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Tehnomont Marina Veruda · Croatia

Andreja (Dufour 470 Grand Large)


2023 · 14.8 m · 5 cabins · 12 berths

Weekly prices€2,200 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment 5 cab · 12 berths (10+2) · 3 wc

14.8m · 2023 · Sail boat

Length14.8m
Beam4.7m
Cabins5
Berths12
WC3
Year2023
TypeSail boat
Security Deposit€3,000
About the Dufour 470 Builder's walkthrough · 7 min
Launched
2021

Video: Dufour on YouTube

What KateBot thinks Strengths and trade-offs

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Perfect for larger groups The Dufour 470 "Andreja" is an excellent choice if you're chartering with an extended family or friends, five cabins sleeping up to 12 makes it ideal for groups who want their own space without the cost of multiple smaller yachts. At nearly 15 metres, it's a proper cruising boat that feels spacious rather than cramped.

Well-equipped modern vessel This 2023 build comes with genuinely useful kit: solar panels for extended cruising, a bow thruster for easier marina entries, autopilot for longer passages, and nice-to-haves like teak decks, cockpit speakers, and a barbecue grill. The heating and holding tank suggest this boat is set up for serious comfort, not just summer pottering.

Strong value proposition At €2,820 per week with a modest €3,000 deposit, you're getting a brand-new, well-specified yacht at reasonable rates, particularly good value for a five-cabin boat of this quality. Eol Yachting's perfect 5/5 rating (albeit from one review) is a positive sign, though you may want to research further given the limited feedback.

One small note: We don't have the charter base location listed here, which matters for your flight connections and transfer logistics from the airport, worth confirming with Eol Yachting where "Andreja" is based before committing.

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.

Where Charters WentTop Stop: Mali Lošinj, 30% of trips
Heat map showing recorded overnight stops by charter yachts on round trips from Pula and Istria during the 2026 season so far
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Yacht charter overnight stops in Pula and Istria

The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Pula and Istria during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.

Where charter yachts spent their nights

Mali Lošinj appeared on 30% of trips, Unije on 28% and Susak on 17%. Unije was the most common first night at 13%, while Mali Lošinj led last nights at 10%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 57% of trips.

Planning your charter route

Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Pula and Istria for this type of boat.

  1. Mali Lošinj30%
  2. Unije28%
  3. Susak17%

These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.

The marina & destination Tehnomont Marina Veruda · Croatia

Tehnomont Marina Veruda

Based at Tehnomont Marina Veruda, Croatia . Andreja is operated by Eol Yachting.

Coordinates44.8426° N, 13.8426° EView marina on Google MapsMap data: Natural Earth
Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Tehnomont Marina Veruda · 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
€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 there 4 airports nearby

Flights to Croatia

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

ZadarZAD~25 km · 30 min

Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.

SplitSPU~25 km · 30 min

Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.

DubrovnikDBV~20 km · 25 min

Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.

PulaPUY~10 km · 15 min

Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.

Possible routes 3 hand-picked itineraries

Croatia · the Adriatic

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 Loop7 days · ~110 nm · 5 stops

Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.

1Sukošan / Zadar
Charter base. Stock up on provisions before you leave, the islands are sparse on supermarkets.
2Žut
Sheltered bay with one restaurant pier. Easy first-night anchorage; bring cash for the moorings.
3Telašćica
Long fjord-like bay inside the national park. Swim to the cliff-top salt lake at sunset.
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
Sleepy fishing village with a working harbour. Konoba Roko for lamb peka, order ahead.
5Sukošan return
Half-day sail back; the wind usually fills from NW by lunchtime.
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit7 days · ~140 nm · 5 stops

Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).

1Split
Charter base. Diocletian's Palace is worth a half-day before you leave.
2Brač
Bol's Golden Horn beach is the classic stop. Anchor in Lučice for quiet.
3Hvar
Hvar town is the party. Stari Grad on the north coast is the antidote.
4Vis
The far island, fewer charter boats, blue cave excursions, the freshest seafood on the route.
5Šolta
Quiet, close to Split. Maslinica is the prettiest anchorage on the island.
Istria & Kvarner7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.

1Pula
Roman amphitheatre at the harbour entrance. Charter base.
2Rovinj
Picture-perfect Venetian old town on a peninsula. Marina is small, book.
3Cres
Sparsely populated; griffon vultures overhead. Anchor in Lubenice cove for the cliff views.
4Krk
The largest Adriatic island. Punat marina is full-service if you need provisions or laundry.

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