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Skippered Yacht Charter Greece
With over 2000 greek islands and countless miles of coastline to explore, there is no better way to experience them than with family and friends on a skippered yacht charter..
There aren’t many places in the world as perfect for sailing than the Greek islands. From the moment you step on board, you will feel welcome, relaxed and completely at ease; ready to discover warm turquoise seas and golden beaches in the glorious summer sunshine. Live a unique experience, relax and recharge your batteries, explore incredible islands, learn to sail if you like or sit back and enjoy the serene journey.
Where to Charter a Yacht in Greece
The greek islands, ionian islands, cyclades islands, saronic islands, dodecanese islands, sporades islands, yachts in greece.
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A typical day is whatever you want it to be, skipper + optional hostess/cook, find out more – see the guides, discover the greek islands, yacht brochure, the skippered charter guide, what our customers say.
Thanks Ruth – we had a great time and will certainly recommend you guys to friends
Paul & Sons, Oxford & Auckland, Skippered Yacht Charter, Greece
I personally cannot thank you enough for helping to put together the most spoiling week and all your efforts, when bringing new life into world, were beyond any expectations. We hope Andy enjoyed our honeymoon, as much as we did. A great skipper, but not sure he knew he had… read more
Charlie & Katie, Honeymoon Skippered Yacht Charter, Saronic Islands, Greece
Thank you for helping us organise and for answering all of my questions! We had an amazing time and are looking forward to coming back again. Give our thanks to the team and to Thea for looking after us! Morgan, Josh, Jack and Céline.
Morgan, Josh, Jack & Céline, Skippered Yacht Charter, Greece
Outstanding holiday with Island Sailing aboard Oceanis 37 with Cameron – Thanks to all the team we had a blast with some great sailing conditions and fantastic service from all the team. Beth and I would like to thank you so much for an outstanding holiday with yourselves and your… read more
Rob & Beth, Aberdeenshire, Skippered Yacht Charter, Ionian Islands, Greece
Hi Ruth and Jonny, we wanted to thank you for the great week. Everything was perfect. George was a darling: very professional at all things nautical (I learned a great deal too) and a pleasure to be around.
Oleg & Anna, Skippered Yacht Charter, Greece
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A British company based in London, we are enthusiastic and inimitable team with many years of first-hand experience sailing in the beautiful destinations we offer. We are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for all our clients offering the most idyllic yacht charters in the best sailing locations with the widest choice of thoughtfully selected modern yachts and catamarans.
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Our Skippered Charters in Greece
For those without a valid certificate for bareboat sailing or just want to relax a little bit more on your sailing holiday - our skippered yacht charters are made for you!
Skippered charters as the name implies means the yacht rental comes with an authorised skipper who will handle the main tasks of sailing the boat, navigating the islands and mooring when visiting islands.
Our skippers are highly trained, know the Greek islands like the back of their hands and are friendly and easygoing. With our skippers, you are guaranteed an amazing sailing holiday in Greece!
Istion maintains a wide range of sailing yachts, sailing catamarans and motor yachts up to 60 feet available for rent to any island chain in Greece.
Our Skippered Charter Bases
We are pleased to provide skippered charters from all of our bases throughout Greece .
Skippered charters give you the flexibility of deciding your own sailing route with the comfort of knowing an experienced captain is on board to guide you through any rough seas and to recommend the little known spots that make sailing in Greece such an amazing experience!
No matter which charter base you set off from, you can rest assured your skipper has all the local knowledge to ensure your sailing holiday in Greece is simply unforgettable!
Skippered Charters - Frequently Asked Questions
Skippered charters are required for charter groups who have no qualified sailors in their party and are recommended for those who do not have enough experience to feel confident handling a yacht themselves. In such cases, we are happy to suggest the right yacht type and provide an experienced skipper who will handle the yacht for you.
Our skippers are a friendly lot who know the best spots to visit and the best routes to take to ensure you have a simply amazing sailing holiday in Greece! The exact route and islands you visit are completely up to you. All skippered charters start with a briefing between you and your skipper to agree on the best itinerary based on your interests.
The skipper is responsible for the navigation of the yacht, mooring, anchoring and manoeuvring and for keeping the deck and cockpit of the yacht in good, clean and fully functional condition, also for managing the refilling of water and fuel of the yacht and of the outboard engine and for processing port formalities, all on Charterer’s expense.
