Jovial (Oceanis 51.1)
2019 · 15.9 m · 6 cabins · 12 berths
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Weekly prices€6,350 · 10 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups The Oceanis 51.1 is a brilliant choice if you're bringing friends or family, six cabins and 12 berths mean everyone gets their own space without feeling cramped. At 15.9m, she's a proper cruising boat that handles well in a variety of conditions.
Well-equipped vessel What stands out here is the thoughtful spec: electric winches take the hard work out of sailing, the bow thruster makes tight anchorages manageable, and diving and snorkeling gear are included so you can explore the Ionian's underwater life straight away. Solar panels and a generator keep you self-sufficient, and the teak cockpit with cushions feels genuinely comfortable for those long evenings at anchor.
Honest value proposition At €4,500 per week, you're looking at roughly €375 per person if you fill all the berths, that's competitive for a 2019 boat this well-appointed. IonionSails has a solid 4.9/5 rating, which suggests reliable service and well-maintained equipment.
One practical note The operator location isn't specified in the listing, which matters if you're flying in from the US or further afield, you'll want to confirm the exact base (likely somewhere in Greece's Ionian islands) and factor in transfer time from your arrival airport before booking.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Meganisi, 59% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia during the 2025 season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity 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.
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, we're happy to talk through your plans.
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 Port of Lefkas · Greece
Based at Port of Lefkas, Greece . Jovial is operated by IonionSails.gr.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of 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
- €4,500
- 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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