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Yachting and Sailing in Greece

The unique opportunities for yacht vacations in Greece are widely recognized.

Discover Greece

More than 2000 islands are scattered only in the Aegean Sea. In many locations in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, which surround Greece, you can rent a yacht.

Sailing season
Summer
Travel season
Year-round

Worth knowing

Capital:
Athens
Telephone code:
+30
Language:
Greek
Timezone:
GMT+2
Currency:
EUR

Yachting areas in Greece

The commonly highlighted yachting areas include the Ionian Sea, the Saronic and Argolic Gulfs, the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, the Sporades, and the Northeastern Aegean Islands. Each of these areas has its own characteristics that need to be taken into account when planning yacht trips. For instance, the Ionian Sea, with its climate and wind conditions, resembles Croatia more than the majority of the Greek waters, such as the Aegean Sea. When planning journeys through the Cyclades and Dodecanese, it's important to be aware that there will be long passages between the islands. Summer voyages in the Aegean Sea are inevitably associated with the Meltemi wind, and relying on calm weather is not advisable.

For detailed information about the specific features of yachting in each area, refer to the section dedicated to the corresponding region.

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Yacht rental locations in Greece

Yachts can be chartered either with or without a crew in almost any area of the Aegean and Ionian Seas in Greece. It's important to remember that when chartering a yacht without a crew, you are generally required to return the yacht to the same location where you picked it up. In Greece, this is more of an advantage than a disadvantage, as it allows you to easily plan circular yacht routes when traveling among the islands, thereby reducing travel expenses. However, "one way" yacht charters are also possible, especially at the end of the season when charter companies gather their scattered yachts back to the main base. The greatest number of yachts available for bareboat charter can be found in the Aegean Sea, primarily in Athens, and in the Ionian Sea, on the islands of Corfu and Lefkada. Some yachtsmen might be interested in a trip from Athens to the Ionian Sea (or vice versa). Such options are available, but if you want to avoid paying extra for a "one way" charter, you should look for these opportunities at the beginning or end of the season.

Catamarans 1025
Gulets 17
Sailboats 2046
All 3235
973 €
per week
Oceanis 370 — ORION X
6
People
2
Cabins
35 ft
Length
1994
Built in
1099 €
per week
Sun Odyssey 36i — Lauren
7
People
3
Cabins
36 ft
Length
2010
Built in
1118 €
per week
Oceanis 331 — Martha
6
People
3
Cabins
34 ft
Length
2004
Built in
1165 €
per week
Sun Odyssey 36i — Izella
7
People
3
Cabins
36 ft
Length
2011
Built in
1205 €
per week
Sun Odyssey 32i — Charoula
6
People
2
Cabins
31 ft
Length
2008
Built in
1212 €
per week
Oceanis 41.1 — Simonetta
10
People
4
Cabins
41 ft
Length
2001
Built in
1260 €
per week
Sun Odyssey 35 — KAMA
6
People
3
Cabins
35 ft
Length
2003
Built in
1268 €
per week
Bavaria 38 Cruiser — Tritonas
7
People
3
Cabins
39 ft
Length
2005
Built in

Requirements for the Skipper of a Chartered Yacht

To rent a yacht in Greece, it is required that at least one crew member holds a yacht skippering license recognized by the Greek authorities – such as an RYA, IYT, ISSA certificate, a yacht captain's diploma, etc. Generally, the Greeks are quite flexible regarding the type of skipper's license and even recognize club documents. There are no known instances where a skipper's radio operator license has been demanded for yacht rental. However, Greek authorities strictly enforce the requirement for the yacht to have at least two people, with the second person also having yacht handling skills. If the second skipper does not have a yacht handling license, the charter company from which the yacht is rented will ask the skipper to write a statement affirming that the second skipper possesses adequate yacht handling skills. Both the first and second skippers must sign this statement.

Winds in Greece for Yachtsmen

In the yacht waters of Greece, the wind conditions are influenced by three main winds: the Meltemi, blowing in the Aegean Sea; the Maestro, prevailing in the Ionian Sea; and the southern winds covering all yacht regions in Greece.

