BLUE STEEL (Lagoon 42)
2018 · 12.8 m · 6 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€4,300 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 10 berths · 5 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for groups Blue Steel suits families or friend groups wanting serious space and comfort, those 6 cabins and 10 berths mean no cramped quarters, and the catamaran's stability is genuinely reassuring if anyone gets queasy. The 2018 build year means she's modern enough to handle without constant faffing around with older systems.
Standout highlights You're getting proper liveaboard kit here: water maker, solar panels, generator, and air conditioning mean real independence and comfort on longer passages. The electric winches and autopilot take the graft out of sailing, and Vernicos' stellar 4.9/5 rating (17 reviews) tells you the operator knows what they're doing.
Good value proposition At £3,500 deposit on a 6-cabin catamaran, this feels fairly priced for the capacity and modern equipment, especially if you're splitting costs across multiple families flying in from abroad. You're not paying premium rates for a showy vessel, but getting a workhorse that delivers comfort.
One realistic note The base location isn't specified in your data, so confirm the charter base is genuinely convenient to your nearest airport, transfer time and English-speaking support matter when you're coordinating international guests. Worth asking Vernicos directly about their turnaround logistics and whether they offer proper provisioning to save you hassle on arrival day.
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Where Charters WentAthens south (Alimos and Piraeus)
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), 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.
Blue shading shows approximate sea depth, not for navigation. Depth data: GEBCO Compilation Group (2026) GEBCO 2026 Grid (doi:10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa)
Top Overnight Stops
- Poros74%
- Aegina50%
- Hydra38%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Aegina was the most common first night out, at 30% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 40% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . BLUE STEEL is operated by Vernicos Yachts.
Good to know
- 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
- €3,500
- 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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