Dufour 470 | Soft Touch

Sail boat · Marina Portorosa · World Wide Charter

4 cab 9 berths 14.85m 2023

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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)

Pack Charter (final cleaning monohull, bed linen and Towels mattress cover, pillowcase, bed sheet, large towel and small towel, covers), outboard engine, gas bottle, mooring first and last night in our base, check-in and check-out)

Standard end-of-charter cleaning + bed linen, charged across the industry.

€750 per rental 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.

€3,500 refundable mandatory

Services & extras (optional)

Extra Bed linen and Towels for pax

€20 per week optional

Priority check-in at 14:00

(upon availability)

€350 per rental optional

Late Check-in (after 19:00)

€150 per rental optional

Nuovo optional

Free optional

Safety net

€150 per rental optional

Shopping service + galley

€100 per rental optional

Seascooter

€300 per week optional

Hostess + Food she will occupy a cabin (Sicily)

€1,200 per rental optional

Chef

€1,400 per week optional

Damage Waiver (€ 850 non-repayable fund + € 2.500 deposit)

€850 per rental optional

Kit snorkeling per person

€20 per week optional

Cleaning for PETS

€350 per rental optional

Skipper Sicily

€1,600 per week optional

SUP

€150 per week optional

beach towels

€15 per rental optional

Wi-Fi

€50 per week optional

4 Cabins

9 Berths

4 Toilets

14m Length

Length14.85m

Beam4.74m

Cabins4

Berths9

WC4

Year2023

TypeSail boat

Deposit€3,500

Equipment (11 aboard · 41 not)

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

COMFORT A\C, Generator , Bow thruster, Inverter,BBQ

Perfect for groups The Dufour 470 is an excellent choice for families or friend groups wanting to sail together without breaking the bank. Four cabins sleeping up to nine makes this a genuinely sociable charter platform.

Modern and well-equipped You're getting a 2023 build with thoughtful touches like electric winches, lazy bag, and bimini, features that make sailing easier and more comfortable on longer days. The chart plotter and autopilot mean you can relax while covering distance, and the sprayhood keeps spray manageable in choppier conditions.

Strong value proposition At this size and age, the Dufour 470 sits in a sweet spot between newer build quality and reasonable pricing. The €3,500 deposit suggests competitive daily rates, and World Wide Charter's 4.8 rating (though based on just four reviews) indicates solid operator reliability.

One minor note: We don't have a specific base location listed, so do confirm where this yacht is positioned, that matters hugely for flight times from the US or Europe. Once you know the base, you'll want to check actual availability dates, as a popular 2023 model books up quickly for peak season.

AI-assisted insight based on yacht specifications. Our charter experts can provide personalised advice.

We'll check live availability, apply any discounts, and come back within hours.

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The marina & destination

Based at Marina Portorosa, in Furnari, Italy. Soft Touch is operated by World Wide Charter.

Via Prestipaolo 7

Can Soft Touch be rented with or without a skipper?

You can charter Soft Touch 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 Soft Touch?

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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