Harmonia (Bavaria C42)
Rhodes New Marina
Weekly prices€3,670 · 19 Sep – 26 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families This 2024 Bavaria C42 is a solid choice for families or small groups wanting to explore Greece without breaking the bank. With 3 cabins and berths for 8, you'll have comfortable sleeping arrangements and decent communal space.
Smart modern touches The onboard kit is genuinely useful: bow thruster takes the stress out of tight anchorages, solar panels keep your batteries topped up, autopilot gives you a break on longer passages, and snorkeling gear means you're ready for Greece's clear waters straight away. The chart plotter and full galley setup make proper cruising straightforward.
Good value proposition At a 2024 spec with this equipment level and a reasonable €2,500 deposit, you're getting a well-equipped, newer Bavaria without premium pricing, particularly smart if you're chartering from the eastern Mediterranean where fuel and mooring costs add up quickly.
One practical note Rhodes is accessible but not a major international hub; most guests fly via Athens (about 1 hour connecting flight) or occasionally Istanbul, so budget extra time and connection costs if you're coming from the US or northern Europe. That said, the Dodecanese islands it reaches are genuinely magical.
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The marina & destination Rhodes New Marina · Greece
Based at Rhodes New Marina, Greece . Harmonia is operated by Yachtcharter-Rhodes.
Good to know
- Location
- Rhodes New Marina · 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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