The hostess shall do the daily shopping and prepare and serve each day breakfast and a light meal (lunch or dinner). In addition, the hostess will assist the skipper in all of his/her duties under his/her instructions and shall take care of cleaning of communal areas of the yacht daily.
The crew (skipper and/or hostess) will have his/her own cabin and share a WC. In the case of a catamaran, crew will sleep in one of the bow cabins.
That all depends on you! Istion's experts are always happy to recommend the best choice for your needs. Our skippered charters typically use larger boats including both sailing yachts and catamarans. Catamarans are a favourite choice for many skippered charters due to their comfortable and spacious layout and smooth handling while sailing. Your sailing holiday can be tailored to fit your party and your preferences. We have a wide selection of yachts suitable for smaller and larger groups, simply contact us for our recommendations based on how many people will be in your party.
Please note that regardless of the yacht’s size, the number of passengers allowed must not exceed 12. A pleasure craft in Greece that carries more than 12 people is considered a ‘passenger ship’ and must comply with different safety regulations which are not compatible with bareboat charters.
Our skippered charters are usually offered Saturday to Saturday. Depending on the yacht’s booking plan however, there may be a chance we could accommodate other embarking/disembarking dates, so feel free to ask!
Our skippered charters start on Saturday at 17:00. In some cases a fast track process is available for an additional fee. If it is available, fast tracking allows you to check in at 14:00. If you wish to start your charter earlier than 17:00 please notify us so we can advise on availability.
Charters end on Saturday at 0:900 (disembarkation from the boat). You will need to be back at your designated finishing base by Friday at 18:00.
The key for sailing charters is simplicity and a minimum of unneeded extras. Casual and breezy beach attire is certainly the order of the day on deck, though for evenings ashore, slacks or a sundress are more appropriate. Rubber soled shoes as opposed to hard soles are recommended aboard our yachts, so bring boat shoes or tennis shoes. For cool or windy evenings, a windbreaker comes in handy and depending on the time of year you are sailing a long sleeved shirt or two just in case you feel chilly is a good idea.
Above all, protection from the sun is vital – lots of suntan lotion, wide-brimmed hats or sailing caps, and loose-fitting cotton cover-ups. Don't forget to pack it all in soft-shell baggage for easy onboard storage.
During check-in, you will meet our base team (and of course your skipper!) who will conduct the yacht familiarisation briefing and join you in thoroughly inspecting the yacht so as to have an overview on all the yacht's systems and safety equipment on board.
Check-out is similar in the sense that here too our base staff will inspect the yacht and you will sign the handover papers. This is also a good time for you to share your feedback and any comments you may have regarding the yacht & your overall sailing experience.
Kindly be advised that all our yachts are comprehensively insured against damage to the hull, machinery and/or equipment including third party cover, beyond a deductible excess figure, which is boat’s security deposit.
The security deposit is a refundable deposit used to cover the insurance deductible of any ONE insurable event (damage or loss). This means that should an incident occur, in order to be covered against a 2nd incident, the charterer must replenish the security deposit to the initial amount.
The value of the security deposit varies depending on the size of the yacht or catamaran you are renting. If no insurable event occurs during your sailing holiday, the deposit is returned.
The security deposit covers damage per insurable event that will be covered by the amount of the refundable figure (i.e. EUR 3000 for a Lagoon 42) even if the cost for the damage is higher.
The only possibility of exceeding the refundable figure is with the loss or damage of the auxiliary equipment of the vessel, such as damage or loss of the outboard motor or dinghy. For such, you (the client) would need to cover the cost of the reparation and/or replacement of the auxiliary equipment in full.
For skippered charters, If the damage is caused by the skipper, then the skipper is responsible, on the other hand you (the customer) are responsible for your actions and any damage caused by your actions onboard.
