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Yacht Charter from Kos or Rhodes in the Dodecanese
Explore the unspoilt Dodecanese islands in the southeast Aegean, just off the coast of Turkey, on a sailing holiday from Kos or Rhodes.
Plan a sailing holiday in the southeast Aegean where the islands of the Dodecanese stretch along the coast of Turkey. This is a wonderful sailing destination for bareboat yacht charter and suits sailors looking for guaranteed winds and longer passages between unspoilt islands. The islands in the Dodecanese are conveniently spaced to allow a good day’s sail and they are all so varied, rich in culture and history. Between the well-known holiday islands of Kos and Rhodes lie the fascinating islands of Simi, with its beautiful Venetian harbour, Niseros with its dormant volcano and Tilos, virtually undiscovered by tourism.
North of Kos the islands have completely escaped tourism,here you'll find traditional fishing ports and quiet waterfront restaurants. This sailing holiday is a great choice for keen sailors who want to explore some lesser known Greek islands and enjoy more sunshine than anywhere else in Greece.
Dodecanese Yacht Charter
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Overview
Kos
Tilos Island
Symi Harbour
A bay in Datca, Turkey
Leros Island
Sailing holidays from Kos & Rhodes
- Regular flights from the UK
- Possibility to also visit Turkey's Aegean Coast
- Average distances of 25nm/day
- Level 3 sailing
- Average summer temperatures of 26-30 degrees
- Average winds force 4-6
- Great for keen sailors looking for an adventure
- Flexible start and finish dates
- Flotilla option
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1 Wk Rhodes
Suggested 1 week sailing itinerary from Rhodes
DAY 1 : Rhodes
Embark at Rhodes Marina. Enjoy where the ancient Colossus once stood astride the entrance to this incredible island. Explore the medieval walled town of the popular and cosmopolitan old town.
DAY 2 : Symi (32nm)
Symi has one of the most beautiful, serene harbours in Greece. The day trip boats from Rhodes leave in the late afternoon and the yachtsmen have the harbour front to themselves.
DAY 3 : Niseros (23nm))
Take a bus trip from the harbour to visit the dormant volcano crater. Many of you rate this as the highlight of the trip.
DAY 4 : Kamari, Kos (21nm)
Kamari on the south-west corner of Kos, is a pleasant spot for swimming and relaxing on the beach.
DAY 5: Tilos (35nm)
An island off the tourist track. It is a small and remote island which hasn't lost its traditional and picturesque character. Livadia is the main harbour on the island.
DAY 6 : Chalki Island (16nm)
From the moment you arrive in the the natural harbour you will be treated to unspoilt and spectaculr views. Chaki is rich in history and culture and offers great walks, great diving and most importantly great sailing.
DAY 7 : Rhodes (37nm)
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1 Wk Kos
Suggested 1 week sailing itinerary from Kos going north
DAY 1 : Kos Marina
Embark at Kos marina in the centre of Kos Town.
DAY 2 : Lakki, Leros (27nm)
Leros is a small island that remains untouched by mass tourism, so has an unspoiled and authentic character. Lakki is the main port of the island and one of the largest ports in Dodecanese.
DAY 3 : Lipsi (11nm)
Lipsi is a small island with sandy beaches and translucent water. Lipsi Town is the only town and main harbour of the island. A lovely place with traditional architecture, this is where most activities and services are concentrated.
DAY 4 : Skala Harbour, Patmos (12nm)
Skala Harbour is a lively place with white houses, flowered courtyards, tavernas and shops. Patmos is often known as 'The Jerusalem of the Aegean' and the famous monastery of St. John dates from the 11th century and houses illuminated manuscripts, rare old books and frescoes dating back to 1210.
DAY 5 : Levitha (20nm)
The deep bay on the south coast affords good shelter. Only a lighthouse keeper and some fishermen inhabit the island. There is a taverna in a farmhouse 15 minutes walk up the hill from the quay.
DAY 6 : Kalimnos (27nm)
In the centre of sponge-fishing in Greece since ancient time. Moor in the pleasant harbour of Kalimnos Town or overnight at the attractive fjord of Vathi with a small hamlet ashore.
