Poseidon Marina · Italy

Moscow Mule (Dufour 520 Grand Large)


2019 · 15.2 m · 5 cabins · 11 berths

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Weekly prices€2,750 · 3 Apr – 17 AprAvailability on application · €2,750 – €6,980 range
Price across the season€2,750 — €6,980
APR 27JUN 27AUG 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER3 Apr – 17 Apr 2027 · €2,750 / week17 Apr – 24 Apr 2027 · €3,125 / week24 Apr – 1 May 2027 · €3,125 / week1 May – 8 May 2027 · €3,438 / week8 May – 15 May 2027 · €3,125 / week15 May – 22 May 2027 · €3,500 / week22 May – 29 May 2027 · €3,438 / week29 May – 19 Jun 2027 · €3,125 / week19 Jun – 31 Jul 2027 · €4,538 / week31 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 · €6,462 / week14 Aug – 21 Aug 2027 · €6,980 / week21 Aug – 28 Aug 2027 · €6,462 / week28 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 · €3,281 / week4 Sep – 11 Sep 2027 · €2,969 / week11 Sep – 18 Sep 2027 · €3,125 / week18 Sep – 30 Oct 2027 · €2,750 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
3 Apr€2,750
17 Apr€3,125
24 Apr€3,125
1 May€3,438
8 May€3,125
15 May€3,500
22 May€3,438
29 May€3,125
19 Jun€4,538
31 Jul€6,462
14 Aug€6,980
21 Aug€6,462
28 Aug€3,281
4 Sep€2,969
11 Sep€3,125
18 Sep€2,750
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Season Rates Not available for this yacht.
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 11 berths (10+1) · 3 wc15.2m · 2019 · Sail boat
Deck plan
Length15.2m
Beam4.8m
Cabins5
Berths11
WC3
Year2019
TypeSail boat
Security Deposit€3,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for groups The Moscow Mule is a spacious 5-cabin Dufour 520 that sleeps 11, making it ideal for larger groups or families wanting to spread out comfortably. At 15.2m, she's a manageable size for confident sailors without being cramped, and the 2019 build means modern systems throughout.

Well-equipped vessel This yacht comes nicely sorted with autopilot, bow thruster, chart plotter, and a sprayhood, all the essentials for comfortable cruising without surprises. The dinghy and SUP board add genuine flexibility for exploring anchorages, and basic creature comforts like a fridge keep morale high on longer charters.

Reasonable value overall The €3,500 deposit is sensible, and for a 5-cabin boat of this vintage and spec, the pricing sits fairly in the mid-market, you're not overpaying for age or underequipped. However, the operator rating is based on just one review, so you'll want to dig deeper into their track record or ask for references before booking.

One minor note The charter base location isn't listed in your data, which matters when you're flying internationally, I'd confirm airport proximity and whether Jonio Yachting offers pickup transfers before committing. That said, if the base suits your travel plans, this is a solid, capable boat for group sailing.

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 WentAeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria
  1. Cala Junco62%
  2. Porto di Levante57%
  3. Santa Marina Salina51%

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

See where charters from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria went

Broker Description Not available for this yacht.
The marina & destination Poseidon Marina · ItalyPoseidon Marina

Based at Poseidon Marina, Italy . Moscow Mule is operated by Jonio Yachting.

Coordinates38.2300° N, 15.2481° EView marina on Google MapsMap data: Natural Earth
Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Poseidon 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
€3,500
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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