Sailboat Dufour 485 (2008)

5.0 Gruissan, Canal du Midi, France

  • One of the best rated on the Canal du MidiRated 5.0 out of 5 — higher than 76% of the boats here.
  • Also with a skipperA skippered trip on this boat, from €495.
  • Private ownerThe boat is rented out by its owner — often a more personal welcome.

Prices

Starting prices. The final price for your dates is shown on Click&Boat.

Day rental

from €495 per day

The whole boat for the day. Dates and options on Click&Boat.

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With skipper 8 hEnjoy a full day on a sailboat in Gruissan
from €495 per trip≈ €62 per hour 5.0(12)

About this boat

Dufour 485 (sailboat, 2008) is available for rent in Gruissan, Canal du Midi, France. It is rented out directly by its private owner. On Click&Boat, guests rate it 5.0 out of 5.

Prices start from €495 per day; the final price depends on your dates and is confirmed on Click&Boat. The owner also runs a skippered trip on this boat, “Enjoy a full day on a sailboat in Gruissan”, from €495.

The boating season on the Canal du Midi runs from April to October. The busiest months are July to August, so it is worth booking early. For calmer bays and more choice, consider April–June or September–October.

To drive it yourself you usually need a boat licence; without one, choose an option with a skipper. Check the dates and the final price on Click&Boat — booking through Merboat costs you nothing extra.

From the owner's trip descriptions

The owner describes the skippered trips on this boat like this — excerpts, as written.

Enjoy a full day on a sailboat in Gruissan

Welcome aboard the magnificent Dufour 485 GL, a charming 15m sailboat that is very comfortable and fast. Departures are from Gruissan harbor, for day trips, weekends, week-long, two-week, or longer excursions, depending on your requests. The galley is equipped with an oven, a 3-burner cooktop, a microwave, 2 refrigerators, and a freezer.

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At a glance

When to go to Canal du Midi

April – October · busiest in July – August

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Know before you go

Boat licence · Usually required

To sail it yourself you need a sailing licence or proof of experience, depending on the country. Without one, book it with a skipper.

Check on Click&Boat before booking

  • Number of guests and cabins
  • Skipper included or optional
  • Deposit and fuel
  • Cancellation terms
  • Check-in and return times

Where the boat is

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Questions about this boat

How much does it cost to rent the Dufour 485 on the Canal du Midi?+

Prices start from €495 per day. The final price depends on the dates, the length of the rental and the options you choose, and is confirmed on Click&Boat when you book.

Do I need a licence to rent the Dufour 485?+

To sail it yourself you need a sailing licence or proof of experience, depending on the country. Without one, book it with a skipper.

When is the best time to rent a boat on the Canal du Midi?+

The boating season on the Canal du Midi runs from April to October. The busiest months are July – August, so book early for those dates.

Can I rent the Dufour 485 with a skipper?+

Yes: the owner also runs skippered trips on this boat, from €495 per trip. You will find them above on this page.

How do I book the Dufour 485?+

Merboat compares boats from rental platforms; the booking itself is made on Click&Boat. Press “View on Click&Boat”, choose your dates and book there. It costs you nothing extra.

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