Astro (Sun Odyssey 440)
Port of Lefkas
Weekly prices€3,500 · 12 Sep – 3 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Who it suits This 2020 Sun Odyssey 440 works well for families or small groups wanting comfortable cruising with modern conveniences, four separate cabins mean everyone gets privacy, and eight berths give you flexibility on group size. It's ideal if you're flying in from North America or mainland Europe and want a well-equipped, manageable boat without needing serious sailing experience.
Standout features The solar panels and inverter setup is genuinely useful for extended charter weeks, reducing generator noise and fuel costs. Add in the bow thruster (makes tight anchorages stress-free), sprayhood, and cockpit speakers, and you've got a boat that prioritizes comfort and modern cruising rather than raw performance.
Value for money At €3,638/week through Ionian Yachts, you're paying mid-range pricing for a relatively new, well-equipped cruiser in what's typically a pricey region. The boat offers solid spec and the operator carries a 5-star rating, though that's based on just one review, worth asking for references before committing.
One honest note The base location isn't listed in your data, which matters hugely for international clients planning flights and transfers. Before booking, confirm exactly where you'll depart from and check flight connections, charter bases vary wildly in airport proximity across Greece and the Ionian.
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.
The marina & destination Port of Lefkas · Greece
Based at Port of Lefkas, Greece . Astro is operated by Ionian Yachts.
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
- €2,500
- 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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