Vela (Bavaria C50 Style)
2023 · 15 m · 5 cabins · 12 berths
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Weekly prices€3,800 · 10 Oct – 14 Nov
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 12 berths (10+2) · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups This 2023 Bavaria C50 is ideal if you're bringing family or friends, five cabins and 12 berths mean you can split costs and enjoy proper space. The modern build with solid 5-star operator rating suggests well-maintained systems and reliable support.
Well-equipped vessel You're getting genuine comfort here: air conditioning, heating, solar panels with inverter, autopilot, bow thruster, and a proper swimming platform with teak cockpit. The sprayhood and bimini keep the cockpit usable in mixed weather, and the electric toilet system takes the hassle out of sea time.
Fair value equation At €4,230/week with a manageable €3,500 deposit, this works out reasonably when divided across a crew of 6, 8 people. You're paying for a newer boat with practical features rather than paying premium rates, good balance for a 15-metre cruiser.
One real consideration The operator information is minimal (no location listed), so before booking, confirm the charter base location and your flying route. If it's somewhere requiring tight connections or lengthy transfers, factor that into your overall trip planning from the States or continental Europe.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
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 . Vela is operated by Aquatrotters.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Volos · Greece
- Licences
- We have not confirmed whether this yacht is crewed or requires a sailing licence. We will check the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- Security deposit
- €3,500
- 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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