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Gulet Charter in Greece
Mythology, Made Tangible
From the whitewashed cliffs of the Cyclades to the lush green of the Dodecanese, Greece is a charter destination of staggering variety. Every island has its own character — and every sunset is a masterpiece.
A gulet charter through Greece is more than a holiday — it is an immersion into a coastline that has shaped civilisations, inspired artists, and drawn travellers for millennia. From the deck of your vessel, history and nature unfold together in a way no land-based journey can replicate.
Whether you seek the solitude of a hidden cove, the energy of a harbour town at sunset, or the simple pleasure of diving from your stern into water so clear it seems to not exist — Greece delivers, generously and without reservation.
Highlights
Key Ports & Bays
Santorini Caldera
One of Greece's most iconic destinations, drawing visitors from around the world.
Mykonos
One of Greece's most iconic destinations, drawing visitors from around the world.
Rhodes Old Town
One of Greece's most iconic destinations, drawing visitors from around the world.
Symi Harbour
One of Greece's most iconic destinations, drawing visitors from around the world.
Athens Riviera
One of Greece's most iconic destinations, drawing visitors from around the world.
Kos
A key embarkation port along the Greece coastline.
Planning
Best Time to Visit
May to October. Peak: July–August. Shoulder: May, October.
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Athens: How many days should I plan for a gulet charter from Athens?
It depends on how far south you want to go. A week is ideal for the Saronic Gulf — an unhurried loop through Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses with time to anchor and swim, all within sheltered water. The Cyclades genuinely need ten nights or more, because the open-water legs are longer and a strong Meltemi can cost you a day held in the lee of an island, so seven nights would leave the route feeling rushed.
Athens: Where will we sail to from Athens?
Most charters head into the Saronic Gulf to the islands of Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses, and on into the Argolic Gulf for Nafplio and Epidaurus. From the same base you can also sail south into the Cyclades, beginning with Kea, Kythnos and Serifos. The wind shapes the plan day by day: in a fresh Meltemi your captain will hold to the lee of the Saronic and Argolic gulfs rather than commit to the open passages south, then finish in a quiet anchorage such as Hydra's Mandraki bay or below the pines at Poros.
Athens: Which marina do gulets depart from, and how far is the airport?
Departure is usually from Alimos Marina in the suburb of Kalamaki, the largest marina in Greece. It is roughly 30 to 45 minutes by road from Athens International Airport and a short drive from the city centre, so you can fly in and embark the same day, with Flisvos and Zea (Piraeus) used occasionally as alternatives. We meet you on arrival and bring you straight to the quay, and can hold a city hotel night beforehand if you would rather break the journey.
Athens: What are the best months to charter from Athens?
The season runs from May to October, and the sea is warm enough for easy swimming from June through to early autumn, when it is at its mildest. June and September are the most rewarding months for visiting Hydra, Nafplio and Epidaurus ashore without the high-summer heat or the crowds. July and August stay reliably hot and lively, though the strengthening Meltemi is the reason peak-season itineraries favour the protected Saronic.
Athens: How many guests can a gulet accommodate?
Because Alimos is Greece's largest marina and home to the broadest charter fleet in the country, almost any size and layout can be matched from this one base. Gulets here run from intimate three- and four-cabin yachts up to eight-cabin vessels carrying around sixteen guests, all with en-suite cabins. We size the yacht to your party and confirm the exact cabin plan before you book; the crew, including captain and chef, accommodate separately.
Athens: What is included in the charter?
Greek crewed charters are normally run on the APA model: alongside the charter fee you place an Advance Provisioning Allowance from which the crew settle running costs as the trip unfolds — food and drink, fuel, water and, importantly here, berthing in the island ports, which is charged per night and varies between a quiet Saronic quay and a busy Cycladic harbour. Within that, the gulet comes fully crewed — captain, chef and deckhand — with bed linen, towels and water-sports equipment included. We reconcile the APA against actual spend at the end and set out the full basis in writing before you commit.
Cyclades: How many days do I need to charter a gulet in the Cyclades?
Distances here are deceptive: the islands look close on the chart, but a southern run to Milos and Santorini involves real open-water legs, and a stiff Meltemi can cost you a day at anchor in shelter. Seven nights is the natural week for five or six islands at an unhurried pace; to pair the northern Cyclades with the volcanic south, or to add the Lesser Cyclades, you genuinely want ten nights or two weeks so those passages and any wind days do not dominate. A focused three or four-night charter works well around Mykonos, Paros and Naxos, where the hops are shortest.
Cyclades: Where do I join the gulet, and how do I get there?
Most Cyclades charters embark at Lavrio (Olympic Marina), roughly 45 minutes by road from Athens International Airport, or at Alimos Marina near central Athens. We arrange a private transfer from the airport or your hotel to the quay. If you prefer to start within the islands themselves — for example at Mykonos or Paros — that can usually be arranged, sometimes with a repositioning charge, and we will advise on flights into the island airports.
Cyclades: Which islands and anchorages will we actually visit?
A typical northern route takes in Kea, Kythnos, Syros, Paros and Antiparos, then Mykonos with Delos close by. Quieter itineraries favour Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades — Koufonisia, Schinoussa and Iraklia — while a southern route covers Sifnos, Milos with the cliffs at Kleftiko, Folegandros and Santorini, with uninhabited stops such as Polyaigos and Despotiko for swimming and lunch at anchor. The captain reads the Meltemi each morning and may flip the running order to stay in the lee — Koufonisia or the south coast of Naxos in place of an exposed Mykonos anchorage when the northerly is up.
Cyclades: When is the best time to charter here?
The season runs from late May to early October. The sea is at its warmest from late July into September, holding its heat well after the air has cooled, so September swimming is often the finest of the year. June and September also sit either side of the August ferry and holiday crush, when the town quays at Mykonos, Paros and Naxos are busiest and berths must be secured early in the day. July and August bring the strongest Meltemi, which a gulet absorbs by routing to leeward; for the most relaxed mix of warm water and space, we suggest the shoulder months.
Cyclades: How many guests can a gulet take, and who is it suited to?
A roomier gulet earns its keep in the Cyclades, where you live on deck between the longer open-water legs and through the warm Aegean evenings, so the shaded lounging and the size of the aft deck count for as much as the cabins. Vessels here commonly range from five up to eight en-suite cabins, sleeping around ten to sixteen guests, though smaller four-cabin gulets suit a single family. Each gulet is exclusively yours for the charter, with the full crew aboard, and we match you to a layout sized to your party.
Cyclades: What is included in the charter?
What varies most here is how the running costs are handled: Cyclades charters usually price on a half-board or full-board basis, or against an APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) from which the crew settle food, drinks, fuel and — significantly in these islands — berthing at the town quays of Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and the like, which is charged per night and rises sharply in peak season. The gulet itself comes fully crewed — captain, chef and deck crew — with all cabins, the tenders and standard watersports equipment, and the running of the yacht included. We confirm exactly what is covered for each gulet in writing before you book, so there are no surprises.