Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy

INVICTUS (Dufour 56 Exclusive)


2017 · 17.1 m · 4 cabins · 9 berths

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Weekly prices€7,300 · 3 Oct – 31 DecAvailability on application · €6,300 – €11,200 range
Price across the season€6,300 — €11,200
OCT 26MAY 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER3 Oct – 31 Dec 2026 · €7,300 / week31 Dec 2026 – 22 May 2027 · €6,300 / week22 May – 12 Jun 2027 · €7,300 / week12 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 · €8,500 / week10 Jul – 24 Jul 2027 · €9,800 / week24 Jul – 21 Aug 2027 · €11,200 / week21 Aug – 11 Sep 2027 · €9,800 / week11 Sep – 2 Oct 2027 · €8,500 / week2 Oct – 31 Dec 2027 · €7,300 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
3 Oct€7,300
31 Dec€6,300
22 May€7,300
12 Jun€8,500
10 Jul€9,800
24 Jul€11,200
21 Aug€9,800
11 Sep€8,500
2 Oct€7,300
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Season Rates Not available for this yacht.
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 9 berths (8+1) · 3 wc17.1m · 2017 · Sail boat
Deck plan
Length17.1m
Beam5m
Cabins4
Berths9
WC3
Year2017
TypeSail boat
Security Deposit€5,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for families The Dufour 56 is a proven, spacious cruiser that the professional crew handle beautifully, so guests need no sailing experience at all. With 4 cabins sleeping 9, it's ideal for a multi-generational getaway or two couples wanting their own space without feeling cramped.

Well-equipped and comfortable Electric winches and a sprayhood make sailing effortless, while the ice maker and cockpit cushions signal a yacht built for relaxation, not just performance. The radar and radio-CD player are solid cruising kit for a 2017 boat of this size.

Solid value proposition At 17 metres with four cabins, you're getting genuine living space without paying for a megayacht. The €5,000 deposit is reasonable, though I'd want to see the weekly rate before calling it a steal, Dufours in this bracket typically offer good bang for buck in Mediterranean waters.

One heads-up The operator has only one review on record, so while the 5/5 rating is encouraging, you won't have much independent feedback yet. I'd suggest requesting references or checking recent client comments directly before committing, just to build confidence in their service quality.

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 WentTop Stop: Cala Junco, 62% of trips© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap

Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria during the 2026 season so far. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.

Cala Junco appeared on 62% of trips, Porto di Levante on 57%, Santa Marina Salina on 51% and Stromboli Porto on 50%. Porto di Levante was the most common first night at 34% and last night at 16%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 40 to 60 nm on 53% of trips, and 92% fell in the Aeolian islands destination group.

Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria, we're happy to talk through your plans.

  1. Cala Junco62%
  2. Porto di Levante57%
  3. Santa Marina Salina51%

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

Broker Description Not available for this yacht.
The marina & destination Capo d'Orlando Marina · ItalyCapo d'Orlando Marina

Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, Italy . INVICTUS is operated by Invictus Sicily.

Coordinates38.1552° N, 14.7705° EView marina on Google MapsMap data: Natural Earth
Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy
Licences
We have not confirmed whether this yacht is crewed or requires a sailing licence. We will check the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
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.

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