Virginia (A/C, Gen. 10kVA, Watermaker 160L/h, Electric Winch) (Sun Odyssey 440)
2022 · 13.4 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€2,900 · 10 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for comfort-focused crews. The Sun Odyssey 440 is ideal if you want a modern, well-equipped 44-footer that doesn't demand constant fiddling, air-con, generator, watermaker, and electric winches mean you spend more time relaxing and less time managing the boat. It's a forgiving platform for mixed-ability groups, though still rewarding to sail properly.
Standout creature comforts. The 10kVA generator paired with 160L/h watermaker is genuinely useful on longer charters, and solar panels help reduce runtime. Electric winches and bow thruster are real quality-of-life wins, especially if you're navigating tight anchorages after a long-haul flight and just want straightforward handling.
Solid value proposition. At €4,230/week with a modest €2,500 deposit, this represents fair pricing for a 2022 boat loaded with convenience kit. Patronis Sailing's perfect 5/5 rating (albeit on a small sample) suggests consistent standards, which matters when you're betting your holiday on a charter company thousands of miles away.
One realistic caveat: The listing doesn't specify the charter base location, that's crucial intel for international clients planning flights and transfers. Before booking, confirm the base, check flight connections from your nearest hub, and ask Patronis about transfer logistics and whether their English-speaking support is genuinely responsive at 2am if something goes wrong.
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Where Charters WentVolos and the Sporades
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Volos and the Sporades, 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.
Top Overnight Stops
- Skopelos96%
- Skiathos67%
- Alonissos31%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Skopelos was the most common first night out, at 41% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 54% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Port of Volos · Greece
Based at Port of Volos, Greece . Virginia (A/C, Gen. 10kVA, Watermaker 160L/h, Electric Winch) is operated by Patronis Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Volos · 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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