exact requirements depend on the country of charter — we confirm with the operator when you enquire.
What's included in the charter price?
The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance for the dates booked. Tourist tax, transit log (final cleaning + bed linen), fuel, food, marina fees during the trip, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are normally extra and paid at the base.
What additional costs should I expect at the base?
Typical mandatory extras are the transit log (often €200–€350), tourist tax (a small per-person-per-day fee), and a refundable security deposit (often €1,500–€5,000 depending on the yacht). Optional extras like a skipper, hostess, paddle board, or early check-in are listed on the quote.
How does the security deposit work?
The deposit is held by the operator at check-in (usually card pre-authorisation) and refunded after check-out if the yacht is returned without damage. Many operators offer a deposit-waiver insurance product that reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
Can I cancel my charter booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator. Most allow cancellation with a full refund if requested more than 60–90 days before the start date, with progressive penalties closer to departure. Some operators offer a flexible-cancellation insurance product when you book.
Is the yacht insured?
Yes — every yacht is insured by the operator against damage and third-party liability. The insurance covers the yacht itself; personal effects and trip cancellation are not covered and are worth insuring separately.
What documents do I need to bring?
You'll need your passport, sailing licence (if chartering bareboat), VHF radio licence, and proof of payment. The operator will send a check-in form ahead of time covering crew details and any special requests.
What payment methods are accepted?
Charter fees are normally paid by bank transfer in advance (often a 50% deposit at booking, balance 30 days before charter). On-base extras are usually paid by card or in cash.
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