Optasia (Bavaria 41 Cruiser)
Mandraki Port
Weekly prices€2,940 · 19 Sep – 26 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 7 berths (6+1) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Who it suits: This Bavaria 41 works beautifully for couples or small families wanting a relaxed Aegean sail without complexity. It's ideal if you're flying into Rhodes and want a genuinely capable boat that won't demand constant attention.
Real standout features: The 2018 build means modern systems throughout, solar panels and an inverter keep you comfortable at anchor, while the bow thruster makes tight mooring spots genuinely stress-free. You get proper kit like autopilot, chart plotter, and snorkeling gear included, so there's no nickel-and-diming for essentials.
Value proposition: At this spec and age, the pricing feels honest for the Eastern Med. Three cabins, decent berths, and a solid equipment list give you flexibility without paying superyacht rates, that €2,500 deposit is refreshingly reasonable too.
One caveat: The 12.3m length means moderate cabin space, so if you're chartering with three couples, sleeping arrangements will feel cosy rather than spacious. It's still perfectly liveable for a week, just manage expectations around privacy and storage.
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The marina & destination Mandraki Port · Greece
Based at Mandraki Port, Greece . Optasia is operated by Yachtcharter-Rhodes.
Good to know
- Location
- Mandraki Port · 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
- €2,500
- 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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