Virgo (Dufour 470)
Cala dei Sardi
Weekly prices€3,800 · 10 Oct – 17 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 13 berths (10+3) · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for larger groups The Dufour 470 Virgo suits families or friend groups of 10, 13 people who want serious comfort without compromising on sailing performance. Five cabins on a 14.8-metre yacht is genuinely spacious, and a 2021 build means everything feels current and well-maintained.
Well-equipped and practical This boat ticks all the boxes for relaxed cruising: bow thruster for tight anchorages, electric toilet, holding tank, and a proper teak cockpit with speakers and a barbecue grill. The chart plotter and dinghy are standard essentials, and the bimini will be appreciated in warm-weather destinations.
Solid value proposition At this size and specification, pricing sits in the mid-range for the European charter market. The €3,800 deposit is reasonable, and NSS Charter's 4.3/5 rating (10 reviews) suggests consistent, reliable service, not flashy, but dependable.
One practical note: We don't have the base location listed, so factor in transfer time from the nearest international airport when booking. Most European bases are within 2, 4 hours of a major hub, but confirm logistics early since you're coordinating for a large group.
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The marina & destination Cala dei Sardi · Italy
Based at Cala dei Sardi, Italy . Virgo is operated by NSS Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Cala dei Sardi · 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
- €3,800
- 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 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.
Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
Possible routes2 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.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
Where charters went
Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena
- Calanque de la Catena40%
- Cala Renella34%
- Cannigione15%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena went
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