Greek Islands Yacht Charters
Country:
Greece
Best Time to Visit:
May - Oct
The Greek waters are home to a multitude of islands, which can be divided into six main clusters from the Sporades Islands to the island of Crete. Charter vacations typically occur in three island groups: the Ionian Islands, the Argo-Saronic Islands, and the Cyclades, all lying closer to Athens for favorable cruising time and lower fuel costs. However, islands such as Crete and the Dodecanese lie closer to Turkey, resulting in lengthy cruising times and higher fuel bills.
When planning a charter in Greece, consider the following advice:
Most charters start from Athens, and a different location may incur additional relocation costs.
Greece is known for its windy conditions, particularly for yachts over 40m, which might need to dock in port on certain evenings to avoid strong winds. In some instances, last-minute itinerary changes may be required due to adverse weather conditions.
May, June, September, and October offer a more pleasant climate and less wind.
Sailing vessels with masts more than 40m cannot cruise down the Corinth Canal because they are too tall to go under the Rio Antiro Bridge near Patras.
VAT in Greece can range from 5.2-13% depending on the yachts flag.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best times are typically between May and October, with the peak season being from June to September due to the warm weather and calm seas.
Mykonos: Known for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and iconic windmills.
Santorini: Famous for its stunning sunsets, white-washed buildings, and volcanic caldera.
Paros: Offers charming villages, lovely beaches, and excellent windsurfing conditions.
Naxos: The largest Cycladic island, known for its ancient ruins, sandy beaches, and lush valleys.
Milos: Renowned for its dramatic coastline, colorful rock formations, and crystal-clear waters.
Corfu: Rich in history with Venetian architecture, beautiful beaches, and lush landscapes.
Paxos and Antipaxos: Small islands known for their turquoise waters and relaxing atmosphere.
Lefkada: Connected to the mainland by a causeway, it's famous for its stunning beaches and water sports.
Kefalonia: Known for its beautiful beaches like Myrtos, underground lake Melissani, and charming villages.
Zakynthos (Zante): Famous for Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach), sea caves, and lively nightlife.
Aegina: Known for the Temple of Aphaia and pistachio groves.
Poros: Offers a picturesque town, lush pine forests, and beautiful beaches.
Hydra: Car-free island with cobblestone streets, old mansions, and vibrant arts scene.
Spetses: Features elegant mansions, secluded beaches, and lively festivals.
Agistri: Small island with pine-covered landscapes and clear waters, ideal for a peaceful retreat.
Yes, additional costs can include fuel, marina fees, provisioning (food and drinks), water toys, gratuities for the crew, and VAT (Value Added Tax). You can read more about VAT & provisioning here.
Most itineraries typically begin and finish in Athens for ease of accessibility. Athens is home to Greece's largest airport and is centrally located in the Aegean Sea.
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Client Reviews
"Ginger in a class of her own"
October 2024
We just returned from a 4-night trip on Ginger, a 62ft Iliad Catamaran in the Whitsundays. This is a superbly appointed yacht and incredibly spacious. Our family of six were catered for in every imaginable way by a superior crew. Tyson the captain, had the team humming with a combination of Queensland humour and a wonderfully engaging personality which resonated with the crew and all of us .Matt the chef , we wanted to take him home. A true maestro of the culinary art, Matt worked with me for a few days prior, so our meals were both leaning to our tastes and still added a creative spin. Lola the hostess was always incredibly attentive and before we knew we wanted a drink she anticipated and was organising each of our favourites, all delivered with a wonderful smile and the typical French joie de vivre. Ned the deckee whipped around ferrying us on the tender as we went snorkelling three times a day at different locations, and always with a smile . This would have to be one of the most memorable trips we have ever experienced .
A Catamaran is a very stable yacht and when some are not sure about how they will handle the rocking motion, I would highly recommend it . Ginger as a yacht was exceptional, the rooms, the finishes , the showers and the aircon all superb ... I think you get my drift by now, it will be my choice on our next adventure.
Rami
"Can’t wait to book again soon."
October 2023
Had an amazing experience chartering on Sydney harbour through Ahoy Club. The team went above and beyond from the beginning and the service on board was exceptional. Can’t wait to book again soon, thank you Ahoy !
Claudia Mc.
"Felt like royalty!"
October 2023
I'm not usually a boat person but this boat and the service provided made for a perfect afternoon. Delicious food and very comfortable amenities. Definitely felt like royalty! Staff were super helpful and efficient. Awesome views and great to swim off the boat!
