Ooga Chaka (Astréa 42)

Nikiti

Ooga Chaka
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Weekly prices€5,680 · 26 Sep – 31 DecAvailability on application · €3,494 – €9,885 range
Price across the season€3,494 — €9,885
SEP 26JAN 27MAY 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER26 Sep – 31 Dec 2026 · €5,680 / week31 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 · €3,494 / week2 Jan – 3 Apr 2027 · €6,130 / week3 Apr – 22 May 2027 · €7,780 / week22 May – 19 Jun 2027 · €8,744 / week19 Jun – 24 Jul 2027 · €9,885 / week24 Jul – 21 Aug 2027 · €8,744 / week21 Aug – 28 Aug 2027 · €7,869 / week28 Aug – 25 Sep 2027 · €5,680 / week25 Sep – 31 Dec 2027 · €3,494 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€5,680
31 Dec€3,494
2 Jan€6,130
3 Apr€7,780
22 May€8,744
19 Jun€9,885
24 Jul€8,744
21 Aug€7,869
28 Aug€5,680
25 Sep€3,494
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 10 berths · 4 wc12.8m · 2020 · Catamaran
Length12.8m
Beam7.2m
Cabins6
Berths10
WC4
Year2020
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for groups This 2020 Astréa 42 catamaran sleeps up to 10 across six cabins, making it ideal for families or friends wanting to share costs on a week-long adventure. The spacious hull and multiple berths mean everyone gets their own bunk without feeling cramped.

Well-equipped vessel Electric winches and autopilot make sailing genuinely easy for mixed-ability crews, while the lazy jack keeps sail handling simple. Solar panels and an inverter suggest decent self-sufficiency, and the bimini provides essential shade in warm-weather sailing, practical touches that add comfort where it matters.

Solid value proposition At around €6,200 per week, you're paying roughly €620 per person for a six-cabin catamaran with modern systems and solid spec. That's competitive for a newer boat of this size, especially if your group is eight or more.

One practical note The operator and base location aren't showing in the listing details, so before booking, confirm where you're actually departing from and factor in your international flight logistics, airport transfers and time to the marina can vary wildly depending on the Caribbean, Mediterranean, or other regions Euphoria Yachting serves.

KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.

The marina & destination Nikiti · GreeceNikiti

Based at Nikiti, Greece . Ooga Chaka is operated by Euphoria Yachting.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Nikiti · Greece
Licences
Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
Security deposit
€3,000
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there4 airports nearbyFlights to Greece

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

AthensATH~30 km · 25 min

Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.

PrevezaPVK~25 km · 35 min

Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.

KosKGS~25 km · 30 min

Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.

MykonosJMK~5 km · 15 min

Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.

Possible routes3 hand-picked itinerariesGreece · three classic charter areas

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Saronic Gulf7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.

1Athens (Alimos)
The main Saronic charter base; 25 minutes from the airport.
2Aegina
Easy first-day sail; try the pistachios. Anchor at Perdika.
3Poros
Narrow channel between island and mainland; charming town quay.
4Hydra
No cars on the island. Tie alongside the working harbour for the evening.
5Spetses
Old shipbuilding island, elegant. Old harbour is the spot.
Cyclades7-10 days · ~180 nm · 5 stops

Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.

1Athens
Departure. Check the wind forecast and consider clockwise vs counter-clockwise.
2Kea
Sheltered bays on the south side; first-night-out easy.
3Paros
Naoussa for the small-village vibe; Parikia if you need provisions.
4Naxos
The biggest island in the Cyclades. Mountain villages worth a hire-car day.
5Mykonos
Tie alongside in the new marina; the old town quays are for tourist boats.
Ionian7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.

1Lefkas
Charter base. Provision in the town; the bridge opens on the hour.
2Meganisi
Vathy or Spartochori; both have quayside tavernas with welcome moorings.
3Ithaca
Vathi harbour for the night, then to Frikes for the quiet morning.
4Kefalonia
Fiskardo is the postcard town. Book the quay.

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