Yes! When chartering with Istion Yachting we offer the option to reduce the boat’s security deposit by choosing the security reduction which consists of two figures (amounts depend on yacht’s size as per our Bareboat Price List). SECURITY REDUCTION (NON-REFUNDABLE & REFUNDABLE FIGURES)
Security Deposit reduction: • Yachts up to 44 ft: €300/week plus refundable security deposit €500 • Yachts from 45 ft and up to 50 ft: €350/week plus refundable security deposit €600 • Yachts from 51 ft up to 54 ft: €400/week plus refundable deposit €700 • Yachts from 55 ft: €500/week plus refundable deposit €1.000 • All catamarans up to 41 ft: €400/week plus refundable deposit €700 • All catamarans from 42 ft and up to 45 ft: €500/week plus refundable deposit €800 • All catamarans from 46 ft: €600/week plus refundable deposit €1.000
The security deposit reduction is mandatory in case of a skippered charter. For all skippered charters: €350 plus refundable security deposit €700. Not available for regattas & races.
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THE WHOLE TRIP CAN COST LESS THAN JUST BOOKING A HOTEL WOULD.
When you organize your family and friends to share in the trip with you, a yacht charter will cost less than booking a hotel would, and your transportation from port to port is included . Our yachts can accommodate from two up to twelve persons.
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From the moment of initial contact with Captain Yiannis, everything was seamless.
Our experience has been nothing short of exceptional.
From the moment of initial contact with Captain Yiannis, everything was seamless. This company and the entire team could not have been more helpful! We live in the USA and never had a problem with communication. The Catamaran we selected was the Lagoon 450F. It was beautiful, spacious, clean, and easy to live on for a week as we sailed to beautiful beaches.
The Ionian Islands we visited were breathtaking, especially Kefalonia – it was our favorite! Above all, the feeling of safety that Captain George ensured throughout our trip made our journey even more memorable. We can’t wait to experience it again.
So, if you’re looking for an unforgettable sailing experience around the Greek Islands with a professional company and a knowledgeable and friendly guide, look no further!
Caroline Groeneveld July 7, 2023
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We have seen many islands thanks to Yannis, who has an unsurpassed knowledge of the, and we might add amazing docking skills! Matoula has been an amazing hostess, a wonderful cook and always gracious with a beautiful attitude. We will never forget our Great Adventure!
Danny and Karen June 7th 2019
A safe pair of hands, experience and unlimited knowledge.
We’ve just spent a week sailing the Greek islands with Captain Yiannis. If your looking for a safe pair of hands, experience and unlimited knowledge of the Greek islands then Yiannis is the captain you need.
Jeff Brown May 10th 2019
Great knowledge of the area and its history.
Excellent week of sailing in the Greek Islands with Yiannis. He has great knowledge of the area and its history. He showed us unique beaches and key sites on the islands. A memorable week of adventure, drama, and weather. A great first visit to the country of Greece and its islands. Recommend Yiannis as a skipper and guide for your trip.
David and Suzanne Kelly September 25, 2021
The kids enjoyed jumping off the boat and even steering.
We made it back safely and happily to Paros today. Yianni showed us secluded beaches, surprising chortas and agreed to take us to santorini even though he hates sailing there! The kids enjoyed jumping off the boat and even steering it on occasion. It’s a beautiful part of the world and we’d definitely recommend exploring it.
Christine August 22, 2021
Yannis is a superb captain
First and foremost, Yannis is a superb captain. He is a true professional and puts the comfort and safety of the guests first. We had a superb week and thanks to the knowledge of Yannis we visited hidden beaches and places that were sublime. Yannis is passionate about sailing, and we all improved our sailing skills and learned about sailing this magical part of the world.
We cannot wait to return and know that Captain Yannis is our go-to Greek master of the seas.”
Kim Cornwall and friends October 14, 2021
The best tavernas for dining and the most interesting places to visit.
My friends and I had a terrific sailing trip with Cpt. Yiannis. We sailed islands from Athens to Milos for a week. [...] Captain Yiannis was not only an outstanding skipper, but he also is a very knowledgeable tour guide. [...] Also, he had tremendous knowledge of any island we stopped on the way and recommended the best tavernas for dining and the most interesting places to visit.
The captain was very professional and sailed extremely safe and responsible. Great guy, a great captain, thank you, Captain Yiannis!
Remis – Boston, USA June 26, 2021
Yannis gave us the ideal family yacht
We had a wonderful week of sailing in the Saronic Gulf end of August. Yannis gave us the ideal family yacht for this bareboat charter trip . Together with the charter company we felt us in very good hands, for all questions we had. Except in this year 2020, with these special conditions!
