Handling fees
Per booking
·25 €
Dufour 530 Smart Electric 6 + 1 cab. | The Big Sleep
Description
The 6-cabin sailing yacht Dufour 530 Smart Electric 6 + 1 cab. – The Big Sleep was built in 2024 and is docked in Sicily, Portorosa, Italy.
Up to 13 people sleep comfortably in the 6 cabins of The Big Sleep, with 3 shower-equipped toilets shared between them; pillows and blankets are part of the price.
Boat equipment features a rolling mainsail.
Technically, The Big Sleep offers 53.64 ft of length, a 16.37 ft beam, a 75 kW engine and tanks of 440 L fuel / 740 L fresh water — comfortable margins for multi-day passages.
Sailing from Sicily, Portorosa puts the best of Italy within easy reach: quiet anchorages, historic harbour towns and open water for proper passages. Short weekend loops and two-week itineraries both work beautifully from this base.
Dates fill quickly in high season — check what The Big Sleep still has free and reserve through boat4you with transparent pricing and local support.
Year
2024
Cabins
6
Berths
13
Max. passengers
13
Toilets
3
Type of mainsail
Rolling mainsail
Length
53.64 ft
Beam
16.37 ft
Fuel tank
440 l
Water tank
740 l
Engine (kW)
75 kW
Amenities
Deck
Bimini
Cockpit portlight
for aft cabinsCockpit table
with storage space (excluding performance version)Converter 230V/12V
6 KwElectric anchor windlass
1600W CPX4/24VElectric pods
Fixed : 27 kwFast Charger
3Kw or 6KwFixed propeller
Fully automated energy management
FUSION sound system
Bose Acoustimass combined DVD/audio system (saloon)GPS chart plotter
Grill/Barbecue/Plancha
gas operated in the cockpit and sinkHelm station
Hydrogeneration
1,5 KwLithium battery
32kw/hMosquito nets
Blinds with mosquito net on deck hatchesOutboard engine
on pushpitOutside shower
cold/hotService batteries
Sprayhood
Upgrade Lithium BatteryPack
38 Kw/hUpholstery
2 x Winch
T50 for German system at Helm stationWind instrument/Anemometer
Wine cellar
Galley
Refrigerator
extra refrigerator in galleyWater maker
60L/h (15,85 US Gallons per hour)Interior
3 x Electric toilet
fresh water flushNavigation
AIS
Autopilot
Bow thruster
Safety
VHF radio
Sails
Lazy bag
Lazy jacks
Yacht electrics
Air conditioning
110V/220VBattery charger
140 ampGenerator
16KwShore connection 220 V
outlets in cabins and saloon (110V if USA norm)Solar panels
Availability
Good to know
Pick-up time
-
Drop-off time
-
Payment method
Local currency, Euro
Sailing licence required
Standard sailing licence, VHF licence
Cancellation Policy
Flexible cancellation is designed for cases when you suddenly need to cancel your sailing holiday. It also covers COVID-19 sickness, hospitalization or forced quarantine.
Pick-up location
Extras
Selected services
Preparation fee
INCLUDED: starter pack – (1 gallon water or 4 bottles of 1.5L, 1 bottle of disinfectant, 1 small bottle of washing up liquid, 1 dish cloth, 1 sponge, garbage bags, 1 roll of paper towels, 1 box of matches, 1 roll of toilet paper in each head) // final cleaning // 1 set of bed sheets / cabin & 1 set of towels / pax, dinghy, outboard engine & initial supply of fuel, gas and water tanks // DYC assistance guarantee // 1st & last night in the marina // NOT INCLUDED: refuelling, gas & water consumption at end of charter, taxes if any, handling fees & additional equipment deposit.
Per booking
·360 €
Refundable security deposit
A refundable deposit is required at yacht pick-up and will be returned to you when the yacht is returned without damage.
