Bellmar

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: Owner insures Yacht and equipment against fire, marine and collision risks, third party damage, and any loss or damage in excess of liability.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~100 HP engines burn roughly 8 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 168 L ≈ €328 at €1.95/L — scale it to your own plans. Many skippers run one engine on passage to roughly halve fuel use — ask your operator if that’s fine for your boat.

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. We charter on the basis of the competence you state in writing, and we may ask you and your crew to demonstrate safe handling and navigation with our representative aboard. If we're not satisfied, we may place an acceptable skipper on board at your expense for as long as we consider necessary for safety.

Your party at sea should include at least one qualified skipper and one experienced crew member, and never more than the maximum passengers stated in the yacht's documents. Only people listed on the crew/passenger manifest may be accommodated aboard.

You may sail within Greek seas only. Taking the boat outside that area requires our written consent.

The boat is for your private pleasure only. Racing, towing other craft (except in an emergency) and subletting are not permitted, and you may not seek or take objects of archaeological value.

You should not leave port or anchorage if wind is or is forecast to be over force 6 on the Beaufort scale, if the authorities prohibit sailing, or if the boat or crew aren't in a safe condition. At night, don't sail without all navigation lights working and a sufficient watch on deck.

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