Name: Dufour 530 Hermes (2022) for rent
Brand: Dufour 530
Availability: InStock"
Rating: 3.3 (1 reviews)

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From: Rhodes (Greece)

Start 5:00 PM

End 9:00 AM

Number of people

Price for 7 days

$5,242 $4,576 -13%

$4,576 for 7 days

Technical specification DUFOUR 530

Model Dufour 530

Engine 75

Year/Refit 2022

Length 16.35 m

Cabins 4

Beam 4.99 m

Bathroom 5

Draught m

Berths 11

Water tank 740 L

Max. Capacity (people) 11

Fuel tank 440 L

Equipment & amenities

AC
Generator
Dinghy
BBQ / Grill
Bow thruster
Fully battened mainsail
Self-tacking jib
GPS / Chartplotter
Refrigerator

CLIMATE

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS

Generator
GPS / Chartplotter
Autopilot
12V / 220V socket

TENDER

Dinghy
Outboard engine

GALLEY

BBQ / Grill
Refrigerator
Electric coffee maker

DECK & MANEUVERING

Bow thruster
Outside shower
Deck cushions
Bimini top
Sprayhood
Bathing platform

SAILS & RIGGING

Fully battened mainsail
Self-tacking jib

Other

Snorkeling equipment
Swimming ladder
Length overall
Cockpit Table
Single cabin
Winches
Fuel capacity
Double cabin
Toilets
Engine horse power
Gangway
Skippers Toilet
Beam
Water capacity
Shower
Toaster

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Description

The Dufour 530 Hermes is a 16.35 m long and 4.99 m wide sailboat. Built in 2022. It features 4 cabins and 11 berths. Powered by 75 hp, with a 440 L fuel tank, this model delivers confident handling and relaxed cruising.

This sailboat is equipped with 5 bathrooms and 740 L water tank — convenient for extended trips. Additional amenities include ac, generator, bow thruster, fully battened mainsail and standard safety equipment.

The boat is available for bareboat charter from Rhodes, a great starting point to explore Greece sailing grounds. A professional skipper is available upon request from $245 per day

Price list - cost per week

Start 5:00 PM

End 9:00 AM

Number of people

BOAT

Price for 7 days

$5,242 $4,576 -13%

0% due at reservation

Free cancellation within 3 days

Extras

Mandatory services
$536
Optional services
$0
Total price
$4,576
Damage deposit
$699

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Mandatory

Unit price

Total

Damage Waiver

$70 (per day)

$70

Service Pack

$466 (per charter)

$466

Optional

Deposit Insurance

$408 (per charter)

$408

Skipper service

$245 (per day)

$245

Hostess Service

$221 (per day)

$221

Cook Fees

$268 (per day)

$268

Safety Net

$291 (per charter)

$291

SUP Rental

$175 (per charter)

$175

Wi-Fi Onboard

$116 (per charter)

$116

Location

Rhodes, Greece

Check-in / Checkout

Check-in: from 5:00 PM

Check-out: until 9:00 AM

Minimum charter duration is 7 days

Charter options

Bareboat

For bareboat charter in Greece, 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 530 Sailboat, please upload your sailing certificate to your personal account for verification.

Skippered

A professional skipper can be provided for $245 per day. 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 Rhodes 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 530, Hermes.
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 45 days before departure
Extras: payable in advance, at least 45 days before the charter

Cancellation policy:

50% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 46 days before departure
100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 45 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: Rhodes, Greece

Customer reviews

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Regina Eichblatt

Greece

31 May 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Amigo / Dufour 460 GL

Jun 2025

“Poorly serviced yacht! Dufour 460Gl Amigo from Fyly”

