Ikigai (First 53)
Olympic Marina
Weekly prices€6,200 · 29 Aug – 3 Oct
Price across the season
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for experienced sailors The First 53 is a serious cruising yacht that rewards confident skippers, this is not a beginner boat. At 17.1m with a modern design and comprehensive electronics (chart plotter, autopilot, bow thruster), Ikigai suits couples or small groups who want performance and comfort without sacrificing sailing feel.
Excellent specification You're getting genuinely useful gear here: lazy bag and electric winches make sail handling easier, a water maker and generator mean extended range, and the teak deck with bimini/sprayhood add real-world comfort. Air conditioning and a proper refrigerator elevate this beyond basic charter boats.
Strong value proposition At €6,200/week, you're paying mid-range money for a 2021 boat with premium features and a well-equipped inventory. The €3,500 deposit is reasonable, and the operator's perfect 5-star rating (admittedly from only 2 reviews) is a good sign of attentive service.
One honest note The charter base location isn't listed, which matters for your transatlantic or European flight logistics, contact White Blue Seas directly to confirm airport proximity and transfer arrangements before booking. Also, with only two operator reviews on file, gather a bit more feedback if you can.
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 . Ikigai is operated by White Blue Seas.
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
- €3,500
- 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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