Mercator (Oceanis 37.1)
2025 · 11.9 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
11.9m · 2025 · Sail boat
About the Oceanis 37.1
- Builder
- Beneteau (Groupe Beneteau)
- Naval architect
- Marc Lombard
- Interior designer
- Nauta Design
- Launched
- 2023
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: BENETEAU America on YouTubeOceanis 37.1 at beneteau.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for couples & small groups The Oceanis 37.1 is an ideal mid-size cruiser for two to three couples or a small family wanting genuine sailing comfort without excessive complexity. At 11.9m, she's manageable for confident sailors yet roomy enough that you won't feel cramped over a week-long charter.
Well-equipped modern cruiser This 2025 build comes loaded with the essentials, autopilot, bow thruster, chart plotter, and radar make navigation straightforward, while solar panels, Wi-Fi, ice maker, and a coffee maker keep life aboard pleasant. The teak deck, bimini, and sprayhood are nice touches that suggest thoughtful spec choices for real-world cruising comfort.
Solid value proposition At this size and vintage, you're getting a brand-new, contemporary boat with proven Oceanis reliability, no surprises or aging systems to contend with. The €2,000 deposit is reasonable, and Theta Yachts' five-star rating is encouraging, though it's worth requesting detailed base information and confirming your flight connections to their location before committing.
One practical note The operator information is incomplete in your brief, confirm which Mediterranean or European base this vessel operates from, as that will determine your actual travel logistics from your home airport. Once you have that detail, factor in ground transfer time to finalize whether the location works for your schedule.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia during the 2025 season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Meganisi was the most common first night out, at 37% of trips with a recorded first night. On 62% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
Planning your charter route
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, 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
- Meganisi59%
- Fiskardo55%
- Sivota (Lefkas)44%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Meganisi · Fiskardo · Sivota (Lefkas)
15% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination
Nikiana Marina
Based at Nikiana Marina, Greece . Mercator is operated by Theta Yachts.
Good to know
- Location
- Nikiana 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
- €2,000
- 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 there
Flights to Greece
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 routes
Greece · three classic charter areas
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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