Buddy (Beneteau Oceanis 46.1)
Alimos Marina
Weekly prices€3,200 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 10 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for groups This 2020 Oceanis 46.1 is perfect if you're chartering with family or friends, five cabins and ten berths mean everyone gets their own space without feeling cramped. The modern build year and solid equipment list suggest she's well-maintained and ready to go.
Well-equipped cruiser Solar panels, bow thruster, and autopilot are genuinely useful features that make longer passages and tight anchorages easier to manage. The swimming platform and bimini are nice touches for hot-weather cruising, and you've got proper navigation gear with radio and CD player onboard.
Good value proposition At this size and age with this cabin count, the €3,000 deposit is reasonable, you're getting a spacious, modern yacht that won't leave you scrambling for berths or fighting over bathrooms. That's fair for a week's Mediterranean or Atlantic charter.
One thing to note The outboard engine rather than inboard is worth considering if you're planning engine-heavy passages; outboards are simpler but less powerful for a 46-footer. Otherwise, this is a straightforward, capable boat that delivers what it promises.
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The marina & destination Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . Buddy is operated by Sailty.
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
- €3,000
- 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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