Chartering a yacht is the most independent way to sail Greece: your own yacht, your own route, at your own pace. The main choice is between bareboat (you skipper it yourself) and skippered (a professional skipper sails it for you).
What is bareboat yacht charter?
Bareboat means you charter the yacht and sail it independently, with no crew aboard. Our bareboat charter is a 7-night week from our yacht base at Sami in Kefalonia, on our own fleet of well-maintained 32 to 43ft yachts, with a full arrival briefing, a free stand-up paddleboard and shore-team support if you need it. It is for qualified skippers with previous yacht experience.
What qualifications do you need to charter a yacht in Greece?
For bareboat charter you need to show sailing competence. In Greece an ICC (International Certificate of Competence) is the certificate most commonly required, and Greek regulations also require a second person aboard with basic competence. If you are not yet qualified, our learn-to-sail week includes an optional ICC route.
Bareboat or skippered: which should you choose?
Choose bareboat if you are a confident, qualified skipper who wants total freedom. Choose a supported option if you want help on hand: a flotilla gives independence with a lead crew, while a solo or skippered week puts an experienced sailor aboard.
