Anna smile (Sun Odyssey 490)
Rhodes New Marina
Weekly prices€4,461 · 26 Sep – 31 Dec
Weeks near your dates
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
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.
The marina & destination Rhodes New Marina · Greece
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 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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