Yacht charter and Boat rental in Attica

A yacht charter in Attica can begin on either side of the region's main route decision. From Athens and Alimos, the Saronic Gulf puts Aegina, Agistri and Poros into a compact island-hopping plan. From Lavrion, Kea and Kythnos form the first steps into the Cyclades. This choice makes Attica a particularly flexible gateway within the wider market for yacht charters in Greece.

The Saronic side suits mixed-experience crews and shorter legs, while the western Cyclades reward confident skippers or groups hiring a professional. May, June, September and early October provide useful shoulder-season options; July and August bring peak demand and stronger meltemi planning. The practical trade-off is simple: choose the base around the intended cruising ground, not merely the lowest displayed boat price.

Boat Types Available in Attica

Sailing yachts

Sailing yachts in Attica provide the broadest established format for a week through the Saronic Gulf charter area or towards the western Cyclades. A monohull usually needs less berth width than a catamaran. Compare reefing systems, cockpit shade, bathrooms and manoeuvring aids.

Catamarans

Catamarans in Attica give families more level living space, privacy and stability. Their shallower draught widens bay choices but never replaces charted-depth checks. Extra beam affects town quays and cost, while windage matters in a Cyclades crosswind. Check generator, air-conditioning and water-maker terms.

Motorboats and motor yachts

Motorboats in Attica fit Riviera day trips when range and fuel policy match. Motor yachts in Attica add cabins and weather protection. Speed recovers time but raises consumption. Compare range, included hours, crew, fuel accounting and overnight capacity.

Power catamarans and gulets

Power catamarans in Attica combine wide social space and stable motor cruising, although beam and fuel affect the berth plan. Gulets in Attica are a limited group format. Verify cabins, skipper, host or chef, meals, fuel and route control.

Boat Rental Prices in Attica

These are current starting or typical daily prices; dates and inclusions can change the final price.

Sailing yacht prices

A sailing yacht usually costs €68 per day. The popular 4-berth sailing yacht is shown at €129 per day.

Catamaran prices

A catamaran usually costs €221 per day; a popular 12-berth option is €763.

Motorboat prices

A motorboat usually costs €100 per day; a popular 8-person option is €303.

Motor yacht prices

Motor yacht charter starts at around €500 per day; a popular 8-person option is €2,252.

Power catamaran prices

Power catamaran charter starts at around €392 per day; a popular 10-berth option is €4,857.

Charter Options in Attica

Bareboat charter gives an accepted skipper responsibility for the route, weather decisions and yacht. Send the operator the proposed certificate and sailing record before paying; acceptance depends on the document, its stated limits and the exact boat. A non-EU certificate may need a Greek or English translation. Ask separately whether a radio-operator qualification is required for the yacht's installed VHF or GMDSS equipment.

A skippered charter puts local pilotage and mooring decisions in professional hands, useful for a first Cyclades passage or a crew that wants fewer operational duties. It does not automatically include a hostess, cook or food. Fully crewed service appears only on selected gulets, catamarans and motor yachts. Compare crew accommodation, meals, fuel, port charges, security deposit and mandatory extras rather than treating “no licence needed” as self-drive permission.

Main Charter Bases and Sailing Areas

Athens and Marina Alimos

Athens yacht charters concentrate on the southern city coast, with Marina Alimos the dominant individual base. It offers fuel, water, electricity, waste facilities and direct airport-bus and tram access. Aegina is a realistic first full-day target; Hydra and Spetses require materially longer passages, so preserve a weather and return buffer rather than promising them on handover afternoon.

Lavrion and the Cyclades

Lavrion yacht charters avoid the reposition around Cape Sounion for a Cyclades itinerary. Olympic Marine and Lavrion Marina give access to Kea and Kythnos. The seven-day Saronic Islands itinerary provides wider route context, but strong northerlies may require a delay or shorter alternative.

Zea and other Athens Riviera departures

Zea, Piraeus-side marinas and Agios Kosmas Marina are useful when the chosen boat is specifically based there. They should not be treated as interchangeable with Alimos: road access, provisioning and the first approach differ, while Piraeus departures meet more commercial traffic. Confirm the exact marina, pier, boarding time and return-fuelling arrangement shown on the listing.

Practical Sailing Information for Attica

May, June, September and early October generally balance warm conditions with more itinerary flexibility. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, and the meltemi can produce demanding northerly conditions in the Aegean. The Saronic Gulf is relatively sheltered from the strongest pattern, but it is not weather-proof. Reserve key high-season berths and keep at least one route-shortening option.

Before departure, check HNMS marine forecasts and warnings for every sector crossed. Alimos crews need the Saronikos outlook; Lavrion routes may also involve South Evvoikos, Kafireas Strait, Southwest or Central Aegean waters. An inner Saronic loop is usually the more forgiving plan. Kea, Kythnos and deeper Cyclades legs involve greater exposure, open crossings and fewer comfortable alternatives when the northerly strengthens.

Use current charts and local notices around Sounio, Patroklos, Makronisos and protected Saronic sites. Defined waters at Vouliagmeni, Paleo Faliro and Varkiza include no-anchoring polygons; do not treat every Athens Riviera bay as a stopping place. Avoid seagrass and use designated moorings where instructed. At town quays, check depth, ferry wash, laid lines and crosswinds before committing.

Athens Airport connects directly to Alimos by the X96 bus, and the marina also has tram and local-bus links. Lavrion public transport requires a regional bus towards Markopoulo and a change, so a pre-arranged transfer is simpler for a group with provisions and luggage. Allow time for traffic, supermarket stops, paperwork, safety briefing and a daylight check of the yacht before departure.

Book an Attica Yacht Charter with Boataround

Start with the route: Alimos for a Saronic loop, or Lavrion for Kea, Kythnos and the western Cyclades. Then filter the live results by dates, verified boat type and bareboat or skippered format. Compare certificate acceptance, total mandatory extras, fuel policy, deposit, crew inclusions and exact marina before confirming the Attica charter.

Yacht charter and Boat rental in Attica

Charter a yacht and explore Attica! Prices start from 91 € per day. Choose from the largest selection of sailboats, catamarans, motor yachts, motor boats, power catamarans and gulets.

Popular cities are Athens, Lávrion, Nea Peramos, Glyfada, Anavissos, Piraeus, Kaliva Thorikou, Elefsina, Pachi, Lagonisi, Vari, Artemida, Itea, Palaia Fokaia, Perama, Poros and Porto Rafti.