Celestia (Bavaria C42)
2024 · 12.4 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€3,400 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families The Bavaria C42 is an excellent choice for groups of 4-6 looking for a modern, well-equipped sailing experience without too much fuss. With three cabins and thoughtful amenities like air conditioning, a water maker, and solar panels, this 2024 build prioritises comfort over roughing it.
Standout features You're getting genuinely useful gear here: a bow thruster makes tight anchorages manageable, the sprayhood and bimini keep you protected from Atlantic or Mediterranean weather, and the autopilot takes the strain out of longer passages. The teak cockpit and electric toilet signal this is a boat built for relaxed cruising rather than racing.
Fair value proposition At this spec and size, the charter rate sits in a sensible sweet spot, new enough to feel reliable, equipped enough to feel luxurious, but not so large you're paying superyacht money. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable security.
One honest note You'll need to confirm the charter base location with Ankereva before booking, as it's not listed here, that'll determine your flight routing and whether you're looking at a quick airport transfer or a longer journey to reach the boat.
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Where Charters WentVolos and the Sporades
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Volos and the Sporades, 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
- Skopelos96%
- Skiathos67%
- Alonissos31%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Skopelos was the most common first night out, at 41% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 54% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Port of Volos · Greece
Based at Port of Volos, Greece . Celestia is operated by Ankereva Yacht Charters.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Volos · 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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