Thanks Yiannis.
Marc Schwarz September 6, 2020
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Private Skippered Cruises in Greece
Visit Greece with a sailing yacht and enjoy our private skippered charters
Enjoy the perfect serenity only sailing skippered charters can provide
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Sail with the amenities of a floating hotel. Browse in real time through our certified boat range. ISO standards and Lloyds certification. No experience is required. Just select the dates and leave the rest on us!
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Our local, English speaking professional skippers honor hospitality in the Greek islands. Sail with them 'off the beaten path' away from the tourist traps, in a unique journey you will remember forever.
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Create a route according to your preferences. Hundreds of positive genuine reviews! Dedicated travel assistant always free of charge. Unique trip planning with no hidden fees of surprises. Ask for a Sur-Mesure proposal
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What's included.
- Your sailing yacht
- Outboard and dinghy
- Bed linen for all guests
- Full galley equipment
- Full set of Towels, beach towels and tea towels
- Hifi and cockpit speakers along with aux input
- Comfortable cockpit cushions
- Snorkeling equipment in customized sizes
- All safety regulations equipment
- 24h support line during charter
- Weather forecast report
- Trip planning with tips and suggestions
- Generator & A/C (depending on the yacht model)
- 3G Internet onboard for all your trip
- Skipper (add during booking 1330 Euros/week)
- Hostess (1330 Euros/week)
- Stand Up Paddle (150 Euros/week)
- Inflatable Canoe (80 Euros/week)
- Underwater cameras (50 Euros/week)
- Action cameras (70 Euros/week)
- Safety crib (50 Euros/week)
- Fishing rod (50 Euros/week)
- Shopping onboard (free of charge)
- Portable Bicycle (100 Euros/week)
We are happy to hear any request you may have in order to have everything set for your sailing cruise in Greece
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What inspires you? Many things provide inspiration-seeing success stories and big accomplishments, hearing great person’s inspirational ideas or just the naked beauty of nature that will remind us how lucky we are to be alive.Escape the traffic and enjoy the perfect serenity only sailing skippered charters can provide. Private sailing skippered charters in Greece gives you the freedom to enjoy the beauty of the Greek islands at your own pace, sail as much as you want and whenever you feel like it. There is no other vacation identical to a sailing cruise. You are seconds away from the sea, onboard a floating home. If not you then who? If not now, then when? Still not convinced? Visit Greece with our sailing skippered charters and enjoy a vacation paradise.
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Practical information on our skippered charters.
Let me just point out some of the main characteristics of a skippered charter in Greece . Your yacht will be waiting in our home port, in Athens (Alimos marina) and will be ready for departure at your signal. For those of you that are visiting Greece for the first time we provide the ability to have a daily city tour in the city of Athens and visit the Acropolis and many other interesting sightseeing which have brought Athens in the first place of the global ranking in terms of historical interest. You captain will be on standby to serve you in the best possible way and sail you to the most efficient locations in accordance to the weather.
All of our skippers are licensed and fully trained to provide, professional and high standard services to all of our guests. Most of the times the skipper acts as a guide not only for the sailing part but also in the Greek islands. He will be heading you to choices known only to locals rather than the most touristic ones usually found in the front window of the islands. In most cases all of our guests invite our captains to share stories, moments and experiences together, while having dinner in various traditional tavernas. Meet our skippers in our separate detailed page with our crew profile information along with photos and comments.
In most of the cases our guests select to have onboard one of our hostesses. A hostess can prepare breakfast and dinner according to your taste preferences while she could be helping you in keeping the boat clean and in order. A hostess is also a great help if you are having young children onboard and you like to spend some time of free moments. She would be sharing some of the time to keep the kids occupied while you will be having a swim and enjoying your free time.
Most of our departures take place on Saturdays and operate on a weekly basis. This means practically that you can sail on Saturday and you will be returning on Friday afternoon, spending the time onboard having a cocktail or visiting the city center ( check here how to explore athens sightseeing ) while the next Saturday morning you would have to disembark (if we are talking for a one week cruise).
