Cervantes (Dufour 530)

Ideal for larger groups The Cervantes is a smart choice if you're chartering with extended family or friends , five cabins and 13 berths give everyone reasonable space without cramping. For international groups flying in together, that sleeping capacity means fewer logistics headaches than booking multiple smaller boats.

Well-equipped modern cruiser This 2021 Dufour 530 comes with the essentials done right: bow thruster and autopilot make handling genuinely easier, the electric toilet and holding tank keep life comfortable, and practical touches like the teak cockpit and sprayhood show thoughtful ownership. The chart plotter and dinghy round out a solid, modern package.

Fair value proposition At €4,000 deposit with a reputable operator (NSS Charter sits at 4.3/5 across 10 reviews), you're getting a newer boat with decent equipment at a reasonable entry point for a five-cabin vessel. The specs suggest good maintenance , worth asking the operator about exact weekly rates and fuel policy to confirm true value.

One practical note The base location isn't listed here, so do confirm where you'd be picking up , some charter bases require longer airport transfers than others, which matters when flying long-haul. Always worth a quick call to NSS to understand getting from the airport to the boat and whether they offer transfers.

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