Alkion II (Ferretti 550)
Paros port
Weekly prices€19,250 · 21 Sep – 31 Oct
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 9 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
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.
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The marina & destination Paros port · Greece
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 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
Paros, Antiparos and Santorini
- Antiparos63%
- Schinousa49%
- Pano Koufonisi48%
Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.
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