Amigo - Dufour 460 GL Defects list Charter from May 31 - June 14, 2025 On takeover: ◦ Grill and outdoor washbasin heavily soiled was inadequately cleaned after 2 urges ◦ WC starboard bow, port stern dirty, or gray water tank overflowing -> answer from Fyly: we should simply drive out to empty the gray water tanks... ◦ Sea water pump defective - switch already taped off! According to reviews on the Internet already since 2023! ◦ Greek flag torn out - only hangs at 1 point, urging useless - we repair it ourselves ◦ 1 gas bottle empty, will be replaced after increased urgency. Anchor chain - meters not marked - we mark them ourselves! Top light defective, already known to the charter company when we took over the boat, as we were advised to use the deck light if it did not work. The switch for it didn't work either, so we had to use the navigation lights when anchoring Some defects were only discovered during the trip: ◦ Stern railing unstable, center support defective Stb bow cabin socket defective ◦ Outdoor shower - hot/cold water is connected incorrectly - risk of scalding, very hot water comes first, followed by cold water. Bathing ladder disappears under the boat when boarding. Only possible to climb out with great effort. ◦ At times, the lights in the aft cabins and aft WC do not work ◦ Service battery only lasts approx. 4 hours, after which the engine has to be restarted. Even with the cooler switched off. - Only the box in the cockpit cooled properly. The cooling shutters only worked with 220 power connection. Insufficient cooling even with the engine. The PV panel was also too weak. Safety-relevant defect: ◦ Tuesday, June 3: Anchor windlass defective, we can't anchor in Kimolos and have to continue to Milos/Adamas Port, we inform the charter base. Mechanic arrives, determines the damage, electrician arrives, needs a new motor, which is only delivered the next morning, Thursday, June 5, a motor with signs of wear is installed! It works for the next few days. ◦ Monday, June 9 - When leaving Sikinos, the anchor stalls again and again when we pull it up, so for safety reasons we decide not to go to IOS and the small Cyclades, but back to Parikia/Paros to the base and ask Giorgios for a place in the harbor. He only makes reservations from Tuesday, and ignores my request to make a reservation on Monday. When we arrive, there is no space in the harbor basin. The harbor master had not received any information about this. So we try to moor 5-6 times on the outside with the anchor windlass not working. On the last attempt we only manage 25m of chain instead of 40-50m. The chain stalled again and again, and by knocking against the engine we were able to continue meter by meter. No safe place with a forecast of 6bft. Giorgios is not available. He gets in touch late and explains that he won't be there on the holiday (Whit Monday). A mechanic comes, installs a new relay and moves the boat to the end of the pier in the harbor basin, no mooring. The winch stalls again when we drop anchor! The anchor winch probably didn't always work on previous trips either, as the winch motor cover had already been removed when the ship was taken over. Sensor switches on the main panel are all operable. Switching off and on only possible sometimes or not at all. - Instrument switch cannot be operated at all, always on - Mechanic tries it himself, switches on deck light, but cannot be switched off, it stays on all night. Tuesday, June 10 - a competent mechanic comes on board. He finds damage to the electronics on the main panel. Some digital switches on the main panel are already visibly deactivated via the manual switches on the underside of the control panel, obviously the charter base was aware of the electronic problems before taking over. Since an immediate repair is not possible and the ship does not have the safety-relevant requirements for continuing the trip, we agree with the charter base after long negotiations on a check-out for the same day, Tuesday, June 10th. On the check-out report from the base, the defective anchor and electronic system is noted as the reason. An attempt is made to blame us for scratches on the underwater hull, but we are able to fend this off with the cruise track. No anchoring maneuvers at depths shallower than 5-6m. We leave the ship at our own request, as it is not possible to move the ship to a quieter berth. Sleeping peacefully at the end of the jetty is out of the question with a lot of wind and waves crashing against the stern from below. As there were no toilets available in the marina, the gray water tanks would have been full after a short time. The only positive thing was the barbecue at the stern and the good sails!

Frequently asked questions of the Dufour 530 Hermes charter

Does Dufour 530 Hermes have insurance?

Yes. Dufour 530 Hermes is offered by professional charter company and has hull and third-party liability insurance.

What is the Damage Deposit for renting Dufour 530 Hermes

The Damage Deposit is the amount you are liable for in case of any damages to the Sailboat Dufour 530 Hermes. A deposit of 699 USD must be paid on site at Rhodes, Greece 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 530 Hermes bareboat in Greece?

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 Rhodes, Greece. 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 530 Hermes charter?

Free cancellation within 4 days of the online reservation. Once you reserve the Dufour 530 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 530 Hermes charter in Greece.
Make the down payment according to the agreement.