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Fleet 1 2024 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 27 Apr - 21 Jun 22 Jun - 26 Jul 27 Jul - 16 Aug 17 Aug - 13 Sep 14 Sep - 27 Sep 28 Sep - 02 Nov
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Bavaria Cruiser 41 2020 3 2 from
£1,727
from
£3,273
from
£3,636
from
£4,273
from
£3,273
from
£2,500
Oceanis 41.1 2020 3 2 from
£1,773
from
£3,455
from
£3,773
from
£4,682
from
£3,455
from
£2,773

Fleet 2 2024 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 27 Apr - 21 Jun 22 Jun - 26 Jul 27 Jul - 16 Aug 17 Aug - 13 Sep 14 Sep - 27 Sep 28 Sep - 02 Nov
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Sun Odyssey 380 2023 3 2 from
£2,909
from
£4,273
from
£4,273
from
£4,273
from
£3,636
from
£2,909
Sun Odyssey 410 2023 3 2 from
£3,118
from
£4,591
from
£4,591
from
£4,591
from
£3,900
from
£3,118
Sun Odyssey 410 2021 3 2 from
£2,891
from
£4,251
from
£4,251
from
£4,251
from
£3,609
from
£2,891
Sun Odyssey 410 2020 3 2 from
£2,891
from
£4,251
from
£4,251
from
£4,251
from
£3,609
from
£2,891
Oceanis 41.1 2018 3 2 from
£2,591
from
£3,815
from
£3,815
from
£3,815
from
£2,973
from
£2,591

Fleet 1 2024 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 27 Apr - 21 Jun 22 Jun - 26 Jul 27 Jul - 16 Aug 17 Aug - 13 Sep 14 Sep - 27 Sep 28 Sep - 02 Nov
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Oceanis 40.1 2022 4 2 from
£2,091
from
£3,909
from
£4,318
from
£5,136
from
£3,909
from
£3,000
Sun Odyssey 440 2023 4 2 from
£2,227
from
£4,227
from
£5,000
from
£5,682
from
£4,227
from
£3,318
Sun Odyssey 440 2019 4 2 from
£2,000
from
£4,045
from
£4,818
from
£5,500
from
£4,045
from
£3,136
Oceanis 46.1 2019 4 4 from
£2,455
from
£4,773
from
£5,409
from
£6,409
from
£4,773
from
£3,455
Hanse 455 2017 4 2 from
£2,045
from
£4,045
from
£4,636
from
£5,500
from
£4,045
from
£3,000
Dufour 460 Grand Large 2020 4 4 from
£2,455
from
£4,773
from
£5,409
from
£6,409
from
£4,773
from
£3,455
Dufour 470 2022 5 5 from
£2,682
from
£5,000
from
£5,909
from
£6,818
from
£5,000
from
£3,818
Hanse 508 2020 6 4 from
£2,773
from
£5,682
from
£6,409
from
£7,682
from
£5,682
from
£4,409
Sun Odyssey 519 2016 6 3 from
£2,500
from
£5,136
from
£5,818
from
£6,727
from
£5,136
from
£4,000
Oceanis 51.1 2022 6 4 from
£2,909
from
£6,227
from
£6,864
from
£8,318
from
£6,227
from
£4,591
Oceanis 51.1 2020 5 5 from
£2,727
from
£6,045
from
£6,682
from
£8,136
from
£5,955
from
£4,409
Bavaria C57 2021 6 4 from
£5,364
from
£8,364
from
£9,364
from
£10,727
from
£8,682
from
£6,864
Dufour 530 2021 4 4 from
£4,045
from
£7,045
from
£8,227
from
£9,591
from
£7,045
from
£5,545

Fleet 2 2024 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 27 Apr - 21 Jun 22 Jun - 26 Jul 27 Jul - 16 Aug 17 Aug - 13 Sep 14 Sep - 27 Sep 28 Sep - 02 Nov
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Sun Odyssey 440 2022 4 2 from
£3,336
from
£4,905
from
£4,905
from
£4,905
from
£4,173
from
£3,336
Sun Odyssey 449 2018 4 2 from
£3,091
from
£4,545
from
£4,545
from
£4,545
from
£3,864
from
£3,091
Sun Loft 47 2021 7 5 from
£4,082
from
£6,000
from
£6,000
from
£6,000
from
£5,100
from
£4,082
Sun Odyssey 490 2021 4 4 from
£4,082
from
£6,000
from
£6,000
from
£6,000
from
£5,100
from
£4,082
Sun Odyssey 479 2019 4 4 from
£3,582
from
£5,273
from
£5,273
from
£5,273
from
£4,482
from
£3,582
Sun Odyssey 519 2020 5 3 from
£4,455
from
£6,545
from
£6,545
from
£6,545
from
£5,564
from
£4,455
Sun Odyssey 519 2018 4 4 from
£4,327
from
£6,364
from
£6,364
from
£6,364
from
£5,409
from
£4,327
Jeanneau 54 2021 6 4 from
£5,555
from
£8,173
from
£8,173
from
£8,173
from
£6,945
from
£5,555
Jeanneau 60 2021 5 4 from
£12,116
from
£14,764
from
£16,800
from
£16,800
from
£14,764
from
£14,764
Jeanneau 64 2020 4 4 from
£15,273
from
£17,309
from
£18,836
from
£18,836
from
£17,309
from
£17,309

