HEPHAESTUS (Bali 4.1)

Marina Benitses

HEPHAESTUS
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Weekly prices€5,530 · 3 Oct – 10 OctAvailability on application · €3,000 – €10,800 range
Price across the season€3,000 — €10,800
OCT 26JAN 27JUN 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER3 Oct – 10 Oct 2026 · €5,530 / week10 Oct – 17 Oct 2026 · €3,880 / week17 Oct – 24 Oct 2026 · €3,880 / week24 Oct – 31 Oct 2026 · €3,880 / week31 Oct – 7 Nov 2026 · €3,880 / week7 Nov – 14 Nov 2026 · €3,880 / week14 Nov – 21 Nov 2026 · €3,880 / week21 Nov – 28 Nov 2026 · €3,880 / week28 Nov – 5 Dec 2026 · €3,880 / week5 Dec – 12 Dec 2026 · €3,880 / week12 Dec – 19 Dec 2026 · €3,880 / week19 Dec – 26 Dec 2026 · €3,880 / week26 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 · €3,880 / week2 Jan – 10 Apr 2027 · €3,000 / week10 Apr – 17 Apr 2027 · €3,000 / week17 Apr – 24 Apr 2027 · €3,000 / week24 Apr – 1 May 2027 · €3,300 / week1 May – 8 May 2027 · €4,500 / week8 May – 15 May 2027 · €4,500 / week15 May – 22 May 2027 · €5,000 / week22 May – 29 May 2027 · €6,400 / week29 May – 5 Jun 2027 · €7,100 / week5 Jun – 12 Jun 2027 · €7,600 / week12 Jun – 19 Jun 2027 · €7,600 / week19 Jun – 26 Jun 2027 · €9,000 / week26 Jun – 3 Jul 2027 · €9,400 / week3 Jul – 10 Jul 2027 · €9,400 / week10 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 · €9,400 / week17 Jul – 24 Jul 2027 · €9,400 / week24 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 · €10,800 / week31 Jul – 7 Aug 2027 · €10,800 / week7 Aug – 14 Aug 2027 · €10,800 / week14 Aug – 21 Aug 2027 · €10,800 / week21 Aug – 28 Aug 2027 · €10,500 / week28 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 · €9,400 / week4 Sep – 11 Sep 2027 · €9,400 / week11 Sep – 18 Sep 2027 · €9,000 / week18 Sep – 25 Sep 2027 · €9,000 / week25 Sep – 2 Oct 2027 · €6,500 / week2 Oct – 9 Oct 2027 · €6,200 / week9 Oct – 16 Oct 2027 · €4,400 / week16 Oct – 23 Oct 2027 · €4,400 / week23 Oct – 30 Oct 2027 · €3,000 / week30 Oct 2027 – 1 Jan 2028 · €3,000 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
3 Oct€5,530
10 Oct€3,880
17 Oct€3,880
24 Oct€3,880
31 Oct€3,880
7 Nov€3,880
14 Nov€3,880
21 Nov€3,880
28 Nov€3,880
5 Dec€3,880
12 Dec€3,880
19 Dec€3,880
26 Dec€3,880
2 Jan€3,000
10 Apr€3,000
17 Apr€3,000
24 Apr€3,300
1 May€4,500
8 May€4,500
15 May€5,000
22 May€6,400
29 May€7,100
5 Jun€7,600
12 Jun€7,600
19 Jun€9,000
26 Jun€9,400
3 Jul€9,400
10 Jul€9,400
17 Jul€9,400
24 Jul€10,800
31 Jul€10,800
7 Aug€10,800
14 Aug€10,800
21 Aug€10,500
28 Aug€9,400
4 Sep€9,400
11 Sep€9,000
18 Sep€9,000
25 Sep€6,500
2 Oct€6,200
9 Oct€4,400
16 Oct€4,400
23 Oct€3,000
30 Oct€3,000
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc12.4m · 2021 · Catamaran
Length12.4m
Beam6.8m
Cabins4
Berths8
WC4
Year2021
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€1,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for groups The Bali 4.1 is an excellent choice for families or friends wanting to explore Greek waters together, four cabins sleep eight comfortably, and the catamaran's wide beam means genuinely usable saloon and deck space rather than feeling cramped. The 2021 build year and five-star rating from Athenian Yachts suggest you're chartering a well-maintained, modern vessel.

Standout comfort features This boat is well-equipped for a relaxing week: air conditioning, water maker, generator, and a coffee maker mean you're not roughing it, while electric winches take the hard work out of sail handling. The included snorkeling gear and dinghy with outboard open up proper exploration of remote anchorages, ideal for discovering hidden coves around the Greek islands.

Strong value proposition At €4,950 per week, you're paying a fair rate for a newer catamaran with serious creature comforts and a highly-rated operator. Split six ways, that's less than €825 per person weekly, excellent for a bareboat charter in the Mediterranean.

One practical note Greece requires a reasonable sailing background or willingness to book a skipper; Athenian Yachts will advise on qualifications during booking. Factor in flight connections to Athens and the transfer to the charter base when planning your trip from the US or further afield.

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 Marina Benitses · GreeceMarina Benitses

Based at Marina Benitses, Greece . HEPHAESTUS is operated by Athenian Yachts.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marina Benitses · 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
€1,000
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.

Where charters went

Corfu

  1. Paxos89%
  2. Agios Nikolaos60%
  3. Antipaxos37%

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