2025 Greece Yacht Charters

With a long hot summer, the best time to sail in Greece is May to mid-October. August is the peak month, with school holidays in play. June and July are both wonderful months to visit, with the sea temperature gradually rising as the weeks go by. Early July, and the very end of August and start of September are favourite times to sail outside of the school holidays. If you’re looking for a great deal, then May and October are the months for you!

Our bases in Greece are evenly spread throughout the country, with each sailing area having at least two bases to choose from. Within a sailing area, the individual base you choose to sail from is often not as important as the yacht, so always prioritise the boat before the specific base. That said, it’s important to choose a base that gives you convenient access to the sailing region that you wish to sail.

Seamaster offers financially protected flight packages to Greece from the UK. Each sailing region has at least one designated airport, though many have two to choose from. When flying from the UK there are numerous airports around the country that fly to Greece, and when flying from further afield, Athens Airport is the main international airport serving as a hub for the country. For specific airports in Greece, you’ll find them on our region pages.

Expect hot summer weather from May to October, with the water temperatures warming up through the year. Wind conditions are not as uniform however, as each region has its own unique wind patterns. During peak summer you will experience very windy conditions in the Cyclades Islands that can affect the Dodecanese Islands and Sporades Islands. Early and late season are better times to visit the Cyclades Islands. The Ionian Islands on the western side of Greece are a far more gentle proposition throughout the entire summer, which can lead to a lack of actual sailing. The Saronic Islands are what we call the most balanced of the sailing areas in Greece, with enough wind to get you around but not enough to get you in trouble.

There are very few mooring fees in Greece, though there have been reports of them creeping in on recently installed floating pontoons and restaurant quays. These mooring fees range from €10 per night to €30 on the newest facilities but you shouldn’t expect to pay more than €100 per week.

To sail in Greece, you should have an ICC certificate (International Certificate of Competence). Please note that a Day Skipper certificate is no longer accepted. If you have a sailing certificate that you would like to check, or if you are in any doubt, please contact Seamaster and we will advise you or even get pre-approval for you.