Carly S.
"Look no further than Ahoy Club."
October 2022
I have booked a few yacht charters in Sydney with ahoy and have been extremely impressed and satisfied with the service and experience each time. When it comes to chartering a yacht I would look no further than Ahoy Club.
Bill M.
"The experience was out of this world."
October 2022
My husband and I spent the night on Mischief in July this year.The experience was out of this world.The staff and crew were very attentive but discreet.Food was amazingThe yacht was spectacular. Weather was perfect at Whitehaven beach.Can’t get any better than that!!!
Heather M.
"So Easy"
I recently booked a day charter for Sydney Harbour via Ahoy Club. The website booking process was so easy to use, and the staff were very kind and helpful answering all my questions. We will definitely use Ahoy again for our next day charter!
Aaron R.
"Beyond Our Expectations"
We met Ahoy Club at the Sydney Boat Show, Ellie from Ahoy Club, took time and sat with us to go through what they did. Very informative and such great people.
We booked our first charter with Ahoy Club recently, and everything that was requested was fulfilled beyond our expectations. Thank you so much Ahoy Club for an amazing experience.
Sarah A.
"Seamless Experience"
Ahoy club have always helped me out seamlessly well with my requests. I am a recurring customer as I find them so easy to deal with. Specifically Sophia who has great attention to detail and understands exactly what I need right away (without even much detail from me). Thank you to the team at Ahoy Club!
Ben P.
"First Hand Experience"
Sophia and Ellie always do a great job. They sent me a number of yachts to consider and were very thorough throughout the selection process. It helps that the girls have had tangible experience staying/enjoying yachts so they can speak first hand about their recommendations.
David G.
"Amazing Day"
I would also like to compliment your team, the service from our arrival right through to our departure was second to none. The food and drinks, service and attention to detail to ensure our guests were looked after by Amanda and her team was exceptional. You should be very proud of your team and the standards you achieve, it is rewarding for all to see.
Daniel F.
"Perfect from start to finish. "
October 2023
We recently held an event on an Ahoy Club boat. Staff were great and the boat was very special. Thank you for looking after us Ahoy Club!
Ben G.
"Flawless hospitality!"
March 2023
Andrew B.
"Highly Recommend"
Ahoy Club are fantastic and highly recommended for corporate events with a gold star!
Olivar M.
"Helpful Team"
Ahoy has been so helpful in trying to make this last-minute event happen. They were always ready to answer questions and made sure the boat was exactly what I was looking for.
Navroz S.
"I loved everything about it"
Ahoy Club have been so great throughout the whole process of organising the boat. It was a complete luxury and I loved everything about it.
Amber O.
"Superstar Agent"
Georgie Damianakis was a superstar
Patric R.
"Fantastic company"
Fantastic company to deal with
Tony S.
"Friendly, professional and thoughtful"
The ladies at Ahoy were incredibly accommodating and professional. To be available for a boat visit early on Boxing Day to the chasing up of preference sheets and discussions of all requirements on board they were friendly, professional and thoughtful. Thank you ladies.
Kate S.
"INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE! "
January 2023
We were so delighted to host our event on this yacht! A fabulous Xmas milestone celebration for our team, the organisation felt easy and the crew was brilliant! Would definitely recommend, look forward to host other events with Ahoy in 2023!
Jessica B.
"We cannot exaggerate how good the experience was. "
October 2023
Had a 48 hour charter on Chaos with Ahoy Club on Sydney Harbour. We cannot exaggerate how good the experience was. made so by the whole crew (especially Capt Tom, Chef David and C Stew Amanda). The team at the office in arranging everything were excellent. Thanks Ahoy Club Team.
John S.
"I couldn’t recommend them more."
October 2022
The team of Ahoy Club goes above and beyond for all their events and charters. They sit down with you and take their time to plan your trip with awesome insider tips, up to the finest detail. Everyone has a big smile from the booking team up to the crew on board. I couldn’t recommend them more.
Lara S.
"First-class customer service and attention to detail "
October 2022
Beautiful memories with Ahoy Club both at Sydney Harbour and overseas. Unforgettable experience with first-class customer service and attention to detail with personal requests. I am looking forward to my next adventure with Ahoy.
Thomas H.
"Seamless, enjoyable and unforgettable."