DAY 7 : Kos Marina (10nm)
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Sailing Conditions
Sailing conditions in the Dodecanese
Weather conditions in the Dodecanese are very favourable for a sailing holiday from Kos. Steady afternoon breezes averaging Force 4-6 from the north-east guarantee good sailing from mid-morning to early evening. In July and August the meltemi can bring stronger winds Force 5-6, but all the islands have good shelter. Temperatures average 27-29ºC.
We have rated this destination a 'Level 3' (levels info) and you will need an ICC qualification for bareboat charters in the Dodecanese. You will preferably be Coastal Skipper standard and have plenty of skippering experience.
For those wanting more support or who are looking for more of a social holiday then why not take a look at our Dodecanese flotilla holidays.
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.
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Getting There
Getting There
Flights to Kos
EasyJet have flights to Kos on Tuesdays and Saturdays as well as Thursdays from mid June. Thomson have flights to Kos from Gatwick, Stansted, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester and Newcastle.
Flights to Rhodes
Easyjet have direct flights to Rhodes from London Airports, Manchester and Bristol.
TUI have direct flights to Rhodes from MAN, Newcastle.
Ryanair have direct flights from MAN, Nottingham.
Jet 2 have direct flights from Newcastle.Transfers
The transfer time from Kos airport to the marina is approximately 30 minutes.
"A mail to say how much we enjoyed last week's flotilla. The lead crew were really excellent, we are full of compliments for them. They were ever patient, helpful, genuinely kind people who went out of their way to make everyone relax and feel included. The rest of the people on the flotilla were all really lovely and great group meals in some very well chosen restaurants added to the memory. Thanks to you all for a really great holiday. "
Athens Flotilla 2016 - A.O.
Dodecanese Yacht Charter prices
| Yacht details | |||
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| Model / layout | Year | Cabins | WC |
| Sun Odyssey 410 | 2021 | 3 | 2 |
| Bavaria Cruiser 41 | 2017 | 3 | 2 |
| Dufour 390 | 2022 | 3 | 3 |
| Hanse 458 (3 cab) | 2020 | 3 | 2 |
| Yacht details | 01 Jan-22 Apr | 22 Apr-20 May | 20 May-17 Jun | 17 Jun-29 Jul | 29 Jul-19 Aug | 19 Aug-16 Sep | 16-30 Sep | 30 Sep-14 Oct | 14 Oct-31 Dec | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model / layout | Year | Cabins | WC | |||||||||
| Sun Odyssey 380 | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 2467 | 3143 | 3810 | 4485 | 5114 | 4485 | 3810 | 3143 | 2467 |
| Sun Odyssey 410 | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 2448 | 3114 | 3781 | 4453 | 5076 | 4453 | 3781 | 3114 | 2448 |
| Yacht details | 22 Apr-20 May | 20 May-17 Jun | 17 Jun-29 Jul | 29 Jul-19 Aug | 19 Aug-16 Sep | 16-30 Sep | 30 Sep-14 Oct | 14 Oct-31 Dec | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model / layout | Year | Cabins | WC | ||||||||
| Sun Odyssey 410 | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 2952 | 3857 | 4190 | 5000 | 4190 | 3857 | 2952 | 2476 |
| Dufour 390 | 2022 | 3 | 3 | 2619 | 3429 | 3810 | 4476 | 3810 | 3429 | 2619 | 2238 |
| Hanse 458 (3 cab) | 2020 | 3 | 2 1 shower | 3476 | 4667 | 5476 | 6429 | 5476 | 4667 | 3476 | 2810 |