People wonder if a week is enough.. Well this depends on two main principles:
a) Where you plan to go and what you have in mind in exploring: To my opinion when you are on sailing vacation you need to consider various factors to have the best sailing experience. One would be to take under consideration how much would you like to sail per day. And when I mean you, I am talking about all of the crew. Many times women and children are less experienced and would not prefer to sail more than 2 hours per day-at least the first days of their vacation. This is something you need to take under consideration in order to prepare a successful route. The second would be the weather. You need to understand that the best vacation is a combination of weather and location. The most beautiful bay combined with an unpleasant weather does not add up to the best result. RELAX! That is the strong advantage when sailing from Athens. That is, you have the possibility, according to the weather, to plan a route that will be compatible with the nature conditions at the time of your arrival. In case of very strong winds you can sail in the marvelous Saronic gulf that is always calm and fully protected, while your skipper will take you to calm and isolated bays. On the other hand if you enjoy sailing you have the possibility to sail to the Cyclades and visit this complex of islands among which are, Mykonos, Paros and Santorini. If you are planning to visit Santorini, I would suggest that you would need a two week sailing skippered charter since you will need to cover a lot of miles for a one week trip.
b) The number of islands you want to explore: Again, my idea is that you are on vacation! Greece has approximately 2500 islands. There is no way that you will be visiting all the islands in just a single trip. Our suggestion is to enjoy the moment and spend as much time as you feel like it in every place. There is no harm done if you are having a great time in Milos, to leave ‘because the program says so’.. This is why a skippered charter in Greece is the ultimate vacation option. You have the freedom to sail, to stay anchored, to swim or to do as you please depending on your desire. Therefore, seize the moment and look around you. This is what vacation is all about! To lose the track of time and enjoy pure emotions and heartbeats.
Normally in a weekly sailing cruise you should be visiting aprox 6 islands during your trip. For some of you this is not sufficient, however this depends on the time that you have available for vacation. It is logical that the more time you have available the more islands you could explore. Moreover the weekly sailing charter is perfect for those of you visiting Greece for 10 days where you can still have some time to visit Athens and the suburbs nearby. For us the ideal length of a skippered sailing cruise in the Greek islands is a period of 2 weeks. This is simply because you may have more options in terms of more islands to visit-more than 12, flexibility according to the weather, availability to relax in an island for more than 1 day and many others. If you are one of the lucky ones who will get the chance to have 3 weeks available for their vacation then we can guarantee you will losing the track of time and you will have a great experience to remember.
As mentioned previously the key concept of our private skippered charters is that we will spend time with you to choose exactly the itinerary that matches to your expectations. It is not just a fixed route to follow with predefined stops. Of course we know the ‘must see’ locations and we will put them on the table during our sail planning, but one thing is certain. You will experience the island hopping ( click to see how to do island hopping in Greece ), a lot of swimming and diving in different bays and crystal waters will yacht will provide you with all the amenities of a hotel. Furthermore during your island hopping you will have the chance to discover why each of the Greek islands, is unique. Most of you may be familiar with Mykonos and Santorini but trust our word, there are equally beautiful islands such as the famous ones, such as Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Paros, Antiparos, Kimolos and many others. Each with unique history and places to visit as well as different cuisine recipes.
According to the above we will determine the best route for your preferences and will be sailing to the first island shortly. A good tip is to have a shopping list, which we offer as a free service, this way you will be having all of your shopping onboard when you arrive and you will save energy not waiting in the lines of the local supermarkets.
In addition you have the possibility to ask for some of our optional extras. Among those you will find internet connection to have onboard during your trip, stand up paddles for those of you that are more active or you wish to keep your younger kids occupied, two-seated canoes that we guarantee that will cause a lot of laughter and action or underwater cameras to capture your adventurous moments.
Once you set sail, this is it. You are on sailing vacation. Your captain will be glad, for those of you that want to acquire some knowledge, to show the basics around sailing and navigating. This is mainly interesting for children but for adults as well that would like slowly to get familiar with what sailing is all about. Moreover in just about couple of hours you will be relaxing in the middle of a beautiful bay making plans on where to have dinner or walk in the little white stripped alleys throughout the islands.
