Melisandra

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 against fire, marine and collision risks, third party damage. Charterer relieved of liability for covered losses unless caused by charterer's negligence or wilful default.

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. We may ask you and your crew to demonstrate competence by sailing the yacht with us aboard. If we are not satisfied, we can place a skipper on board at your expense for as long as we feel is needed for safety, with that time counting as part of your charter.

The yacht is for your private pleasure only. Please do not use her for racing, for towing another boat except in an emergency, or sublet her, and your party should include at least one qualified skipper and one experienced crew member.

You may sail within Greek waters only, unless we give written consent otherwise. Please plan your route so you reach the farthest point within the first third of the charter and are within 40 nautical miles of the return base two days before the end.

Yes, for everyone's safety. Please do not leave port if the wind is or is forecast to be above Beaufort force 6, if the authorities have banned sailing, or if the yacht has any unrepaired vital equipment. Do not sail at night without all navigation lights working and a proper watch on deck.

Please contact us before arranging any repair. For a serious mechanical or electrical failure due to normal wear, we have the right to repair the yacht within 36 hours of your notice, and any wear-related repair costs you agree with us in advance are refunded at the end of the charter.

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