Mykonos and Santorini are on everyone’s bucket list when they start to think about visiting the Greek Islands.
As the islands are quite a distance from Athens, where most yachts are based, and far apart from each other, it is not always possible to reach these islands in a week on a catamaran. Athens to Santorini is 137 nautical miles, Athens to Mykonos 86NM and 64NM in between.
If you plan to have your crewed yacht charter on a sailing catamaran or power catamaran you may wish to consider staying on land on Mykonos and/or Santorini before or after your charter. There is a great ferry service between the Greek Islands with a trip from Santorini to Mykonos taking around 1hr 55.
Depending on the yacht’s calendars it may be possible to pay a relocation fee and have the yacht pick you up or drop you off in Mykonos to enjoy some days before or after on land. As there are no marinas in Santorini boarding or disembarking there is not practical but the yacht could get to the nearby island of Ios for you to embark or disembark.
Weather does play a crucial part in which islands you will visit so itineraries need to be flexible. Any proposed or requested itinerary is always subject to the prevailing weather conditions and a more tailor-made one can be planned while onboard. If you have your heart set on seeing Mykonos or Santorini then staying in a hotel on land before or after your charter may be the best way to guarantee a visit.
Santorini is a volcanic island so the land shelves off very deep which means many yachts are unable to anchor there as it is just too deep. There are also no marinas on Santorini for a yacht to dock.
If you were to choose a motor yacht for your charter then visiting Santorini and Mykonos would be possible. The speed at which motor yachts travel would mean that you get to destinations faster. As Motor yachts are much larger they will have more crew and so are more likely to travel overnight so that you can wake up at a new island.
There are six different regions: Cyclades, Ionian, Saronic, Aegean, Sporades and Dodecanese. Due to their proximity to Athens, the most popular areas are the Cyclades and Saronic Islands.
Everything was amazing. Such a lovely crew and phenomenal Captain. We would love to come back. Thank you so much.
From €49,000/week
Plus Expenses or APA (Advanced Provisioning Allowance)
The charter rate shown includes the use of the charter yacht, professional crew and onboard equipment.
All other daily expenses, that are not included in the base rate, will be covered with an Advanced Provisioning Payment (APA). This is collected before the charter commences.
APA expenses include fuel for both the yacht and tender, provisions, dockage, moorings, airport transfers, cruising permits and taxes, scuba diving and onshore excursions.
The APA payment is typically 20%-25% of the base charter rate for sailing yachts and 30%-35% for motor yachts. Your captain will purchase provisions, taxes, fuel etc for the charter using the APA and will keep all receipts along with a running log of expenses. This can be viewed at any time during your charter.
Any APA that has not been spent will be returned to you at the end of the charter. If during the charter, expenses exceed the APA, additional funds will need to be submitted. Your captain will update and advise you if any further payment is required. This will need to be paid before you disembark.
Crew Gratuity is separate and is typically 15%-20% of the charter rate. This should be given to your captain at the end of your charter.
We have absolutely loved our week with you and will remember this trip for the rest of our lives. Kakuna Matata is a beautiful vessel but you all made this such a wonderful vacation. You are such a wonderful captain and we felt so confident in your ability to get us safely between the islands and chef, the food!! Beautiful, delicious, food all day and every day! Thank you all for all of your hospitality and graciousness.
From €105,000/week
Plus Expenses or APA (Advanced Provisioning Allowance)
The charter rate shown includes the use of the charter yacht, professional crew and onboard equipment.
All other daily expenses, that are not included in the base rate, will be covered with an Advanced Provisioning Payment (APA). This is collected before the charter commences.
APA expenses include fuel for both the yacht and tender, provisions, dockage, moorings, airport transfers, cruising permits and taxes, scuba diving and onshore excursions.
The APA payment is typically 20%-25% of the base charter rate for sailing yachts and 30%-35% for motor yachts. Your captain will purchase provisions, taxes, fuel etc for the charter using the APA and will keep all receipts along with a running log of expenses. This can be viewed at any time during your charter.
Any APA that has not been spent will be returned to you at the end of the charter. If during the charter, expenses exceed the APA, additional funds will need to be submitted. Your captain will update and advise you if any further payment is required. This will need to be paid before you disembark.
Crew Gratuity is separate and is typically 15%-20% of the charter rate. This should be given to your captain at the end of your charter.
This trip was my favorite trip I've ever been on. The food was absolutely incredible, words can't describe how much I loved it. Tubing was soooo much fun but I was scared for my life. I wish I could never leave. I hope you remember us!! We will be back. You made this place feel like home.
From €70,000/week
Plus Expenses or APA (Advanced Provisioning Allowance)
The charter rate shown includes the use of the charter yacht, professional crew and onboard equipment.
All other daily expenses, that are not included in the base rate, will be covered with an Advanced Provisioning Payment (APA). This is collected before the charter commences.
APA expenses include fuel for both the yacht and tender, provisions, dockage, moorings, airport transfers, cruising permits and taxes, scuba diving and onshore excursions.
The APA payment is typically 20%-25% of the base charter rate for sailing yachts and 30%-35% for motor yachts. Your captain will purchase provisions, taxes, fuel etc for the charter using the APA and will keep all receipts along with a running log of expenses. This can be viewed at any time during your charter.
Any APA that has not been spent will be returned to you at the end of the charter. If during the charter, expenses exceed the APA, additional funds will need to be submitted. Your captain will update and advise you if any further payment is required. This will need to be paid before you disembark.
Crew Gratuity is separate and is typically 15%-20% of the charter rate. This should be given to your captain at the end of your charter.
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