Fleet 1 2024 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 27 Apr - 21 Jun 22 Jun - 26 Jul 27 Jul - 16 Aug 17 Aug - 13 Sep 14 Sep - 27 Sep 28 Sep - 02 Nov
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Lagoon 380 S2 2018 6 2 from
£2,227
from
£4,136
from
£4,727
from
£5,955
from
£4,136
from
£3,182
Lagoon 40 2021 6 5 from
£3,000
from
£5,682
from
£6,864
from
£8,136
from
£5,682
from
£4,591
Bali 4.1 2020 6 4 from
£3,409
from
£5,909
from
£7,318
from
£8,955
from
£5,909
from
£4,864
Bali Catspace 2023 4 4 from
£3,409
from
£5,773
from
£7,136
from
£8,500
from
£5,773
from
£4,682
Lagoon 42 2020 6 5 from
£3,636
from
£6,909
from
£8,227
from
£9,864
from
£6,909
from
£5,545
Lagoon 42 2021 6 5 from
£3,636
from
£6,909
from
£8,227
from
£9,864
from
£6,909
from
£5,545
Lagoon 42 2023 6 4 from
£3,818
from
£7,091
from
£8,409
from
£10,045
from
£7,136
from
£5,727
Bali 4.4 2022 6 4 from
£4,773
from
£8,182
from
£9,727
from
£11,636
from
£8,182
from
£6,636
Lagoon 46 2022 6 5 from
£4,864
from
£8,318
from
£9,909
from
£11,864
from
£8,318
from
£6,818
Bali 4.8 2021 6 6 from
£5,591
from
£10,864
from
£12,364
from
£14,636
from
£10,864
from
£8,500
Lagoon 50 2022 8 5 from
£5,909
from
£11,409
from
£13,000
from
£15,409
from
£11,409
from
£8,955

Fleet 2 2024 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 27 Apr - 21 Jun 22 Jun - 26 Jul 27 Jul - 16 Aug 17 Aug - 13 Sep 14 Sep - 27 Sep 28 Sep - 02 Nov
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Lagoon 40 2021 4 4 from
£4,718
from
£6,936
from
£6,936
from
£6,936
from
£5,691
from
£4,718
Bali Catspace 2022 4 4 from
£4,636
from
£6,818
from
£6,818
from
£6,818
from
£5,800
from
£4,636
Lagoon 42 2020 4 4 from
£5,327
from
£7,828
from
£7,828
from
£7,828
from
£6,418
from
£5,327
Lagoon 42 2023 4 4 from
£5,745
from
£8,455
from
£8,455
from
£8,455
from
£7,182
from
£5,745
Lagoon 46 2021 4 4 from
£6,709
from
£9,727
from
£9,727
from
£9,727
from
£8,273
from
£6,709
Lagoon 50 2019 6 5 from
£9,036
from
£12,909
from
£12,909
from
£12,909
from
£10,973
from
£9,036

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

Sailing conditions in the Cyclades

A sailing holiday in the Cyclades will suit more experienced skippers as the passages between the islands can be exposed. In general the sailing conditions are more demanding than in other areas of Greece and involve longer passages.

The best times to sail in the Cyclades are May/June and September/October when you are less likely to be affected by the prevailing meltemi wind from the north which blows strongest in July and August at Force 5-6 and may reach Force 7-8. The meltemi can blow for 1 day or it can blow for 1 week continuously. In the Spring and Autumn the wind strength is less, around Force 3-4. Summer temperatures reach 25-27ºC.

There are many sailing itinerary options available in the Cyclades so you can plan your itinerary to best suit your sailing experience and the weather forecast. Your itinerary in this area must be flexible to cope with wind conditions, it is always a good idea to keep an extra day or so in hand to allow for adverse weather on the return leg.

We have rated this destination a 'Level 2-3' (levels info) and you will need an ICC qualification for bareboat charters in the Cyclades. You should be Coastal Skipper standard with plenty of skippering experience.

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

British Airways, Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air run flights from Heathrow to Athens and Mykonos, easyJet operates from Gatwick. With daily flights you can add on a few days for a city break in Athens before or after your charter.

For onward travel to Paros: Olympic & Aegean have a 30 minute flight from Athens to Paros or the ferry from Pireaus Port in Athens to Paros runs daily and takes 4-5 hours.

Transfers

The transfer time from Athens airport to Lavrion is approximately 40 minutes. 

Tourist Board

For more information on things to see and do in the spectacular Greek Cyclades on your yacht charter please click HERE

 

Useful Information

The best time to take a sailing holiday in Greece is between April and October, with peak season being June, July, and August.

High Season

The Meltemi winds are strongest in July and August, making a more exhilarating sailing challenge for the more experienced sailors. These months also fall within the UK school summer holidays, the perfect time for a family holiday, with lots of opportunities for the children to make new friends. Why not try one of our family-friendly flotilla holidays

For easier sailing aim for the end of summer, the winds are less intense making for more relaxed sailing conditions.

