Kalypso (Dufour 48 SAILBOAT)
Capo d'Orlando Marina
Weekly prices€4,000 · 19 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families This 2025 Dufour 48 is a solid choice for groups of up to 10 people who want modern comfort without breaking the bank. The five cabins and generous berth count make it perfect for a family or two couples wanting privacy, plus kids.
Well-equipped cruiser You're getting genuinely useful kit here, bow thruster for tight anchorages, autopilot for longer passages, air conditioning (a real plus in Mediterranean summer), and a generator to run it all. The lazy bag and lazy jack take the sweat out of sail handling, which matters when you've got mixed sailing abilities onboard.
Strong value proposition For a brand-new boat with this spec and capacity, the pricing is competitive, especially if you're chartering in peak season. That modest €600 deposit suggests fair terms overall.
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The marina & destination Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy
Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, Italy . Kalypso is operated by Lascatutto.
Good to know
- Location
- Capo d'Orlando Marina · 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
- €3,000
- 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 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
Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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