ARIES (Sun Odyssey 409)
2012 · 12.3 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
12.3m · 2012 · Sail boat
About the Sun Odyssey 409
- Naval architect
- Philippe Briand (Philippe Briand Yacht Design)
- Launched
- 2010
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: Jeanneau Officiel on YouTubeSun Odyssey 409 at jeanneau.com
What KateBot thinks
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14 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.
Perfect for groups This 2012 Sun Odyssey 409 sleeps up to eight across three cabins, making it ideal for families or friends wanting to share costs on a longer sailing holiday. The 12.3-metre length is manageable without requiring an experienced skipper, though it handles well for those with decent sailing credentials.
Well-equipped vessel ARIES comes with genuinely useful kit, solar panels mean you're not draining batteries in the anchorages, the bow thruster takes stress out of tight marina approaches, and having Wi-Fi plus a chart plotter in the cockpit shows the owner thinks about modern cruising comfort. The bimini and sprayhood are real benefits for Mediterranean or Atlantic conditions.
Solid value proposition At twelve years old, this boat is well-maintained and sensibly priced for a three-cabin cruiser in this size range. The €1,800 deposit is reasonable, and Just Sail Charter's 5-star rating (albeit from just two reviews) suggests reliable service, worth asking about their support during your charter.
Limited review history The operator only has two reviews on record, so while the ratings are excellent, you're working with a smaller feedback pool than some larger brokers. Do contact Just Sail directly to ask about their turnaround times and English-speaking support, especially if you're flying in from the US or UK and want peace of mind on handover day.
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Where Charters Went
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Uvala Stonca appeared on 44% of trips, ACI Palmižana on 36%, and Stari Grad and Maslinica each on 23%. Maslinica was the most common first night at 14% and last night at 8%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 59% of trips, with another 27% reaching 40 to 60 nm.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera for this type of boat.
- Uvala Stonca44%
- ACI Palmižana36%
- Stari Grad23%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera went
The marina & destination
Marina Baška Voda
Based at Marina Baška Voda, Croatia . ARIES is operated by Just Sail Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Baška Voda · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €1,800
- 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 Croatia
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes
Croatia · the Adriatic
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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