Since we mentioned dinner, with a skippered sailing cruise you have the choice whether to have lunch or dinner onboard or in every island you may reach. In the islands there are the typical local restaurants called ‘tavernas’ where you will taste traditional food ( check this article for greek food you are going to taste in greek islands - videos included ) based on local ingredients and cooked with different recipes in each island. Each location is famous for a specific ingredient and product while there are famous recipes for different islands. A tavern is not a must if you are looking for something super fancy but we highly recommend trying this type of restaurant during your trip. Most of them are placed right beside the sea so you will most probably tasting the delicious meals while the little waves will be passing by next to you. The other choice is to cook onboard-your yacht is equipped with a fully functional galley which operates with gas and has 2-3 burners available plus an oven with a grill. If you have a hostess onboard then most probably in the morning you will decide what type of ingredients you would prefer for the day’s dinner and she would prepare everything to be ready for the day. In the islands there are super markets with super fresh material so we are quite certain that you will be more than happy with the result.
All of the above consist a super-premium vacation type. The type that you would probably pay a fortune to have as a result. But still, the skippered charter we offer in Greece is the most affordable vacation type someone could ask for . The value you will be getting for your money is incomparable to any other vacation type. If you compare the price of a skippered charter to a typical stay in one local hotel for a week you will notice that there is a huge difference to the service and experience you will be getting compared to the amount you will be paying. Moreover, you need to appreciate there is no other vacation that would allow you to wake up and dive into the most immaculate clear blue waters in just seconds.
For those of you wondering how easy it is to book a skippered charter in Greece with Yachtsailing.gr we answer at once. VERY EASY! Just select the dates (you will find at the top bar on your browser) you will be visiting, let us know the number of guests on board, add the skipper and that’s it. Your sailing dream has just started. We encourage you to contact us via email in case you would like some clarifications and suggestion on possible questions you may have. We expect to see you onboard soon.
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Always desired a sailing holiday but have little or no experience, or no certification to go bareboat? Do you fancy being personally chaperoned on your sailing holiday to amazing settings each day and night? Then a skippered yacht charter is the sailing holiday for you.
Skippered charters give you the freedom to do exactly what you want, whether it be swimming, snorkeling, exploring caves, or having a siesta in the shade. Our experienced skippers will be able to take you places that most other yachts do not go, the hidden gem, secret places as well as mooring in the harbours, in busy high summer season.
This skippered sailing Greece holiday option is suitable for families with young children, it will give you the variety required by both adults and children alike. Spend the mornings swimming and using the dinghy in bays, before setting off for an exhilarating sail in the afternoon, and finishing with a delicious meal in a local harbour, taverna or secluded bay.
For couples with little or no experience but wanting to explore and/or have a romantic holiday. It is perfectly possible as we can tailor your skippered yacht charter to meet your needs. Our skippers would all have a private cabin which helps give you the space to enjoy romantic meals and drinks in peace and comfort as well. We have found that this option is popular for honeymoon sailing as well. Read more about our honeymoon packages here.
Wondering what the weather is like in the Ionian and when to visit? See our Ionian Islands Weather post on our blog here .
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The majority of our skippers are also qualified RYA instructors and they will be pleased to coach and encourage you to take part in the sailing as much as you like. A skippered sailing holiday in Greece is a flexible holiday and can be tailored to your wishes!
All of our skippers are highly qualified, experienced sailors. They are mature, sociable and understand that it is your holiday, their aim is to ensure you get to do what you want. All skippers are fully insured and employed by, or on contract to Sail Ionian.
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Skippered yacht charters not only give you the reassurance and confidence to have the Greek sailing holiday of a lifetime but flexibility too. A crewed yacht has many advantages for families that want the experience of a sailing holiday without the pressure of looking after the boat.
The skipper will happily help choose a route that suits you and make sure that you have a stress free and comfortable cruise around the Ionian Islands. The skipper will sleep on board some nights, but not all nights if you wish. This gives you the security but also the opportunity to spend quality time together as a family.
This sailing holiday gives you the freedom to experience and enjoy your holiday exactly how you want to. It is your holiday and we aim for it to exceed your expectations!
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Skippered Yacht Charter
Take the pressure off with a skippered sailing holiday and enjoy a stunning Greek islands cruise with our expert skipper to do as much (or as little) of the sailing as you wish. Skippered yacht charter suits everyone, from non-sailors looking for a relaxing holiday away from the crowds to keen and experienced sailors looking for a helping hand or a big yacht, and a chance to relax...