5,000 €
Per booking
Optional services
Skipper service
+ provisioning, Crew on board must have their own toilets/ showers. If either a skipper or a hostess/cook is on board, 1 double cabin will be required for him/her. If both a skipper and a hostess/cook are on board, 1 double cabin and 1 forepeak cabin will be required for them. Exceptions exists for specific layouts, Sales Agents will provide more details about the different boat models // In Italy, law requires clients to pay skipper directly with a contract established between both parties
Per night
·185 €
Hostess
+ provisioning, Crew on board must have their own toilets/ showers. If either a skipper or a hostess/cook is on board, 1 double cabin will be required for him/her. If both a skipper and a hostess/cook are on board, 1 double cabin and 1 forepeak cabin will be required for them. Exceptions exists for specific layouts, Sales Agents will provide more details about the different boat models // In Italy, law requires clients to pay hostess directly with a contract established between both parties
Per night
·170 €
Safety net
Per booking
·230 €
Stand up paddle (SUP)
Per night
·15 €
Crew change
Any crew change during the charter is subject to € 250.- additional cost. The charge includes administration cost, change of bed linen and towels and one night at DYC ponton (marina fee included only if the same base than start base). It doesn't include cleaning, nor new transit log where applicable.
Per booking
·250 €
Damage waiver
Damage waiver limits your liability to the reduced Security Deposit . Mandatory when skipper is added. Price is per night of the charter ( minimum value of 7 nights & a maximum value of 21 nights). Not applicable for 4+ weeks charters , nor Regattas/Races.
Per night
·50 €
Electric & Water consumption in the Marinas
Electric & Water consumption based on 2 nights on our dock (base will confirm the amount to pay locally depending on nights spent on dock)
Per booking
·28 €
Extra set of linen (choose how many)
Extra set of linen : 15 € 1 extra set of linen (2 sheets & 2 pillow case) - to be updated manually
Per booking
·15 €
Extra set of towels (choose how many)
Extra set of towels: 10 € 1 extra set of towels (1 face & 1 bath towel) - to be updated manually
Per booking
·10 €
Full board 1-3 pax (number of guests to update manually)
only available if cook is booked on board as the cook will do the provisioning based on client's preference. Includes breakfast, lunch & dinner + the crew's food. Does not included alcoholic drinks
Per night person
·75 €
Full board 4-6 pax (number of guests to update manually)
only available if cook is booked on board as the cook will do the provisioning based on client's preference. Includes breakfast, lunch & dinner + the crew's food. Does not included alcoholic drinks
Per night person
·60 €
Full board 7-12 pax (number of guests to update manually)
only available if cook is booked on board as the cook will do the provisioning based on client's preference. Includes breakfast, lunch & dinner + the crew's food. Does not included alcoholic drinks
Per night person
·55 €
Half board 1-3 pax (number of guests to update manually)
only available if cook is booked on board as the cook will do the provisioning based on client's preference. Includes breakfast & lunch OR dinner + the crew's food. Does not included alcoholic drinks
Per night person
·60 €
Half board 4-6 pax (number of guests to update manually)
only available if cook is booked on board as the cook will do the provisioning based on client's preference. Includes breakfast & lunch OR dinner + the crew's food. Does not included alcoholic drinks
Per night person
·50 €
Half board 7-12 pax (number of guests to update manually)
only available if cook is booked on board as the cook will do the provisioning based on client's preference. Includes breakfast & lunch OR dinner + the crew's food. Does not included alcoholic drinks
Per night person
·45 €
Kayak single
Per night
·15 €
Regatta surcharge
A special race deposit need to be doubled manually once the regatta surcharge is added.
Per booking
·0 €
Transfer
OW - Catania Airport / Base / Airport 1 - 3 pax
Not specified
·270 €
Frequently Asked Questions
With 6 cabins on board, The Big Sleep accommodates as many as 13 guests overnight — enough for most crews without anyone on the saloon sofa.
The home port of The Big Sleep is Sicily, Portorosa in Italy — you board there on check-in day and return the boat to the same berth.
Yes — for a bareboat charter of The Big Sleep the skipper needs a valid sailing licence and, in most countries, a VHF radio certificate. If nobody in your crew holds one, you can add a professional skipper to the booking instead.
You can charter The Big Sleep from €6,182 for a week, with the exact rate set by the departure date — the on-page calendar always shows current, bookable prices.
Pick your dates in the availability calendar, review the total price and confirm online — The Big Sleep is reserved for you the moment the booking is placed, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.
