Dufour 40E Performance – Sporty Sailing Yacht Charter in Marmaris

Dufour 40E Performance – Sporty Sailing Yacht Charter in Marmaris

Experience the Turkish Riviera aboard the 2011 Dufour 40E Performance, a 40-foot sailing yacht designed for sailors who appreciate responsive handling, speed, and comfortable Mediterranean cruising.

Featuring 3 cabins and 2 bathrooms, this performance-oriented yacht accommodates up to 6 guests. Its welcoming interior combines warm wood finishes, a bright salon, and a fully equipped galley with a refrigerator and oven.

Designed by Umberto Felci, the Dufour 40E Performance features a full-battened mainsail, furling genoa, and folding propeller for an engaging sailing experience. The spacious cockpit offers convenient access to the winches and steering controls, while the folding aft swimming platform provides easy access to the water.

Additional equipment includes GPS chartplotter, autopilot, electric anchor windlass, cockpit cushions, bimini, sprayhood, and dinghy.

Departing from Adaköy Marina in Marmaris, the Dufour 40E Performance is an excellent choice for experienced sailors and small groups exploring Turkey’s beautiful southwestern coastline.

Key Features

• Performance-oriented 40-foot sailing yacht

• Designed by Umberto Felci

• 3 comfortable cabins accommodating 6 guests

• 2 bathrooms with showers

• Bright salon with warm wood finishes

• Equipped galley with refrigerator and oven

• Full-battened mainsail and furling genoa

• Folding propeller for improved sailing efficiency

• Spacious cockpit with accessible winches

• Folding aft swimming platform with ladder

• GPS chartplotter, autopilot, and VHF radio

• Electric anchor windlass

• Dinghy, bimini, sprayhood, and deck shower

Yacht Specifications

Weekly Charter Pricing

Rates are based on the supplied operator price list. The applicable charter year and current availability require confirmation.

Mandatory charges

• Transit log: €100–€150

• Final cleaning: €100–€150

• Refundable security deposit: €1,000–€2,500

Optional extras

• Skipper: €125–€150 per day

• Hostess: €100 per day

• Outboard motor: €75 per week

• WiFi: €30–€50 per week

• Extra bed linens: €10 per week

• Extra towels: €5 per week

• Greece transit log: €60–€100 per direction, where applicable

Charter Conditions

Weekly charters generally run Saturday to Saturday, with boarding from 4:00 PM Saturday and vessel handover by 4:00 PM Friday. Guests may remain aboard Friday night if the yacht is vacated by 9:00 AM Saturday.

A 50% payment is required upon booking, with the remaining 50% due 30 days before departure. Optional extras are payable at the charter base.

The operator advertises a 5% second-week discount and a 10% early-booking discount for reservations made before January 15, with combined discounts capped at 15%. Eligibility and applicable dates should be confirmed.

Explore the Turkish Riviera

Depart from Marmaris Adaköy and discover the turquoise bays of Hisarönü Gulf, the picturesque villages of Selimiye and Bozburun, and the scenic anchorages along Turkey’s southwestern coastline.

With its performance-focused design, comfortable three-cabin layout, and practical cruising equipment, the Dufour 40E Performance offers an exciting Mediterranean sailing holiday.