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Yacht Charter from Athens in the Saronic Gulf

Plan a relaxed sailing holiday in the Saronic Gulf south of Athens with reliable winds and a good variety of islands to visit.

Start your sailing holiday from Athens and discover the unspoilt islands of the Saronic Gulf and Argolic Gulf. These Greek islands have bustling, cosmopolitan towns, ancient temples, Byzantine castles, traditional fishing harbours and picturesque anchorages. On a yacht charter holiday you will find so many interesting places to visit with a great mix of modern and ancient Greek culture.

This is a popular sailing holiday destination with an enormous choice of bareboat charter yachts and suits sailors looking for a change from the Ionian. You will enjoy reliable sailing winds every day but the area is sheltered from the strong meltemi wind which can blow in the Aegean during the summer.

This yachting centre is easily accessible with daily flights to Athens so you can add a day or two in a hotel to explore this fascinating capital city. Stroll through Plaka, Gazi and Psiri with their small streets dotted with cafes, ouzeries, tavernas, shops and galleries. A trip to Athens would not be complete without also visiting the Parthenon and Acropolis Museum.

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£1,557

7 nights

2 cabins

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Athens Yacht Charter

Sailing holidays from Athens

  •  Easily accessible - daily flights from London and just a 3.5 hour flight time
  •  Huge range of yachts to chose from
  •  Average distances of 19nm/day
  •  Level 1-2 sailing
  •  Average summer temperatures of 26-30 degrees
  •  Average winds force 3-5
  •  Great for families
  •  Flexible start and finish dates
  •  Flotilla option
  •  Sail and Stay options

Suggested Sailing Itineraries

Map courtesy of Wanderlog, a trip planner on iOS and Android

DAY 1 : Kalamaki Marina

Embark at Kalamaki Marina, the marina for charter yachts for Athens. Take a taxi or tram into Athens for dinner with a view of the Acropolis.

 DAY 2 : Aegina Town (17nm)

Traditional harbour with shops, bars and restaurants.

 DAY 3 : Epidavros (15nm)

The health resort of Ancient Athenians. Take a taxi from the main square for the 30 minute trip to see one of the best preserved ancient amphitheatres.

 DAY 4 : Poros Town (22nm)

Lively harbour with a long quayside full of bars and tavernas.

 DAY 5 : Hydra (15nm)

One of the most picturesque harbours in Greece. Discover the traditional restaurants away from the harbour-front. Visit the Sunset bar for stunning views across to Spetses. Raft up if necessary but put a tripping line on your anchor - the harbour is renown for fouled anchors!

 DAY 6 : Perdika, Aegina (25nm)

Anchor in the bay and go ashore for an excellent seafood dinner.

 DAY 7 : Return to Kalamaki Marina (20nm)

Map courtesy of Wanderlog, a trip planner on iOS and Android

 DAY 1 : Kalamaki Marina, Athens

Take a taxi or tram into Athens for dinner with a view of the Acropolis.

 DAY 2 : Aegina Town (17nm)

Traditional harbour with shops, bars and restaurants.

 DAY 3 : Epidavros (15nm)

The health resort of Ancient Athenians. Take a taxi from the main square for the 30 minute trip to see one of the best preserved ancient amphitheatres.

 DAY 4 : Poros Town (22nm)

Lively harbour with a long quayside full of bars and tavernas.

 DAY 5 : Porto Heli (30nm)

A large bay with excellent shelter. Moor at the long quayside or anchor in the bay.

 DAY 6 : Navplion (21nm)

Elegant Ventian town with a 13th century castle - well worth the walk up for the view.

 DAY 7 : Leonidhion (23nm)

Friendly little harbour with shop and tavernas.

DAY 8 : Monemvasia (29nm)

A humpbacked island with an old walled Byzantine town, which has been sympathetically restored. Climb to the top for a spectacular view from the medieval fortress. Down below the lower town and fishing harbour have also been restored into a charming mix of Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish architecture.

 DAY 9 : Kiparissa (15nm)

Spectacular setting in the mountains.

 DAY 10 : Spetse (22nm)

Choose from several anchorages on the north west coast. This island was the home of John Fowles when he wrote his famous novel “The Magus”.

 DAY 11 : Hydra (15nm)

One of the most picturesque harbours in Greece. Discover the traditional restaurants away from the harbour-front. Visit the Sunset bar for stunning views across to Spetses. Raft up if necessary but put a tripping line on your anchor - the harbour is renown for fouled anchors!

 DAY 12 : Perdika, Aegina (25nm)

Anchor in the bay and go ashore for an excellent seafood dinner.

 DAY 13 : Kalamaki Marina (20nm)

Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Hanse 325 2013 2 1 from
£1,887
from
£2,123
from
£2,123
from
£2,123
from
£1,887
from
£1,557

Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Hanse 415 2017 3 2 from
£2,972
from
£3,538
from
£3,538
from
£3,538
from
£2,972
from
£2,311
Oceanis 41.1 2020 3 2 from
£3,585
from
£3,915
from
£3,915
from
£3,915
from
£3,585
from
£2,877

Fleet 2 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Sun Odyssey 42 i 2007 3 2 from
£2,547
from
£2,834
from
£2,834
from
£2,834
from
£2,547
from
£2,123
Oceanis 41.1 2018 3 2 from
£3,085
from
£3,959
from
£3,959
from
£3,959
from
£3,085
from
£2,547
Sun Odyssey 380 2023 3 2 from
£3,774
from
£4,442
from
£4,442
from
£4,442
from
£3,774
from
£3,113
Sun Odyssey 410 2023 3 2 from
£4,047
from
£4,764
from
£4,764
from
£4,764
from
£4,047
from
£3,340

Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Bavaria Cruiser 46 2014 4 3 from
£3,726
from
£4,198
from
£4,198
from
£4,198
from
£3,726
from
£2,783
Hanse 455 2017 4 2 from
£4,198
from
£4,811
from
£4,811
from
£4,811
from
£4,198
from
£3,113
Sun Odyssey 440 2019 4 2 from
£4,387
from
£5,189
from
£5,189
from
£5,189
from
£4,387
from
£3,443
Sun Odyssey 440 2020 4 2 from
£4,387
from
£5,189
from
£5,189
from
£5,189
from
£4,387
from
£3,443
Dufour 460 Grand Large 2020 4 4 from
£4,953
from
£5,613
from
£5,613
from
£5,613
from
£4,953
from
£3,585
Oceanis 46.1 2019 4 4 from
£4,953
from
£5,613
from
£5,613
from
£5,613
from
£4,953
from
£3,585
Hanse 508 2020 6 4 from
£5,896
from
£6,651
from
£6,651
from
£6,651
from
£5,896
from
£4,575
Oceanis 51.1 (4+1 cab) A/C & GEN 2020 5 5 from
£6,462
from
£7,123
from
£7,123
from
£7,123
from
£6,462
from
£4,764
Oceanis 51.1 (5+1 cab) A/C & GEN 2022 6 4 from
£6,462
from
£7,123
from
£7,123
from
£7,123
from
£6,462
from
£4,764
Bavaria C57 A/C & GEN & WM 2021 6 4 from
£8,962
from
£10,236
from
£10,236
from
£10,236
from
£9,009
from
£7,123

Fleet 2 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Sun Odyssey 440 2021 4 2 from
£4,330
from
£5,091
from
£5,091
from
£5,091
from
£4,330
from
£3,566
Sun Odyssey 490 4 cabins 2020 4 4 from
£5,472
from
£6,442
from
£6,442
from
£6,442
from
£5,472
from
£4,509
Sun Odyssey 490 4 cabins 2020 4 4 from
£5,472
from
£6,442
from
£6,442
from
£6,442
from
£5,472
from
£4,509
Jeanneau 54 2022 6 4 from
£7,896
from
£9,284
from
£9,284
from
£9,284
from
£7,896
from
£6,500

Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Lagoon 42 A/C & GEN. 2020 6 5 from
£7,170
from
£8,538
from
£8,538
from
£8,538
from
£7,170
from
£5,849
Lagoon 42 A/C & GEN. 2021 6 5 from
£7,170
from
£8,538
from
£8,538
from
£8,538
from
£7,170
from
£5,849
Lagoon 42 A/C & GEN & WM 2020 4 2 from
£7,170
from
£8,538
from
£8,538
from
£8,538
from
£7,170
from
£5,849
Lagoon 46 A/C & GEN & WM 2021 6 5 from
£8,632
from
£10,283
from
£10,283
from
£10,283
from
£8,632
from
£7,075
Lagoon 46 A/C & GEN & WM 2022 6 5 from
£8,632
from
£10,283
from
£10,283
from
£10,283
from
£8,632
from
£7,075
Lagoon 46 A/C & GEN 2020 6 5 (4+1) from
£8,632
from
£10,283
from
£10,283
from
£10,283
from
£8,632
from
£7,075
Lagoon 50 A/C & GEN & WM 2018 8 5 from
£11,840
from
£13,491
from
£13,491
from
£13,491
from
£11,840
from
£9,292

Fleet 2 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Lagoon 40 (12) 2021 4 4 from
£6,123
from
£7,198
from
£7,198
from
£7,198
from
£6,123
from
£5,038
Bali 4.1 - 11 2020 4 4 from
£6,821
from
£8,019
from
£8,019
from
£8,019
from
£6,821
from
£5,613
Lagoon 46 2021 4 4 from
£8,481
from
£9,975
from
£9,975
from
£9,975
from
£8,481
from
£6,981
Lagoon 52F 2019 5 5 from
£19,722
from
£21,854
from
£23,986
from
£23,986
from
£21,854
from
£19,722

Please note: Prices may be subject to change. Compulsory and Optional extras will be added to your quote.

Sailing conditions in Athens

The Saronic Gulf offers ideal conditions for a sailing holiday with reliable afternoon winds. The wind is generally from the South, Force 3-5 and dying down at night. The sailing area in the Saronic Gulf is protected from the meltemi wind which can blow in the Aegean in the summer. Summer temperatures reach 28-31ºC.

We have rated this destination a 'Level 1-2' (levels info) and you will need an ICC qualification for bareboat charters from Athens.

You can see all of the bases we offer in Greece along with the level ratings here so that you can find the most suitable destination for you. If you are at all unsure about a destination then please get in touch and our sales team will be more than happy to make their recommendations for you.

Getting There

Flights to Athens

Flights to Athens are served by a number of airlines - British Airways, Aegean Airlines & Olympic Airlines all operate flights from Heathrow; EasyJet operates flights from Gatwick and Manchester; Ryanair operates flights from Stansted.

Transfers

The transfer time to Athens Kalamaki Marina (also known as Alimos) is approximately 1 hour. 

Hotels

With daily flights why not add on a few days for a city break in Athens before or after your charter? If you would like to stay close to the Marina then why not try Hotel Poseidon which is located right opposite Kalamaki Marina and has comfortable rooms, swimming pool and is only 8km from the centre of Athens.