Athens yacht charter · 34 yachts · Saronic Gulf & Cyclades
Private yacht charter in Athens — from compact day boats to 56-metre superyachts
A contained, captain-connected fleet based across Athens' principal marinas, with the local relationships to secure preferred berthing and quiet anchorages throughout the Greek islands.
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Why Athens anchors the best charter itineraries in the Aegean
Most charter bases ask you to choose between convenience and quality of cruising ground. Athens removes that trade-off. Marina Alimos sits fifteen kilometres from the city centre and twenty from the airport, with full fuel docks, provisioning and chandlery on site — yet the first worthwhile anchorage is barely an hour south. A morning departure puts you off Aegina for a late swim, or rounding the headland at Cape Sounion in time for the light to catch the Temple of Poseidon columns from sea level. For longer voyages, Marina Lavrio opens the door to Kea and the wider Cyclades, roughly twenty nautical miles from the harbour mouth. The geography compresses beautifully: you can run a meaningful three-day Saronic circuit — Aegina, Poros, Hydra — without a single overnight passage.
Fleet fit matters as much as the route. A four-hour sunset run down the coast to Sounion calls for something agile — a Riva Aquariva or an open tender like the Sacs 47, where the experience is speed, spray and an unobstructed horizon. A weekend through the Saronic demands cabin space, a proper galley and a captain who knows where the afternoon sea breeze funnels between Poros and the Peloponnese shore. Multi-day crossings toward the Cyclades favour the range and stability of a vessel like the Philip Zepter 50 m or, for larger parties, the Oceanco The Wellesley at fifty-six metres. Our thirty-four yachts cover that full range, from 7.5-metre day boats to crewed superyachts, each positioned at Alimos or Zeas so the vessel you choose can be ready at the marina that suits your schedule.
Seasonality shapes the charter as much as the yacht. The Meltemi fills in from June and holds through September, keeping the Saronic lively but manageable — far calmer here than in the open Cyclades. May delivers warm, quiet days and almost empty harbours; October is better still, when Hydra's waterfront clears and berthing is straightforward everywhere. Shoulder-season charters also tend to carry more favourable day rates and lower APA spend, particularly on fuel-efficient coastal routes. Whether you are planning a half-day cruise for eight guests or a week-long island circuit with full provisioning, the practical question is always the same: which vessel, which dates, which route. We work through those details early, so the day you board is the simplest part of the process.
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Philip Zepter
Philip Zepter 50m
Philip Zepter 50m — 50m
- 50m
- 12 guests
- 6 cabins
from €5,000/day Contact
Sunseeker
Sunseeker Predator 68
Sunseeker Predator 68 — 20m
- 20m
- 12 guests
- 2 cabins
from €4,800/day Contact
Riva
Riva Aquariva
Mahogany, speed and the Saronic at golden hour
- 10m
- 8 guests
- 1 cabins
- 41kn
from €3,200/day View →
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From quiet day-boats to staffed superyachts.
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Why clients charter through Anagnostis
Corporate hosting with discretion built in
Client lunches on the Saronic, board retreats off the Athens Riviera, investor days that stay off social media — our team handles catering coordination, group transfers from the city and vessel selection sized to your guest list. The contained fleet means fewer moving parts and a single point of contact throughout.
Last-minute availability across 34 vessels
Because we manage a deliberately small fleet berthed at Marina Alimos and Zeas, we can check real availability and match you to the right yacht quickly — whether you need a ten-metre Riva for a sunset run to Cape Sounion or a fifty-six-metre Oceanco for a week in the Saronic. No placeholder listings, no bait-and-switch.
Multi-day route planning with local depth
Long-standing relationships with captains and port authorities across the Saronic islands let us plan realistic overnight itineraries — Poros, Hydra, Spetses — with preferred berthing and the flexibility to reroute if conditions or your mood change. We outline fuel estimates and provisioning budgets before you commit.
Clear day-rate and APA breakdown before you book
Every proposal separates the base charter fee from the Advance Provisioning Allowance covering fuel, berthing, food and extras. A four-hour coastal cruise carries a very different APA profile to a four-day island circuit, and we show you the difference in writing so there are no surprises at reconciliation.
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Frequently asked questions
A quick read of what most charter clients ask before booking.
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What types of yachts can I charter from Athens?
Our fleet of 34 vessels spans compact day boats from around 7.5 metres up to long-range superyachts such as the 56-metre Oceanco The Wellesley. In between you will find performance cruisers like the Sunseeker Predator 68, open tenders suited to short coastal runs, and multi-cabin motor yachts built for extended Saronic or Cyclades itineraries. Every vessel is maintained to Greek maritime standards and berthed at Marina Alimos or Zeas Marina in Piraeus, so the right match depends on your group size, route and whether you need overnight cabins or simply a well-appointed platform for an afternoon on the water.
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How many guests can join a charter?
Day charters on our larger motor yachts typically accommodate up to 12 guests while cruising, which is the standard Greek maritime limit for most licensed vessels. Sleeping capacity on overnight charters is lower and varies by yacht — a 20-metre Sunseeker may offer two or three guest cabins, while a 50-metre-plus superyacht can sleep considerably more in full en-suite staterooms. We recommend discussing your group size early so we can pair you with a vessel where everyone is comfortable rather than simply legal.
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Do I need a sailing licence to charter a yacht in Athens?
If you book a crewed charter — which covers most of our fleet — no licence is required. The captain holds all necessary Greek certifications and manages navigation, berthing and safety. Bareboat hire is available on selected smaller vessels for clients who hold an ICC or equivalent recognised licence. For most guests, a crewed charter is the more practical and relaxed option, especially in the Saronic Gulf where local knowledge of afternoon sea breezes and ferry traffic makes a real difference.
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What does the charter price include, and what is APA?
The base charter rate covers the yacht, her crew and insurance. Fuel, provisioning, berthing fees and any additional requests — from on-board catering to water-sport equipment — fall under the Advance Provisioning Allowance, or APA. This is a pre-funded budget, typically a percentage of the charter fee, held on your behalf and reconciled transparently at the end of the trip. A short sunset cruise to Cape Sounion will use far less APA than a four-day Saronic circuit touching Poros and Hydra, so we outline realistic estimates once your route is confirmed.
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When is the best season to charter from Athens?
June through September offers the most reliable conditions: warm water, long daylight hours and the northerly Meltemi wind, which affects the Saronic Gulf less severely than the open Cyclades. May is excellent if you prefer lighter tourist traffic and near-perfect sailing weather. October is a well-kept secret — the sea is still warm, Hydra harbour is almost empty, and rates are often more favourable. Coastal day cruises are possible through the cooler months when the Meltemi is absent, though occasional storms may limit multi-day routing.
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Can I adjust the itinerary once we're on the water?
Yes. Routes are discussed before departure, but one of the advantages of chartering with a smaller, locally connected brokerage is the ability to pivot. Our captains have long-standing relationships with port authorities across the Saronic islands, which means re-routing to a quieter anchorage near Angistri or extending a stop in Hydra can often be arranged without the delays larger operators face. Weather, sea state and berthing availability always have the final say, but flexibility is built into the way we plan every charter.