BELUGA REBUILT 218 (Oceanis 43)
2008 · 13.1 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€1,900 · 1 Jan – 20 Mar
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 2 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.
Ideal for groups This Oceanis 43 is a solid choice for four couples or a small group of friends looking to sail together affordably. With four cabins sleeping eight and a competitive €2,186 per week rate, you're getting genuine value for a mid-sized cruising yacht.
Practical rebuild credentials The "Rebuilt 218" designation suggests this 2008 boat has had recent work done, which is reassuring for charter peace of mind. Core essentials are covered, chart plotter in the cockpit, radio, and outboard engine, though the spec is fairly no-frills by modern standards.
Real money saver At under €2,200 weekly, this yacht undercuts many comparable Oceanis models significantly, and the low €2,500 deposit keeps your risk minimal. For North American or European clients flying long distances, that price difference can offset international travel costs substantially.
Missing one detail The base location isn't shown in the listing, which matters for flight connections and transfer logistics, that's worth clarifying directly with Sailing in Blue before committing. Once you confirm the base is reasonably accessible from a major hub, this represents genuinely honest value.
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Where Charters WentWest Attica, Salamis and Kiato
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from West Attica, Salamis and Kiato, 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
- Poros70%
- Aegina35%
- Baltiza28%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Poros was the most common first night out, at 42% 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 Kalympaki Marina · Greece
Based at Kalympaki Marina, Greece . BELUGA REBUILT 218 is operated by Sailing in Blue.
Good to know
- Location
- Kalympaki 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
- €2,500
- 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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