Bareboat Charter Saronic

Sail in the Saronic. Explore the Argo-Saronic Gulf and the beautiful islands

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Sail around the Islands and ancient towns in the Saronic Gulf with your family or friends on the latest model yachts and catamarans.

The Saronic Gulf has stayed under the international yachting radar remaining a hideout primarily for Greek royalty and wealthy locals, until only recently. Indulge in the culinary delights in the Mediterranean fusion restaurants and soak up the atmosphere in chic café bars. A sailing area ideal for most abilities, the Saronic has a special charm, rich history and laid back welcome. The ancient traditions are blended with a more refined sophistication and quiet glamour. There is no better way to explore the long sandy beaches and secluded bays than by chartering a yacht.

PLAN YOUR YACHT CHARTER

The Island Sailing team combines unrivalled experience with specialist expertise in every area of yachting to provide a first-class, personalised service. We offer support and advice to all our bareboat customers. The Saronic base teams are on hand from the start of your charter and will be waiting to catch your lines at the end.

Planning your Saronic Bareboat Charter

We can help you plan all the details of your charter, from the yacht, destination, sailing area, travel and more, so your charter is hassle-free.

Exceptional Yachts

We know from experience what makes a great charter yacht and offer the widest choice of thoughtfully selected modern yachts to charter in the Saronic Gulf.

Marina Yacht Base

Located close to Athens International Airport and the city of Athens, Alimos marina offers the best facilities and amenities and is perfect for exploring the entire sailing area.

Local Knowledge

Advice from our charter specialists who have lived and worked in Greece for many years and support from the teams of local, friendly experts on the ground.

Itinerary Advice & Route Planning

We have sailed and explored the Saronic sailing area extensively and love to share itineraries with you. Visit the ‘must see’ favourites or venture further a field, the choice is yours.

24/7 Support

Our team are here for last minute tips and our 24 hour UK based support line is available throughout your charter should you need us. Dedicated, hardworking base teams deliver a quality service on the ground.

The Saronic Islands

The Saronic Gulf is a popular sailing area, with it’s close proximity to Athens, you don’t have to venture far to find beautiful islands, coastal villages and ports that make up a most wonderful cruising ground. The Saronic sailing area broadly consists of the Saronic Gulf and Argolic Gulf. Scattered between the prefecture of Attica and the eastern side of the Peloponnese, this includes the major islands Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses, as well as the Peloponnese mainland with its own array of beautiful villages, harbours and bays.

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What is it like to sail in the Saronics?

The Argo-Saronic Gulf and eastern coast of the Peloponnese or ‘Saronics’, are renowned for perfect sailing conditions with plenty of wind to have a really fun bareboat charter in the sunshine. A protected sailing area with consistent summer winds, averaging Force 4-5 with some areas affected by the Meltemi wind. In the evenings there can be some isolated katabatics off the high mountains of the Peloponnese, although these only last for a few hours before dying down. Choose shorter hops and relaxing bay stops or venture further and sail your heart out.

What is the weather like?

The Saronic islands are blessed with a truly lovely climate. During the summer months the weather is consistently warm both day and night. Fantastic summer sailing holiday weather can be enjoyed from May until October when you can expect long, sunny days with very little chance of rain. Seasonal winds keep air fresh and are perfect for sailing. During April, October and November whilst milder it’s usually pleasant and often lovely and warm, with more chance of some rain but plenty of sunshine.

Finding your way around the Saronics

Navigating your way around the Saronic sailing area is fairly simple and is predominantly by sight with almost no tide or currents and very few hazards. We can suggest route plans and itineraries and let you know about of all our favourite spots.

The Saronic Yachts

Brilliant Boats & Cool Catamarans

Find your Perfect Yacht

We have the widest choice of thoughtfully selected modern yachts built by renowned yacht makers including Beneteau, Bavaria, Jeanneau, Dufour and Hanse and catamarans from Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot and Bali.

CHOOSE YOUR YACHT SPECIFICATIONS

We know from experience what specifications and options make for a great charter yacht. There’s a choice of classic slab reefed mainsail or in-mast furling, if you prefer bow thrusters, many of the yachts over 40 feet have them. All yachts have wheel steering and most over 38 feet are twin helm. All yachts have a bimini sunshade in the cockpit and remote control electric anchor windlass. Many of the larger yachts and catamarans also have extras like electric winches, additional large fridges, coffee machines, on-deck drinks coolers and even on deck BBQ’s!

ELECTRONICS, WI-FI & SOUND SYSTEMS

Listen to your favourite music onboard your yacht whilst sailing and relaxing both above and below deck with the latest maritime music systems onboard. Use your devices, cameras and video cameras and keep them charged wherever possible with various AUX and USB ports and charging points. Many of the yachts also offer optional onboard wi-fi if you need to stay connected on charter. All of the yachts have the latest colour GPS chartplotters (as well as the paper charts of course!).

AIR CONDITIONING & CABIN FANS

All of the modern, latest generation yachts we offer are designed with sunny Mediterranean and Caribbean sailing in mind. That’s why they all have light and airy designs with plenty of opening hatches, port lights and windows to let the fresh summer breezes circulate around your yacht. In addition, many of the yachts have small cabin fans, some also have these in the salon areas too. Many yachts over 47 feet and the majority of catamarans also have air conditioning and a generator.

WATER TOYS

In addition to your beautiful yacht – the ultimate ‘water toy’; all boats come with a dinghy tender and optional outboard engine for exploring coves and little beaches and getting to shore when anchored in a pretty bay. Almost every yacht offers a modern, wide sunbathing platform and on the larger yachts these are often electrically operated. Most yachts also have additional water toys you can hire such as stand-up paddle boards (SUP’s) or kayaks.

Ask us Anything

Find out more about Bareboat Yacht Charter in the Saronic islands. More than just experts, we have lived, worked, sailed and explored the Greek islands for decades.

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What Our Customers Say

Thank you for making our two weeks sailing holiday with our two daughters such an enjoyable experience. The personal attention from the whole team was impressive. Special thanks to Cameron, Sander, Danne and Ian. We met lovely people, visited beautiful places and experienced great sailing. Has made our choice of… read more

Murphy Family, Northern Ireland, Yacht Charter, Greece

I am back at work today – the holiday is already starting to feel like a distant dream!! I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to you both for looking after us so well and making this birthday trip so special. We really did have such an adventure and… read more

Karen & David, Kent, Bareboat Yacht Charter, Greece

“This is our first sailing charter, everything has been perfect from the initial website, really informative, to our conversations with Ruth and Jonny. The handover was excellent, the boat is wonderfully, very well equipped and the welcome pack a nice surprise. Thank you – it was excellent”.

Jacqui & David, Warwickshire, Bareboat Yacht Charter, Greece

“Just wanted to say congratulations on providing another superb charter experience. We wanted to say that as returning clients, the service this time was, if anything, even better. Alina is a wonderful yacht and we are already making plans to return as soon as we can. The 2 week charter… read more

Jacqui & David, Warwickshire, Bareboat Yacht Charter, Ionian Islands, Greece

We all had a great time in the sunshine thanks and enjoyed exploring both the new and familiar ports independently. We are looking forward to the next one and hope you have a great season this year, thanks for all of your help. All the best, Paul.

Paul, Chris & Jed, Bareboat Yacht Charter, Ionian Islands, Greece