AMPELI (Oceanis 40.1 AMPELI)
2023 · 12.4 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€2,200 · 10 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect starter boat The Oceanis 40.1 is an excellent choice if you're new to sailing or want a forgiving, well-balanced yacht that handles beautifully without drama. At 12.4 metres, she's spacious enough for a family of six without feeling cramped, yet still nimble enough for one or two confident sailors to manage easily.
Smart modern kit You're getting genuinely useful upgrades here: solar panels and an inverter mean you won't drain batteries quickly, the bow thruster takes real stress out of tight anchorages, and the sprayhood plus bimini make Greek or Mediterranean cruising genuinely comfortable in summer heat. The lazy bag and autopilot are proper quality-of-life features, not just sales fluff.
Excellent value proposition At €3,278 per week with only a €2,500 deposit, this sits in the sweet spot for a near-new, well-equipped Oceanis with a five-star operator backing it. Blue Memories has solid reviews, which matters when you're chartering abroad and need responsive support if something goes wrong.
Check the base location Your charter details don't specify which Mediterranean location this boat operates from, so confirm the airport transfer time and whether it's a major international hub before booking, you don't want a hidden four-hour drive after a long-haul flight.
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Where Charters WentLefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia
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.
Top Overnight Stops
- Meganisi59%
- Fiskardo55%
- Sivota (Lefkas)44%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
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.
The marina & destination D-Marin Marina Lefkas · Greece
Based at D-Marin Marina Lefkas, Greece . AMPELI is operated by Blue Memories.
Good to know
- Location
- D-Marin Marina Lefkas · 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
- €2,500
- 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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