Polaris (Dehler 38 SQ)
2022 · 11.6 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€2,750 · 10 Oct – 2 Jan
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for couples This 2022 Dehler 38 is ideal if you're looking for a nimble, modern cruiser that's easy to handle with just two people. The bow thruster and quality systems (autopilot, chart plotter, electric toilet) mean you won't need a large crew to enjoy serious sailing.
Smart modern kit Solar panels, inverter, and electric systems throughout show this boat is set up for comfortable cruising without constant engine running. The teak cockpit and bimini make lounging genuinely pleasant, and having both sprayhood and lazy bag means real-world convenience rather than marketing fluff.
Solid value proposition At €3,465 per week with only €2,500 deposit, you're getting a well-equipped 2022 boat at reasonable rates for a newer Dehler in this size bracket. The gear list suggests the operator maintains their fleet properly.
Limited operator history Dynamic Sailing shows just one review (4/5), so there's little public track record to assess their actual service quality or response times. Before booking, I'd recommend asking them directly about their cancellation policy and getting references from recent charterers, especially important when flying long-haul to their base.
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Where Charters WentLavrion
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lavrion, 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.
Top Overnight Stops
- Kythnos52%
- Kea36%
- Poros36%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Kythnos was the most common first night out, at 26% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 45% of trips, the furthest point from base was within over 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Olympic Marina · Greece
Based at Olympic Marina, Greece . Polaris is operated by Dynamic Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Olympic 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
- €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 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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