Maia (Bavaria C42)
2024 · 12.4 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€2,440 · 31 Oct – 7 Nov
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect starter choice The Bavaria C42 is ideal if you're new to sailing or want a manageable boat for a mixed-ability crew, it's spacious enough for 8 people without feeling cramped, yet forgiving and easy to handle. The 2024 build means everything's current, and JF Yachts' near-perfect 4.8/5 rating tells you they run a tight ship operationally.
Smart modern touches Solar panels, electric toilet, air conditioning, and a bow thruster make this feel more comfortable than budget boats have any right to be. The sprayhood and chart plotter in the cockpit are genuine quality-of-life wins when you're out on the water, especially if weather turns rougher than expected.
Solid value proposition At €3,750/week with a modest €2,500 deposit, you're paying fair money for a 2024 boat that doesn't cut corners on the essentials. For international crews flying in from the US or further afield, this hits the sweet spot between affordability and not having to compromise on comfort or safety.
One realistic note Three cabins for eight berths means tight sleeping arrangements on a full crew, some bunks will be genuinely cosy, so manage expectations with your group beforehand. You'll want to confirm the charter base location and airport transfer time before booking, as that logistics piece matters when you're traveling long-haul.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Poros, 74% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus) during the 2025 season. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Aegina was the most common first night out, at 30% 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.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus) for this type of boat.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), 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.
Blue shading shows approximate sea depth, not for navigation. Depth data: GEBCO Compilation Group (2026) GEBCO 2026 Grid (doi:10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa)
Top Overnight Stops
- Poros74%
- Aegina50%
- Hydra38%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Aegina · Poros · Hydra
20% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . Maia is operated by JF Yachts.
Good to know
- Location
- Alimos 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
- €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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