Catamaran hire in Athens

Catamaran hire in Athens

With ancient ruins, bustling markets, rich museums and an extensive coastline to explore, there is nothing quite like Athens. The city, which is considered to be the second oldest in Europe, is the perfect destination for your next sailing holiday. Indeed, it can be used as a charter base for exploring the mighty Saronic Gulf, one of the most underrated regions in Greece and excellent for island hopping. With Scansail, book your catamaran charter in Athens to discover all that this city has to offer!

Where to sail from Athens?

Athens is a fantastic holiday destination for your boat rental, thanks to its easy access to other places along the coast and the beautiful Greek islands. You will be able to pick up your catamaran in one of the city’s many marinas and glide along the turquoise water to islands such as Spetses, Hydra, Poros, Aegina, Agistri and Kythnos. A catamaran will even allow you to enter shallow waters - perfect for exploring seclusive beaches and coves!

How much does a catamaran charter in Athens cost?

There are plenty of catamaran charters in Greece to choose from, with many being located in Athens. The price depends on several factors such as the model of the catamaran, the number of people on board, the season and duration of the hire, as well as any additional options that you may require. It is possible to charter a catamaran with or without a skipper.

In the low season, you can expect to pay an average of £7,500/week per person and £10,000/week per person during the peak period.

What do we offer?

Our charter company provides many types of catamarans in Athens, including luxury catamarans such as Fountaine Pajot. You can also opt for an upscale experience with a private yacht charter, with the possibility of having a crew onboard. They will take care of you throughout your holiday and will guide you to the best locations. The crew is employed by the boat owner and the cost is included in the total.

You can also pay an APA (advanced provisioning allowance). In addition to the normal fee, the APA will cover extra costs for your charter, ensuring that you have an unforgettable time!

The harbours in Athens

As Athens is the principal gateway on mainland Greece to the country’s islands, it means that there are many harbours and marinas to hire and moor your catamaran. Here are our favourite marinas in the Greek capital:

• Flisvos Marina; home to a waterfront with a variety of shops, restaurants and bars
• Glyfada Marina; the closest marina to the International Airport
• Alimos Marina; the largest marina in Greece with 1,064 berths and a dry-docking area which can accommodate up to 600 boats
• Zea Marina; close to the port of Piraeus, Europe’s largest passenger port
• Vouliagmeni Marina; perfect for exploring nearby public beaches

When to go on your catamaran charter in Athens?

The ideal location of Athens at the tip of Southern Europe offers visitors the chance to soak up the sun at most times of the year. July and August are unsurprisingly the hottest months in the city, but we recommend for visitors to charter a catamaran between April and June, or September and early November. During these months, we can guarantee nice sailing conditions for your catamaran and you will be able to swim in the turquoise water. There are also fewer crowds, meaning that you can enjoy visiting the Greek capital all to yourself!

What to do in Athens?

A sailing holiday in Athens would not be complete without spending a few days in the city, visiting all that is on offer here. The city has been continuously inhabited for the past 5000 years and is home to many ancient monuments which reflect this. We recommend visiting The Acropolis and the Parthenon Temple, the Panathenaic Stadium, as well as the rich collection in the Acropolis Museum.

Once you venture out of the city with your catamaran charter, there are different sailing routes that you can take. The closest archipelago to Athens is in the Saronic Gulf. This includes the scenic islands of Salamina, Aegina, Agistri, Poros, Hydra and Spetses. They may only be an hour away from Athens by boat, but you will feel as if you’ve stumbled onto another planet. Long sandy beaches, old villages perched on hills and seclusive coves are some of the common landscapes that you can find here. If you are up for an adventure, we also recommend sailing to the Cyclades - Greece's most famous archipelago - known for its whitewashed buildings, turquoise water and diverse nightlife. Whether you fancy sailing around the cliffs of Santorini, partying on the beach in Mykonos or taking a dip in laid-back Paros, you will never be bored in this stunning part of the country.