Port of Volos · Greece

Jeanneau SO 490 (Sun Odyssey 490)


2020 · 14.8 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths

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Weekly prices€3,700 · 17 Oct – 31 DecAvailability on application
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17 Oct€3,700
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc14.8m · 2020 · Sail boat · Owner's version
Deck plan
Length14.8m
Beam4.5m
Cabins4
LayoutOwner's version
Berths10
WC4
Year2020
TypeSail boat
Security Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Ideal for families This 2020 Sun Odyssey 490 suits groups or families wanting comfortable cruising without sacrificing sailing performance, four cabins sleep up to 10, so you've got real flexibility for multigenerational trips or two couples sharing costs. The boat punches above its weight for a mid-size cruiser.

Smart modern kit You're getting genuine cruiser comforts here: bow thruster and autopilot make handling easy, solar panels reduce fuel burn, and the teak cockpit feels premium. Wi-Fi and internet onboard matter if anyone needs to stay loosely connected during their holiday.

Solid value proposition At €3,484 per week through Greek Sailing Holidays, this is fair pricing for a 2020 Jeanneau with four cabins and that spec list, especially since you're avoiding a newer, pricier model without meaningfully better features. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable.

One practical note The charter base location isn't specified in your details, so confirm where you'll actually depart from and how long the transfer is from your nearest major airport (likely Athens if it's a Greek operator). That matters when coordinating international flights and timing your charter start.

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 WentPreveza

Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Preveza, 2025.

These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.

Map of observed positions for Preveza, with the three most visited overnight stops numbered.

Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.

Top Overnight Stops

  1. Fiskardo47%
  2. Sivota (Lefkas)47%
  3. Meganisi38%

The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.

Sivota (Lefkas) was the most common first night out, at 22% of trips with a recorded first night.

On 68% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.

Broker Description Not available for this yacht.
The marina & destination Port of Volos · GreecePort of Volos

Based at Port of Volos, Greece . Jeanneau SO 490 is operated by Greek Sailing Holidays.

Coordinates39.3605° N, 22.9417° EView marina on Google MapsMap data: Natural Earth
Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
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
€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 nearbyFlights 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.

AthensATH~30 km · 25 min

Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.

PrevezaPVK~25 km · 35 min

Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.

KosKGS~25 km · 30 min

Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.

MykonosJMK~5 km · 15 min

Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.

Possible routes3 hand-picked itinerariesGreece · 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 Gulf7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.

1Athens (Alimos)
The main Saronic charter base; 25 minutes from the airport.
2Aegina
Easy first-day sail; try the pistachios. Anchor at Perdika.
3Poros
Narrow channel between island and mainland; charming town quay.
4Hydra
No cars on the island. Tie alongside the working harbour for the evening.
5Spetses
Old shipbuilding island, elegant. Old harbour is the spot.
Cyclades7-10 days · ~180 nm · 5 stops

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
Departure. Check the wind forecast and consider clockwise vs counter-clockwise.
2Kea
Sheltered bays on the south side; first-night-out easy.
3Paros
Naoussa for the small-village vibe; Parikia if you need provisions.
4Naxos
The biggest island in the Cyclades. Mountain villages worth a hire-car day.
5Mykonos
Tie alongside in the new marina; the old town quays are for tourist boats.
Ionian7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.

1Lefkas
Charter base. Provision in the town; the bridge opens on the hour.
2Meganisi
Vathy or Spartochori; both have quayside tavernas with welcome moorings.
3Ithaca
Vathi harbour for the night, then to Frikes for the quiet morning.
4Kefalonia
Fiskardo is the postcard town. Book the quay.

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