| Yacht details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model / layout | Year | Cabins | WC |
| Hanse 505 | 2015 | 6 | 3 |
| Sun Odyssey 440 | 2018 | 4 | 2 |
| Oceanis 46.1 (5/3) | 2020 | 5 | 3 |
| Hanse 588 - ONLY SKIPPERED | 2020 | 4 | 4 |
| Hanse 458 | 2020 | 4 | 2 |
| Jeanneau 54 A/C & GEN | 2016 | 5 | 4 |
| Hanse 508 | 2019 | 6 | 4 |
| Oceanis 40.1 | 2021 | 4 | 2 |
| Oceanis 46.1 | 2020 | 4 | 4 |
| Sun Odyssey 490 | 2020 | 6 | 3 |
| Yacht details | 01 Jan-22 Apr | 22 Apr-20 May | 20 May-17 Jun | 17 Jun-29 Jul | 29 Jul-19 Aug | 19 Aug-16 Sep | 16-30 Sep | 30 Sep-14 Oct | 14 Oct-31 Dec | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model / layout | Year | Cabins | WC | |||||||||
| Sun Odyssey 440 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 2829 | 3600 | 4371 | 5139 | 5857 | 5139 | 4371 | 3600 | 2829 |
| Sun Odyssey 519 - 5 cabs | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 3886 | 4943 | 6000 | 7063 | 8048 | 7063 | 6000 | 4943 | 3886 |
| Sun Odyssey 490 4 cabins | 2020 | 4 | 4 | 3581 | 4552 | 5524 | 6503 | 7410 | 6503 | 5524 | 4552 | 3581 |
| Sun Odyssey 490 4 cabins | 2021 | 4 | 4 | 3581 | 4552 | 5524 | 6503 | 7410 | 6503 | 5524 | 4552 | 3581 |
| Sun Odyssey 490 4 cabins | 2019 | 4 | 4 | 3581 | 4552 | 5524 | 6503 | 7410 | 6503 | 5524 | 4552 | 3581 |
| Sun Odyssey 519 - 5 cabs | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 3886 | 4943 | 6000 | 7063 | 8048 | 7063 | 6000 | 4943 | 3886 |
| Sun Odyssey 440 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 2829 | 3600 | 4371 | 5139 | 5857 | 5139 | 4371 | 3600 | 2829 |
| Yacht details | 22 Apr-20 May | 20 May-17 Jun | 17 Jun-29 Jul | 29 Jul-19 Aug | 19 Aug-16 Sep | 16-30 Sep | 30 Sep-14 Oct | 14 Oct-31 Dec | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model / layout | Year | Cabins | WC | ||||||||
| Hanse 505 | 2015 | 6 | 3 2+1 | 4000 | 5238 | 5857 | 6762 | 5857 | 5238 | 4000 | 3238 |
| Sun Odyssey 440 | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 3476 | 4429 | 5238 | 5952 | 5238 | 4429 | 3476 | 2714 |
| Hanse 588 | 2020 | 4 | 4 3+1 | 8381 | 9857 | 11476 | 13238 | 11476 | 9857 | 8381 | 7190 |
| Hanse 458 | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 3476 | 4667 | 5476 | 6429 | 5476 | 4667 | 3476 | 2810 |
| Jeanneau 54 A/C & GEN | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 5381 | 6762 | 8000 | 8952 | 8000 | 6762 | 5381 | 4000 |
| Oceanis 46.1 | 2020 | 4 | 4 | 3619 | 5000 | 5667 | 6714 | 5667 | 5000 | 3619 | 3238 |
| Sun Odyssey 490 | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 4619 | 5714 | 6571 | 7571 | 6571 | 5714 | 4619 | 3619 |
| Yacht details | |||
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| Model / layout | Year | Cabins | WC |
| Lagoon 50 A/C & GEN & WM | 2019 | 8 | 5 |
| Bali 4.1 | 2019 | 6 | 4 |
| Excess 12 | 2020 | 6 | 5 |
| Lagoon 42 A/C & GEN. | 2020 | 6 | 5 |
| Lagoon 46 A/C & GEN & WM | 2022 | 6 | 5 |
| Lagoon 450 Fly A/C & GEN | 2020 | 6 | 5 |
| Yacht details | 01 Jan-22 Apr | 22 Apr-20 May | 20 May-17 Jun | 17 Jun-29 Jul | 29 Jul-19 Aug | 19 Aug-16 Sep | 16-30 Sep | 30 Sep-14 Oct | 14 Oct-31 Dec | |||
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| Model / layout | Year | Cabins | WC | |||||||||
| Lagoon 42 (4 dbl / 1 single ) | 2019 | 4 | 4 (+1 in the starboard side bow) | 4514 | 5743 | 6971 | 8201 | 9838 | 8201 | 6971 | 5743 | 4514 |
