Greece Yacht Charter

When it comes to a Greece yacht charter holiday in the Greek Islands it’s difficult to know where to begin. Whether it’s the incredible history and stunning architecture or beautiful little waterfront villages, which tumble down the island mountains, that draws yacht charterers back on their sailing vacation, year after year, one could only guess. Everywhere you go there are ancient ruins and ancient history to soak up. Anyone herd of Homer, Virgil, Ulysses, Socrates or Troy? Greece has exquisite natural beauty too. The stunning aqua or dark blue waters and the faultless blue skies are a draw card for bareboat sailing yacht charters vacations. Greece is still the most popular yacht charter area in the Mediterranean, be it luxury crewed yacht charter, or bare boat yacht charter, due to the huge number of things to see and do, and the relative close proximity of everything by water.

Perhaps it’s the sexy sophistication of Mykonos, the music and dance of Zorba and the timeless romance of Santorini that attracts Greece’s shores. The Greek Islands are an intense blend of past the present, old and new. The Greeks are strong in their traditions and beliefs. Widows dressed in black can stare accusingly at the scantily dressed tourists, yet moments later, invite you in as welcomed guests. Bustling taverns and modern discos entertain the young and young at heart. The Greek hospitality is unchallenged. A sailing yacht vacation or a power boat charter is a great way to experience all the Greek Islands have to offer. There is also increasing demand for luxury yacht charter and superyacht charter in Greece. After sun down you can sit in your charter yacht’s cockpit feeding on Greek wine, dolmadikia (stuffed vine leaves) and tzatki whilst listening to the soothing sounds of bouzouki music drifting from a little harbor village.

Each island holds unique charm. While on your charter yacht you can easily acquire wonderful food such as fresh tomatoes, olives (off-course), oranges, strawberries, melons, feta, yogurts and bread from all Greece’s main islands.

Most yacht charters around the Greek Islands tend to be sailing bareboat or traditional Turkish Gullets. The cruising grounds are varied with the startling beauty of the Ionian Islands to the west, the modern sophistication of the Cyclades and the undiscovered history and artistic charm of the Aegean Islands. A sailing yacht charter holiday is the best way to enjoy a land of intriguing culture and startling beauty.

As one of the most well known yacht charter grounds in the Mediterranean, Greece offers all the main types of yacht charters such as motor, sailing, bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yachts, catamaran, power boat, sailboat, luxury yachts and the ever increasing super yacht charter.

Like most of the Mediterranean, the Greece yacht chartering season generally runs from April to the end of October. The summer season in July and August is the hottest and tends to have strong meltemi winds blowing frequently. This is also the high season as far as numbers go. The best time to charter a yacht is probably either of the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October), each side of the main summer season, as the temperatures are the most comfortable, the wind lighter (yet reliable) and the onshore tourists have yet to arrive in their largest numbers.

Ionian Islands, Greece Yacht Charter
Aegean & Sporades, Greece Yacht Charter
Cyclades, Greece Yacht Charter