Cosmopolitan - ( The boat is located in the Port of Sivota, Lefkada ) (Dufour 460 Grand Large)
2019 · 14.2 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€3,000 · 10 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families The Dufour 460 Grand Large suits groups of up to 10 looking for comfortable, sociable sailing in the Ionian. Four cabins with good berth count make it spacious for two couples or a family plus friends , you won't feel cramped on a week's charter.
Excellent kit onboard This 2019 build ticks all the boxes for hassle-free cruising: water maker and generator mean genuine independence, while air conditioning and solar panels keep everyone happy in Mediterranean heat. The bow thruster and autopilot are real quality-of-life wins that reduce crew workload, especially useful if your group includes less experienced sailors.
Strong value proposition Sivota is a smart base with gorgeous nearby anchorages , Nidri's only 30 minutes away for supplies and restaurants. The 5/5 operator rating from seven reviews is genuinely encouraging, and the €3,500 deposit is reasonable for a boat of this spec and year.
One honest note Lefkada requires a flight into Athens or Corfu and then a 2, 3 hour onward journey, so factor that into your travel plan. It's worth it for the sailing, but it's not a quick hop from northern Europe , just budget accordingly for connections.
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Where Charters WentLefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, 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
- Meganisi59%
- Fiskardo55%
- Sivota (Lefkas)44%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
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.
The marina & destination Sivota Marina Lefkada · Greece
Based at Sivota Marina Lefkada, Greece . Cosmopolitan - ( The boat is located in the Port of Sivota, Lefkada ) is operated by Blue Memories.
Good to know
- Location
- Sivota Marina Lefkada · 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
- €3,500
- 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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