Boat rental in Athens · Beneteau — Oceanis 40.1 (2022)

Friendly, courteous and very professional operation. Everything was perfect. The yacht was presented in top condition and very well equipped. We had 2 weeks of faultless sailing which made our sailing holiday complete. The staff were always available for advice and support. I have self-skippered in Greece 4 times and this has been the best experience so far. I can highly recommend Alexandros and Stavros and their company.

The boat was comfortable and communication before, during and after was great. The skipper Konstantinos was great and we sailed all the time, wind permitting. Spetzes, Hydra and Moni the highlight of the trip.

New yacht, well maintained, all equipment worked. Very friendly and helpful team. You have to be careful with the glass of the cabin and cabin hatches, they crack easily. This is also warned when receiving the yacht

Dear Alexandros and crew of «Hellenic Fantasea Sailing». It was wonderful experience to get a boat from you for a week sail in Cyclades at the first week of October 2023. It was 5 of us on a beautiful brand-new boat Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 «Maranel». We have loved everything about that vacation sail trip experience. The boat itself: newly designed (version 2022) it has enormous amount of space on and under the deck, great facilities including good (very comfortable) amount of water supply for showers and other needs, more then enough fuel capacity — so the travel was comfortable all week long. And of course it is pleasure to mention the great sailing performance of boat of that design. We have made a long trip in that week — twice our leg continued for more then 7 hours in a strong Cyclades winds and high waves (although the weather was great all the time — winds in the sea, sun all the time and the calm great time in the harbours) — and nevertheless the power of nature in the sea was strong :) the boat did a great job, acted tremendously so we wear able to count on its navigation system and possibility of autopilot to keep the boat on the way even in the ruff seas and the wind and waves in the sharp angels. In one week we have sailed and motored a large distance form Marina Salamina — to Cape Sounio with the Temple of Poseidon — to Tinos with the great Orthodox Religion Culture and traditional Geek villages — to Mikonos with the great burlesque life — to Delos with the ancient Greek culture — to Ermoupoli on Syros with the Italian (Venetian)-French culture — back to Sounio for couple hours rest and swimming — and finally back to Salamina for returning the boat with which we felt in love completely. The major fun of that week was the way the crew of «Hellenic Fantasea Sailing» handles all parts of the rental boat service. The boat was extremely clean and in a good shape. The small and cosy yacht-club at Marina Lalamina made the process of taking and returning the boat easygoing, relaxing with the full attention to the guests needs. Thank you for all help, Alexandre and your crew! And, of course, would like to add that after the sailing trip at the same day of returning the boat and before the flight back we had time to make our walk up to Acropolis at Athens. So it seems that in one week we hade everything — lots of sailing, wonderful team building, sun, wind, swimming, site seeing, cultural experience, many new knowledges about Greece and new friends in Greece — especially at «Hellenic Fantasea Sailing». Thank you for everything and see you next time soon // Always yours, Artiom and crew

Thanks to Alexandros and Stravos we've had an amazing time on board the Maranel. Communication went smooth, responsive and professional and we received a lot of tips for a beautiful sailing trip along various islands in the vicinity of the Saronic gulf. The boat was in pristine condition and equipped with all our needs. Thank you Alexandros and Stravos for this wonderful experience, you’re hospitality and helpfulness are from another level!

Alex and Stavros are amazing. The boat was in excellent conditions and the service they gave us is just awesome. We will repeat next year for sure. I hope all the owners were like them. Thanks for this dream come true!

Thanks a lot for the grerat communication before and during our stay. All handled very well and with honesty. We appreciated recommendations and the lessons in greek history! Only 4 stars for the comfort because the boat (by design) can be quite noisy when moored and waves are coming from the front. And there is always room for improvement on "Value for money" ;-) Thanks again, great job, can really recommend.

Great choice! Alexandros was very helpful and the boat was on superb condition. Will be repeating in the future

The Maranel is a beautiful boat and equipped with everything we needed. Alexandros and Stavros were super helpful and communicative with everything. We had the most amazing time 😊😊😊

What a pleasure it was to charter Alexandros' Beneteau! First of all, from the very first moment we contacted him, Alexandros made himself available for all our requests, right down to organizing and preparing our week's sailing itinerary. When we arrived at the port, Alexandros and his brother were already there to welcome us, show us around the boat, and introduce us to the skipper. The boat is IMPECCABLE! Very well maintained and perfectly clean! The skipper, Kiriakos, was super professional, attentive to our needs, completely flexible, and above all SUPER PROFESSIONAL! We had an exceptional week! We will definitely contact Alexandros again to discover another part of Greece by sail!

