Marina Alimos · 102 yachts · Saronic Gulf
Yacht charter in Athens, from a quiet half-day to a week on the Saronic
Compact day boats to 62.5 m superyachts, all arranged by brokers who know the Saronic and the Alimos pontoons.
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What a broker-led charter gives you
Itineraries planned around your group
A broker builds the route with the captain, matching Aegina, Poros, Hydra or Spetses to your guests, sea conditions and how far you want to travel in 3 or 4 days.
Vessel fit checked before you commit
We compare guest capacity, cabin layout and crew suitability across 102 yachts, from compact day boats to 62.5 m superyachts, so the boat matches the people on it.
Shallow-water stops for families
For family charters we favour calmer anchorages and short hops, such as Aegina's Perdika or Angistri, so children can swim and eat ashore without long crossings.
Corporate lunches with room to host
For client days out of Marina Alimos, we plan the catering and privacy requirements with you in advance, with the Athens Riviera as the backdrop to a Saronic lunch.
Day rate and APA explained upfront
Your quote separates the charter day rate from the APA, so you can see what a short Aegina run costs against a full Saronic circuit before you book.
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A charter base with the Saronic on its doorstep
Most Athens charters leave from Marina Alimos in Kalamaki, about 15 km from the city centre and the largest marina in Greece. It has a fuel dock, a supermarket and a chandlery, so a crew can provision and leave in one stop. Marina Zeas in Piraeus is closer to town but smaller. We choose between the two according to how your group arrives and where it wants to be by evening.
The fleet runs from compact day boats to superyachts, and the sample range tops out at 62.5 m. Many of the larger motor yachts we list, such as Feadship Emerald and Oceanco The Wellesley, carry 12 guests. Mid-size cruisers such as the Princess 64 Fly and the Arcadia Sherpa 60 carry 10 to 12. Sleeping capacity can differ from day capacity, so we confirm both for each vessel before you commit.
Aegina is 25 nm away, a natural swim-and-lunch day. Angistri, Poros, Hydra and Spetses stretch out to 70 nm, which suits a three-to-five-day circuit. Hydra has no cars, so arriving in its harbour by yacht is part of the appeal. Cape Sounion, 35 nm to the south-east, is rarely used as a charter destination and looks best from the water at sunset. On active days, the right bay for swimming, toys and a beach-club lunch can shape the route. Ask us which vessels carry water toys.
June to September brings dependable sailing weather, though Meltemi days and busy harbours reward flexible planning. May and October are quieter, and Hydra's harbour is almost empty in October. A day trip to Aegina is fuel-efficient, while a three- or four-day circuit needs a fuller APA and provisioning budget. We set that out in the quote, so the day rate, the APA and any extras are clear before you book.
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Frequently asked questions
A quick read of what most charter clients ask before booking.
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How are the day rate and APA structured?
The day rate covers the yacht and the charter itself. The APA is an advance provisioning allowance for fuel, food, marina fees and similar running costs, and it is settled against actual spend. A short Aegina day uses far less fuel than a three- or four-day Saronic circuit, so your broker will set out the likely APA for your route.
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What is included, and does the yacht come with crew?
Inclusions vary by vessel, and our brokers confirm them in writing for each yacht before you book. Crewed yachts need no licence on your part. Crew details, catering arrangements and any extras differ between boats, so please ask about the specific yacht you are considering.
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How many guests can a yacht take?
It depends on the vessel. Sample yachts in our range, including the Princess 64 Fly, the Tecnomar Lamborghini 63 and several larger motor yachts, carry 10 to 12 guests. Day capacity and overnight sleeping capacity are not always the same, so check both when planning a multi-day trip.
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When is the best time to charter, and what about the shoulder seasons?
June to September offers the most reliable sailing conditions, though harbours at Aegina and Hydra are busier. May is warm with lighter traffic, and October is quiet, with Hydra's harbour almost empty. From November to April the Meltemi is absent, but storms can occur, so itineraries need more flexibility.
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Can I book at short notice?
Often, but availability depends on the date and the yacht. Peak summer weekends fill first, and shoulder-season dates tend to be easier. Send your dates, group size and preferred route, and a broker will tell you what is realistically open and suggest alternatives where needed.
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Are water toys and beach-club stops available?
Equipment varies by yacht, so we confirm what a specific vessel carries rather than assume it. On active days, we plan swim stops and a beach-club or taverna lunch around the wind and sea state, with any extras discussed in your quote.
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How do multi-day itineraries and customs work?
A classic Saronic circuit runs from Marina Alimos to Aegina, Poros and Hydra and back, in 3 or 4 days. Spetses extends it to 5. Routes that leave Greek waters, for example on a longer Cyclades or cross-border plan, involve customs formalities, which your broker and the captain arrange in advance.