Skippered Sailing Holidays
A skippered holiday lets you enjoy as much or as little sailing as you want, whilst giving you some good company and your own personal guide around the islands. They know everything about the area: from the best anchorages and clearwater bays to the finest taverna’s for an evening meal. You can follow our flotilla or organise your own itinerary with your skipper and be as adventurous or relaxed as you like.
All our yachts can be chartered with a skipper, but we offer two very special options: Our skippered 51 foot luxury Oceanis - for up to 10 persons - which is based in the Saronic islands; and our 37 ft tuition yacht which you can book privately with an RYA Yachtmaster instructor - if you and your friends would like to get a qualification while you cruise.
At a glance
- You can hire a skipper for all yachts in our fleet
- Try our Skippered Oceanis 51.1 (Agean)
- Do as much (or as little) sailing as you want
- Learn to sail with an expert on board
- Or relax and let our skipper do it all for you!
- Privately book our Tuition Yacht & Instructor and learn as you cruise
Choose your yacht. Choose your route
Choose your yacht and hire a skipper for the week. He or she will do as much (or as little) sailing as you want. Their fee (below) is on top of your yacht and holiday cost, but is included in our Bavaria 37 and Oceanis 51.1 .
Skippered yachts can follow our Flotilla route (which is great for the social!) or you can sail your own path and be as adventurous (or as relaxed) as you like.
Skippers normally sleep aboard so reserve a cabin for them. However, by special arrangement, they can sleep on our lead boat when following the flotilla and give you some privacy after sailing has ended for the day.
Book a skipper for any of our yachts
You can book a skipper with any of our yachts, either in The Ionian or the Aegean.
How it all works
On arrival at the yacht base our yacht team will show you to your yacht and how to work the domestic systems so you can spend the night aboard. You can spend the rest of arrival day provisioning your yacht, so do remember to allow for the skipper in your shopping.
Your skipper will join you on Monday morning at about 9 am and shortly after a safety briefing, you will set off for your first lunchtime anchorage and island destination.
Your skipper will be responsible for your yacht. Your skipper will need at least one person to occasionally assist them with sailing. For example, when mooring up and setting off.
About our skippers
Our skippers are friendly, very well qualified and highly experienced. They are keen to impart knowledge (on sailing and the local area) and there to help you have a wonderful holiday as they show you around the islands.
Our skippers are sociable folk and they choose this way of life because (like us) they love sailing and mixing with sailors.
Book our tuition yacht and instructor privately
If you would like to get qualified together with your friends and family, then you can charter our Bavaria 37 tuition yacht with your own RYA Yachtmaster instructor for a week (or two) of learning as you cruise the Ionian islands.
We can teach Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Start Yachting courses (age 10+) all together - and on the same yacht - so different abilities can learn together. Having a mix of courses works really well.
Our yacht has 3 double cabins and, by special arrangement, your instructor can sleep aboard our lead yacht to give groups a little more privacy when at anchor.
If you have two weeks to spare then why not try our popular Day Skipper Fast Track course.
Luxury Skippered Yacht Charter
Why not try our luxury skippered yacht, the impressive Oceanis 51.1. She’s brand new (a 2020 model) and comes complete with your very own skipper to cruise you and your friends around the stunning Greek Riviera in the Aegean . She’s not as expensive as you might think (especially with 8 of you) and like all our skippered charters you can choose to take an active part in sailing or relax and do nothing at all... After all, it’s your holiday!
Why not combine her with a two week Stay Sail holiday to our 4* Beach Club in Porto Heli . It’s the perfect twin centre break with a week at our Beach club for watersports and kids clubs and a luxury week aboard your own skippered yacht.
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How much does a yacht charter costs
The prices below are the charter rates for the whole yacht (per sailboat - NOT per person). In order to obtain the charter rates per person for a sailing holiday, you simply divide the the rates listed below to the number of persons in your party.
For example a group of 6 interested in a 7 day trip in June - season B - will pay 5470 euro per boat thus 5470 euro / 6 persons = only 911 euro per person for a 7 days yacht charter in Greece.
