Hola (Dufour 56)

Marina di Portisco

Hola
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Weekly prices€6,000 · 12 Jun – 19 JunAvailability on application · €6,000 – €9,000 range
Price across the season€6,000 — €9,000
JUN 27JUL 27AUG 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER12 Jun – 19 Jun 2027 · €6,000 / week19 Jun – 26 Jun 2027 · €6,400 / week26 Jun – 3 Jul 2027 · €6,800 / week3 Jul – 10 Jul 2027 · €7,000 / week10 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 · €7,800 / week17 Jul – 24 Jul 2027 · €8,000 / week24 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 · €8,400 / week31 Jul – 7 Aug 2027 · €9,000 / week7 Aug – 14 Aug 2027 · €9,000 / week14 Aug – 21 Aug 2027 · €8,400 / week21 Aug – 28 Aug 2027 · €7,400 / week28 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 · €7,000 / week4 Sep – 11 Sep 2027 · €6,800 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
12 Jun€6,000
19 Jun€6,400
26 Jun€6,800
3 Jul€7,000
10 Jul€7,800
17 Jul€8,000
24 Jul€8,400
31 Jul€9,000
7 Aug€9,000
14 Aug€8,400
21 Aug€7,400
28 Aug€7,000
4 Sep€6,800
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 3 wc17.1m · 2018 · Sail boat · Owner's version
Length17.1m
Beam5m
Cabins3
LayoutOwner's version
Berths6
WC3
Year2018
TypeSail boat
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for couples or small groups The Dufour 56 Exclusive is a well-equipped cruiser that suits 2, 3 couples or a family of six comfortably. With three cabins and solid amenities, it's ideal if you want modern comfort without sacrificing sailing credentials.

Standout features here The water maker, solar panels, and generator mean you can stay independent at anchor for extended periods, excellent for Mediterranean exploration. The bow thruster, air conditioning, and heating make this boat genuinely livable year-round, and the teak cockpit with cushions adds a touch of class.

Strong value proposition A zero deposit is refreshingly rare and removes friction from booking. The 2018 build age combined with this spec sheet suggests solid maintenance standards, and you're getting serious cruising gear (dinghy, outboard, sprayhood) included without nickel-and-diming.

One practical note The operator information is incomplete, I'd contact Cruising Services Giuseppe Castellano directly to confirm the base location, airport transfer logistics, and whether English-speaking crew support is available, since you'll likely be flying in from the UK, US, or central 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 . Hola is operated by Cruising Services Giuseppe Castellano.

Good to know Location · Licences · 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.
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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