Oceanis 46.1 : Esperanza
- Length
- 14.6 m
- Toilets
- 3
Photos
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
14.6m · 2021 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Sprayhood
- Autopilot
- Cockpit speakers
- Dinghy
- Chart plotter
- Bimini top
- Electric toilet
- Cockpit cushions
- Solar Panels
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About the Oceanis 46.1
- Builder
- Beneteau (Groupe Beneteau)
- Naval architect
- Pascal Conq
- Interior designer
- Nauta Design (interior and deck)
- Launched
- 2018
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: BENETEAU America on YouTube Oceanis 46.1 at beneteau.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Ideal for groups This 2021 Oceanis 46.1 is built for larger parties, five cabins and 12 berths mean families or friend groups can charter together without compromise. It's a solid, modern cruising platform that handles well for mixed abilities.
Well-equipped cruiser Esperanza ticks the practical boxes: solar panels keep you self-sufficient, autopilot eases the workload, and the sprayhood plus bimini protect you from the elements. The dinghy inclusion is a genuine bonus for exploring anchorages, and modern conveniences like the electric toilet and chart plotter make extended cruising comfortable.
Strong value proposition At €4,520/week with only €3,500 deposit, this yacht offers fair pricing for a newer boat with this spec and capacity. The 5/5 operator rating is encouraging, though the limited review count means you're banking partly on White Blue Seas' reputation.
Charter base unclear The listing doesn't specify the location, which matters significantly for flight logistics and sailing ground. Before committing, confirm where the base is, Mediterranean ports have very different travel times and wind conditions than the Caribbean or other regions. This detail will affect whether it suits your dates and accessibility from your home.
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 Lavrion
If you're planning a yacht charter from Lavrion, 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.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Kythnos was the most common first night out, at 26% of trips with a recorded first night. On 45% of trips, the furthest point from base was within over 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Lavrion 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 Lavrion, 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
- Kythnos 52%
- Kea 36%
- Poros 36%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination
Olympic Marina
Based at Olympic Marina , Greece . Esperanza is operated by White Blue Seas.
Good to know
- Location
- Olympic 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
- €3,500
- 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 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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