Incredible value for money - cheaper than any other holiday option and an absolute superior experience to the typical "ferry to an island / stay in a hotel" alternative.
We offer our guests the advantage to pay a flat rate prior to setting sail, and that’s it!
After surfing the web and looking at different options for your sailing vacation, you might have noticed most yacht rental are structured similarly with renting a car. The charter rate covers the price for hiring the yacht itself (just like the car rental price covers the car itself).
And all the other aspects/costs involved are on you to cover as you go. For a car that would be things like gas, toll rates. With similar structure, when you are budgeting for your sailing holidays, you will have add on top of the charter rate, the other expenses involved as they appear. The trouble with this approach is that for a yacht the total/ final price the extras add up to varies several factors. Which makes it difficult for the traveler to figure out the total price he will end up paying (an aspect that will naturally might make him worried or anxious).
For example while the rate applied for skipper services is pretty much standard for all companies (190-240 euro/day), all the others extra can range according to many factors. How much fuel you are going to use depends on how long the engine will be running - more specifically on the distance to your favorite destination and weather condition. "But won't we be sailing most of the time-why are we discussing fuel?' you might be wondering. Please read below the paragraph marked with **
So we are taking a different approach. In order to avoid the hassle of having an expense account open , we have grouped everything in the : "All costs included" combo of 330 euro/day to include the expenses associated with chartering the sailing yacht (skipper, fuel, final cleaning, etc) that will guarantee worry free vacations. You won't have to keep an expense account open. You simply pay a one-time flat rate - divided in between the members in your group prior to setting sail, and that’s it! Much easier to plan and budget for! No hidden costs, no surprise at the end of the trip.
** How much will we be sailing /motoring? Well...it all depends on the wind conditions and the distance to the next destination. So let's take for example a sail from Mykonos to the port of Paroikia in Paros that is 28 nautical miles apart (a good average).
- In favorable weather conditions a sailboat is perfectly capable of reaching a destination powered only by sails. With a good wind speed (10-12 knots or more) a sailboat would be a moving with a regular speed around 7 miles/hour. Thus, assuming a proper breeze, you would be covering the 28 nautical miles distance in about 4 hours.
- But when winds are very mild or from an un-proper direction, the speed a sailboat can reach just on sail power can drop significantly - even as low as 2-3 miles/hour. As a result, if you try to save fuel and move just on sails, you would be covering the same distance in 9-10 hours (no time left for swimming or exploring the island you are heading to). This is when the engine is one's best friend! Is helping to go up to the regular speed of 7 knots so you reach the destination you wish, the day you wish in a reasonable time. This is an especially important aspect for many of our guests as soon as they realize a regular day on board is divided in several parts (the 3-5 hours travel time to the next destination, the 1-3 hours stop for a swim, the late afternoon/evening for exploring the islands you reach, on-shore activities, exploring the villages and dinner).
- With a 4 hours travel there's time to mix all these in a single day.
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Depending on each situation, a one-way fee applies in order to cover the cost of the boat travelling from the base/regular embarkation point to the pick up point of your choice (fuel + rate for the day/s when it cannot be chartered as it will be traveling to the island you prefer to embark at).
Thus the one way fee depends on the distance to the destination chosen and can vary from 800 euro to 1450 euro.
Please contact us for more details.
Our team - The skippers
We are a boutique yacht charter company whose main focus is treating our guests individually and striving to make their dream reality. The two of us, Adriana and Radu are the owners of the Albatross and Freedom, and it is our great pleasure of sailing you around the Greek islands. We like to see and treat each person on board more as a friend rather than a typical client.
Frequently Asked Questions - for more informations about life on board please check our FAQ page .
Why charter a sailing boat in greece what are the benefits of a sailing holiday with skipper over a traditional vacations in the greek islands.
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There is no yachting qualifications or experience needed in order to participate in the skippered boat sail trip. Skippered yacht charter is perfect for everybody from young, fun-loving groups to families with children wanting to live the experience of boat a holiday in Greece without the pressure of looking after the boat. Sailing holidays with skipper is also the best option if you are searching for a relaxing holiday and want to discover the Greek islands (sailing the Cyclades starting at Paros or Mykonos OR the Saronic islands and Peloponnesus coast from Athens) without having to worry about anything at all. Just relax and enjoy the trip.
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