Yacht Charter Greece
History and culture collide at the original Mediterranean cruising ground.
Greece is good for
The original Mediterranean cruising ground.
Discover Greece, a yachting paradise of sugar-cube villages, sun-bleached ruins and endless scattered islands. Follow in the footsteps of mythological heroes in some of the clearest waters in Europe. Dine on the freshest seafood, souvlaki and tangy tzatziki.
Greece is the benchmark for Mediterranean charter, and it's been HELM's most popular destination since we launched in 2015. The range is what sets it apart.
A Cyclades charter means whitewashed villages, magical Milos and high-energy Mykonos. The Ionian offers gentler winds, lush green hillsides and the unhurried charm of Kefalonia. We've been coming here for more than a decade, and still haven't seen it all. Every region is different, every week its own trip.
Your HELM charter broker knows all of them and will listen to your wants and needs before matching the right one to your group.
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"Just returned from an incredible 7-day voyage to Greece's Cycladic and Saronic Islands. The team at HELM expertly pointed me to the ideal boat, price point and game plan. The whole experience was smooth as silk."
Grant H. — Cycladic & Saronic Islands charter, Greece
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When to visit Greece?
The best time to visit Greece is in the spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) when the weather is warm and perfect for exploring, and it's not too crowded.
Summer (July to August) is the peak season for Greece yacht charters. It can be extremely busy, and air conditioning is a must, but it's also a great time to visit, with the islands buzzing with festivals, great food, and awesome nightlife.
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When to visit
Knowledge hub
See & do
Check the following attractions before going to Greece
The Palace of Knossos
Acropolis of Athens
Village of Lindos
Parthenon
Old Fortress of Corfu
Panathenaic Stadium
Yachts for charter in Greece
What You'll Love About a Yacht Charter in Greece
The Greek islands boast some of the best cruising waters in Europe, blessed with ideal summer weather and full of rich history, vibrant culture, and delightful food.
Warm afternoon winds, sumptuous meze and ancient ruins characterise an island-hopping yacht charter adventure around Greece’s Ionian, Sporades, Saronic, Dodecanese and Cycladic regions.
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Yacht Charter Greece – Top Greek Islands to Explore
Corfu
The North Ionian
Ideal sailing conditions make the Ionian Islands one of the most popular cruising grounds for a Mediterranean yacht charter. Spectacular scenery, idyllic beaches, secluded anchorages, picturesque harbours, excellent nightlife and crystal clear waters teeming with marine life await you.
Begin your Greece yacht charter from Corfu and cruise along the coast, island hopping to nearby coastal gems. Visit Paxos and her idyllic little sister Antipaxos, home to olive groves and vineyards, stunning white-sand beaches and crystalline waters. Climb up to the Bella Vista tavern overlooking Voutoumi beach for the most wonderful cliff top views.
- Fly to: Corfu International Airport
- Iconic historic and cultural Sites
- Beautiful beaches and idyllic islands
Lefkas
The South Ionian
From Lefkas, take a short cruise to the sheltered southern Ionian, including Ithaca, the mythical birthplace of Odysseus, and Kefalonia, the impossibly beautiful island setting of Louis de Berniere’s novel 'Captain Corelli’s Mandolin'. Visit the magical Melissani Cave at midday, when the sunlight streaming through a collapsed roof strikes the aquamarine waters and fills the cave with an ethereal blue light.
A must-see in the area, set out from the Greek island of Kefalonia, is shipwreck beach in Zakynthos, where the hull of the Navagio is still visible, grounded on the ‘Zante shipwreck beach’.
It's easy to see why so many yachts make Lefkas their primary base.
- Fly to: Preveza (Aktion) Airport for Lefkas
- Pine-clad hidden bays and peaceful swimming spots
- Historical landscapes
- Quiet traditional villages
Saronic Gulf
Athens
Overlooked by the magnificent Acropolis and iconic Parthenon temple, Athens has an extraordinary amount to offer in the way of history, culture and art. Though Europe’s oldest city, it also has a modern sophistication characterised by lively street life, cosmopolitan hotels and swanky bars.
After enjoying the city, set out from Alimos marina on your Athens yacht charter to explore the beautiful Saronic Islands of Aegina, Hydra, Spetses and Poros.
