Bareboat Catamaran NEFELI
Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 bareboat in the Cyclades
About Bareboat Catamaran NEFELI
NEFELI is a 2020 Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 catamaran built for confident sailors seeking self-guided exploration of the Greek islands. With five cabins accommodating ten guests, she combines the freedom of bareboat operation with the space and stability that makes island-hopping in the Cyclades both accessible and genuinely pleasurable. Her dual-hull design delivers steady cruising and shallow-draft anchorage capability, opening lesser-trafficked bays and lagoons beyond reach of monohull vessels.
The interior balances open-plan living with private retreat spaces. A generous saloon with wraparound glazing frames constant island views, whilst the galley is properly equipped for meal preparation without fuss. Four double cabins and one twin bunk cabin suit families and small groups equally well. On deck, expansive side platforms and multiple lounging zones encourage the kind of unhurried socialising that defines leisurely Mediterranean sailing.
Standard systems reflect modern cruising pragmatism: air conditioning, water maker, solar panels, generator, and a well-appointed dinghy for tender exploration. The catamaran format grants stability at anchor and forgiving sea manners, particularly valuable when the seasonal Meltemi winds assert themselves across the Aegean.
Highlights
- •Catamaran stability at anchor and under sail, ideal for confident bareboat crews and families
- •Five cabin configuration sleeps ten; suits multi-generational groups or two families sailing together
- •Modern eco-conscious build (Fountaine Pajot Eco Concept) with solar, water maker, and efficient systems
- •Shallow draft permits secluded Cycladic anchorages inaccessible to larger vessels; dinghy included for exploration
The Charter Experience
Sailing the Cyclades from Athens, you enter an archipelago where ancient history, whitewashed villages, and crystalline anchorages create the backdrop for unhurried discovery. Depart the capital for Mykonos, Paros, or Sifnos, each revealing distinct character. Some mornings you'll wake to dramatic volcanic cliffs; others to quiet coves where local fishing boats outnumber visiting yachts. The journey between islands typically spans four to six hours of easy sailing, leaving afternoons free for swimming, watersports, or waterfront taverna meals. Evening winds often soften, offering peaceful overnight anchorages under star-dense Aegean skies. This rhythm—departure, discovery, anchoring, return—defines catamaran cruising at its most rewarding.
Suggested Itinerary
A week-long itinerary might depart Athens for nearby Kea, then island-hop through the Cyclades proper: Paros for its windward anchorages and local cuisine, Naxos for wider beaches and marble heritage, Mykonos for cosmopolitan harbour energy, and quieter islands like Antiparos or Serifos for unspoiled solitude. Santorini's dramatic anchorage beneath volcanic cliffs serves as a fitting centrepiece. Return passages allow flexibility; strong sailors often push further to Delos or loop toward the southern islands depending on wind patterns and group preference.
Specifications
14.0 m
10
5
10
Catamaran
2020