Yacht Charter Guides for Athens
This is a broker's outline for a full day out of Kalamaki, with Aegina as the first stop and Angistri after it. Times are approximate and depend on the vessel and the weather.
From the port outwards
- 01
09:00 · Cast off from Marina Alimos
Provision at the marina supermarket or fuel dock the evening before, so the morning departure is clean. From here Aegina is 25 nm south-west. Leave before the midday ferry traffic builds, and brief the captain on swimming and lunch preferences.
- 02
11:30 · Swim and lunch — Perdika, Aegina
Anchor off Perdika, where the village is a short tender ride away for a long taverna lunch. Swimming from the yacht works well in the morning calm. Book your table ahead on weekends, as this stretch is popular in July and August.
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15:00 · Water stop — Angistri
Angistri sits about 30 nm from Piraeus and is quieter than Aegina. It suits an afternoon of swimming and, on vessels that carry them, toys. Ask the captain to choose the anchorage on the day, as it depends on wind direction.
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18:30 · Sundowner and return — Alimos
Head back across the gulf with the light dropping over Athens. The crossing is open water, so ask the captain about swell before you commit to dinner plans. Arrive at Alimos with time to reach the airport or city comfortably.
About Athens
Most Athens charters leave from Marina Alimos in Kalamaki, about 15 km from the city centre and the largest marina in Greece. It has a fuel dock, a supermarket and a chandlery, so a crew can provision and leave in one stop. Marina Zeas in Piraeus is closer to town but smaller. We choose between the two according to how your group arrives and where it wants to be by evening.
The fleet runs from compact day boats to superyachts, and the sample range tops out at 62.5 m. Many of the larger motor yachts we list, such as Feadship Emerald and Oceanco The Wellesley, carry 12 guests. Mid-size cruisers such as the Princess 64 Fly and the Arcadia Sherpa 60 carry 10 to 12. Sleeping capacity can differ from day capacity, so we confirm both for each vessel before you commit.
Aegina is 25 nm away, a natural swim-and-lunch day. Angistri, Poros, Hydra and Spetses stretch out to 70 nm, which suits a three-to-five-day circuit. Hydra has no cars, so arriving in its harbour by yacht is part of the appeal. Cape Sounion, 35 nm to the south-east, is rarely used as a charter destination and looks best from the water at sunset. On active days, the right bay for swimming, toys and a beach-club lunch can shape the route. Ask us which vessels carry water toys.
June to September brings dependable sailing weather, though Meltemi days and busy harbours reward flexible planning. May and October are quieter, and Hydra's harbour is almost empty in October. A day trip to Aegina is fuel-efficient, while a three- or four-day circuit needs a fuller APA and provisioning budget. We set that out in the quote, so the day rate, the APA and any extras are clear before you book.