Mare Nostrum (Hanse 385)
2015 · 11.4 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€1,750 · 24 Oct – 2 Jan
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
11 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.
Perfect for families The Hanse 385 is an excellent choice for groups of 4-6 wanting a comfortable, manageable sailboat without the complexity of larger vessels. Three cabins with six berths mean you've got proper sleeping arrangements, and the lazy jack/bag system makes sail handling genuinely easy, crucial if your crew includes less experienced sailors or anyone who values relaxed sailing.
Standout practical features Solar panels, electric toilet, and a proper galley fridge take the "roughing it" edge off coastal cruising, while the chart plotter and autopilot mean you can actually enjoy time away from the helm. The sprayhood and bimini are brilliant for Mediterranean conditions, you're protected from sun and spray without feeling cramped. Istion Yachting's 5/5 rating (12 reviews) speaks volumes about their maintenance standards and support.
Strong value proposition A 2015 Hanse 385 with zero deposit and solid equipment, snorkeling kit, dinghy, and audio systems included, offers genuinely good bang for your charter buck. You're getting a well-maintained boat that won't nickel-and-dime you on essentials.
One honest note At 11.4 metres, this is a proper cruising boat, not a pocket rocket, if you're dreaming of zipping around under full canvas or want true blue-water adventure, you might find it more "comfortable poodle than greyhound." But that's precisely why
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Leros, 55% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Kos and the north Dodecanese 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.
Kalymnos was the most common first night out, at 29% of trips with a recorded first night. On 55% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
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 Kos and the north Dodecanese for this type of boat.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Kos and the north Dodecanese, 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
- Leros55%
- Kalymnos47%
- Nisyros28%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Kalymnos · Leros · Lipsi
14% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination Marina Kos · Greece
Based at Marina Kos, Greece . Mare Nostrum is operated by Istion Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Kos · 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 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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