The sailing season in Greece runs from late March through October, with prices as well as the tourist crowds peaking in August. The chart below will give you a good idea of average air and water temperatures each month of the season in the area around Athens. Date Avg High Temp (°f) Avg Water temp…
All payments to Greek Seas are non-refundable in cases of guest-initiated cancellations. We strongly recommend that our guests purchase travel insurance in case of illness or other common causes of travel interruption. However, we understand that most insurance companies do not cover events like the COVID pandemic. As a result, we offer a flexible rebooking…
Greek Seas currently specializes in catamaran charters. We’ have sold our Oceanis 40 monohull for the 2022 season (however we are able to find a monohull from a partner company if requested). We believe catamarans provide the best charter experience when sailing the Greek islands. They offer much more deck space for laying out, dining,…
We believe in transparency and simplicity in our pricing. We want you to have the confidence and comfort of knowing that you will have no out of pocket expenses during your journey except for dinners on the islands and optional gratuity for the crew. This specifically includes: Captain: Your friendly, experienced, English-speaking, Greek captain will…
All of our charters return to Zea Marina on Friday afternoon. The exact time is fairly flexible and depends on what time you leave the final island that Friday morning. If you have a flight on Friday, just let your captain know at the beginning of your charter. Check out is 9am on Saturday. We…
Your skilled hostess/chef will assist the captain with sailing and anchoring in port as well as prepare breakfast and lunches throughout your journey. As far as meals and provisions the following is included: Daily breakfast and lunch: Breakfast will generally be an assortment of pastries, cereal, yogurt, fruit, cheese, bread, etc. The featured meal will…
For hostess/half-board the hostess will prepare a delicious multi course greek lunch while anchored in a bay. For skippered-only charters you will typically be sailing during the afternoon, so you’ll be able to enjoy lunch aboard the yacht while anchored in a beautiful cove. The skipper will anchor for an hour or so and give…
Recent law changes have made it more difficult for a US citizen to rent vehicles in Greece. Many places are now requiring you have an IDP (International Drivers Permit). While some smaller rental places may not require this license, we highly recommend getting one prior to your journey if you’re planning to rent a vehicle,…
Luggage: If possible, we recommend using small or easily collapsible luggage. Carry-on bags or duffel bags are ideal. It will save a lot of space if your bag can be tucked away in your cabin. Large bags are certainly still allowed, however they may take up extra space in your cabin. The yachts do have…
If you’re interested in tours we have partnered with a fantastic company, Hellenic Explorer, which offers a variety of tours of historic and notable sites in Athens and the surrounding area. They also provide a discount for Greek Seas customers. If you’re interested in inquiring about transportation or a tour you can visit: https://www.hellenicexplorer.com/booking-request. Remember…