Sofia (Dufour 530)
Marina Kos
Weekly prices€5,950 · 3 Oct – 17 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 5 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families The Sofia is a modern 2022 Dufour 530 that sleeps up to 10 across four cabins, making it ideal for multi-family charters or larger groups wanting comfortable private sleeping spaces without cramping together.
Well-equipped and practical You get the essentials for hassle-free sailing: air conditioning, a generator, autopilot, bow thruster, and a sprayhood mean less faffing about in bad weather and more relaxing downtime. The 4.6/5 rating from Fyly Yachting suggests solid reliability and service.
Solid value proposition At 16.4 metres, the Sofia hits the sweet spot between spacious and manageable, you're not paying mega-yacht rates but getting decent comfort and modern conveniences, plus a modest €600 deposit shows confidence in the boat's condition.
One practical note With 10 berths and four cabins, some cabins will feel tight for couples (likely a bow cabin and possibly a quarter berth), so clarify cabin layouts with Fyly before booking if sleeping arrangements matter to your group.
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The marina & destination Marina Kos · Greece
Based at Marina Kos, Greece . Sofia is operated by Fyly Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Kos · 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
- €600
- 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
Where charters went
Kos and the north Dodecanese
- Leros57%
- Kalymnos50%
- Lipsi48%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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