The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
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12 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention — ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter; on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Built for groups SEAREX is a seriously practical choice if you're chartering with friends or family, six cabins sleeping 12 means everyone gets their own bunk and no one's doubling up in tight quarters. The 2014 Bavaria Cruiser 56 is a proven workhorse design, dependable and straightforward to sail.
Smart cruising kit You've got the essentials nailed: autopilot, bow thruster, and chart plotter make short-handed sailing realistic, while the generator, solar panels, and air-con keep everyone comfortable on longer passages. The bimini and sprayhood protect you from Atlantic spray, crucial if you're sailing European waters.
Excellent value proposition At €6,423 per week with zero deposit required, you're looking at roughly €535 per person for a week if you fill all 12 berths, genuinely hard to beat for a fully-equipped 56-footer. That price-per-head makes chartering far more attractive than fractional ownership or back-to-back hotel stays.
One honest note Six cabins on a 56-metre boat means tight cabin dimensions and shared heads, fine for active sailors who spend daylight hours on deck, but less ideal if anyone's expecting resort-style privacy. Check the exact cabin layouts with Y Knot Yachting before committing, especially if older guests or anyone with mobility concerns are joining.
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Based at Alimos Marina, in Athens, Greece. SEAREX is operated by Y Knot Yachting.
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Alimos Marina sits just south of Athens, offering straightforward access to the Saronic Gulf's island-hopping routes; week one typically involves sailing to nearby Aegina, Poros, and Hydra, with predictable northerly winds in summer making these 15-30 nautical mile passages reliable for mixed-ability crews. The protected anchorages and short hops suit charter clients recovering from long-haul flights, while the marina's proximity to Athens airport (30 minutes by car) minimizes transfer time. Alimos itself has full facilities and is a logical base for exploring the sheltered Saronic islands before pushing further south toward the Peloponnese if conditions allow.
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.
Sea above 20°C is comfortable swimming · above 22°C is full-summer · below 18°C feels brisk.
A starting point, not a script — pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day — and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece — most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
We'll check live availability, apply any discounts, and come back within hours.
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