Ecume (Sun Odyssey 440)
Olympic Marina
Weekly prices€4,400 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families The Sun Odyssey 440 is a brilliant family cruiser with four cabins sleeping up to ten, perfect if you're bringing kids or want cosy group trips without cramped quarters. The 2020 build means everything feels fresh and reliable.
Well-equipped vessel She's got the essentials covered: autopilot for easier sailing, a proper chart plotter, sprayhood for comfort, and a bimini for sun protection. The teak cockpit adds a touch of elegance, and the dinghy included means exploring anchorages without faffing about.
Honest value check At €4,320 per week, you're in mid-range territory for a newer 40-footer in the Mediterranean, fair pricing for her age and spec. The €2,500 deposit is reasonable, and Mediterranean Sailing Group's perfect 5-star rating (though only 2 reviews) suggests solid operator standards.
One note on base The charter base location isn't specified here, which matters for your journey, you'll want to confirm where she's berthed so you can plan your long-haul flight and transfers properly. Once you've locked in the base, check flight times to nearby hubs like Nice, Athens, or Palma to budget your travel day.
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The marina & destination Olympic Marina · Greece
Based at Olympic Marina, Greece . Ecume is operated by MEDITERRANEAN SAILING GROUP.
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
- €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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