Catamarans
Catamaran charters in Greece are a convenient way to have a larger number of guests (up to 12) on a comfortable crewed yacht. Notice that the distances in Greece are quite long. Since most catamarans are based in Athens (inquire for Mykonos based catamarans), the ideal itinerary will include the Saronic Islands of Aegina and Hydra. For chartering in the Cyclades, especially if you are planning to visit Santorini, we recommend chartering out of Mykonos. Our brokers will find you a Mykonos based yacht or arrange a delivery. Start a chat to tell us what you’re looking for, we’re here for you 24/7! Ideally, you’d inquire about a catamaran charter 12 months in advance. WHY? the best catamarans are often fully booked long in advance and it’s not unusual to see the key dates booked 2 summers ahead. Inquiring less than 6 months ahead often means that your first choice is unavailable or the dates might be off, or the boat can’t make it to the port where you need to get. Especially if you’re planning to charter the Cyclades (and we recommend you fly into Mykonos to start there), there are many things that need to go exactly right to make it happen – inquire early. The best areas to charter catamarans will have small distances between destinations and calm waters. Catamarans are slower than sailboats and motor yachts, that’s why they don’t like long distances. Don’t get me wrong – these catamarans are ready to do an Atlantic crossing – the guests are not. Taking a group of 2 families with young kids who have not chartered before from Athens to Santorini (because why do the additional flight to Mykonos, right?) in August with the Meltemi winds blazing is not the greatest idea for a relaxing charter. We’re happy to provide references for people who insisted, only to regret it as an Indiana Jones type of vacation. You’re afraid there is nothing to see apart from Santorini and Mykonos? Let Peter show you these assorted charter locations in the Saronic Gulf in the video below… The Saronic Gulf is perfect for first-time charterers – 2 to 4 hours cruise between islands outside of the Meltemi winds, fantastic locations, and things to do like the pistachios of Aegina, walking the old town of Poros or snorkeling the Sunken City of Ancient Epidaurus. Second up are the Cyclades – still perfectly doable on a 7-day charter, especially if you plan on starting in the actual Cyclades instead of “taxiing” there from Athens – the captain is in a great position to account for the weather (instead of having to cross large distances) and provide a pleasurable charter either hitting the hot spots – windmills of Mykonos (or it’s vibrant night clubs), the sights of the city of Thira on Santorini, the ancient Delos – or the hidden gems – like the forgotten island of Anafi (get a taste in the Anafiotika quarter in Athens). Yes and no – if planned well but without commitment, a catamaran charter in the Cyclades can be a relaxing and pleasurable experience. If you’re an exact planner, it is wise to avoid it. Chartering a yacht is subject to elements – if the weather is bad, the port authority bans all the yachts to depart (usually just the motor yachts, but do you really want to be out there?). That happens in some areas more than in others, it does happen in the Cyclades. We’ve had experiences where a stubborn travel agent (yes, we cooperate with travel agents on the condition we’re taken seriously) has booked activities on a rigid itinerary – one that wind was not favorable. Horse ride on Siros, dinner reservation in Skorpios on Mykonos, wine tasting on Santorini starting at 9am sharp on a Saturday morning – you need Poseidon’s blessing to commit to that… A good broker and a good captain will list your preferred activities and pre-arrange them on a confirmation basis. More with motor yachts, but increasingly more with large catamarans – we have forged relationships with attractions, restaurants and activity providers to the point where we can get you stuff you did not know existed – would you like to have a private dinner in an ancient ruin? Would you like to have a famous singer show up at your birthday party at Mykonos? Contact us. This text will not age well – in 2020, the average length of a crewed catamaran was 45 feet. Given a crazy expansion of the crewed catamaran fleet (demanding a whole new boat show to accommodate this segment starting in 2023), the catamarans are getting closer to the motor yachts. The average size of a new catamaran in 2023 is 67 feet, there are few additions to the fleet of 40-60 range. If you’re looking to get a recent Lagoon 45 with crew, inquire early. Especially the 60+ power catamarans with a jacuzzi intersect with the below 100 feet motor yachts (some without a jacuzzi). That being said – the same is true – power catamarans will generally have a lower consumption with comparable deck space at the expense of speed. Catamarans will be able to get closer to the beach and will get to marinas easier than a huge motor yacht that had a change of itinerary and is looking for a last minute spot on the dock (and will probably anchor out, hailing the guests from shore with a dinghy). With the deck space being comparable – the choice is yours – are you looking for a wider deck that’s arguably more casual for a group to sit down (a square will accommodate the group better than a rectangle as it forms a circle with larger radius), or are you looking to have a bottle of something really nice served to you on the aft deck of a Ferretti motor yacht?How to charter crewed catamarans in Greece
Best Areas to Charter Catamarans
My Greek Odyssey - Epidavros
Is the Cyclades a great area for a catamaran charter?
Advantages of chartering a crewed catamaran in Greece
Disadvantages of chartering a catamaran in Greece
Catamarans vs Motor Yachts
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- Ab Yachts
- Abeking & Rasmussen
- Ada Yacht
- Admiral - It
- Aegean Build
- Aicon
- Alalunga
- Alu Marine
- Amels
- Aquila
- Austal/oceanfast
- Austral Yachts
- Azimut
- Baglietto
- Baia
- Bali Catamarans
- Basimakopoulos Shipyard, Koila
- Bavaria
- Beneteau
- Benetti
- Blue Sea Maritime
- Bodrum Shipyard
- Bodrum Shipyards
- Bozburun
- Brodosplit
- Brooke Marin
- Bugari
- Canados
- Cantieri Di Pisa, Italy
- Cassens Werft
- Catana
- Catana S.a
- Codecasa
- Couach
- Crn Ancona
- Custom
- Custom Built - Bodrum
- Custom Built Aluminum Cutter
- Custom Gulet-motor Sailor
- Devonport
- Dufour
- Dynamique Ya
- East Yachting
- Elegance
- Fairline, U.k.
- Falcon
- Feadship
- Ferretti
- Fethiye Shipyard
- Fjord
- Fontaine Pajot
- Fountaine Pajot
- Grand Soleil
- Greece
- Gulet
- Guy Couach
- Halkitis Shi
- Hanse Yachts
- Hatteras
- Heesen
- Horizon
- Ice Yachts
- Incetrans Shipyard
- Isa, Rodriguez Group Italy
- Italcraft
- Jaguar
- Jean-jacque Coste
- Jeanneau
- Jongert
- Koyunbaba Shipyard
- Lagoon
- Leopard
- Lurssen
- Maiora
- Majora
- Mengi-yay Tuzla
- Mondomarine
- Mural Shipyards
- Nautitech
- Neta
- Olympic Marine
- Palmer Johnson
- Perama, Greece
- Perini Navi
- Pershing
- Picchiotti
- Posillipo
- Posillipo Technema
- Princess, Uk
- Riva
- Royal Denship
- Royal Huisman
- San Lorenzo
- Sealine
- Sensation Yachts
- Southern Wind
- Su Marine
- Sunreef Yachts
- Sunseeker
- T.b.a
- Technomar -i
- Technomarine
- Tecnomar
- Torgem
- Trehard
- Trident
- Trinity Yachts
- Turkey
- Tuzla Shipyard
- Two Oceans
- Uniesse
- Van Peteghem-lauriot Prevost
- Vitters
- Vosmarine
- Vt Halmatic
- Westport
- Yachtbau Brune Opus 68
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