Lilium (Beneteau 43)
2009 · 13.1 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€1,950 · 24 Oct – 2 Jan
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
17 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.
Ideal for families The Oceanis 43 is a genuinely practical family cruiser with four cabins and sleeping for eight, making it perfect for multi-generational trips or two couples wanting their own space. The 2009 build means you're getting a proven, well-established design that's comfortable without being flashy.
Well-equipped basics You get the essentials covered, autopilot, chart plotter, dinghy, and a proper bimini for Mediterranean sun protection. The inverter and refrigeration are solid creature comforts for a week-long charter, and the cockpit cushions suggest the operator thinks about guest comfort on passage.
Fair value proposition At 13.1 metres, this is a manageable size that won't demand a huge crew, and the €2,500 deposit is reasonable. Almira Yachting's perfect 5-star rating (albeit from just three reviews) is a good sign, though you'll want to verify their base location and factor in your international flight logistics separately.
One heads-up The listing doesn't specify the base location, which matters enormously for charter logistics, some Mediterranean bases are far easier to reach on international connections than others. Contact Almira directly to confirm where you'd be picking up, then check your nearest airport's connections.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Kapi Creek private, 48% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Göcek, Fethiye and Kaş during the 2026 season so far. 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.
Kapi Creek private appeared on 48% of trips, Küçük Sarsala Koyu on 29% and Gemiler Koyu on 26%. Kapi Creek private was the most common first night at 18% and last night at 15%. The furthest straight-line point from base stayed under 20 nm on 60% of trips.
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 Göcek, Fethiye and Kaş for this type of boat.
- Kapi Creek private48%
- Küçük Sarsala Koyu29%
- Gemiler Koyu26%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination Ece Marina · Turkey
Based at Ece Marina, Turkey . Lilium is operated by Almira Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Ece Marina · Turkey
- Licences
- ICC, RYA Day Skipper, or equivalent plus VHF licence accepted. Sailing CV checked at the base. Hire a local skipper if your crew is light on Mediterranean experience.
- Security deposit
- €2,500
- 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 there2 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.
Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.
Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.
Possible routes2 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.
Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast
Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.
1Gocek
2Tomb Bay
3Sarsala
4Ekincik
5Hamam Koyu
Bodrum Peninsula
Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.
1Bodrum
2Kos (Greece)
3Knidos
4Datça
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