La Cala (Porto Palermo) · Italy

Sama 1 (Dufour 470)


2022 · 14.8 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths

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Weekly prices€4,300 · 26 Sep – 31 DecAvailability on application
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26 Sep€4,300
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc14.8m · 2022 · Sail boat
Length14.8m
Beam4.7m
Cabins4
Berths8
WC4
Year2022
TypeSail boat
Security Deposit€3,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect family cruiser. The Dufour 470 is an excellent mid-sized cruising yacht that suits families and small groups looking for comfortable, accessible sailing without complexity. With four cabins sleeping eight, you've got genuine privacy and flexibility, whether you're chartering with kids or two couples.

Smart onboard comfort. This 2022 model is well-equipped for extended cruising, air conditioning, generator, water maker, and ice maker mean you'll have modern conveniences even in warm Mediterranean climates. It's the kind of thoughtful specification that makes longer charters genuinely relaxed rather than roughing-it experiences.

Solid value proposition. The Dufour 470 sits at a sweet spot: roomy enough to avoid feeling crowded, modern enough to be reliable, and typically priced fairly for what you get in the four-cabin category. That €3,500 deposit is reasonable and suggests Nel Blu Charter operates professionally.

One practical note: I don't have the base location here, which matters, confirm where you're picking up and how convenient it is from your nearest international airport. Some Med bases are 30 minutes from major hubs; others require ground transfers. Worth clarifying before booking.

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 WentWest Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi
  1. Calamoni69%
  2. Finocchio Marino48%
  3. Cala Dogana46%

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

See where charters from West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi went

Broker Description Not available for this yacht.
The marina & destination La Cala (Porto Palermo) · ItalyLa Cala (Porto Palermo)

Based at La Cala (Porto Palermo), Italy . Sama 1 is operated by Nel Blu Charter.

Coordinates38.1202° N, 13.3685° EView marina on Google MapsMap data: Natural Earth
Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
La Cala (Porto Palermo) · 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
€3,500
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 nearbyFlights to Italy

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

NaplesNAP~60 km · 1.5 h

Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.

OlbiaOLB~10 km · 20 min

Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.

PalermoPMO~30 km · 40 min

Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesItaly · west coast & islands

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Amalfi Coast7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.

1Salerno
Charter base. Spend the first night here before the coast.
2Amalfi
Tie alongside or pick up a mooring outside the breakwater.
3Positano
No marina, moor offshore and tender in. The dramatic photo stop.
4Capri
Marina Grande books months ahead; many boats anchor in Marina Piccola instead.
5Procida
Quieter than Capri, equally pretty. Marina di Corricella has the colourful houses.
Sardinia & La Maddalena7 days · ~140 nm · 4 stops

Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.

1Olbia
Charter base.
2Maddalena
Permits required, the park office handles them; budget €20-30 per night.
3Caprera
Garibaldi's island; clear anchorages on the east side.
4Bonifacio
French Corsica: cliff-faced fjord harbour. Stamp the passport. Worth the day.

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