Yachting Greece - General Information

In the following paragraphs you will find general information regarding your charter. Use the left navigation frame to browse these information.

Qualifications

According to the Greek regulations, two qualified skippers must be on board, for the security of the crew and the yacht. However we can accept one license of the skipper and one declaration in writing of the co-skipper. Please send us photocopies of your licenses together with the signed contracts and remember to bring the originals with you. They will be necessary for departure clearance. Also necessary will be your original charter contract. In case that there in sot any sailing qualification or sailing experience, we can provide you with a professional skipper who will have the responsibility for the yacht.

Booking procedure

Step one: Decide the period and the length of your sailing holidays.

Step two: Contact us, to confirm availability of the yacht type you have chosen or let us help you choose one.

Step three: Confirm your booking of a specific yacht type for a specified period (mentioned exact dates).

Step four: We will send charter contracts which you must sign and mail us back five copies. Upon signing the contracts, the advance payment of 50% of the total hire must be remitted to confirm the booking. This procedure should not take longer than a week, maximum ten days, as the yacht is under OPTION and cannot accept other bookings.

Step five: Your booking is confirmed as soon as we receive both, signed contracts and advance payment.

Step six: Balance payment of 50% is due the latest four weeks before embarkation.

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Check-in    17:00               Check-out        09:00

Charters commence on Saturday afternoon and end on Friday evening, with departure from the yacht on Saturday morning. Normally, your yacht will not be available before 17.00 p.m., as some hours are necessary to prepare her, properly, for your charter. However we always do our best to deliver the yacht to our customers before the above mentioned time. In case that your arrival is earlier than your boarding time, a sort visit in the town or a drink at a bar around the marina is our recommendation. Your luggage may remain safely on board. You are kindly requested to avoid the "semi - embarkation" during the preparation of the yacht. Inspecting and checking the yacht and her inventory list,  please feel free to ask for more information regarding your yacht or itinerary, as it will be our pleasure to make orientation as thorough as possible.

Regarding your return, it is highly recommended, you to be at the destination harbour around 17.00 to 19.00 p.m. and spend your last night there. Remember that the yacht must be redelivered around 09.00 am next morning clean and full with water and fuel

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Transfer

We can arrange your transfer from or to the airport and you can pay the taxi driver directly. Upon your return, please give us your departure time to confirm your taxi. Please also note that for normal flights you have to be at the airport an hour before departure and for charter flights, at least one and a half, even if you have confirmed seats. Seat reconfirmation can be done through our office. For this confirmation on charter flights we also need the name of the agency  that booked your tickets. Please ask our staff for the cost of your transfer. 

Itineraries

Depending on your starting port and the duration of your charter you have the following alternatives.

One week charter

• Starting from Alimos you can visit Aegina, Epidaurus, Poros, Hydra and Spetses. Alternatively
  you can follow the route to Cyclades and visit Cape Sounion, Kea, Kythnos, Syros, Serifos and Sifnos.
• Starting from Syros you can visit Kea, Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos or Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Amorgos and Ios.
• From Rhodos you can sail to Symi, Nissiros, Kos, Tilos and Chalki. Starting from Samos you can sail to Fourni, Patmos, Ikaria and Lipsos.
• While starting from Corfu, you can visit Paxos, Lefkas, Ithaka and Kefalonia.

Two weeks charter

• Starting from Alimos you can sail either to Saronic Gulf or Cyclades. In Saronic you can
  sail to Aegina, Epidaurus, Korfos, Poros, Hydra, Dhokos, Spetses, Porto Cheli, Nauplion and Ermioni. On the route to Cyclades you can visit Cape Sounion, Kea, Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Syros, Paros, Naxos, Amorgos, Mykonos and Delos.
• From Rhodes you can sail to Symi, Nissiros, Kos, Kalymnos, Astypalea, Leros, Tilos and Chalki and from Samos to Fourni, Ikaria, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Schinousa, Amorgos, Lipsos and Leros. 

