Prince Nikolaos (Bavaria Cruiser 51)
2019 · 15 m · 5 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€2,700 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 10 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups This Bavaria Cruiser 51 is genuinely well-suited for larger parties or families looking to split costs across multiple cabins, ten berths across five cabins means everyone gets decent privacy. The 2019 build keeps her in great condition without feeling brand-new-premium prices.
Solid practical kit You're getting the essentials done right here: bow thruster for tight harbour manoeuvres, air conditioning (genuinely useful in summer Med sailing), and modern navigation via the cockpit chart plotter. The sprayhood and electric toilet are nice-to-haves that improve real-world comfort on a week-long charter.
Good value proposition At 15 metres with this cabin configuration and gear list, the pricing sits competitively for the size and year. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable, and Sightsea Yachting's perfect 5/5 rating, albeit from a small sample, suggests reliable service and well-maintained vessels.
One practical note We don't have the base location in your details, so double-check airport proximity and transfer times from your international arrival point. If it's somewhere like Greece or Croatia, factor in typical 2, 3 hour ground transfers from major hubs, worth confirming upfront so there's no surprise when you land.
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Where Charters WentAthens south (Alimos and Piraeus)
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.
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.
The marina & destination Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . Prince Nikolaos is operated by Sightsea Yachting.
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
- €1,000
- 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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