| Lagoon 42 (4 dbl / 1 single ) | 2020 | 4 | 4 (+1 in the starboard side bow) | 4514 | 5743 | 6971 | 8201 | 9838 | 8201 | 6971 | 5743 | 4514 |
| Lagoon 450F | 2019 | 4 | 4 (+ 1 in the bow) | 5371 | 6838 | 8295 | 9763 | 11714 | 9763 | 8295 | 6838 | 5371 |
| Lagoon 46/12 | 2023 | 4 | 4 (4 internal + 1 WC in each bow) | 5981 | 7610 | 9248 | 10876 | 13048 | 10876 | 9248 | 7610 | 5981 |
| Bali 4.1 - 12 | 2020 | 4 | 4 | 4457 | 5667 | 6886 | 8095 | 9714 | 8095 | 6886 | 5667 | 4457 |
| Yacht details | 22 Apr-20 May | 20 May-17 Jun | 17 Jun-29 Jul | 29 Jul-19 Aug | 19 Aug-16 Sep | 16-30 Sep | 30 Sep-14 Oct | 14 Oct-31 Dec | |||
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| Model / layout | Year | Cabins | WC | ||||||||
| Lagoon 50 A/C & GEN & WM | 2019 | 8 | 5 (4+1) | 9381 | 11952 | 13619 | 16143 | 13619 | 11952 | 9381 | 7381 |
| Bali 4.1 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 5095 | 6190 | 7667 | 9381 | 7667 | 6190 | 5095 | 4095 |
| Excess 12 | 2020 | 6 | 5 (4+1) | 4810 | 5952 | 7190 | 8524 | 7190 | 5952 | 4810 | 3857 |
| Lagoon 46 A/C & GEN & WM | 2022 | 6 | 5 (4+1) | 7143 | 8714 | 10381 | 12429 | 10381 | 8714 | 7143 | 5476 |
| Lagoon 450 Fly A/C & GEN | 2020 | 6 | 5 (4+1) | 6524 | 8238 | 9667 | 11619 | 9667 | 8238 | 6524 | 5095 |
Yachts from Kos - Fleet 1
FREE outboard
Extras payable on embarkation:
YACHT SECURITY:
Refundable deposit €2000 - €4000. Non refundable deposit on request
COMPULSORY EXTRAS:
Charter pack for yachts: 2 cabins €90, 3 cabins €130, 4 cabins €170, 5 cabins €200, 6 cabins €250 (includes welcome kit, final cleaning, bed sheets & towels (one set per person), first fill for outboard engine, spare bottle of gas).
Charter pack for catamarans: up to 39' €170, 40-43' €200, 44-47' €250, 48-50' €300 (includes welcome kit, final cleaning, bed sheets & towels (one set per person), first fill for outboard engine, spare bottle of gas).
Fuel used (fill up on return)
Optional extras (i.e. SUP's etc) available on request.
SKIPPER: €1330/week + food and drink + own cabin
Yachts from Kos - Fleet 2
FREE outboard. Bed linen and towels included.
Extras payable on embarkation:
Extras payable on embarkation:
YACHT SECURITY:
Refundable deposit €2000 -€5000. Non refundable deposit on request.
COMPULSORY EXTRAS:
End cleaning: Monohulls 32'-35' €90, 36'-42' €130, 43'-48' €170, 49' €210, 50' and above €250
End cleaning: Catamarans 38'-40' €210, 41'-46' €260, 47' and above €300
Fuel used (fill up on return)
Optional extras (i.e. SUP's etc) available on request.
SKIPPER: €1330/week + food and drink + own cabin
Yachts from Rhodes - Fleet 3
FREE outboard
Extras payable on embarkation:
YACHT SECURITY:
Refundable deposit €2000 - €4000. Non refundable deposit on request
COMPULSORY EXTRAS:
Charter pack for yachts: 2 cabins €90, 3 cabins €140, 4 cabins €180, 5 cabins €220, 6 cabins €270 (includes welcome kit, final cleaning, bed sheets & towels (one set per person), first fill for outboard engine, spare bottle of gas).
Charter pack for catamarans: up to 39' €200, 40-43' €250, 44-47' €300, 48-50' €350 (includes welcome kit, final cleaning, bed sheets & towels (one set per person), first fill for outboard engine, spare bottle of gas).
Fuel used (fill up on return)
Optional extras (i.e. SUP's etc) available on request.
SKIPPER: €1330/week + food and drink + own cabin
Prices may be subject to change.