Bareboat Catamaran Excess 12
Modern catamaran. Cyclades sailing. Bareboat freedom.
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About Bareboat Catamaran Excess 12
The Beneteau Excess 12 represents a fresh approach to modern catamaran design. Built in 2020, this vessel prioritises what today's independent sailor demands: clean lines, purposeful performance, and intuitive layout. Four generous double cabins plus two single berths accommodate up to ten guests across four en-suite heads, allowing proper comfort during extended island exploration.
Bareboat charter in the Cyclades offers unscripted discovery. Depart from Athens or Kos and navigate at your own pace through waters steeped in classical heritage, calling at whitewashed villages, hidden anchorages, and islands that have inspired travellers for millennia. The Excess 12 provides the stability and sea-keeping qualities expected of a modern catamaran, paired with responsive handling that rewards confident helmsmanship.
Highlights
- •Four double cabins with en-suite heads; two additional single berths for crew or guests
- •Hydraulic gangway, electric toilet, and modern galley amenities for self-catering independence
- •Chart plotter, autopilot, and lazy bag system reduce fatigue during multi-day passages
- •Dinghy, kayaks, paddleboards, and fishing equipment expand exploration beyond the vessel
The Charter Experience
Sailing the Cyclades and Dodecanese requires genuine nautical capability. This bareboat charter demands either substantial experience or engagement of a professional skipper, ensuring safety and maximising your time exploring rather than troubleshooting. Summer winds favour tactical day passages between islands; longer cruises allow deeper immersion in Aegean rhythms. Provisions are readily sourced at island ports; anchorages range from crowded but convivial (Mykonos, Paros) to serene and remote. The catamaran's shallow draft accesses coves unavailable to monohulls, while twin hulls provide the stability preferred for confident cruising.
Suggested Itinerary
A typical 14-day itinerary departs Athens for the Saronic islands, then proceeds south through the Cyclades (Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Antiparos) before returning north or extending eastward to the Dodecanese. Wind patterns and personal preference dictate pacing; many charterers anchor at least two nights per island to experience local tavernas and morning swims in protected waters.
Specifications
11.7 m
10
6
10
Catamaran
2020