What is the best way to pay with or exchange euros for my trip?
As far as getting euros in Greece, here are our best recommendations—as well as a couple of things to avoid: Recommended: Not Recommended:
How many people can the Saona 47 catamaran accommodate?
This beautiful 47 foot catamaran has ample space for up to 8 passengers plus crew (skipper and hostess). It has 4 double cabins for guests and 4 ensuite bathrooms plus an extra room for the crew. So it’s ideal for anywhere from 2-8 passengers. Please note that it does require a hostess in addition to…
Can I tip the crew using Zelle or Venmo?
We fully understand that you may not want or be able to carry enough cash to tip at the end of your charter. In that case, you can certainly send us a tip electronically via either Venmo, Zelle, or bank transfer. Please reach out to us at billing@greekseas.com and we can send you the relevant information.
What hotels do you recommend on Santorini?
If you are interested in traveling to Santorini there are several airlines, including Olympic, Ryan Air, Sky Express, and Volotea, that operate flights. We suggest using Google Flights to search for options between Athens (ATH) and Santorini (JTR). Your charter captain can return the yacht to Athens early on Friday if needed, but it’s advisable to…
What tours do you recommend in Athens?
There are a wide array of sightseeing tours offered in Athens. We are happy to offer you a few recommendations:
Are there other islands you recommend we visit before or after our charter?
We recommend our Naxos Villa Stay option. This allows you to experience the beautiful Saronic islands via catamaran as well as visit the Cycladic islands (with their famous white and blue architecture) staying at this stunning 4 bedroom, Cycladic villa (with a pool, A/C, and near the beach!) on the island of Naxos for 3+ days before or after your…
What’s the best month to sail in Greece?
We find the most enjoyable times for charter sailing in Greece are in May/June as well as September/early October. The weather is generally dry as well as nice and warm between June and October (there is a small increase in rainy days in May, Sept, and October). The Aegean tends to warm up during the…
Should I get trip insurance?
While Greek Seas isn’t able to provide travel insurance, our past guests have had positive experiences with third-party insurance providers that offer various options. Here are a couple of options that have worked well for past customers: It’s important to note that Greek Seas doesn’t offer refunds. However, in the event of a pandemic preventing…
Is there a place to get lunch before we board at Zea Marina?
If you’re looking for a nice restaurant to grab lunch or dinner near Zea Marina we recommend Belle Amie. There is a great selection of cafes and restaurants in the area.
What restaurants and hotels do you recommend around Alimos Marina?
Athens Information and Hotel Recommendations Your catamaran and charter will depart and disembark from Alimos Marina near Athens. We’ll provide fully detailed arrival information in your final pre-trip email. Central Athens is about a 15-20 min taxi ride away from Alimos Marina (the Athens airport is about a 45 min ride). If you have time to explore, I’d…