ORION (Baia Azzura 63)
2002 · 19.2 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€16,993 · 1 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
24 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Solid cruiser for smaller groups. The Baia Azzura 63 "Orion" suits couples, small families, or friends wanting a comfortable motoryacht without the mega-yacht price tag. Three cabins and six berths mean you've got sleeping room without excess, and the 19.2m length keeps her nimble in tighter anchorages.
Well-equipped for self-sufficiency. This boat punches above her weight with water maker, ice maker, solar panels, and a generator, you can genuinely stay out cruising without constant resupply runs. The teak deck and Bimini are lovely touches, and essentials like bow thruster, autopilot, and radar make handling straightforward for experienced skippers.
Good value proposition. At 2002 build she's older but the spec sheet suggests decent maintenance; zero deposit is refreshingly honest and removes a financial barrier. For the equipment list and cabin count, the daily rate should feel reasonable compared to newer vessels of similar size.
One realistic note: A 19-year-old motoryacht will have wear that photos don't always reveal, engine hours, interior condition, and running systems matter more than the build year itself. Request a detailed condition report and service history before committing, especially if you're flying internationally to collect her.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Syros, 46% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Mykonos and Syros during the 2025 season. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Antiparos was the most common first night out, at 23% of trips with a recorded first night. On 56% of trips, the furthest point from base was within under 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Mykonos and Syros for this type of boat.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Mykonos and Syros, 2025.
These figures are from the nearest charter area with results, Mykonos and Syros, and are not this boat's own record. They cover sailing yachts and catamarans in that area, a different kind of boat from this one.
Top Overnight Stops
- Syros46%
- Naousa40%
- Schinoussa27%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination Port of Mykonos · Greece
Based at Port of Mykonos, Greece . ORION is operated by Kottero Exclusive Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Mykonos · Greece
- Licences
- We have not confirmed whether this yacht is crewed or requires a sailing licence. We will check the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- 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 nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
Possible routes3 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
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
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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