Big Blue (Hanse 508)

Alimos Marina

Big Blue
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Weekly prices€4,500 · 26 Sep – 10 OctAvailability on application · €2,690 – €5,880 range
Price across the season€2,690 — €5,880
SEP 26JAN 27MAY 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026 · €4,500 / week10 Oct 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 · €3,700 / week9 Jan – 24 Apr 2027 · €2,690 / week24 Apr – 22 May 2027 · €3,530 / week22 May – 12 Jun 2027 · €4,710 / week12 Jun – 24 Jul 2027 · €5,040 / week24 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 · €5,880 / week14 Aug – 11 Sep 2027 · €4,570 / week11 Sep – 25 Sep 2027 · €4,140 / week25 Sep – 9 Oct 2027 · €3,860 / week9 Oct – 31 Dec 2027 · €3,140 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€4,500
10 Oct€3,700
9 Jan€2,690
24 Apr€3,530
22 May€4,710
12 Jun€5,040
24 Jul€5,880
14 Aug€4,570
11 Sep€4,140
25 Sep€3,860
9 Oct€3,140
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 4 wc15.6m · 2020 · Sail boat
Length15.6m
Beam4.8m
Cabins6
Berths12
WC4
Year2020
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

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.

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 Alimos Marina · GreeceAlimos Marina

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

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
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
€3,000
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 nearbyFlights to Greece

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

AthensATH~30 km · 25 min

Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.

PrevezaPVK~25 km · 35 min

Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.

KosKGS~25 km · 30 min

Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.

MykonosJMK~5 km · 15 min

Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.

Possible routes3 hand-picked itinerariesGreece · three classic charter areas

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Saronic Gulf7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.

1Athens (Alimos)
The main Saronic charter base; 25 minutes from the airport.
2Aegina
Easy first-day sail; try the pistachios. Anchor at Perdika.
3Poros
Narrow channel between island and mainland; charming town quay.
4Hydra
No cars on the island. Tie alongside the working harbour for the evening.
5Spetses
Old shipbuilding island, elegant. Old harbour is the spot.
Cyclades7-10 days · ~180 nm · 5 stops

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
Departure. Check the wind forecast and consider clockwise vs counter-clockwise.
2Kea
Sheltered bays on the south side; first-night-out easy.
3Paros
Naoussa for the small-village vibe; Parikia if you need provisions.
4Naxos
The biggest island in the Cyclades. Mountain villages worth a hire-car day.
5Mykonos
Tie alongside in the new marina; the old town quays are for tourist boats.
Ionian7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.

1Lefkas
Charter base. Provision in the town; the bridge opens on the hour.
2Meganisi
Vathy or Spartochori; both have quayside tavernas with welcome moorings.
3Ithaca
Vathi harbour for the night, then to Frikes for the quiet morning.
4Kefalonia
Fiskardo is the postcard town. Book the quay.

Where charters went

Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus)

  1. Poros76%
  2. Aegina54%
  3. Hydra46%

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