Vanessa (Dufour 530)

Marina di Portisco

Vanessa
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Weekly prices€5,600 · 26 Sep – 31 DecAvailability on application · €5,600 – €8,500 range
Price across the season€5,600 — €8,500
SEP 26JAN 27JUN 27AUG 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER26 Sep – 31 Dec 2026 · €5,600 / week31 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · €5,600 / week1 Jan – 22 May 2027 · €5,600 / week22 May – 12 Jun 2027 · €6,700 / week12 Jun – 24 Jul 2027 · €7,700 / week24 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 · €8,500 / week31 Jul – 7 Aug 2027 · €8,500 / week7 Aug – 14 Aug 2027 · €8,500 / week14 Aug – 21 Aug 2027 · €8,500 / week21 Aug – 28 Aug 2027 · €7,700 / week28 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 · €7,700 / week4 Sep – 25 Sep 2027 · €6,700 / week25 Sep – 31 Dec 2027 · €5,600 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€5,600
31 Dec€5,600
1 Jan€5,600
22 May€6,700
12 Jun€7,700
24 Jul€8,500
31 Jul€8,500
7 Aug€8,500
14 Aug€8,500
21 Aug€7,700
28 Aug€7,700
4 Sep€6,700
25 Sep€5,600
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 9 berths · 3 wc16.4m · 2023 · Sail boat
Length16.4m
Beam5m
Cabins5
Berths9
WC3
Year2023
TypeSail boat
Deposit€5,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Ideal for larger groups This 2023 Dufour 530 suits families or friend groups of 8, 9 people who want genuine comfort without cramping, five separate cabins mean everyone gets decent privacy. It's a modern, well-equipped boat that takes the stress out of accommodating multiple generations or couples traveling together.

Smart practical features The bow thruster and sprayhood are genuinely useful for less experienced skippers navigating tight anchorages or rougher conditions, while the teak cockpit and bimini make lounging between sails genuinely pleasant. An inverter, fridge, and radio-CD player cover the essentials for a week away without feeling like you're roughing it.

Strong value proposition At a 5/5 rating with only three reviews, Boomerang appears reliable, and a €5,000 deposit suggests competitive pricing for a modern five-cabin yacht. The 2023 build year means you're chartering newer equipment with fewer wear-and-tear surprises.

Note on base location The charter base isn't listed in your details, confirm where Vanessa is stationed, as your flight time and transfer logistics from an international hub will depend entirely on that location. Once you know the base, we can advise whether it suits your travel schedule from the US or 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.

The marina & destination Marina di Portisco · ItalyMarina di Portisco

Based at Marina di Portisco, Italy . Vanessa is operated by Boomerang.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marina di Portisco · 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
€5,000
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 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.

Where charters went

Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena

  1. Calanque de la Catena40%
  2. Cala Renella34%
  3. 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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