Charles (Hanse 508)
2023 · 15.6 m · 6 cabins · 12 berths
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Weekly prices€4,150 · 31 Oct – 7 Nov
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups Charles is a fantastic choice if you're bringing 8, 12 people together for a sailing holiday. The six cabins and 12 berths make it one of the few 15.6m yachts that genuinely sleeps larger groups without cramped compromise, ideal when you're splitting costs among friends or family flying in from different continents.
Well-equipped modern yacht This 2023 Hanse 508 ticks all the boxes: bow thruster and autopilot for easy handling, solar panels plus multiple fridges for extended comfort, and practical touches like a bimini, sprayhood, and snorkeling gear included. The Wi-Fi, chart plotters, and barbecue suggest the owner knows what charter guests actually want on the water.
Strong operator backing Hermes Yachting has a perfect 5/5 rating across 21 reviews, which speaks volumes about maintenance standards and customer service. A brand-new, well-reviewed yacht minimises surprises and downtime, crucial when you've coordinated international travel and tight schedules.
One small note With no charter base listed in your data, confirm exact location and transfer logistics with Hermes before booking; international guests need to know whether it's within an hour of a major airport. The €1,000 deposit is reasonable, but clarify what's included in the charter rate versus what extras (fuel, provisioning, mooring) might add up.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Kythnos, 52% of trips
If you're planning a yacht charter from Lavrion, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Kythnos was the most common first night out, at 26% of trips with a recorded first night. On 45% of trips, the furthest point from base was within over 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
We can help you work through a charter route from Lavrion for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lavrion, 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
- Kythnos52%
- Kea36%
- Poros36%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination Olympic Marina · Greece
Based at Olympic Marina, Greece . Charles is operated by Hermes Yachting.
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
- €1,000
- 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 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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