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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (6 aboard · 46 not)
- Air condition
- Refrigerator
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Radar
- Bimini
- Bow thruster
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Sprayhood
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
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Perfect for couples This 2018 Vanquish 43 is ideal if you're two people wanting speed and style without the complexity of sailing. The sleek motor yacht design means minimal crew needed and maximum comfort for a romantic getaway or small group escape.
Standout practical features The bow thruster and radar are genuine assets for confident handling in tight anchorages, while air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a full galley keep you comfortable for extended cruising. The bimini top is a sensible touch for sun protection in warmer charter waters.
Value proposition With zero deposit required through Geneseas Yachting, the entry cost is refreshingly accessible, though you'll want to confirm the weekly rate, as motor boats of this caliber typically run higher hourly fuel costs than sailing yachts. For a 43-footer with modern conveniences, it's competitive if fuel budgets aren't a constraint.
One honest consideration The single cabin limits flexibility; if your group grows beyond two, you'll need to look elsewhere. Also confirm the charter base location and transfer logistics from your nearest international airport before booking, that detail matters for long-haul travellers.
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The marina & destination
Based at Marina Benitses, in Mpenitses, Greece. Placebo is operated by Geneseas Yachting.
Marina Benitses sits on Corfu's east coast and works well as a base for exploring the Ionian Islands. From here you can reach Paxos and Antipaxos within a few hours, then continue south to Lefkada and Meganisi in week one, benefiting from the reliable northerly etesian winds that funnel down the Ionian channel. The shallow, protected waters around Benitses itself suit sailors new to Greek conditions, while the nearby Albanian coast and Diapontia Islands offer quieter anchorages if you prefer to stay close.
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