Name: Dufour 48 Kalypso for rent in Italy - Sicily
Brand: Dufour 48
Availability: InStock"

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From: Palermo (Italy - Sicily)

Start 5:00 PM

End 8:30 AM

Number of people

Price for 7 days

$4,951 $3,458 -31%

$3,458 for 7 days

Technical specification DUFOUR 48

Model Dufour 48

Engine

Year/Refit 2025

Length 15.29 m

Cabins 4

Beam 4.85 m

Bathroom 4

Draught 1.75 m

Berths 8

Water tank 530 L

Max. Capacity (people) 8

Fuel tank 250 L

Equipment & amenities

AC
Generator
Dinghy
BBQ / Grill
Fully battened mainsail
Heating
GPS / Chartplotter
Outdoor speakers
Audio system

CLIMATE

AC
Heating

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS

Generator
GPS / Chartplotter
Autopilot

TENDER

Dinghy

GALLEY

BBQ / Grill
Refrigerator
Gas stove
Oven

SAILS & RIGGING

Fully battened mainsail

ENTERTAINMENT

Outdoor speakers
Audio system
Speakers

DECK & MANEUVERING

Bimini top
Outside shower

equipment_

Kitchen utensils (Galley equipment, cutlery)

Other

Pillows
Bed linen
Water purifier

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Description

The Dufour 48 Kalypso is a 15.29 m long and 4.85 m wide sailboat, offering space for up to 8 guests on board. Built in 2025. It features 4 cabins and 8 berths. Optimized for sailing performance with a well-balanced sail plan and easy handling.

This sailboat is equipped with 4 bathrooms and 530 L water tank — convenient for extended trips. The fuel capacity of 250 L supports longer passages between stops. Additional amenities include ac, generator, fully battened mainsail, dinghy, bbq / grill, heating, gps / chartplotter, outdoor speakers and standard safety equipment.

The boat is available for bareboat charter from Palermo, a great starting point to explore Sicily sailing grounds. A professional skipper is available upon request from $0 per week

Price list - cost per week

Start 5:00 PM

End 8:30 AM

Number of people

BOAT

Price for 7 days

$4,951 $3,458 -31%

0% due at reservation

Free cancellation within 3 days

Extras

Mandatory services
$757
Optional services
$0
Total price
$3,458
Damage deposit
$699

Location

Palermo, Italy - Sicily

Check-in / Checkout

Check-in: from 5:00 PM

Check-out: until 8:30 AM

Minimum charter duration is 7 days

Charter options

Bareboat

For bareboat charter in Italy - Sicily, a valid sailing license is required: IPC (International Proficiency Certificate) issued by ASA, US Sailing, NauticEd, RYA, IYT, or another certified school. Upon reservation of Dufour 48 Sailboat, please upload your sailing certificate to your personal account for verification.

Skippered

A professional skipper can be provided for $0 per week. A food allowance and a dedicated cabin are required and are not included in the price.

Security Deposit

A damage deposit of $699 must be paid on site at Palermo before embarkation. The deposit will be refunded at the end of the charter, provided there is no damage to the boat.
The damage deposit represents your maximum liability in case of any damage to the Sailboat Dufour 48, Kalypso.
Click here to purchase deposit insurance via OuestAssurances

Payment & Cancellation

No-obligation reservation (3-day hold).
No payment is required until the booking agreement is signed.

Payment terms:

Down payment: 50%
Balance: due 30 days before departure
Extras: payable in advance, at least 30 days before the charter

Cancellation policy:

50% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 31 days before departure
100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the charter

Payment and cancellation terms are provided for reference only. Final terms are defined in the booking agreement.

Boat location

Current base: Palermo, Marina di La Cala, Italy - Sicily

Customer reviews

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Since new companies could have very few reviews, each review can significantly impact the average score, potentially leading to misleading representations of the total score (e.g., one very positive or very negative review skewing the overall rating). To mitigate this, we use a "prior" or "default" score.

This means that each company rating, by default, starts 4, which is calculated from 3 hypothetical reviews, each rated 4. This assumption provides a baseline level of performance that is neutral-to-positive.

For example, if a new company receives a 5-star review, the total rating will be adjusted to 4.25. Here's how it is calculated: (4 × 3) + 5 = 17 and then divided by the total number of reviews 4 (3 default + 1 actual review), resulting in 4.25

As more reviews come in, the weight of the actual reviews increases, and the influence of the prior diminishes.

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Frequently asked questions of the Dufour 48 Kalypso charter

Does Dufour 48 Kalypso have insurance?

Yes. Dufour 48 Kalypso is offered by professional charter company and has hull and third-party liability insurance.

What is the Damage Deposit for renting Dufour 48 Kalypso

The Damage Deposit is the amount you are liable for in case of any damages to the Sailboat Dufour 48 Kalypso. A deposit of 699 USD must be paid on site at Palermo, Italy - Sicily before embarkation. It will be refunded at the end of the charter if no damages are found. The deposit is usually paid by credit card.

What is Damage waiver (insurance)?

A Damage Waiver is optional insurance that reduces the standard 699 USD Damage Deposit for this Sailboat to a smaller amount. If it is not available, you can purchase separate deposit insurance to cover potential deductions in case of boat damage. Click here to purchase deposit insurance via OuestAssurances

Do I need a sailing license to charter Dufour 48 Kalypso bareboat in Italy - Sicily?

Yes. A valid sailing license such as ICC, IYT Bareboat Skipper, RYA Day Skipper, or ASA 104 with IPC is required for bareboat rentals in Palermo, Italy - Sicily. Please ask your booking manager for specific requirements. Detailed information is available here: Sailing license - things to know.

What is the cancellation policy for the Dufour 48 Kalypso charter?

Free cancellation within 4 days of the online reservation. Once you reserve the Dufour 48 on the 12 Knots website, it will be held for you free of charge for 4 days.

If the booking is cancelled 46 days or more before the charter, 50% of the charter fee will be retained. No refund is available for cancellations made less than 46 days before the charter.

Please check the booking agreement and charter terms for the exact cancellation policy, as conditions may vary from the example above. charter.

Travel insurance is available. Click here for details

How does the booking procedure work?

Make an online reservation by clicking Available. Reserve now (no payment required).
Complete the sailing resume if booking a bareboat charter.
Sign the booking agreement electronically for the Dufour 48 Kalypso charter in Italy - Sicily.
Make the down payment according to the agreement.