Penelope (Dufour 43)
2024 · 13.2 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€3,000 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families The Dufour 43 Penelope is an excellent choice for groups of 4-8 wanting a modern, easy-to-sail cruiser. The four cabins, solid equipment list, and 2024 build date mean you're getting a well-appointed boat that handles easily, ideal if you're mixing experienced sailors with less confident crew.
Smart modern touches Solar panels, bow thruster, autopilot, and electric toilet mark this as a genuinely comfortable charter. The sprayhood and bimini are real quality-of-life additions for longer days on the water, and teak decking adds that premium feel without excessive maintenance headaches.
Fair weekly value At €3,634 per week plus a €2,500 deposit, this sits mid-range for a new 43-footer in Mediterranean or Northern European waters. You're paying for newness and a comprehensive spec, good value if your group is splitting costs across 6-8 people.
Charter base unclear The operator information doesn't specify the location, which matters significantly for your flight times and logistics from the US, UK, or mainland Europe. I'd recommend confirming the base directly with Romygka Sailing before committing, as this affects your overall trip planning and connection times considerably.
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Where Charters WentVolos and the Sporades
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Volos and the Sporades, 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
- Skopelos96%
- Skiathos67%
- Alonissos31%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Skopelos was the most common first night out, at 41% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 54% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Port of Volos · Greece
Based at Port of Volos, Greece . Penelope is operated by Romygka Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Volos · 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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