Fugu II (ELBA 45 A/C & GEN)
2025 · 13.4 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
13.4m · 2025 · Catamaran
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for groups. The Elba 45 is an excellent choice for larger parties, with 8 berths across 3 cabins, it's genuinely spacious for a 45-footer and sleeps everyone comfortably without feeling cramped. Istion Yachting's 5-star rating (12 reviews) suggests they run a tight ship on maintenance and support.
Modern comfort included. This 2025 build comes well-equipped with thoughtful touches: solar panels and an inverter mean you won't burn fuel or generator hours unnecessarily, while the hydraulic gangway makes boarding easier after a day at anchor. The sprayhood, bimini, and cockpit cushions show someone actually thought about cruising comfort, not just a bare-bones bareboat.
Strong value proposition. At €6,640/week with zero deposit required, you're getting a brand-new catamaran with comprehensive equipment (chart plotter, autopilot, dinghy, snorkeling kit included) at a competitive rate. That's honest value for an 8-person platform in 2025.
One practical note. Istion operates from Greece, so factor in your connecting flight logistics from the UK or US, getting to the Ionian or Aegean base typically requires Athens or another hub. Otherwise, this boat delivers modern comfort at a fair price for larger crews.
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.
Where Charters Went
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Rhodes during the 2025 season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Symi was the most common first night out, at 60% of trips with a recorded first night. On 43% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Rhodes, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Rhodes, 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
- Symi80%
- Chalki60%
- Alimia33%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination
Rhodes New Marina
Based at Rhodes New Marina, Greece . Fugu II is operated by Istion Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Rhodes New 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.
- 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 there
Flights to Greece
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 routes
Greece · three classic charter areas
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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