A wonderful stay aboard Maranel in the Saronic Gulf in August 2025. A week of beautiful weather allowed us to sail a perfect family itinerary: varied and sheltered anchorages, visits to Poros, Spetzes, and Hydra. Our experienced and discreet skipper adapted very well to our pace and desires while maintaining an optimal level of safety. Maranel is a very well-designed boat: with 4 cabins (ideal for a family with children) and a well-equipped galley, including a refrigerator, small freezer, a fairly large oven, and 2 gas burners. Sail-wise, maneuvering is made easier by a mainsail furled in the mast and a furling genoa at the bow. We were able to sail completely independently for 3 days before having to replenish our water supplies. The Salamina marina is accessible from Athens by a very regular ferry shuttle. Allow 1.5 hours from Athens Airport and 30 minutes from the port of Piraeus. A supermarket very close to the marina allows for easy provisioning upon arrival, with delivery to the boat possible. I highly recommend Alexandros and his team for their professionalism.

We spent a wonderful week sailing on the Maranel and were able to fully enjoy the islands in the Saronic Gulf. The contact with Alexandros was exemplary, courteous, and very friendly at all times. The boat is in perfect condition, everything works perfectly, and the yacht sails and maneuvers very well in all conditions. Skipper Vasilis was in control at all times and mastered tricky harbor and sailing maneuvers with great calm, care, and extensive experience. Thanks to his knowledge of the area and his suggestions, we were able to enjoy every day to the fullest. Thank you very much for everything, we would love to come back.

I definitely recommend it. Perfect plan to get to know the Greek islands. Alexandros and his brother are undoubtedly two great professionals and were in constant communication and attention with us during the sailing trip.

We had a fantastic sailing holiday with the Maranel, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 from Fournaros Yachts. A beautiful boat, comfortable and well equipped. The welcome by Alexandros and Stavros was very relaxed and service-oriented. And that applied to all contact during and after the trip. In short, highly recommended.

Very kind contact with Alexandros. Always very attentive and attentive to us. He was also always very easy to contact. The skipper Kostas also very friendly and an excellent captain. Thank you very much for the experience, we really liked it ?

We had a great week aboard the sailboat of Alexandros and his brother. The boat is very comfortable with its 4 cabins, it is spacious and holds the sea well. It is in excellent condition, it was a joy to sail with this type of boat! Thank you again Alexandros, I highly recommend you ?

Alexandros and Stavros are two young brothers full of enthusiasm and very attentive to their boats. They have chosen them with care, thought out in every detail and equipped in an intelligent way. The one I took, a brand new Oceanis 40.1, with four adults and four children on board, was literally perfect: with only one night in port and the rest at anchor, never left without electricity (also thanks to the solar panel) and consumed only one water tank out of two. Any accessory you can imagine is on board, even in the kitchen (do you need a brush to decorate your dishes? You'll find it!). Even if a little heavy to maneuver (but it has a bow thruster), the boat is surprising when sailing, for being so comfortable, and holds the wind in an astonishing way. In short, this Oceanis 40.1 corresponds, for convenience, to boats two or three meters longer. Alexandros and Stavros are very attentive and responsive and know how to respond to every request. The marina is apparently bare, but there is everything you need before leaving and to spend your last evening. We greatly appreciated the early check-in, which allowed us to leave the port early. Highly recommended.

Beautiful experience, boat in excellent condition and very courteous staff. Highly recommended!

We spent 2 wonderful weeks between Athens and Hydra aboard the Oceanis 40.1 owned by Alexandros and Stravos, the 2 brothers who own the boat. We therefore sailed in the comfort of this voluminous Océanis, very comfortable between 2 moorings with its huge rear deck perfect for swimming in water in July at 29/30°C. Its furling mainsail greatly facilitates maneuvers with a reduced crew. A very good well maintained ship, attentive and friendly owners, a beautiful sunny country, numerous anchorages and turtles. All in all, a very nice family holiday spent in Greece with perfect weather, a magnificent boat, and professional hosts. Epharisto poly Alexandros kai Stravos.

The five of us had a great week in the Saronic Gulf. The Maranel is in very good condition and very well equipped, including sufficient and longer lines, nautical charts, harbor guides and even navigation equipment next to the plotter. The pantry also had everything we needed. Some of us paid particular attention to the mattress on the foredeck. During the handover, the two brothers and owners took a lot of time to explain everything to us and to answer our questions in detail. Travel tips were not missing either. The owners responded spontaneously and sensitively to the special needs of a disabled passenger. The settlement of a small mishap (on the outboard of the dinghy) was correct and fair. We will be back!

We had chartered the yacht “Maranel” from October 29th to November 5th, 2022. The yacht was well prepared, everything was clean, the equipment was according to regulations. Alexandros and Stavros do a professional job, are very helpful and accommodating. We will recommend the charter company again and again. Mario/Steffi/Julius/Florian.