Margo

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.

Fuel isn't included, and on a powerboat it's the biggest variable cost. At a typical planing cruise this boat's 430 HP engine burn roughly 65 L/h — about €127 an hour at €1.95/L. It depends heavily on speed: easing off the throttle cuts it sharply, running flat out raises it. Plan your fuel around the hours and speed you expect to cruise.

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.

Zea Marina is one of the finest superyacht harbors in the Mediterranean, sitting right in the heart of Piraeus with a history stretching back to ancient Athens when it served as a major naval port. Read more →

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