How to choose a yacht charter in Greece. We propose different vessels, each one has different qualities and pricing structures, according to the size, charter period and type of yacht (sailing boats, catamarans, & motor-sailers / gulets). Catamarans have higher chartering cost comparing sailing boats.
As a standard in Greece, yacht-chartering starts Saturday afternoon ±17.00h, ending Saturday morning ±09.00h, (7 days charter). Upon request otherwise if possible. Booking & cancelation policy lower in the page.
About sailing the Greek seas: Particulars local weather conditions in the Aegean Sea (often strong winds / short waves), traditional public ports, most of them with limited places for pleasure yachts, (few organized marinas), only stern mooring using the anchor, often to use the dinghy for your outing to the island.
If you are experienced in offshore sailing and competent in handling a sailing boat, you will enjoy the natural beauty of the islands under a bright sun. Useful information for local sailing conditions will be furnished.
But if you like a carefree sailing cruise in Greece and without any responsibility, then a local skipper will ensures carefree sailing and a 24/24h guide onboard, taking care of you and of your rental yacht.
Yacht rental in Greece, first steps:
- 1) Determine size, model, accommodation of yacht, as well departure & return ports.
- 2) Determine the exact dates of your cruise duration (Saturday to Saturday =7 days).
- 3) Will you need a skipper or you are competent and qualified to sail a yacht?
- 4) Running costs: Fuel, boat water, port fee, end cleaning. Optional: skipper, hostess.
Standard conditions for a bareboat yacht charter.
Any sailing boat or catamaran rental in Greece with or without local skipper is always a 'bareboat rental’, unless will it be a permanant crewed yacht). A refundable security deposit (2000€-4000€) by credit card or by cash it is required, (when skippered could be reduced or not requested). It will be refunded in total when the yacht will be re-delivered back (check-out) in the same condition it was at the departure.