Nakupenda (Dufour 56 Exclusive 2019)
Punta Nuraghe
Weekly prices€6,400 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 11 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for larger groups Nakupenda suits families or friends wanting serious space, six cabins and 11 berths mean you can genuinely spread out without feeling cramped. The 2019 Dufour 56 is a proven, comfortable cruiser built for relaxed sailing rather than racing.
Smart comfort features Electric winches and hydraulic gangway take the hard work out of sailing and boarding, while the teak deck, cockpit cushions, and barbecue make time on deck genuinely enjoyable. Chart plotter and electric toilets are solid modern conveniences for a boat of this size.
Mixed value signal The €4,500 deposit is reasonable for a 17-meter yacht, but the operator's 3.3/5 rating gives pause, that's notably below typical high-performing charter bases. Before booking, dig into those 19 reviews to see whether issues were maintenance-related, communication gaps, or one-off problems you can live with.
Watch the logistics You'll need to fly into Sardinia and arrange airport transfers to wherever the base actually is (it's not listed here), confirm that detail and transfer time before committing, especially for an 11-person group coordinating across time zones.
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 Punta Nuraghe · Italy
Based at Punta Nuraghe, Italy . Nakupenda is operated by Yachting in Sardinia.
Good to know
- Location
- Punta Nuraghe · 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
- €4,500
- 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 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
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