Sun Odyssey 490 : Anna smile
- Length
- 14.2 m
- Toilets
- 4
Photos
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
14.2m · 2020 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Inverter
- Bow thruster
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Watermaker - desalinator
- Air Conditioning
- Solar Panels
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About the Sun Odyssey 490
- Naval architect
- Philippe Briand (Philippe Briand Yacht Design)
- Interior designer
- Jean-Marc Piaton (Piaton Yacht Design)
- Launched
- 2017
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: Jeanneau Officiel on YouTube Sun Odyssey 490 at jeanneau.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for larger groups This 2020 Sun Odyssey 490 genuinely shines if you're chartering with 8, 12 people, six cabins mean everyone gets decent privacy, which matters on a week-long trip. The boat's well-equipped and modern enough that even first-time sailors shouldn't feel out of their depth.
Smart self-sufficiency features Solar panels, water maker, and a generator mean you can anchor out comfortably without relying on shore facilities, great for exploring quieter anchorages. The electric toilet, air con, and bow thruster add genuine comfort and ease of handling, which translates to less stress and more enjoyment.
Honest value assessment At roughly €3,700 per week for a six-cabin 2020 boat with this spec, you're looking at solid mid-market pricing, not budget, but fair for the size and kit. Split across 10, 12 people, the per-person cost becomes quite reasonable for a week afloat.
One practical note The operator details and charter base location aren't specified here, so before booking, confirm international airport proximity (many sailors want within 2, 3 hours of a major hub) and whether Sea Smiles provides English-language support and pre-arrival briefing. That matters when you're flying long-haul to meet the boat.
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.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Rhodes
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Rhodes during the 2025 season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Symi was the most common first night out, at 60% of trips with a recorded first night. On 43% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
Planning your charter route
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Rhodes, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Rhodes, 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
- Symi 80%
- Chalki 60%
- Alimia 33%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination
Rhodes New Marina
Based at Rhodes New Marina , Greece . Anna smile is operated by Sea Smiles.
Good to know
- Location
- Rhodes New 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
- €3,000
- 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 there
Flights to Greece
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 routes
Greece · three classic charter areas
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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