Shoulder Season

April and October benefit from smaller crowds as well as cheaper flights, great yacht availability and reduced costs.

Spring

April - June are the perfect months for those looking for a quieter yacht charter. The winds are milder, the weather is warm and the islands are in full bloom. With the reduced crowds it allows you to enjoy them to the fullest!

Autumn Sailing in Greece

Choose the autumn months to avoid the tourist crowds, enjoy the calmer winds and take in the natural beauty of the islands at a leisurely pace.

May & September

The weather is warm but not too hot with average temperatures around 25ºC (77ºF) and the crowds are lower than the peak summer season.

Late May & June

The crowds are still relatively low but the temperatures have started to rise (average 28ºC / 85ºF) and the waters begin to get warm enough for swimming.

July to September

This is when the waters are at their warmest but it is also the peak tourist time due to the school summer holidays. Though this is a great time for a sociable family holiday, why not try one of our family-friendly flotilla holidays?

October

This is the end of the main sailing season and a good opportunity to take advantage of the lower prices and lighter crowds. The weather is on average 21 - 23ºC and the waters are still warm enough to enjoy a spot of swimming.

In general, the best sailing conditions are from April to October when you can enjoy warm waters, clear skies and reliable winds. 

Ionian Sea

The Ionian is great for all-year sailing however the best conditions are late spring to early autumn. The Ionian has hot, dry summers with calmer winds but stronger gusts can occur in the afternoons.

The Aegean Sea

The Meltemi winds provide reliable sailing in the summer months perfect for more experienced sailors, looking for a more challenging charter.

The Rainy Season

Typically the rainy season is from November to March and sailing conditions are not always ideal.

 

The cost of your yacht charter depends on several factors:

Boat Type

The type and size of the yacht you book will dictate the price. 1 week for a 2 - 3 cabin monohull starts around £900 in low season whereas 1 week on a luxury catamaran with a skipper in high season could be upwards of £10,000. These are the 2 extremes of the scale for a 1 week charter and we offer plenty of choices in between.

Charter duration

1 week is a popular choice amongst our sailors and makes the perfect getaway, however, a longer charter will give you more time to explore all the Greek islands have to offer. We have a range of 1 and 2 week flotillas as well as custom bareboat bookings which can be tailored to your timescale.

Time of Year

Lower-priced yacht charters are available in the off-season of April, May, September and October with prices starting to rise in June before peaking in July and August.

Crew

Don't have any sailing experience? No problem! We offer several skippered and crewed options so you can enjoy the yachting lifestyle without the stress. From a simple skippered yacht to fully crewed options, we can arrange a charter to suit your needs.

Flotilla vs Bareboat

Flotilla yacht charters are more expensive than a bareboat charter, but for the extra cost, you are getting the assistance of a lead boat with an experienced crew who are ready to help if you need assistance on your voyage, they also arrange social activities and lead you on a carefully curated itinerary. Flotillas are great if you enjoy the social aspects of sailing and are perfect for families, especially during school holidays. Children enjoy making new friends, while adults can unwind and connect with like-minded sailors.

If you are experienced and prefer to discover the islands at your own pace then a bareboat charter is the perfect choice for a relaxing holiday in The Med.

For bareboat charters and flotilla holidays in Greece, you will need ICC qualification.

The port authorities in Greece are now insisting on one of the following practical certificates:

  • RYA ICC (International Certificate of Competence)
  • RYA Coastal, RYA Yachtmaster
  • ASA IPC (International Proficiency Certificate)
  • IYT (International Yacht Training) Passport

If you hold an RYA Day Skipper or ASA104 it will no longer be accepted and you need to obtain either an ICC or IPC from the corresponding issuing body (RYA or ASA).

If your RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster or ASA105/106 certificate is more than 10 years old and does not have a photo ID, then you need to apply for an ICC or IPC.

If you are a member of the RYA or ASA, you may qualify for a discount or free certificate, otherwise, you will have to pay. The approximate cost is £50. Please use these links - RYA application for the ICC or ASA application for the IPC.

The mooring fees in Greece are very minimal, you will find it is one of the cheaper Mediterranean destinations in terms of mooring costs. On average, a town quay mooring in Greece (based on a 40ft monohull) would be €20/night.

There are fewer "full-service marinas" compared with somewhere like Croatia, but these would usually be between €50-70/night.

There is also the ability to free anchor in a lot of places too, which keeps the cost of your mooring fees down considerably.

Our most popular sailing destination in Greece is the South Ionian due to its easy sailing conditions and endless bays to visit; this collection of islands (Lefkas, Kefalonia, Ithaka, Meganisi, Kalamos & Kastos) is perfect for beginners and families but has a charm that keeps our guests returning year after year.

You can also set sail in the Ionian from well-connected Corfu which has great options for sail-and-stay to combine your holiday with one of the island's highly-rated resorts. There is also UNESCO heritage Corfu Old Town and picture-perfect Paxos.

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