So you’re finally realizing a long-held dream, ideally on a family legacy charter.
The stakes are high, reaching Santorini will decide if the charter was a success or a failure.
You are doing the right thing and your family will absolutely love you for taking them to Greece.
Before we continue, let’s just check the attitude here. You’re in the hands of people whose sole job is to give you an unforgettable and enjoyable vacation. YOUR Greek Odyssey, your fantastic memories. Greece is a country full of places like Santorini (better!), check out this 7 season epic of Peter Maneas over the charter locations of the Greek islands. https://www.mygreekodyssey.com/where-to-watch/.
Will I get to Santorini?
Whether you get to Santorini or not is in the hands of Poseidon, the God of the Sea. If you are looking for 100% probability scenario of making it to Santorini, go here directly. For all other cases, let’s examine the table
So will I get to Santorini?
Whether you get to Santorini or not is in the hands of Poseidon, the God of the Sea. If you are looking for 100% probability scenario of making it to Santorini, go here directly. For all other cases, let’s examine the table.
Itinerary | Route | Observed Region | Days | Wind Speed (knots) | Weather Monitored In | Weather Conditional |
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Itinerary 1 | Santorini via Kea | Kea | 7 | 25 | Kea and Cyclades to extreme point of the charter | If the high wind weather condition is met, the charter proceeds with itinerary #2. Condition: winds exceeding 25 knots within the next 7 days. |
Itinerary 2 | Santorini via Milos | Milos | 2 | 25 | Milos and Cyclades | 25 knots expected at Milos in 2 days, then 4-day window with winds under 25 knots in Cyclades. |
Itinerary 3 | Saronic Route | Argo-Saronic Gulf | - | 25+ | Argo-Saronic Gulf | Winds exceed 25 knots in Argo-Saronic Gulf, reroute needed. |
Itinerary 4 | Athens to Poros or closest island | Athens-Poros | - | <25 | Athens to Poros | Safe to sail under 25 knots in the region. |
How to understand the itinerary weather table?
Check out windy.com weather prediction for the next 2 weeks. Note that looking further than 2 weeks will only bring anxiety, just wait for the 2 week mark to start checking it.
The printscreen above is taken at the time of writing the article in October. Notice that shoulder seasons have higher probability of reaching Santorini than main season, which experiences higher winds.
The weather looks great. The highest winds are today and gusts will peak at 17 knots which is under the threshold. We’re clear to sail in the direction of Santorini.
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Most certain way to start in Santorini
Start the charter in Santorini in April-June or October. The main issue is the Meltemi, which picks up late August and sometimes blows into late September.
The most secure way is to start in Santorini. The yacht can be transported there (at the cost of an extra day or delivery fee) and you can fly in (ferries might be closed) from Athens.