Aethra (Sun Odyssey 519)
Alimos Marina
Weekly prices€5,250 · 26 Sep – 10 Oct
Price across the season
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 12 berths (10+2) · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups Aethra is an excellent choice if you're chartering with friends or extended family, five cabins comfortably sleep 12, making per-person costs very reasonable. The 2020 Sun Odyssey 519 is a proven, well-designed cruiser that handles beautifully in most conditions.
Well-equipped cruiser This boat doesn't cut corners: you get air conditioning, electric winches, a generator, bow thruster, and a proper swimming platform, all the comfort kit that matters for a bareboat charter. The teak cockpit and bimini add a touch of class, and lazy jacks make sail handling genuinely easier.
Solid value proposition At €4,000 per week from a reputable operator (Summer Sail), this represents fair pricing for a five-cabin 2020 sailing yacht in this size range. Split across 12 people, it's competitive for a week away.
One honest note The charter base location isn't listed in your data, so I can't advise on airport transfers or how convenient it is for international flyers, that matters when you're flying long-haul from the US or northern Europe. I'd recommend checking with Summer Sail directly about base location and logistics before booking.
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 Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . Aethra is operated by Summer Sail.
Good to know
- Location
- Alimos 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
- €3,500
- 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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