Electra (Sun Odyssey 490)
2023 · 15 m · 5 cabins · 11 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
15m · 2023 · Sail boat
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 YouTubeSun Odyssey 490 at jeanneau.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Ideal for larger groups. With five cabins and 11 berths, Electra works beautifully for families or friends wanting to split costs across multiple cabins rather than cramming into a smaller boat. You'll get genuine privacy without breaking the bank per person.
Modern comfort features. The 2023 build means everything is current, solar panels and an inverter take the edge off generator running, the bimini and sprayhood keep you comfortable in variable weather, and the swimming platform invites you to actually use the water you're sailing through. Autopilot and chart plotter handle the technical side so you can relax.
Solid value proposition. A €600 deposit is reasonable, and Fyly Yachting's 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews suggests they maintain their fleet well and handle client needs fairly. The Sun Odyssey 490 is a proven cruiser, you're not gambling on an unknown design.
One practical note: The charter base location isn't listed here, so before booking, confirm the airport transfer time and whether the operator provides English-speaking briefing and support (essential if you're flying intercontinental). Also clarify whether that 11-berth capacity means realistic comfort or optimistic counting, five cabins suggests good layout, but it's worth asking about cabin sizes for your group mix.
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
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Paros, Antiparos and Santorini 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.
Despotiko was the most common first night out, at 19% of trips with a recorded first night. On 77% of trips, the furthest point from base was within under 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
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 Paros, Antiparos and Santorini, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Paros, Antiparos and Santorini, 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
- Pano Koufonisi56%
- Schinoussa48%
- Antiparos47%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination
Paros port
Based at Paros port, Greece . Electra is operated by Fyly Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Paros port · 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
- €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 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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