Sifnos 43.1 (Oceanis 43)
2008 · 13.1 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€2,100 · 10 Oct – 7 Nov
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
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.
Who it suits: This Oceanis 43 is ideal for groups of 4, 8 looking for a comfortable, well-equipped cruising yacht without breaking the bank. She's stable and forgiving enough for mixed-experience crews, yet packed with thoughtful additions that make extended charters genuinely pleasant.
Standout features: The solar panels and inverter mean you'll rarely stress about power, while the teak cockpit, bimini, and sprayhood create a genuinely liveable outdoor space, crucial when you're spending a week aboard. Autopilot, chart plotter in the cockpit, and a full suite of navigation gear let you relax rather than constantly hand-steer, and snorkeling equipment is included, which many charters charge extra for.
Value perspective: A 2008 Oceanis 43 at this price point offers solid bang for your money, she's a proven design with four proper cabins, good build quality, and the extras (solar, dinghy, outboard) already factored in. You're not paying premium rates for a newer yacht, but you're getting a reliable, well-maintained boat.
One heads-up: At 15 years old, mechanical systems will likely need the occasional attention during a longer charter, so confirm the operator's maintenance record and have a clear plan for any issues that crop up mid-week.
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 WentTop Stop: Poros, 74% of trips
If you're planning a yacht charter from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Aegina was the most common first night out, at 30% 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.
We can help you work through a charter route from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus) for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), 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
- Poros74%
- Aegina50%
- Hydra38%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Aegina · Poros · Hydra
20% 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 Delta Kallithea · Greece
Based at Marina Delta Kallithea, Greece . Sifnos 43.1 is operated by 4S Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Delta Kallithea · 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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