Water Season (°C) 20-25
Air Temperature (°C) 20-30
Wind Force (Beaufort) 3-5
Split 1446
Bol 0
Sumartin 0
Hvar 0
Duće 0
Okrug Gornji 0
Podgora 0
Komiža 0
Divulje 0
Korčula Island 0
Korčula 0
Prižba 0
Lumbarda 0
Vela Luka 0
Zadar 1064
Pag 0
Sutomišćica 0
Povljana 0
Vir 0
Pakoštane 0
Zaton 0
Nin 0
Pula 335
Novigrad 0
Poreč 0
Umag 0
Červar-Porat 0
Plomin 0
Vinkuran 0
Krk 166
Losinj 0
Ičići 0
Susak 0
Malinska 0
Crikvenica 0
Cres 0
Selce 0
Njivice 0
Omišalj 0
Rab Island 0
Rab 0
Kampor 0
Cavtat 0
Blace 0
Orebić 0
Nafplio 0
Chalcis 0
Corinth 0
Vougliameni 0
Spetses 0
Naoussa 0
Ermioni 0
Isthmia 0
Nea Makri 0
Rafina 0
Perama 0
Ionia 1238
Argostoli 0
Patras 0
Kerkira 0
Astakos 0
Vathy 0
Plataria 0
Livathou 0
Dassia 0
Kyllini 0
Keri 0
Lixouri 0
Lakka 0
Moraitika 0
Mikro Nisi 0
Parga 0
Vliho 0
Katakolo 0
Vonitsa 0
Kos 173
Symi 0
Kalymnos 0
Samos 0
Pythagorio 0
Agios Kirikos 0
Milos 0
Adamantas 0
Agia Anna 0
Antiparos 0
Agia Galini 0
Agia Pelagia 0
Ierápetra 0
Agios Nikolaos 0
Kato Gouves 0
Rethymno 0
Souda 0
Italy 1487
Porto Torres 0
Stintino 0
Porto Pozzo 0
Villasimius 0
Poltu Quatu 0
Palau 0
La Caletta 0
Santa Maria Navarrese 0
Bosa 0
Calasetta 0
Arbatax 0
Santa Reparata 0
Porto Empedocle 0
Balestrate 0
Cefalu 0
Catania 0
Termini Imerese 0
San Leone 0
Marzamemi 0
Torre Archirafi 0
Porto di Levante 0
Mazara del Vallo 0
Porto Ercole 0
Viareggio 0
Lavagna 0
Santo Stefano Al Mare 0
Bagnaia 0
Ventimiglia 0
Procchio 0
Pisa 0
Loano 0
Le Grazie 0
Varazze 0
Marina di Andora 0
Sapri 0
Marina Grande 0
Portofino 0
Positano 0
Massa Lubrense 0
Forio 0
Casamicciola Terme 0
Gaeta 0
San Felice Circeo 0
Fiumicino 0
Civitavecchia 0
Terracina 0
Formia 0
Gallipoli 0
Polignano a Mare 0
Lecce 0
Manfredonia 0
Santa Andrea 0
Pescara 0
Venice 0
Trieste 0
Province of Campobasso 0
Udine 0
Casale Sul Sile 0
Brian 0
Marghera 0
Cavallino-Treporti 0
Cattolica 0
Cortellazzo 0
Rimini 0
Monfalcone 0
Porto Santa Margherita 0
Ravenna 0
Grado 0
Porto Cesareo 0
Casier 0
Trepalade 0
Lombardy and Garda Lake 0
Tremezzo 0
Toscolano Maderno 0
Como 0
Domaso 0
Moniga 0
Leggiuno 0
Castelletto 0
Riva del Garda 0
Manerba del Garda 0
Cunda 0
Izmir 0
Istanbul 0
Ayvalik 0
Alacati 0
Castelnaudary 0
Auxerre 0
Tonnerre 0
Capestang 0
Agen 0
Macon 0
Valence-sur-Baise 0
Melesse 0
Laval 0
Chevroches 0
Tannay 0
Burgundy 0
Châtillon-en-Bazois 0
Boofzheim 0
Branges 0
Châtillon-sur-Loire 0
Decize 0
Douelle 0
Fontenoy le Château 0
Hesse 0
Jarnac 0
Le Mas-d'Agenais 0
Messac 0
Migennes 0
Saint Gilles 0
St. Jean-de-Losne 0
Agde 0
Pontailler-sur-Saône 0
Chenillé-Changé 0
Guipry-Messac 0
Languimberg 0
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 0
Saint Tropez 0
Monaco 0
Beaulieu-sur-Mer 0
Aigues-Mortes 0
Nice 0
Le Lavandou 0
Cap-d’Ail 0
Cassis 0
Mandelieu-la-Napoule 0
Saint Jean Cap Ferrat 0
Fréjus 0
Vermenton 0
Treauville 0
Brest 0
La Baule Escoublac 0
La Flotte 0
Lège-Cap-Ferret 0
Carnac 0
Lorient 0
Larmor-Plage 0
Trébeurden 0
Trégastel 0
Saint-Malo 0
La Forêt - Fouesnant 0
Arcachon 0
Saint-Georges-d'Oléron 0
Bastia 0
Calvi 0
Appietto 0
Orcino 0
Cargèse 0
Tomino 0
Pianottoli-Caldarello 0
Saint-Florent 0
Luri 0
Santa-Maria-Poggio 0
Portiragnes 0
Sète 0
La Grande-Motte 0
Saint-Cyprien 0
Leucate 0
Trebes 0
Alkudiya 0
Cala Ratjada 0
Calanova 0
Soller 0
Santa Ponça 0
La Rápita 0
Can Picafort 0
Porto Petro 0
Colònia de Sant Jordi 0
Santa Eulària des Riu 0
Fornells 0
Binibeca 0
Ciutadella 0
Cala'n Bosch 0
Cala Jondal 0
Girona 0
Vilanova i la Geltru 0
Alicante 0
Premià de Mar 0
Mataro 0
Tamariu 0
Platja d'Aro 0
Blanes 0
Llafranc 0
Arenys de Mar 0
L' Escala 0
Calella de Palafrugell 0
Murcia 0
Sant Carles de la Rapita 0
Gandia 0
Altea 0
Cabo Roig 0
San Pedro del Pinatar 0
Sanxenxo 0
San Sebastián 0
Hondarribia 0
Roda de Berà 0
Torredembarra 0
Alcossebre 0
Tarragona 0
Castellón de la Plana 0
Benicarlo 0
La Pobla de Farnals 0
El Rompido 0
Aguadulce 0
Fuengirola 0
Torreguadiaro 0
Estepona 0
Birgu 0
Senglea 0
Bugibba 0
Radovici 0
Budva 0
Bar 0
Limassol 0
Larnaca 0
Polis Chrysochous 0
Protaras 0
Albania 0
Vlora 0
Gibraltar 0
Gibraltar 0
Monaco 0