It is self evident that the above is only a recommendation. You will carry out your original sailing plan considering first weather conditions and giving priority to the security of the crew and the yacht

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Distance between Greek islands (aprox. in Nautical Miles)

PORT		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
1	Alimos Athens
2	Mandraki Rhodos	250
3	Finikas Syros	75	175
4	Pythagorio Samos	175	141	87
5	Kos Port	192	61	118	51
6	Thira Oia	128	147	70	100	105
7	Sifnos Kamares	79	183	28	124	134	55
8	Amorgos Katapola	138	120	63	74	70	41	63
9	Korfu Gouvia	215	450	285	388	398	340	330	390
10	Lefkas Port	175	426	253	312	365	235	275	328	65
11	Skiathos Port	160	300	130	198	230	202	245	250	360	328
12	Patras Port	110	345	170	265	285	210	230	260	130	80	260
13	Volos Port	180	350	160	225	265	225	281	296	395	330	49	267
14	Naousa Paros	85	160	25	90	110	60	118	120	310	260	160	180	325
15	Mykonos Ornos	85	150	20	80	100	73	138	130	310	260	145	180	155	20

Fuel and Water                         

Upon delivery, your yacht will be full with fuel and water. She must be redelivered to our staff in the same way. During your charter you can find water in all islands. Possibly in some cases you will be asked for a small charge to refill your water tanks.  

Bunkering stations

What to bring
It is recommended not to bring with you heavy clothes. Light T-shirts, casual trousers and some warm pull-over for the cool nights should be enough. A water resistant jacket could be proved necessary while sailing in rough weather.
Avoid to bring valuable items such us golden necklaces, watches, earrings etc. In case that you will finally decide to have such things with you, remember to check if you have everything before you leave the yacht. Two pairs of soft boat shoes should be our recommendation. If possible, do not bring with you hard suitcases. The storing space on board is limited and such suitcases is difficult to be stored. It should be much better to use soft fabric bags. They can be easily folded and stored anywhere. It is not to necessary to bring sheets, blankets, pillows, pillow cases and face towels. You should think of bringing bath towels though.  

Provisioning

We can arrange your provisions, so you will fins them on board upon your arrival, provided we have received your order at least 10 days before embarkation. Especially if your charter starts on Sunday we recommend not to forget to send us your list. Please note that some items or brands are not available at any time. However we shall make an effort to make your list complete. We will send you our provisioning list together with all documents concerning your charter. Please mark your requests and send it back to us by fax or e-mail.

Shopping

Normally in the main towns, shopping is possible from Monday to Saturday. However in most islands, groceries, mini markets, bakeries are often open even on Sunday. The shopping hours are various in the islands so even if in the main towns the market close about 20:00 p.m., in the islands you may find some open till 21:30 p.m.

We recommend you, to exchange money only through banks. Banks in Greece are open daily, except weekends, from 08:00 a.m., to 13:30 p.m. You can find banks in the main towns of the islands, and change foreign currency there, officially. Remember that if you exchange foreign currency in hotels, supermarkets, restaurants etc, the rate will be less. You may also change money in licensed shops, unfortunately not available in all islands. At the beginning of your charter, we can change small amounts at official bank rates.

We wish you not to have any accident during your holidays. However, please note that the most common accident in yachting is sunburn and insect bites. Jellyfish stings, although uncommon, are also painful. We suggest bringing with you sun tan lotions but not sun tan oils. Analgesic, seasickness tablets, Band Aids and a cream or spray against insect bites, should be adequate.

• Advance payment of 50% of the total hire payable upon booking confirmation
• Balance payment of 50% is payable two weeks before embarkation. 
• For your payment you will receive an invoice with details about our bank account

          Bank transfer or credit cards should make all payments.

Security Deposit

A refundable deposit is payable upon embarkation to cover policy deductible or other possible expenses and can be paid by cash, Eurochecks, Traveller checks, or VISA credit card. This deposit is refunded upon redelivery of the yacht in case of no accident or damage.

SEASCOPE SAILING Yacht charter  - Yannis A. Moraitis
27 Athansiou Moutsopoulou st. 18537Piraeus. Greece
Tel +30 210 4539306 Fax +30 210 4529705 USA Fax (810) 885-0841 
info@seascope-sailing.com