Orion IX (Lagoon 42)
2018 · 12.8 m · 6 cabins · 12 berths
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Weekly prices€4,300 · 26 Sep – 24 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups This 2018 Lagoon 42 is built for larger parties, six cabins sleeping up to 12 make it ideal for families or friends wanting to share costs and the sailing experience together. The catamaran hull also means excellent stability and living space, which groups typically appreciate over monohulls.
Well-equipped vessel You're getting serious cruising kit here: water maker, solar panels, generator, air conditioning, and an electric toilet mean genuine comfort and independence on longer passages. The autopilot and modern electronics take the pressure off, especially useful if your group has mixed sailing skills.
Solid value proposition At €7,000 per week for 12 berths, you're looking at roughly €583 per person, genuinely competitive for a newer catamaran with this spec and cabin count. DEDA's perfect 5-star rating across reviews suggests reliable service and well-maintained kit, which matters when you're chartering sight-unseen from abroad.
One practical note The base location isn't specified in the listing, so you'll need to confirm the charter location and nearest international airport before booking, critical for arranging flights and transfers if you're flying long-haul from the US or UK. Once you know the base, check typical flight connections and ground transfer times to make sure it fits your travel plans.
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Where Charters WentVolos and the Sporades
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Volos and the Sporades, 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
- Skopelos96%
- Skiathos67%
- Alonissos31%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Skopelos was the most common first night out, at 41% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 54% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Port of Volos · Greece
Based at Port of Volos, Greece . Orion IX is operated by DEDA Sailing - Sailing Holidays Hub.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Volos · 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 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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