Ithaca

Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. You're only responsible for damage it doesn't cover, and that's capped at the security deposit. Operator terms: All boats insured according to Greek law, covering liability to third parties and damage to hull, machinery, and equipment, with a variable deductible

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~45 HP engine burn roughly 3.6 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 76 L ≈ €148 at €1.95/L — scale it to your own plans.

Two crew with proof of competence are required — a skipper holding an ICC or national equivalent and a co-skipper who signs a declaration of sailing experience.

Yes. For a bareboat charter the Greek Coast Guard requires a second crew member who can demonstrate basic sailing skills, in addition to the licenced sailor.

Yes. Your booking is only considered accepted after we verify the skipper's sailing licence and sailing resume, so please have these ready.

Charters run in whole-week multiples from our base at Alimos Marina in Kalamaki, Athens.

Alimos Marina — also known as Kalamaki — holds the title of largest marina in the Balkans, sitting about 15 km southwest of central Athens and just 8 km from Piraeus. With hundreds of berths and solid facilities, it's a serious base for exploring the Saronic Gulf. Read more →

April–October, hot and dry with the strong northerly Meltemi wind peaking in July–August, especially across the Cyclades.