Sugar (Hanse 455)
2017 · 13.9 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€2,400 · 17 Oct – 30 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Great family choice The Hanse 455 is an ideal mid-sized cruiser for families or small groups wanting comfortable sailing without complexity. Four cabins sleeping eight makes it roomy for a week-long holiday, and the 2017 build means you're getting a modern, well-maintained boat with no significant age concerns.
Smart practical touches You'll appreciate the bow thruster for easy marina maneuvers and the solar panels for guilt-free power while anchored in quiet bays. The bimini and sprayhood keep sun and spray at bay during longer passages, while the chart plotter in the cockpit means navigation stays straightforward, no ducking below deck constantly.
Solid value proposition At this size and year, the Hanse 455 offers excellent bang for your charter buck, especially with those creature comforts built in. The €2,500 deposit is reasonable, though do confirm the weekly rate with Sun Yachting, as it's not listed here.
One fair caveat The operator has only one review on record, so you're chartering with a smaller or newer outfit, nothing wrong with that, but do ask for references or recent client feedback before booking. Also confirm the charter base location; it's missing from the listing, which you'll need to know for your international flight logistics.
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Where Charters WentAthens south (Alimos and Piraeus)
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), 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.
Blue shading shows approximate sea depth, not for navigation. Depth data: GEBCO Compilation Group (2026) GEBCO 2026 Grid (doi:10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa)
Top Overnight Stops
- Poros74%
- Aegina50%
- Hydra38%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Aegina was the most common first night out, at 30% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 40% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . Sugar is operated by Sun Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Alimos 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
- €2,500
- 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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