Family Day Charter
Open-plan deck, kids’ toys onboard, shaded lunch area, swim ladder right off the back.
Chania Old Port private charter
Margarita Bali 4.5 · West Crete · Up to 20 guests
Margarita is the social Bali 4.5 choice in the DanEri charter shortlist: open deck flow, comfortable shaded areas, and a layout that works naturally for families, friends, and celebration groups boarding from Chania Old Port.
Chania Old Port
13.6 m
Up to 20 guests
Chania Bay, Souda, Marathi, sunset coastline cruises
Quick Facts
Margarita Bali 4.5 At A Glance
The essential charter details — model, base, capacity, and the routes this yacht works best on.
ModelBali 4.5
Year2017
BaseChania Old Port
Length13.6 m
CapacityUp to 20 guests
Cabins4 + 2 cabins
Best RoutesChania Bay, Souda, Marathi, sunset coastline cruises
Why This Yacht, Why This Base
Why Margarita Works For Chania Old Port
Margarita is a Chania Old Port boat by design. The marina sits in the Venetian harbour right in the centre of Chania town, so guests staying in Chania, Platanias, Kalamaki, Agia Marina, or Kolymbari are 10–25 minutes from boarding. The Bali 4.5 hull is wide and stable in the typical north-Crete summer chop, and the open-plan main deck means the whole group stays together rather than scattering — a real benefit on hosted social days.
The Bali 4.5 is built around a single connected living level: galley, saloon, and aft cockpit flow into one open social space, with a forward cockpit and bow lounge for sun and swim entry. Shaded areas cover roughly half the deck so families can rotate between sun and shade without leaving the social zone. The fly-deck adds a second high vantage for sunset photos. Below, four guest cabins plus two crew cabins keep things comfortable when the day stretches long.
Who This Yacht Is Best For
Who Charters Margarita
A few quick filters — if your group fits any of these, Margarita is on the shortlist.
- Families with children of mixed ages who want a flat, easy-to-navigate deck.
- Friend groups of 8–20 sharing one social space rather than splitting into corners.
- Birthdays, anniversaries, hen and stag celebrations boarding from Chania town.
- Slow private days with brunch, swim, lunch, and a calm sail back to the Old Port.
Best Charter Use Cases
What People Book Margarita For
Real bookings cluster into a few formats — here are the most common ones for this yacht.
Friend Group Hosting
8–20 guests on one connected level — nobody tucked away in a separate corner of the boat.
Birthday & Anniversary
Calm coastline route from Chania, dinner setup on the bow, golden-hour photo stop on the way back.
Sunset Cocktail Sail
Short evening departure, drinks & light bites on deck, sunset along the Akrotiri shoreline.
Proposal Or Vow Renewal
Quiet anchorage, the bow as the ceremony spot, champagne staged in the wing.
Hosted Corporate Day
Stable platform, large saloon for shaded dining, easy boarding from the town centre.
Recommended Routes
Best Routes From Chania Old Port
The routes Margarita actually charters — click any to see the area page.
Chania Bay & Theodorou Island
The classic Chania day — calm-water swim near Theodorou, lunch on the bow, sail back along the Akrotiri coast.
Souda Bay & Marathi
A protected eastern-Chania route through Souda Bay to the sandy Marathi shoreline — great for families.
Sunset Cruise Along Chania
Short evening sail past the Venetian harbour, the lighthouse, and the Akrotiri cliffs at golden hour.
Tailored Private Day
Build a custom route — brunch, swim stop, lunch, sunset return — around your group.
Private Charter Planning
How To Decide If Margarita Is The Right Yacht
A private yacht charter in Crete should be chosen around route, comfort, group mood, and timing — not only the model name.
Start With The Port, Not Only The Yacht
Chania Old Port changes transfer time, route comfort, and what the day can realistically include. This is why DanEri matches the yacht to the base before adding styling, food, or photo plans.
Match Capacity To The Real Mood
Up to 20 guests is the technical day-charter range, but the best fit depends on whether your group wants quiet space, family comfort, or a hosted social atmosphere.
Plan Food Around The Day Shape
A private yacht charter feels smoother when meal timing follows the route. Longer days suit a fuller lunch rhythm; shorter formats work better with light bites, drinks, and one strong swim stop.
Add Photos, Flowers, Or Music Early
Celebration extras work best when the captain, route, and crew know the main moment in advance. That keeps the day polished without making the service feel stiff.
Local Fit
Chania Old Port Yacht Charter Logic
Margarita is strongest when the departure base, route family, and guest rhythm all point in the same direction. For this yacht, the natural planning area is Chania Old Port and the best route family is Chania Bay, Souda, Marathi, sunset coastline cruises.
If your hotel base, route wish, or group size points somewhere else, DanEri will normally recommend another yacht before trying to force this one into the wrong day shape.
Customer Experience
What DanEri Clarifies Before You Pay
Before confirming a private catamaran charter, the team checks the realistic route, guest count, timing, meal style, transfer logic, and weather exposure. This avoids the most common charter mistake: booking a beautiful yacht that does not quite fit the actual day.
You can start with the boat, the port, or the mood. The final recommendation should make the guest experience easier from boarding to return.
Booking Flow
How A Private Booking Usually Moves From Idea To Quote
This keeps the conversation practical for guests and helpful for planners, especially when dates, transfers, or celebration details matter.
Tell Us The Basics
Share your date, hotel area, group size, and whether Margarita is already your preferred yacht.
Confirm Route Logic
We check Chania Old Port, weather exposure, transfer time, and whether Chania Bay, Souda, Marathi, sunset coastline cruises matches the mood you want.
Shape The Onboard Plan
Food, drinks, music, celebration details, water toys, and photographer timing are layered in only after the day shape is clear.
Lock The Quote
You receive a clear private-charter quote with inclusions, timing, meeting point, and any optional extras separated cleanly.
Onboard
Layout, Deck Zones & Real Photos
Real DanEri photography — the boat as it actually is, not a render.
Compare
Compare With Other DanEri Yachts
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Start Here
Check Availability
Want Margarita For Your Date?
Send the team your date, hotel area, group size, and preferred route. We’ll confirm whether Margarita is the right yacht or recommend a cleaner match from the fleet — usually within a working day.
FAQ
Margarita Bali 4.5 — Common Questions
How many guests can join a private charter on Margarita?
Up to 20 guests for a day charter from Chania Old Port. Smaller groups (6–12) get the most room to spread out; larger groups (15–20) work well for hosted celebrations.
Where exactly does Margarita board?
From the Venetian Old Port in the centre of Chania town. Most Chania, Platanias, Kalamaki, and Agia Marina hotels are 10–25 minutes away by car or taxi.
What kind of routes work best from Chania Old Port?
Chania Bay and Theodorou Island for swim-focused days, Souda Bay and Marathi for calmer family routes, and short sunset coastline cruises for evening events.
Is Margarita good for families with children?
Yes. The Bali 4.5 has a flat, single-level main deck with shaded areas, easy swim access from the aft, and stable handling in typical summer conditions. Kids’ floats and a toy box can be added on request.
Can we host a celebration on Margarita?
Yes — birthdays, anniversaries, vow renewals, and small hosted groups are common. Florals, dinner styling, photographer, and music are coordinated through DanEri partners.
Does Margarita sail to Balos?
Balos is much closer to Kissamos. From Chania Old Port the route is long for a single day. For Balos-focused planning, we recommend Achilleas (Lagoon 450F) from Kissamos.
Are food and drinks included?
A premium light-bites or full-lunch service is coordinated based on the day length and group. Tell us your preferences and we’ll quote a clean inclusive package.