Apollon (Bavaria 55 Cruiser)
2010 · 16.8 m · 5 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€3,940 · 24 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 10 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
16 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.
Great for groups The Bavaria 55 Cruiser sleeps up to 10 across five cabins, making it an excellent choice for larger families or friends wanting to split costs on a sailing holiday. You'll have real comfort and space without the price tag of a luxury superyacht.
Well-equipped vessel Apollon packs genuinely useful kit: solar panels and an inverter mean you're less reliant on the engine, the bow thruster makes tight anchorages manageable, and Wi-Fi keeps you loosely connected if needed. The teak deck and swimming platform add a touch of quality, and the sprayhood plus bimini protect you from the elements during longer passages.
Solid value proposition At 16.8 metres with five cabins, this boat delivers good space-per-euro, especially if you're chartering with a group. A €3,000 deposit is reasonable, though note that Olympic Yachting's 5-star rating is based on just one review, decent, but worth checking recent feedback before committing.
One realistic note The 2010 build age means some systems may need attention; the duplicate equipment listings (two electric toilets, two autopilots, two radio-CD players) suggest the listing needs cleaning up, which might hint at general upkeep details being overlooked. Request a recent survey report and confirm all navigation electronics are current before departure.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Kythnos, 52% of trips
If you're planning a yacht charter from Lavrion, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Kythnos was the most common first night out, at 26% of trips with a recorded first night. On 45% of trips, the furthest point from base was within over 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
We can help you work through a charter route from Lavrion for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lavrion, 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
- Kythnos52%
- Kea36%
- Poros36%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination Lavrion Main Port · Greece
Based at Lavrion Main Port, Greece . Apollon is operated by Olympic Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Lavrion Main 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
- €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 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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