Hanse 508 | Big Blue

Sail boat · Alimos Marina · JF Yachts

6 cab 12 berths 15.55m 2020
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What you'll pay

Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.

Paid at the base (mandatory)

Final Cleaning (JF5) - 2025
Includes bed linen and towels - one set per person
Standard end-of-charter cleaning + linen, charged across Greece.
€240 per rental mandatory
Refundable security deposit
Held at check-in (card pre-auth or bank transfer), refunded after charter if the yacht is returned without damage. Deposit-waiver insurance is one of the optional extras below — reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
€3,000 refundable mandatory

Services & extras (optional)

WiFi spot (10 GB)
€50 per week optional
Outboard Engine
€100 per week optional
Hostess
€190 per night optional
SUP
€130 per week optional
Gennaker (upon availability)
€200 per week optional
Kayak
€150 per week optional
Early Check In (until 14:00)
€150 per rental optional
Railing net
€150 per rental optional
Skipper
€210 per night optional
6 Cabins
12 Berths
4 Toilets
15m Length
Specifications & Equipment
Length15.55m
Beam4.75m
Cabins6
Berths12
WC4
Year2020
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,000

Equipment (5 aboard · 47 not)

  • Radio-CD player
  • Electric toilet
  • Chart plotter in cockpit
  • Sprayhood
  • Bow thruster
  • Air condition
  • Heating
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Ice maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer/Dryer
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Cockpit speakers
  • Game console
  • Wi-Fi & Internet
  • Convertible table
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Generator
  • Solar Panels
  • Inverter
  • Water maker
  • Holding tank
  • Autopilot
  • Outside Steering Position
  • Chart plotter
  • Radar
  • Spinnaker
  • Gennaker
  • Racing sails
  • Lazy jack
  • Lazy bag
  • Electric winches
  • Bimini
  • Outboard engine
  • Rudder blades
  • Flybridge
  • Hydraulic gangway
  • Tender garage
  • Tenderlift platform
  • Swimming platform
  • Swimming pool
  • Underwater lights
  • Teak Cockpit
  • Teak deck
  • Railing net
  • Barbecue grill in cockpit
  • Dinghy
  • Diving equipment
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View

Ideal for groups. This 2020 Hanse 508 sleeps up to 12 and offers six separate cabins, making it perfect for families or friends wanting privacy without chartering multiple vessels. The modern build year and solid 4.8-star rating from JF Yachts suggest well-maintained, reliable kit.

Smart practical features. The bow thruster is a genuine convenience for tight moorings, while the chart plotter in the cockpit saves you fumbling below deck in tricky navigation. Electric toilet and sprayhood are nice-to-haves that improve daily comfort on passage.

Good value proposition. A six-cabin layout at 15.6m is generously proportioned—you're getting decent cabin sizes and living space for a group split, not cramped bunks. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable and suggests competitive overall pricing from this operator.

One fair caveat: We've no base location listed here, so check with JF Yachts where she's stationed—your flight connections and transfer time could vary significantly depending on whether it's the Mediterranean, Caribbean, or elsewhere. That matters when you're coordinating a dozen people across time zones.

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The marina & destination

Based at Alimos Marina, in Athens, Greece. Big Blue is operated by JF Yachts .

Poseidonos Avenue

Frequently asked questions
Can Big Blue be rented with or without a skipper?
You can charter Big Blue bareboat (you skipper) if you hold the relevant sailing licence, or hire a professional skipper alongside the yacht. The choice is yours when you request the quote.
What sailing licence do I need to charter Big Blue?
Bareboat charter typically requires a recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus a VHF radio licence. The exact requirements depend on the country of charter — we confirm with the operator when you enquire.
What's included in the charter price?
The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance for the dates booked. Tourist tax, transit log (final cleaning + bed linen), fuel, food, marina fees during the trip, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are normally extra and paid at the base.
What additional costs should I expect at the base?
Typical mandatory extras are the transit log (often €200–€350), tourist tax (a small per-person-per-day fee), and a refundable security deposit (often €1,500–€5,000 depending on the yacht). Optional extras like a skipper, hostess, paddle board, or early check-in are listed on the quote.
How does the security deposit work?
The deposit is held by the operator at check-in (usually card pre-authorisation) and refunded after check-out if the yacht is returned without damage. Many operators offer a deposit-waiver insurance product that reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
Can I cancel my charter booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator. Most allow cancellation with a full refund if requested more than 60–90 days before the start date, with progressive penalties closer to departure. Some operators offer a flexible-cancellation insurance product when you book.
Is the yacht insured?
Yes — every yacht is insured by the operator against damage and third-party liability. The insurance covers the yacht itself; personal effects and trip cancellation are not covered and are worth insuring separately.
What documents do I need to bring?
You'll need your passport, sailing licence (if chartering bareboat), VHF radio licence, and proof of payment. The operator will send a check-in form ahead of time covering crew details and any special requests.
What payment methods are accepted?
Charter fees are normally paid by bank transfer in advance (often a 50% deposit at booking, balance 30 days before charter). On-base extras are usually paid by card or in cash.