ATHINA (Lagoon 42)
D-Marin Marina Gouvia
Weekly prices€6,000 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 5 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups This 2020 Lagoon 42 genuinely shines if you're chartering with friends or family, six private cabins and sleeping for 12 makes it one of the roomier cats in its class. You'll have the space to relax separately when needed, which matters on longer charters.
Well-equipped vessel Vernicos clearly maintains this boat seriously: solar panels, water maker, electric winches, and a generator mean you won't feel like you're roughing it. The air conditioning and modern chart plotter are genuinely useful upgrades that take the edge off hot Mediterranean sailing.
Strong value proposition At €5,183 per week with a 4.9-star operator rating, you're getting a recently-built catamaran with serious creature comforts at a competitive rate. The €3,500 deposit is reasonable, and Vernicos' excellent reviews suggest you won't encounter surprise complaints or hidden issues.
Caveat on logistics The base location isn't specified in your details, so I can't advise on airport connections or how accessible it is for international guests flying in. Before booking, confirm the base location with Vernicos, some Mediterranean bases are genuinely convenient for long-haul travellers, whilst others require a lengthy transfer that can eat into your first day.
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The marina & destination D-Marin Marina Gouvia · Greece
Based at D-Marin Marina Gouvia, Greece . ATHINA is operated by Vernicos Yachts.
Good to know
- Location
- D-Marin Marina Gouvia · 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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