What is the difference between a catamaran and a monohull?

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,…

What is included in the price?

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…

What does a hostess provide?

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…

What do we do for lunch?

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…

What do I need to rent a car, scooter or ATV in Greece?

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,…

What do I need to bring?

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…

What can we do in Athens if we have a day or two before our trip?

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…

What are the cabins like on the yachts?

The cabins on sailing yachts are meant to be a nice, cozy place for napping and sleeping.  So there isn’t much space for standing or walking around.  On most yachts, the standard bed size is equal to a Queen sized bed.  Each cabin has windows (deck hatches), which work as skylights as well as a…

Should I tip at restaurants?

At restaurants tipping is not required and most often people just round up (so if the bill is €18 you can pay €20). Generally 10-15% is plenty. At some of the smaller family owned restaurants on the islands it can be nice to give a larger tip if they provide complimentary food and drinks (you’ll…