Maria (Oceanis 37)
2008 · 11.9 m · 3 cabins · 7 berths
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Weekly prices€1,200 · 10 Oct – 31 Dec
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 7 berths (6+1) · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
18 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Perfect starter choice The Oceanis 37 "Maria" suits couples and small families new to sailing or wanting a relaxed, manageable boat. At nearly 12 metres with three cabins sleeping seven, it's spacious enough for two families without feeling overwhelming to handle.
Solid practical features You get the essentials: autopilot and chart plotter for easier navigation, solar panels for self-sufficiency, plus comfort touches like the bimini and sprayhood for Mediterranean cruising. The lazy jack and dinghy are genuine conveniences that make life aboard simpler.
Strong value proposition At €2,200 per week with only a €2,000 deposit, this 2008 boat offers genuinely competitive pricing for a three-cabin sailboat in southern Europe. The equipment list suggests responsible maintenance without premium overheads.
Age worth noting Being 16 years old, "Maria" is reliable but you'll want to factor in that older boats occasionally surprise you with worn-out gear mid-charter. Ask Alsalos specifically about recent engine servicing and through-hull fittings, standard questions, but important on a boat of this vintage.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Meganisi, 59% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia during the 2025 season. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
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.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia for this type of boat.
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 Marina Paleros · Greece
Based at Marina Paleros, Greece . Maria is operated by Alsalos Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Paleros · 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 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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