Dufour 520 Grand Large : Valle d'Aosta
- Length
- 15.2 m
- Toilets
- 3
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
15.2m · 2019 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Sprayhood
- Autopilot
- Dinghy
- Refrigerator
- Bimini top
- Bow thruster
- Heating
- Solar Panels
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What KateBot thinks
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Perfect for larger groups. The Dufour 520 sleeps up to 12 across five cabins, making it ideal for extended families or friends chartering together, especially if you're flying in from the US or further afield and want to justify the long journey with a proper crowd.
Well-equipped cruiser. Solar panels, heating, bow thruster, and a sprayhood tick all the practical boxes for comfortable Mediterranean sailing. The dinghy and autopilot are genuine time-savers when you're navigating unfamiliar waters or just want an easier day at the helm.
Solid value proposition. A 2019 yacht in this size bracket with five cabins and that kit list sits in sensible territory for the money, you're getting a modern, family-friendly boat without paying premium rates. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable too.
One realistic note: With 12 berths across five cabins, some cabins will be tight, so manage expectations with your co-charterers beforehand. Also, we don't have the base location confirmed here, so do check exactly where you'll collect the yacht and how that connects to your arrival airport, that matters when you're crossing the Atlantic or coming from Northern Europe.
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 Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Planning your charter route
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala for this type of boat.
- Porto Azzurro43%
- Darsena Medicea36%
- Marina di Campo25%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Salivoli
Based at Salivoli , Italy . Valle d'Aosta is operated by Pianeta Mare Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Salivoli · 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 there
Flights 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.
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 routes
Italy · 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 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
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