October 2023
All my experiences chartering through Ahoy have been seamless, enjoyable and unforgettable. The process was made easy through the lovely staff who always make your experience a priority. Couldn't speak more highly of the company and the team.
Lianna P.
"Excellent support, service and care "
October 2022
The Ahoy Club team provide excellent support, service and care throughout the journey from Pre book to post.The experience for us as a business, our partners and attendees has been nothing but excellent.Overall this event is a stand out for providing customers and staff alike; a memory that will be ever lasting. We highly recommend the experience.
Jonathon J.
"Cannot recommend Ahoy Club enough"
July 2022
We rented Chaos for 10 days in the Whitsundays with our family of 3 boys and girlfriends. It was the most wonderful trip. Chaos has been appointed meticulously catering for everything you could need and more. The staff were above and beyond brilliant, making sure there was never a dull moment and everyone was happy with constant activities and excursions. I cannot recommend Ahoy enough, their professionalism and service is 6 star.
Ciara G.
"Quick and easy from enquiry to booking, boarding and beyond."
June 2022
Ahoy! What can I say, this team is phenomenal, they make your every wish come true. Their attention to detail and customer experience team make you feel like everything is custom made to you. There isn’t a stone unturned and everything was quick and easy from enquiry to booking, boarding and beyond. You are missing out if you don’t book with Ahoy Club!
Nicolette R.
"Captain Adam and his crew really exceeded all expectations!"
July 2024
I guess I'll start with the actual yacht. It was a perfect size and layout for our group of 7 women, but I think it would also be fantastic for a group of 5 couples or an extended family situation. It was tastefully and beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Lots of room to separate from the group and read a book, with lots of comfy seating areas to congregate. We hardly read our books because we were having so much fun! The following are just minor things but it could do with a second efoil, just like it has 2 seabobs. It could also do with fibreglass paddleboards, not inflatables, so that you're more likely to use them for longer periods and go further exploring.
Captain Adam and his crew of Sylvia, Yuliia, Fraser, Chris and Alex really exceeded all expectations! They made a huge effort to ensure that we felt comfortable from the start, that was so lovely for us. They were quick to assess what we enjoyed in our daily activities, and we fell into a wonderful daily routine. Adam made some fantastic restaurant recommendations for us, one in the old town of Ibiza that was really cute and traditional, and the other a beach restaurant that was off the scale in terms of beautiful fit out, food and cocktails. He really nailed what we would be into. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful with efoil instruction! Always up for a chat. I couldn't imagine a better captain for us.
Sylvia's food. Oh how we enjoyed finding out in the morning what she had procured fresh for us for our lunch and dinner. Her expertise in the kitchen was very much appreciated by our group. She made me love raw seafood in a way that I never have. I have been craving it since I got home. She made salads that looked and tasted so incredible that I took pics and am planning to recreate them to the best of my ability. We felt like we were eating like Iberian queens! We ate so much food, but it was so clean and healthy that none of us even put weight on over the week. That may not mean much to a lot of people, but it meant a lot to us!
Yuliia had the innate ability to be there every time we needed her. It was like she had ESP. Her tablescapes were a delight every evening, such imagination and effort. She was wonderful to have a chat to and after a while we just wanted her to join us at the table. Yuliia and Alex had our bedrooms immaculate at all times. They were in there tidying up multiple times in a day. It was glorious! Alex made a huge effort to get our coffee orders perfectly each day and was so friendly. Alex and Yuliia made fantastic cocktails for us. Yuliia made me perfect half strength drinks every single time, after me only asking her once. It was so lovely.
We had Chris and Fraser working pretty hard on the beach club platform and in the tender. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them. Fraser even took my drone apart when the gimbal was stuck. Chris was the perfect water sports provider with his friendly demeanour and enthusiasm. He was so encouraging as we were trying to learn new water sports like efoiling and wakeboarding! One thing that really made us laugh was Fraser and Chris's hilarious song choices cranked nice and loud as we approached the beach in our tender. They had great senses of humour.
We will enjoy looking back on these memories for the rest of our lives!! I hope Adam and the crew know how much of a great time they gave us. If I was to charter a yacht in the Mediterranean again, and I'm highly likely to after this epic trip, one of the first questions I would ask would be which yacht is Captain Adam running? I would trust his judgement in employing a killer crew like he had on Delta One.
10/10. Could not have been better. I am already looking at new Med destinations.
Thanks so much
– Client with Ahoy Club, July 2024
