Sailboat hire in Athens, Greece

Charter a sailboat in Athens with or without skipper

With Samboat, Athens is an ideal destination for exploring ancient monuments and their beautiful sceneries. Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a history of more than 3400 years. Athens thus has a unique attraction for tourists from all over the world, so Athens is undoubtedly a popular destination for sailors. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the inventory of chartered sailboats in Athens with Samboat. You can flexibly cancel a one-day or one-week sailboat charter. 

Charter a sailboat in Athens

Athens is located in southeastern Europe, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. As the capital of Greece, it is surrounded by several small islands, which have always attracted tourists and sailors to explore these picturesque islands in Athens by boat. In addition, sailing in the waters of Athens with your friends or family is one of the best ways to explore the rich Greek culture and landmarks.

How much does it cost to hire a sailboat in Athens?

 Athens is often a popular destination for international tourists in summer. As a result, hire prices will increase during periods of high demand especially in July and August. Samboat recommends that you complete your boat charter booking in December or January, if you want to charter a sailboat in July. In the peak season, the cost of renting a sailboat for a week is usually 3500 euros on average. If it is a day's voyage, it usually costs 400 euros per day on average. With Samboat, you can get the ideal price for chartering a sailboat in Athens.

Do you need a license to hire a sailboat in Athens?

When you hire a sailboat in Athens, it is necessary to provide certain sailing certifications.

Here is the list of common certifications.

A valid VHF/Radio license,

RYA,

International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

When is the best time to sail in Athens?

Athens has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers, and Athens has become a popular destination for summer vacations. Athens ushered in its peak tourist season in July and August. But the ideal sailing season starts in early April and lasts until November, and the weather is comfortable. Athens often faces high demand during this period, so you need to book your sailboat in advance to enjoy your sailing. It is usually safe enough to book 6-8 months in advance and you can own your sailboat in Athens.

Areas to Sail in Athens with your sailboat hire

Athens is a great place to start your sailing trip on a sailboat. For one week’s sailing itinerary, Samboat recommend you follow as blow. Day 1: Athens to Aegina Day 2: Aegina to Poros Day 3: Poros to Palaia Epidavros Day 4: Epidavros to Korfos Day 5: Korfos to Agistri Day 6: Agistri to Aegina.

We offer you guidance and security, you will have an unforgettable sailing experience with Samboat. Samboat provides you the best boat hire service in Athens as well as catamaran boat hire in Athens.