AQUA DREAM (Bavaria 43 Cruiser (3 cab.))
2009 · 13.1 m · 3 cabins · 7 berths
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Weekly prices€2,471 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 7 berths (6+1) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
17 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.
Perfect for couples or small groups. This Bavaria 43 is ideal if you're after a comfortable, easy-to-handle cruiser without breaking the bank, great for mixed sailing abilities since the autopilot and chart plotter handle a lot of the heavy lifting.
Well-equipped for the job. You get solid cruising essentials: bimini and sprayhood for sun/weather protection, dinghy for exploring anchorages, and cockpit speakers to make those lazy afternoons even better. The three cabins sleep seven comfortably, though you're looking at cosy shared spaces rather than luxury.
Genuinely good value. At €2,914 per week with zero deposit required, this represents excellent bang for your buck in the cruising market, especially if you're flying internationally and want no financial friction at the handover.
One practical note: The base location isn't specified in your details, so I'd recommend confirming where AQUA DREAM operates and how close the charter base is to a major international airport; that'll matter for your flight connections and transfer logistics from wherever you're flying in from.
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Where Charters WentWest Attica, Salamis and Kiato
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from West Attica, Salamis and Kiato, 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Top Overnight Stops
- Poros70%
- Aegina35%
- Baltiza28%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Poros was the most common first night out, at 42% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 40% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Nea Peramos · Greece
Based at Nea Peramos, Greece . AQUA DREAM is operated by Y Knot Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Nea Peramos · 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.
- 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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