How to book a Catamaran in Greece?
Booking with us is simple and guided from start to finish. Expect clear pricing, expert advice, and support before, during, and after your trip.
What we need from you
- Dates and preferred base, Athens, Lavrion, Alimos, Mykonos, Paros, Corfu, Lefkada, Preveza, Rhodes, Kos, Skiathos, or Volos.
- Crew size and cabin needs, double cabins, child ages, single cabin if required.
- Skippered or bareboat.
- Your sailing background, licenses, VHF certificate, and past routes.
- Wishlist, island groups, pace, water toys, transfers, dietary needs.
How the offer process works
- We confirm your brief and shortlist yachts that fit.
- You receive an itemized quote with photos, equipment, and total costs.
- We place a short hold while you review.
- You approve one yacht and receive contract, invoice, and payment instructions.
- Before arrival, we collect crew list, ETA, transfer details, and provisioning notes. Check-in runs faster.
Bareboat or with crew
- Bareboat, you skipper the yacht with a competent mate on board.
- Skippered, a licensed skipper handles the yacht and daily sailing.
- Hostess or cook, shopping, breakfast, light lunches or full meals, daily tidying.
Bareboat requirements in Greece
- Valid skipper license accepted by Greek Port Police, ICC or national equivalent.
- VHF Short Range Certificate.
- A second experienced crew member, co-skipper declaration signed at check-in.
- Passports or IDs for all guests and a completed crew list.
- For Meltemi areas, reef early and plan conservative legs.
What is included in the charter rate
- Fully equipped catamaran, dinghy with outboard, bed linen, galley kit.
- Standard safety gear, lifejackets, liferaft, fire equipment, tools, spare lines.
- Local VAT per current rules.
- Area briefing and support line.
What is not included
- Fuel, mooring and marina fees, tourist taxes, and provisioning.
- Optional extras, skipper, hostess, cook, Wi-Fi, SUP, kayak, early check-in.
- Park permits where required, Alonissos Marine Park and other zones.
Check-in and check-out
- Check-in, Saturday from 17:00.
- Return to base, Friday by 18:00 for technical check.
- Disembarkation, Saturday by 09:00 after inventory and fuel top-up.
- Mid-week starts on request outside peak weeks.
Payments
- Booking deposit, 50 percent to secure the yacht.
- Balance, 30 to 45 days before embarkation.
- Bank transfer preferred. Card payment available with processing fee.
- All amounts and due dates appear on the invoice and contract.
Security deposit or damage waiver
- Refundable security deposit held at check-in and released after check-out.
- Or damage waiver plus a smaller refundable part.
- Pick the model that fits your risk preference.
Insurance
- Third-party liability and hull insurance with a deductible.
- The deductible equals the security deposit or the residual part under the waiver.
- Personal travel insurance recommended for all guests.
Optional crew services
- Skipper per day plus guest meals and a cabin.
- Hostess or cook per day plus guest meals and a cabin.
- Exact daily rates appear in your quote for the selected yacht and dates.
Cancellation policy
- More than 60 days before embarkation, 30 percent fee.
- 30 to 59 days, 50 percent fee.
- 0 to 29 days, full fee.
- When possible we offer date changes or credit for a future week, subject to availability and supplier terms.
After booking
- You receive a packing list, base contacts, and marina map.
- We help with transfers, early provisioning, and water toys.
- Briefings cover local traffic lanes, no-anchor zones, Lefkas Canal bridge times, and fallback harbors.
On arrival
- Paperwork and deposit handled at the base.
- Technical handover, instruments, engines, rig, safety, and dinghy.
- Local tips, taverna bookings, and mooring suggestions for each day.
During your charter
- Support team on call for weather updates and route tweaks.
- Partners across Athens, Lavrion, Cyclades hubs, Ionian bases, Dodecanese, and Sporades.
- Fast help for spare parts, divers, or berth changes.
Price transparency
- Every quote shows the base rate, VAT, mandatory extras, and optional items.
- No hidden fees. Everything appears in writing before you pay.
Next step
Share dates, base, crew size, and must-have features. We reply with matching catamarans, real photos, and a clear price. You choose the yacht. We handle the rest.
