Ariadne (Elan Impression 45.1)
Olympic Marina
Weekly prices€3,040 · 10 Oct – 2 Jan
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for groups The Elan Impression 45.1 is a solid mid-range cruiser that sleeps up to 10 across four cabins, making it perfect for families or friends chartering together. You'll get genuine comfort without the premium price tag of larger yachts.
Well-equipped modern boat This 2020 model comes with genuinely useful features, bow thruster for easier docking, solar panels with inverter for longer off-grid cruising, autopilot, and a teak cockpit that feels more upmarket than the price suggests. The sprayhood and bimini keep you protected in unpredictable weather, and you've got a dinghy with outboard included.
Solid value proposition At around €3,557 per week with a modest €3,000 deposit, this yacht delivers respectable mid-sized boat comfort without stretching your budget. You're getting a newer boat with modern electronics and smart cruising gear, which matters on longer Mediterranean or Atlantic passages from a distant home base.
One honest note The operator has only one review on record, so there's limited feedback on their service quality or reliability, worth asking direct questions about their turnaround times and support if something needs fixing mid-charter.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
The marina & destination Olympic Marina · Greece
Based at Olympic Marina, Greece . Ariadne 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
- €3,000
- 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
Lavrion
- Kythnos51%
- Poros36%
- Kea35%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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