ANDROMEDA (Dufour Gib Sea 43)
2003 · 13 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€2,200 · 3 Oct – 31 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
23 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Solid mid-range cruiser The Gib Sea 43 suits families and groups after comfortable coastal sailing without premium pricing. At 13 metres with 4 cabins sleeping 10, Andromeda offers excellent space-to-cost ratio for a week exploring Mediterranean or Atlantic waters from a Globus Yachting base.
Well-equipped for independence Solar panels, air conditioning, and a chart plotter in the cockpit signal this boat is set up for real cruising rather than bare-bones sailing. The sprayhood and dinghy are proper cruising kit that make extended time aboard genuinely pleasant rather than spartan.
Good value proposition At €2000/week with only a €1500 deposit, Andromeda punches well above its price point for a 21-year-old boat with serious equipment. You're getting genuine comfort and functionality at rates that leave budget for provisioning and exploring.
Age worth considering A 2003 build means systems and rigging are approaching, or may have had, significant service cycles. While Globus Yachting's maintenance standards matter here, ask specifically about recent engine, electrical, and sail condition before booking, especially if you're flying 8+ hours to reach the base.
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Where Charters WentPreveza
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Preveza, 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
- Fiskardo47%
- Sivota (Lefkas)47%
- Meganisi38%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Sivota (Lefkas) was the most common first night out, at 22% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 68% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Preveza Main Port · Greece
Based at Preveza Main Port, Greece . ANDROMEDA is operated by MJ Travel & Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Preveza Main Port · 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
- €1,500
- 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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