Acantha (Lagoon 42)
D-Marin Marina Lefkas
Weekly prices€6,300 · 26 Sep – 17 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families The Lagoon 42 is ideal if you're bringing kids or want maximum comfort for 6-8 people without feeling cramped. The catamaran hull gives you stability and shallow draft, which means easier anchoring and less seasickness, genuinely important for family charters or less experienced sailors.
Well-equipped modern boat You're getting a 2024 build with serious kit: air conditioning, water maker, electric toilets, and a hydraulic gangway make this feel less like "roughing it" and more like a floating apartment. The autopilot and chart plotter take stress out of longer passages, and having a generator plus inverter means you won't run low on power.
Solid value proposition At around €4,940 per week with only a €3,500 deposit, this is competitive for a new four-cabin catamaran, and Manos Yachting's perfect 5-star rating (though small sample) is encouraging. You're paying for modern comfort and reliability rather than premium brand markup.
Charter base location unclear The listing doesn't specify which Mediterranean base this operates from, that matters for your flight routing and how far you're traveling from your international airport. Before booking, confirm the base location with Manos Yachting so you can factor in transfer time and whether it suits your arrival schedule.
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The marina & destination D-Marin Marina Lefkas · Greece
Based at D-Marin Marina Lefkas, Greece . Acantha is operated by Manos Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- D-Marin Marina Lefkas · 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
- €3,500
- 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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