Ferretti 550 : Alkion II
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Weekly prices
Specifications
17.4m · 2005 · Motor yacht
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
21 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.
I appreciate you reaching out, but I need to be honest: I don't have enough reliable information about this yacht to give you a proper opinion. The listing is missing several key details, no base location, no price, no equipment specs, and a zero deposit seems unusual and raises questions about the data itself.
What I can see: The Ferretti 550 is a solid Italian-built motor yacht from 2005 with good cabin capacity (5 cabins, 9 berths), which works well for groups or families wanting private sleeping arrangements on a longer cruise.
Before booking: You'll need to contact the operator directly (YAL'OOU L.P.) to clarify the charter price, exact base location, engine hours, fuel consumption, and what equipment is actually included. The €0 deposit detail needs explaining, that's not standard.
My honest take: Without location and pricing, I can't tell you if this represents good value or where you'd even be flying to. If you can share the base port and charter rate, I'd be happy to give you a proper assessment.
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
Yacht charter overnight stops in Paros, Antiparos and Santorini
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Paros, Antiparos and Santorini during the 2025 season. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Despotiko was the most common first night out, at 19% of trips with a recorded first night. On 77% of trips, the furthest point from base was within under 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
Planning your charter route
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Paros, Antiparos and Santorini for this type of boat.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Paros, Antiparos and Santorini, 2025.
These figures are from the nearest charter area with results, Paros, Antiparos and Santorini, and are not this boat's own record. They cover sailing yachts and catamarans in that area, a different kind of boat from this one.
Top Overnight Stops
- Pano Koufonisi 56%
- Schinoussa 48%
- Antiparos 47%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination
Paros port
Based at Paros port , Greece . Alkion II is operated by YAL'OOU L.P..
Good to know
- Location
- Paros port · Greece
- Licences
- We have not confirmed whether this yacht is crewed or requires a sailing licence. We will check the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- 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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