You book the whole boat for the week, with up to 10 guests, a skipper and a hostess. You choose the pace, and we plan the route around the wind.
This page follows one example group so you can see what a week looks like, and what it costs.
Our example group is four couples and two friends travelling alone. That is 10 guests, all adults.
The Lagoon 50 has six guest cabins: four double cabins, and two smaller cabins in the middle of the boat. That is the right layout for ten guests, with the four couples in the doubles and the two friends travelling alone in the middle cabins.
What to expect on board:
The week starts in Athens, from the marina at Alimos. The transfer from Athens airport takes about 45 minutes and costs around 60 euro by taxi. The Saronic islands are close, so the sailing days are short and there is plenty of time to swim, eat lunch at anchor and walk around the harbours. A good first week for a group of friends.
More about the Saronic islands
This is an example. It is not a promise.
The wind. September is usually calmer than July and August. In the summer the strong northerly meltemi can blow for several days, and the route then changes to suit it. The skipper decides each morning, and the group has a say. One day in the week is kept flexible.
Example route: Athens (Alimos) – Aegina – Poros – Hydra – Spetses – Dokos or Hydra – Poros or Aegina – Athens
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Board in Alimos in the afternoon. Meet the skipper and hostess, settle into the cabins, safety briefing. We leave the marina the same evening and anchor in a quiet bay nearby.(If the time allows) |
| Sunday | Sail to Aegina. Swim stop on the way, lunch on board. Evening in the harbour town, which is known for its pistachios. |
| Monday | Aegina to Poros. A short sail through the narrow channel at Poros. Dinner ashore. |
| Tuesday | Poros to Hydra. Hydra has no cars, so the harbour is quiet and car-free. Time to walk and swim. |
| Wednesday | Hydra to Spetses. An easy sail, with time for a swim on the way. Evening in the old harbour. |
| Thursday | Flexible day. A quiet bay near Spetses or Dokos for swimming and a long lunch, or the shorter, more sheltered option if the wind is up. |
| Friday | Back towards Poros or Aegina, depending on the wind. Last dinner ashore. |
| Saturday | Return to Alimos in the morning. Disembark by 09:00. |
Typical sailing days are around three hours, with time to swim and eat lunch at anchor. Breakfast and lunch are prepared on board by the hostess.
Dinner. Breakfast and lunch are on board, and each evening the group goes ashore to a taverna. If you would rather eat on board, you can upgrade from a hostess to a cook, who also prepares dinner.
Prefer the Cyclades? From Athens the same week can go to Kea, Kythnos and Serifos. The sailing days are longer and depend on the weather.
When you book with a skipper and a hostess, we quote one total price that includes everything. There is no separate list of extras to work out.
For our example group, ten guests on a Lagoon 50 for one week in September, the total is around 18,500 euro for the whole boat. That is about 1,850 euro per guest.
What the total price covers:
What it does not cover:
July and August cost about 1,500 euro more for the whole boat, so around 20,000 euro, or 2,000 euro per guest.
When you compare quotes for a catamaran in Greece, check what each price covers. Many quotes for a skippered charter show only the boat. The skipper, the hostess, food, fuel, harbour fees, bed linen and cleaning are then extra, and they are often settled after you book, as an advance provisioning allowance that can add 20 to 30 percent.
| A boat-only or skippered quote | Our total price | |
|---|---|---|
| The boat for the week | Included | Included |
| Skipper | Often extra | Included |
| Hostess, breakfast and lunch | Extra, if offered | Included |
| Fuel and harbour fees | Extra | Included |
| Bed linen, towels and cleaning | Often extra | Included |
| Dinners ashore | Not included | Not included, paid by you on the night |
So a lower number on another quote does not always mean a lower cost. Ask what is in it, and we will do the same for ours.
“We came stressed, we left relaxed. Great sailing experience, safety at all times, amazing recommendations about local spots made this trip very special. Highly recommending Dan as your next skipper!”
Anna, Google review
“Our group of friends had a week in Greece with Daan as our skipper. Daan was able to pick the best route according to the weather and this made it an unforgettable week. We were able to explore islands we wouldn‚Äôt have previously thought of, it was a great vibe. Daan was also friendly and knowledgeable, we would highly recommend!”
Angie, Google review
“We had an amazing week in the Saronic islands with Daan as our skipper. Daan is friendly and experienced and made everything very easy. Great local knowledge and trustworthy. Couldn‚Äôt have asked for more.”
Riley, Google review
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Explore Yachting is a family business. Daan Brinkers is an RYA skipper and a former sailing instructor. He plans each week himself, and either skippers the boat or works with a local skipper he knows.
His wife Victoria is part of the family story and of Explore Yachting.