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. For damage it doesn't cover, your liability is usually limited to the security deposit, except where the operator's terms say otherwise. Operator terms: The owner insures the yacht and equipment under Greek law against fire, marine and collision risks, third party damage, and any loss or damage in excess of the agreed security deposit.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. Estimated from engine power: this boat's ~45 HP engine burns 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.

You can sail within the Greek seas only, and the boat can't be taken outside that area. You'll also need to plan your route so you reach your farthest port within the first third of your charter. Two days before the end, you must be within 40 nautical miles of the return base.

For safety, you must not leave a port or anchorage if the wind is or is forecast to be above Beaufort 6, or if the harbour authorities ban sailing. Be aware that if weather makes you late back, the late-return charge still applies.

Your party must include at least one qualified skipper and one experienced crew member. We may ask you and your crew to show your handling skills at sea with us aboard. If we're not satisfied, we may place a skipper aboard at your expense, or end the charter.

Only people on your crew list may be aboard, up to the number allowed in the boat's official documents. The boat is for private pleasure only, so no racing, no towing other boats except in an emergency, and no subletting.

Late returns are charged as demurrage at the daily charter price plus 50% for each day or part of a day, even if bad weather caused the delay. If you leave the boat at a different port, you'll also cover the cost of moving it to the right one.

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