I was onboard VERINA STAR at the Poros yacht show and was genuinely impressed. For a 55ft Lagoon, the space and layout feel much more like a 60—big upgrade from older models, especially in the lounging and sunbathing areas. The foredeck is amazing.
She’s Athens-based, and Captain Andreas is all about showing guests the real Greece—he prefers quieter Saronic or Cycladic routes, with Polyaigos as his top pick for the best water.
Only in her third season, but already building a strong track record of happy guests. High-end feel, smart layout, and great value for the level of luxury you get.
VERINA STAR Yacht Description
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Tender Highfield CL420 with 60HP outboard and tender lift:
Convenient tender for exploring islands; tender lift converts to swim platform for easy water access. -
Two Sea Scooters:
Premium underwater scooters enhance snorkeling adventures, great for fun aquatic exploration. -
Variety of water toys (Wakeboard, Kneeboard, Tube, Paddleboards):
Wide range of toys ensures fun for all ages, perfect for family and group water activities.
Key feature first: VERINA STAR is a 2023 Lagoon 55 with a full “terrace on the water” setup – the hydraulic tender‑lift turns into a proper bathing platform, so your beach club is bolted to the stern and follows you around. Step off the sofa, step into the sea. No drama.
This is the “everyone fits and nobody sulks” layout. Up to 10 guests sleep in 5 ensuite cabins (4 doubles + 1 twin convertible to double), which means couples, kids, friends and that one wildcard guest all get real beds, real bathrooms and actual privacy. No saloon bunks, no “you’re on the couch this week” negotiations.
Daytime reality: space and views everywhere. Huge windows and skylights in the salon, plus wide foredeck lounges, flybridge seating and aft deck dining mean you’re not fighting for the one good seat. Inside stays bright and cool with full A/C and a modern, clean Lagoon interior rather than dark wood cave mode.
Toy locker, not museum piece. The Highfield 60hp tender plus seascooters, SUPs, wakeboard, skis, tubes, inflatable couch, snorkelling and fishing gear turn the boat into a floating watersports base. If someone gets bored here, it’s not the yacht’s fault.
Crew that can actually run this properly. A three‑person pro team – young skipper with serious qualifications, chef with Paris training, and an active deckhand – keeps the operation tight. Translation: safe handling, customised menus instead of “one size fits all” catering, and toys in the water without chaos.
Why charter VERINA STAR instead of another 50‑something cat: because you get a brand‑new (2023) Lagoon platform with a water‑level beach club, genuinely guest‑friendly cabin layout, big outside living areas and a well‑drilled crew, all tuned for people who want to be on the water, not just near it.
Accommodation
4 Double Cabins1 Twin Cabin (convertible to Double)
All cabins with en-suite facilities.
Guest Cabins dimensions:
Front Double Cabins: sqm 9 (each)
Bed: 2.00m x 1.60m (each)
Aft Double Cabins (exterior entrance): sqm 7.2
Bed: 2.00m x 1.60m
Twin Cabin (Port Middle): sqm 6.8
Beds (2): 1.90m x 0.85m
What is the cabin arrangement of VERINA STAR?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
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| Master Cabin (Front Double) | Queen (2.00m x 1.60m) — approx. 9 sqm | Private en-suite bathroom | Full AC |
| VIP Cabin (Front Double) | Queen (2.00m x 1.60m) — approx. 9 sqm | Private en-suite bathroom | Full AC |
| Guest Cabin 1 (Aft Double) | Queen (2.00m x 1.60m) — approx. 7.2 sqm | Private en-suite bathroom | Full AC |
| Guest Cabin 2 (Aft Double) | Queen (2.00m x 1.60m) — approx. 7.2 sqm | Private en-suite bathroom | Full AC |
| Guest Cabin 3 (Port Middle Twin — convertible) | 2 x Single beds (1.90m x 0.85m) — convertible to Double, approx. 6.8 sqm | Private en-suite bathroom | Full AC |
VERINA STAR
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Weekly price: €22,000 - €30,500
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 55'
- # of Guests: 10
- # of Cabins: 5
- # of Crew: 3
- Builder: Lagoon
- Consumption: 30 Litres/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 9
- Max. Speed: 10
- Built Year: 2023
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Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a sailing catamaran like VERINA STAR, the expected APA is 20% to 35% of the charter price (€4,400 - €7,700), making the charter cost €26,400 to €29,700. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
VERINA STAR Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Taxes: 12%, exceptions available | Total | Note | |
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| 14 day charter | 44,000EUR to 61,000EUR | 8,800EUR to 18,300EUR | 5,280EUR to 7,320EUR | 58,080EUR to 86,620EUR | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 22,000EUR to 30,500EUR | 4,400EUR to 9,150EUR | 2,640EUR to 3,660EUR | 29,040EUR to 43,310EUR | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 11,000EUR to 15,250EUR | 2,200EUR to 4,575EUR | 1,320EUR to 1,830EUR | 14,520EUR to 21,655EUR | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 22,000EUR / 6 * 3 days = 11,000EUR |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: EUR22,000
High season rate: EUR30,500
2025 Charter Rates:
High Season Rate (July & August): 30,500 EUR / Week + VAT + Expenses
Mid Season Rate (June & September): 26,500 EUR / Week + VAT + Expenses
Low Season Rate (Rest months): 22,000 EUR / Week + VAT + Expenses
V.A.T 12% (subject to change without prior notice) & APA 25% of the charter fee not included in the rates.
