Blue Ripple I

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: Recommended cancellation insurance

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~54 HP engines burn roughly 4.3 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 90 L ≈ €176 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.

We may ask you to submit a sailing resume so we can judge whether you can sail safely. We reserve the right to decline the charter or to require you to hire a professional skipper if your skills aren't deemed sufficient.

Under Greek law at least two crew members need sailing credentials. The skipper must carry their original certificate, while the second crew member can give the local coast guard a signed declaration confirming their sailing experience.

Yes. Your charter runs on a Charter Party Contract, the standard charter contract in Greece, which is approved by the coast guard before you set off.

Please raise any claim within 5 working days of the charter's end day, supported by our charter documents. The signed delivery and redelivery statements are the only official record of the boat's condition.

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