Sailing yacht

Dufour 44 Performance: High-Performance Sailboat Charter in Blanes

Blanes, Spain

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  • 45 ft (14 m)
  • 12 guests
  • 12 berths

Guests say this boat is great for

  • Coastal toursSightseeing along the shoreline
  • Sunset cruisesPerfect light for golden-hour trips
  • CelebrationsBirthdays, parties and special days
  • Family daysCalm routes and safe swimming stops

About this boat

Experience the thrill of sailing with the Dufour 44 Performance, a premium cruiser available for charter in Blanes, Spain. Designed for both racing and leisure, this 13.67m sailboat combines a powerful rig with clever naval architecture to mask its bulk, offering an exceptional balance of speed and comfort.

Perfect for groups of up to 12 guests, the Dufour 44 Performance features a spacious layout with 4 cabins and 2 bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for everyone on board. Whether you are navigating the coastal waters of Catalonia or enjoying a weekend race, this yacht delivers the performance its name promises.

Designed by Umberto Felci and built by Dufour Yachts in 2007, this Dufour 44 Performance is a sailboat that combines safety, comfort and sportiness. Manufactured under the most demanding standards, its construction category is oceanic and is approved for a maximum of 12 passengers. With simple lines, its exterior design is elegant and sporty, with a wide and unobstructed bow, perfect for relaxing and sunbathing. Its bathtub is spacious, equipped with a table, speakers and a canopy, perfect to enjoy on summer days. Its interior is one of its strengths, very spacious and bright, with cabinets in all cabins and large stowage capacity. Versatile thanks to its 4 cabins and 2 bathrooms, it comfortably accommodates 8 people, while the convertible saloon table can accommodate 2 more passengers. The cabins have 2x1.50m beds and the height inside does not drop below 1.90m, being an interesting option even for the tallest. In its more technical aspect, the Dufour 44 Performance is a very competitive regatta cruiser, fast in all directions and wind conditions. Its track record is enviable, winning the Copa del Rey twice, accelerating at the slightest breath of air and its large wheel offers precision and excellent sensitivity, making even the most demanding enjoy. For all the aforementioned, this Dufour 44 Performance becomes the perfect sailboat for departures from 1 day, until your holidays of more than a week. The equipment is the most complete with all the utensils you can imagine, a very complete kitchen, fishing equipment (coast, height, squid), snorkeling equipment, paddle surfing, etc. to make these your unforgettable vacations. Would you like to go to the Balearic Islands? No problem!! The sailboat is prepared with all the necessary equipment. About the captain and owner Born in Barcelona 36 years ago, Didac is a yacht captain and professional skipper as well as being a technical mechanical industrial engineer from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. It has 4 professional SCTW specialty certificates: basic safety training, GMDSS restricted operator, rescue boat training and initial specific health training. He has been a skipper since 2009, has participated in numerous coastal and high altitude regattas and is a perfect connoisseur of the Catalan coast and the Balearic Islands. Didac speaks Spanish, Catalan, English and French and combines his passion for the sea with traveling, having been to more than 40 countries and 4 continents. His dream is one day to sail around the world. SHIPPING PORTS DID YOU KNOW THAT BY RENTING THIS BOAT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LEAVE AND CHECK-IN FROM THE PORT YOU WANT? The skipper will move the sailboat to the port you decide without added cost so that you can board where you prefer. In the same way, you can disembark in another port without problem !!

Key Features of the Dufour 44 Performance

  • Dimensions: 13.67m (45ft) length with a 4.25m beam for stability.
  • Capacity: Accommodates up to 12 passengers with 4 cabins and 2 bathrooms.
  • Rigging: Equipped with a 130% genoa on a nine-tenths fractional rig with swept-back spreaders.
  • Performance: A genuine Franco-Italian racer-cruiser capable of competitive PHRF results and comfortable coastal passages.
  • Standards: Built to Bureau Veritas Category A offshore standards for safety.

The interior design highlights a signature hexagonal table that can seat 10 guests, making it ideal for social dining and gatherings while at anchor.

Specs

Type
Sailing yacht
Length
45 ft (14 m)
Capacity
12 guests
Berths
12

Trip options

Prices by duration. Final price depends on date and season.

Per hour

1 hour

US$128

ClubUS$122with Club Card

Half day

1 day

US$446

ClubUS$424with Club Card

Most booked

Day charter

1 day

US$638

ClubUS$607with Club Card

Week charter

7 days

US$3,829

ClubUS$3,637with Club Card

Club Card members pay 5% less on every charter. Learn more

What's included

  • Captain and crew on captained charters
  • Standard safety gear and insurance
  • Taxes and port fees at the home marina
  • Final cleaning

Not included

  • iFood and alcohol (can be arranged on request)
  • iMarina fees outside the home marina
  • iFuel for long custom routes unless stated in the offer
  • iGratuity for the crew

Exact inclusions are confirmed in your offer before you pay.

Safety equipment

  • Life jackets for all guests
  • First aid kit
  • VHF radio & GPS
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Lifebuoy and flares

Onboard rules

  • No smoking inside cabins
  • Shoes off on deck
  • Pets allowed on request
  • Music until 22:00

Departure location

Marina

Blanes, Spain

Pontoon and slip number are shared after your booking is confirmed.

Conditions

Boat licence

Not required on captained charters

Minimum renter age

21+

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