Dufour 37 “French Kiss”
A private cruising experience for overnight escapes and multi-day sailing on the Chesapeake Bay — available captained or bareboat.
- Charter type
- Captained or Bareboat
- Capacity
- Up to 6 guests*
- Length
- 35.33′
- Durations
- 2 Day Rental (30 hour), 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7-Day Rentals. Longer than 7 Day contact for pricing
- Departs from
- Willoughby Marina, Norfolk
Available Captained or Bareboat
French Kiss is offered as a captained or bareboat charter. Select your preferred date and duration to confirm availability and complete your booking.
About this charter
French Kiss gives your group the opportunity to spend a longer stretch on the water — captained with a licensed captain handling the sailing, or bareboat for qualified sailors. Choose a 30-hour escape or build a multi-day itinerary with time to explore the Bay, visit waterfront destinations, and enjoy the journey between each stop.
The 2026 Dufour 37 is a comfortable cruising yacht suited to relaxed days underway and extended time aboard.
Rates for Dufour 37 “French Kiss”
Captained / Crewed
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 hours | $900 |
| 4 hours | $1,000 |
| 6 hours | $1,250 |
| 8 hours | $1,400 |
| 10 hours | $1,550 |
Bareboat
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 Days | $2,000 |
| 3 Days | $2,900 |
| 4 Days | $3,700 |
| 5 Days | $4,400 |
| 6 Days | $5,000 |
| 7 Days | $5,500 |
| Mid-Week Special | $4,000 |
- Security deposit
- $5,000
- Optional fuel/water/pump out
- $50/day
Captained/crewed charters include a captain and one mate.
Bareboat charter details
- •The Mid-Week Special runs from noon Monday to noon Friday. There is no sleep-aboard option with this charter.
- •All other bareboat charters run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and include a sleep-aboard option at no extra cost. Boarding time for the sleep-aboard is after 6:00 pm. No staff will be present overnight, but guests are given access to the boat and instructions for finding it. The boat and chart briefing still happens at 10:00 am.
- •Guests receive the boat with full fuel and water tanks and empty waste tanks, and can return it in the same condition at no charge. Fuel docks are available at Hampton or Little Creek for this purpose.
- •For convenience, guests can instead opt to return the boat without filling or pumping out, for the listed per-day fee (for example, the $50/day fee would total $150 on a 3-day monohull charter).
- •Security deposits are held on a credit card.
Prices are subject to change and confirmed at booking.
Check availability with our team
Send us your preferred dates and duration through the inquiry form and our team will confirm availability and help set up your sail.
Plan the perfect day with our team
Have questions about the Dufour 37 “French Kiss”, want help shaping the itinerary, or prefer to speak with someone before booking? Send a message tailored to this vessel or give us a call.
At a glance
- Make / Model
- Dufour 37
- Vessel Name
- French Kiss
- Year
- 2026
- Length
- 35.33′
- Beam
- 12.47′
- Draft
- 5.2′
- Mainsail
- In-mast furling
- Powertrain
- 1 x 30 hp
- Fuel
- 42 gal
- Water
- 42 gal
- Refrigerator / Freezer
- Yes
- Galley
- Full gas grill, sink, and stove
- Cabins
- 2
- Heads
- 1
- Charter Style
- Captained or Bareboat
- Maximum Group Size
- Up to 6 guests bareboat*. Captained day sails and overnight captained reservations are limited to 4 guests because the captain requires a berth.
- Available Durations
- 2 Day Rental (30 hour), 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7-Day Rentals. Longer than 7 Day contact for pricing
- Departure
- Willoughby Marina, 1525 Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503
- Route
- Planned around duration, weather, marina availability, and charter details
Details for your sail
Group size
Up to 6 guests. Overnight captained reservations are limited to 4 guests because the captain requires a berth.
What to bring
Sunscreen, sunglasses, a layer for cooler evenings, and any food or drinks you'd like aboard.
Footwear
White-soled shoes only
Departure
Charters depart from Willoughby Marina, 1525 Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503. Dock and arrival details are provided after confirmation.
Weather
Sail Virginia Yacht Charters will advise on weather-related changes, delays, or rescheduling when needed.
Things to know
Bareboat Certification Requirements
ASA 104 or equivalent. Sailing resumes must be submitted at the time of reservation request.
Group Size
Up to 6 guests bareboat. Captained day sails and overnight captained reservations are limited to 4 guests because the captain requires a berth.
Captained or Bareboat
French Kiss is offered as a captained or bareboat charter. On captained charters a licensed captain handles vessel operation, navigation, weather, docking, and on-water decisions.
Available Durations
Choose a 2 Day Rental (30 hour) or a 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7-day charter on the Chesapeake Bay. Longer than 7 Day contact for pricing.
What to Bring
Bring clothing appropriate for the forecast, sunglasses, sunscreen, personal items, food, drinks, and anything your group needs for the selected charter length.
Footwear
White-soled shoes only
Food and Drinks
Guests may bring food and beverages aboard, subject to vessel rules and final confirmation.
Route
Routes are shaped around charter length, weather, marina availability, and the kind of experience your group wants to create.
Departure Location
French Kiss departs from Willoughby Marina, 1525 Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503. Final dock and arrival instructions are provided after confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and rescheduling are handled by Sail Virginia Yacht Charters based on booking terms, weather, vessel availability, and captain review.
Weather Conditions
Sailing is subject to weather conditions and safety review. Sail Virginia Yacht Charters will advise on weather-related changes, delays, or rescheduling when needed.
Booking & Deposit
Deposit requirements and final payment instructions are confirmed during the booking process. Payment is handled through the booking system using a credit card.
Arrival Time
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Final arrival and dock instructions will be provided after confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Sailing is subject to weather conditions and safety review.
What Happens After You Request a Charter
- STEP 1
Choose your Dufour 37 “French Kiss” charter option
From this page, select the Dufour 37 “French Kiss” charter duration and date that best fits your group, then reach out to check availability.
- STEP 2
Reach out to check availability
Submit the inquiry form, call the office, or send an email with your preferred date, duration, and group size. Charters are not booked directly on this site.
- STEP 3
Sail Virginia checks availability
The team reviews vessel availability, timing, group size, and captain needs for the dates you requested.
- STEP 4
We plan the day together
A team member works with you directly to finalize the vessel, schedule, and any details for your sail.
- STEP 5
You receive confirmation
Your charter is confirmed only after Sail Virginia Yacht Charters reviews the details and sends final confirmation.
*Up to 6 guests on bareboat charters. Captained day sails and overnight captained reservations are limited to 4 guests because the captain requires a berth.
Call the office at 757-904-3752 or send an inquiry.