There are 4 costs associated with these types of trips below we list them in detail:

1. Fuel (we deliver full you refill upon return)
2. End cleaning fee
3. Minor trip/dock expenses
4. Provisioning (food)
   

As we do not like hidden fees or surprises we list below the costs that are associated with this type of vacation. Costs may vary depending on the weather and the preferences of each group, however for a weekly trip we list below an average of our groups expenses so far:

• Fuel: The fuel cost for the week will depend on the weather conditions and cruising distance. Expect to use between 300 and 700 liters, with a cost of approximately €350 to €1300 for the entire week. You’ll take the yacht with a full tank and refill it upon return.
• End Cleaning fee: €300, covering the preparation of the yacht, including cleaning, one set of bed linens, towels, tea towels, dinghy, outboard engine, and gas bottles.
• Port docking fees: Port fees are generally minimal, ranging from €20 to €50 per night depending on the marina.
• Daily provisioning for the crew: Around €25-€30 per person, per day, for the crew’s meals.
• Guest provisioning: Depends on your preferences -  food, beverages and/or alcohol you would like on board. Your cook will handle the shopping according to your preferences, ensuring everything is ready for your arrival.

Costs listed on the website are for the whole group (and not per person). Adding an additional passenger after your booking (providing the layout allows that) does not affect the weekly boat cost.

Please feel free to check the Q&A section for more detailed answers on specific questions on costs

Santorini is located 140 miles away from Athens and therefore is quite far to be reached within a week. The meaning of yachting vacation in the Greek islands is to be pleasant and relaxing as well. In order to reach Santorini you would end up sailing many hours per day and we do not consider such a trip as pleasant to be completed in one week. We understand that you want to visit (and you should) this beautiful island but again we would like to mention that this is an island to be visited with a ferry and not with a yacht. In practice, it would be quite hard to enter Santorini marina (that is in the southern part of the island and always so packed and you would need a 40 min drive with a taxi to reach the city). True magic of Santorini lies on the island to our opinion. When it comes to yachting vacation there are equally beautiful islands that someone can visit and experience the real off-the-beaten-track Greek culture and beauty.

We understand that many agents would present everything easy and beautiful but at the end of the day you would face a different plan from the one you are presented initially (in order for you to book with the one who says everything is nice and beautiful). This is not the way however we try to do business. We are honest and hard-working professionals who really want you to have the most out of you sailing vacation. 

Our suggestion would be: once you have finished your sailing cruise you could consider visiting Santorini either with a plane (30 min flight, prices around 45-75 Euros/person if you book early) OR take the ferry (4-5 hours cruising prices 45-65 Euros/person). You can spend a couple of days in this wonderful island and this would be a way to see the most of true Greece within 9 days’ time.

Please feel free to check the Q&A section for more detailed answers on specific questions on itinerary and potential routes!

Meals are not included in the price listed. As it is a fully customized trip, the cost of provisioning depends on your personal preferences. As you may understand, it impossible for us to know each guests personal needs and how much they may consume during their trip.

This truly relies on each guest’s wants and desires. What we can say is that the supermarkets in Greece remain fairly inexpensive, with reasonable prices in all markets, especially in comparison to many other countries in the EU. Our hostesses are not inclined to over purchasing items at the start of your trip, instead they purchase fresh and local products in order to avoid unnecessary cost or unused products being left behind. You will also always be provided with a detailed analysis of all the expenses incurred during the duration of your cruise.

Predefined menus are possible (but not suggested) because we really believe that having a customized menu along the way will elevate your experience!

Please feel free to check our Q&A section for more detailed answers on specific questions concerning food selection and planning

Regarding your itinerary we offer a fully customizable sailing cruise. We plan a route according to our guests preferences (meaning how familiar they are with sailing, the type of vacation they seek, how many hours they would enjoy sailing per day, if they love sightseeing and many others) and according to the weather as well at the time of your arrival-we would never take our guests somewhere that would be unpleasant due to the weather conditions. In general we try to provide vacation that is pleasant, relaxing and an experience to remember. Therefore we encourage you to share with us some of your preferences and we would propose a tailor made trip based on our professional knowledge.

You may see some sample options here below:

https://yachtsailing.gr/destinations

Both of the above suggestions are some of the options we could offer and propose and as I explained previously can be altered according to your preferences.

Most of our charters include a captain and a cook. In terms of food and meals the cook will arrange everything for you.

Prior to your trip we send out a food preference sheet to capture your favorites, things to avoid, dietary restrictions or allergies, special occasions, anniversaries, surprises and anything you wish us to assist you with during your cruise.

Your cook would then arrange your provisioning and prepare 2 meals daily (breakfasts and lunches), ensuring you are focused on enjoying the trip. She will also be purchasing ingredients from the island markets along the way in order to ensure everything is fresh and local. We encourage you to have 2 meals onboard (breakfast and lunch) along with snacks, drinks and anything else you may require throughout the day. For dinners, we highly recommend venturing onto the islands you are visiting. This way you can enjoy a meal with the locals, experiencing the different flavors, cuisine and culture in each location you visit. Of course, if you wish to overnight away from port your cook will also prepare a dinner onboard for you.

For our yachts under 45 feet, you may opt to sail without a cook or hostess onboard. In this case you would be responsible for provisioning and preparing your own meals.

Please take a look at our video in order to have more information on how food works during our skippered cruises