***All charters are operating 12:00-12:00 (or other upon final confirmation with owner)
Relocation Fees:
Catamarans up to 52 ft: Cyclades (1000 EUR) *
Catamarans 55ft and up: Cyclades (1500 EUR) *
Catamarans 80 ft, Motor yachts and power catamarans according to fuel consumption
* Please note due to logistics, charters with embarkation or disembarkation in Santorini will be charged one extra day ( one way)
Delivery fees will be shared between charters and be used as Handling Fees:
Yachts up to 52 ft: 1000 EUR (will be shared between two charters 500/500)
Yachts 55ft and up: 1500 EUR (will be shared between two charters 750/750)2025 Charter Rates:
High Season Rate (July & August): 30,500 EUR / Week + VAT + Expenses
Mid Season Rate (June & September): 26,500 EUR / Week + VAT + Expenses
Low Season Rate (Rest months): 22,000 EUR / Week + VAT + Expenses
V.A.T 12% (subject to change without prior notice) & APA 25% of the charter fee not included in the rates.
***All charters are operating 12:00-12:00 (or other upon final confirmation with owner)
Relocation Fees:
Catamarans up to 52 ft: Cyclades (1000 EUR) *
Catamarans 55ft and up: Cyclades (1500 EUR) *
Catamarans 80 ft, Motor yachts and power catamarans according to fuel consumption
* Please note due to logistics, charters with embarkation or disembarkation in Santorini will be charged one extra day ( one way)
Delivery fees will be shared between charters and be used as Handling Fees:
Yachts up to 52 ft: 1000 EUR (will be shared between two charters 500/500)
Yachts 55ft and up: 1500 EUR (will be shared between two charters 750/750)
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
| Toy | Description |
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| Tender Highfield CL420 with Honda 60HP outboard (& Tenderlift) | 1 tender Highfield CL420 with 60HP Honda outboard and Tenderlift platform. |
| Seascooters / Underwater scooters | 2 seascooters for battery-powered underwater propulsion while snorkeling. |
| SUP / Paddleboards | 2 stand-up paddleboards for guests. |
| Tube / 2x Tube / Tube - towable | Multiple towable tubes including at least 2 tubes for rides behind the tender. |
| Inflatable 3-Seater Couch / Inflatable couch | 1 inflatable 3-seater couch for towable or relaxed use on the water. |
| Banana Boat | 1 banana boat towable inflatable. |
| Kneeboard | 1 kneeboard for towed watersports. |
| Double Water Ski / Water skis - adult | Adult double water skis set available. |
| Water skis - child | Child water skis set available. |
| Wakeboard | 1 wakeboard for towed riding behind the tender. |
| Snorkel gear / Snorkeling equipment | Snorkeling gear sets available for guests. |
| Fishing gear / Fishing equipment | Fishing gear available for recreational fishing. |
| Beach games | Assorted beach games for use ashore. |
Other Entertainment
4-zone Audio System
Board Games: Chess, Backgammon, Domino, Uno, Cards
1 Hair Dryer in each Bathroom
Gym/Exercise equipment: Yoga Mats, Elastic Bands
Crew
Captain
Chef/Hostess
Deckhand
Captain: Andreas Moundroukas
Andreas runs VERINA STAR with calm, alert focus, blending Caribbean roots and Greek island know‑how so every passage feels safe, tight, and pointed straight at the best anchorages. He reads guests fast, pushing the pace when you want adventure and dialing it back when you want silence and horizon.
- Born 1994, Dominican Republic; Greek-American nationality
- Fluent in English, Greek, and Spanish
- Greek Offshore Sailing License (Nautical Club of Laconia, 2016)
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail & Power, STCW Basic Safety, advanced technical diver with Nitrox
Elena fires out clean, confident plates that track your day—light when you’re chasing bays, rich when the sun drops—while keeping the interior running smooth and precise around you. She locks onto your preferences early and turns them into a custom food and service rhythm that feels sharp, not staged.
- Greek nationality; native Greek with fluent English and Russian
- Degree in Financial & Banking Management, University of Piraeus
- Culinary training at LE MONDE (Athens, 2017) and FERRANDI (Paris, 2018)
- Charter chef experience on Mystique Lagoon 500, Summer Star Lagoon 52, and Moya Lagoon 560
George keeps the deck lean and ready, snapping lines, toys, and tenders into place so you move from sail to swim to shore without friction. He grew up on Aegean water, so he spots wind shifts, chop, and guest comfort issues early and fixes them before they turn into problems.
- Greek deckhand, born circa 2003 (21 years old)
- Fluent English; raised on a Greek Aegean island
- Two Greek Offshore Sailing Licenses (Hellenic Offshore Racing Club and Yacht Club of Greece, 2022)
- Powerboat License (2024) and ANDI Open Water Diver (2020)
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