Sandy I (Bavaria SR41)
2021 · 13.2 m · 2 cabins · 4 berths
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Weekly prices€4,200 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
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What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for couples This 2021 Bavaria is a smart choice if you're two couples or a small family wanting comfort without the complexity of sailing. The motor format means no winches or weather worries, just throttle and relax while exploring the Ionian islands.
Well-equipped modern boat You get solid gear here: dual chart plotters, autopilot, generator for air-con and creature comforts, plus a dinghy for exploring shallow anchorages. For a 13-metre motor cruiser, the fit-out feels contemporary and practical rather than cramped.
Strong value proposition At €3,875/week with only a €4,000 deposit, pricing is competitive for a 2021 motor boat in Greece. Factor in fuel costs (often €200, 300/week depending on cruising style) and you're looking at reasonable overall expense for this specification.
One honest note The operator has only 2 reviews, not a red flag, but limited feedback to assess consistency. Before booking, I'd ask Ionian Catamarans directly about their turnover, maintenance schedule, and fuel-consumption estimates so you can budget accurately and avoid surprises on handover.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Meganisi, 59% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia 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.
Meganisi was the most common first night out, at 37% of trips with a recorded first night. On 62% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 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 Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia for this type of boat.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, 2025.
These figures are from the nearest charter area with results, Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, and are not this boat's own record. They cover sailing yachts and catamarans in that area, a different kind of boat from this one.
Top Overnight Stops
- Meganisi59%
- Fiskardo55%
- Sivota (Lefkas)44%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination Port of Lefkas · Greece
Based at Port of Lefkas, Greece . Sandy I is operated by Ionian Catamarans.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Lefkas · 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
- €4,000
- 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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