Lying on the eastern coast of the Peloponnese Peninsula, these islands offer unspoiled anchorages, quaint fishing harbours, Byzantine castles, archaeological treasures, and quayside bars and taverns.
Explore the narrow cobbled streets of Hydra where cars are banned and transportation is provided by horses, mules and donkeys before visiting the famous Aphea Temple in Aegina and ambling around the bustling bars and restaurants of vibrant Poros.
- Fly to: Athens International Airport
- Iconic city
- Ancient Greek temples and ruins
- Great beaches and hospitable tavernas
- See a sample itinerary for an Athens Yacht Charter
The Cyclades Islands
Athens, Lavrion, Paros or Mykonos
The Cyclades are best known for the hedonistic isles of Mykonos and Santorini, but they are actually comprised of nearly 200 islands each with its own unique feel and character. With brilliant sugar-cube villages, rugged natural beauty and cosmopolitan style, these dramatic Greek islands have so much to offer to all of your guests.
Prepare to explore important archaeological findings in Delos and Akrotiri, unspoiled seclusion in Iraklia and Koufonisia, hot springs in Kythnos, and even a remedy for a broken heart in Naxos (where the famous wine is thought to have healing properties) on a yacht charter through the Cyclades Islands.
Lavrion, with its great selection of yachts, easy accessibility from Athens airport and proximity to the first island of Kea, makes it the perfect starting point for a yacht charter.
Further apart than the islands in other Greek cruising grounds, a Cyclades charter will include some longer cruising times.
- Fly to: Athens International Airport or Mykonos Island National Airport.
- Secluded anchorages and lively towns
- White washed authentic Greek villages
The Dodecanese Islands
Kos or Rhodes
The Dodecanese Islands offer a chance to explore authentic and unspoiled Greece. Located in the south-eastern Aegean Sea close to the Turkish coast, the Dodecanese comprise of twelve large and numerous smaller islands, all steeped in history and bearing the traces of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
Start your charter from either Kos or Rhodes, which are the largest and most cosmopolitan of the Dodecanese, and cruise to the most beautiful and fascinating islands Greece has to offer.
Visit Tilos for its untouched natural beauty, Symi for its stunning Venetian harbour and Nisyros for its dormant volcano.
Stop at the island of Patmos to discover the cave in which John the Theologian’s Book of Revelations was supposedly written, dive ancient wrecks in Kálymnos, “the island of the sea sponge harvesters”, and uncover the rich folklore of Kárpathos where villagers still wear traditional dress.
- Fly to: Kos Island International Airport or Rhodes International Airport
- Untouched beauty
- Rich history
- Stunning beaches
The Sporades
Skiathos
The beautiful Sporades Islands of Northern Greece are wonderfully unspoilt by tourism. Of the twenty-four islands, only four are permanently inhabited, making this the most secluded of all Greek Islands.
Visit the Sporades for spectacular scenery, white sand beaches and for starry nights at anchorage, where the only sound is that of water lapping against the hull.
Start your Greece yacht charter from the forested island of Skiathos, which shot to fame as a location for the 2008 hit movie “Mamma Mia”. Verdant countryside, rural monasteries and a cobbled maze of an old town are but a footnote to the island’s main attraction - glorious beaches.
From the pine-forested fine white sand of Koukounaries to the legions of nudists at Banana beach, Skiathos is a sun worshipper’s paradise.
Set sail eastwards into the Gulf of Volos or westwards to the islands of Alonissos and Skopelos and feel an immediate change of pace. You will encounter sleepy fishing villages, lovely sandy beaches and deserted anchorages, not to mention the possibility of spotting dolphins, whales and the endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal.
- Fly to: Skiathos Island National Airport
- 24 Stunning unspoilt islands to explore
- Fishing Villages to enjoy
- Great for families to enjoy time on-board
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For an island-hopping private yacht charter Greece can't be beaten.
Chartering a yacht in Greece can be a minefield, but we're here to help find your perfect private yacht. We're experts in Greece yacht charters, and make regular trios to check on the local boats and crew.
If you are unsure about charter or boat selection, contact us at HELM to help you decide.
We only choose boats that are in excellent condition, and we are here to help you every step of the way and to make sure the whole process is as easy as possible.
