NEFELI (Saona 47)
Alimos Marina
Weekly prices€7,300 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 5 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups The Saona 47 is genuinely built for larger parties or families , 12 berths across 6 cabins mean you're not cramming people into tiny spaces, and catamarans offer that stable, social platform everyone prefers. The 2020 build year is a real plus; this is modern kit without being ancient.
Smart features onboard You've got the essentials that make bareboat life comfortable: water maker and solar panels mean genuine self-sufficiency, electric winches save your arms, and the generator keeps AC and cold drinks flowing in warmer climates. The autopilot and chart plotter are standard these days, but they're there when you need them.
Strong operator, fair pricing Vernicos Yachts carries a solid 4.9/5 rating across 17 reviews , that's genuinely reassuring for a charter company. A €4,000 deposit is reasonable for a boat this size, and you're looking at a modern, well-equipped catamaran without paying luxury-superyacht premiums.
One real caveat The base location isn't shown in your data, which matters hugely for international travel , you'll want to confirm airport transfer time and whether Vernicos offers that support. Before committing, ask directly about logistics from your nearest European hub; a remote base could eat into your sailing time on a week's charter.
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The marina & destination Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . NEFELI is operated by Vernicos Yachts.
Good to know
- Location
- Alimos 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
- €4,000
- 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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