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At Yachting Greece, we are
frequently asked questions and advice about bareboat and crewed yacht
charters in Greece and Greek islands especially from people who have never
charter a yacht before anywhere. Is very easy to charter a yacht, the
guidelines are simple and straight forward and is only the fear of the
unknown process that makes people skeptical. For this reason, we have posted
here questions we have been asked the most along with the answers that we
hope you will find helpful, and disperse all lingering fear so confident
with the newfound knowledge you will proceed in chartering a yacht in Greece
that you so much want.
If by any chance you had a
question and did not find the answer here, please write to us:
info@yachting-greece.com
and we will respond immediately. Happy sailing!
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about yacht charter in Greece
- How can I book and charter a yacht in Greece?
- When do I sign a contract?
- When do I pay?
- What size of yacht do I need to charter?
- For how long should I charter?
- What day of the week does charter commences?
- What can I expect when I arrive on the yacht?
- What should I bring with me?
- Can I charter a yacht bareboat in Greece?
- What is a Bareboat charter?
- What is a Skippered charter?
- What are the duties of skipper?
- How much does it cost to have a skipper, a hostess or a cook?
- Do I have to tip the crew after the end of the charter and how
much?
- Will I get any discount on my charter?
- What is a crewed yacht charter?
- How about sailing itineraries, where should I sail?
- Do you have One Way charters?
- Are any charges that are not included in the contract that I will
sign?
- Is there a cleaning charge at the end of the charter?
- What happens if I cancel the charter?
- Do you offer transportation services over land?
- Do you offer private air charter?
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT YACHT CHARTERING IN GREECE
How can I book and charter
a yacht in Greece?
If you have a previous charter
experience and know the type of yacht you wish to charter, just write to us
and tell us the type of yacht you wish, or if you know the exact yacht you
want, write us the name of the yacht, indicating how many days of charter
you wish, the dates of the charter (so we can check availability) and how
many people will be in your group just to make sure this particular vessel
will accommodate all the people in your group.
If you are chartering a yacht for
first time, just browse thru our website, decide on the type of yacht you
like, and tell us if it is a sailing or motor yacht, motorailer or
catamaran.
When do I sign a contract?
When you decide on the yacht you like, we will send you via express mail six
(6) copies of the contract signed by us. The contract is a national one, it
exists only in one version, it is provided by the Greek Ministry of Merchant
Marine and it binds us to provide you with the specified boat.
When do I pay?
You will deposit an
advance payment according to instructions. The rest will be paid according to
the terms of the contract. You send us back five (5) copies of the contract
signed by you. You keep the sixth as proof of payment for your protection.
What size of yacht do I
need to charter?
Depending on how many people are
in your group, should find a yacht that will have sleeping accommodations
for all the people. Each yacht posted on our website, has a complete
description of the yacht, amenities and accommodations, so look for how many
cabins it has and how many people sleeps.
For how long should I
charter?
During high season the length of
a charter is 7 or 14 days.
If it is an off season charter,
then days can be negotiated and agreed upon.
What day of the week does
charter commences?
Charters start on a Saturday,
Embarkation time: 17:00 and end on a Saturday, Disembarkation time: 09:00.
The reason is that the yacht has be cleaned and prepared for the next
charter that starts the same afternoon.
What can I expect when I
arrive on the yacht?
You will tell us your expected arrival time and our personnel will be waiting for
you on the boat. You will be provided with very clear instructions to reach
the boat from the airport.
After a check-in to introduce you to the boat your long wished
vacation will start. And we are sure you will charter again a yacht from us,
as most of our clients do!
What should I bring with me?
Make sure to pack your bathing suite! Bring sun glasses,
suntan lotion, a hat, and beach towels.
Can I charter a yacht
bareboat in Greece?
Yes you can if you are a
qualified sailor. See details below.
What is a Bareboat charter?
A Bareboat charter is a yacht in
which you will be the captain.
A yacht is offered as Bareboat
only to qualified experienced crews.
Greece is the only country that
insists on two members of the crew providing certificates. When you are
booking a bareboat yacht, you must certify that you are experienced and
competent in the handling operation of the yacht's size, type chartered, and
that you have sufficient practical knowledge of seamanship and navigation
rules.
What is a Skippered
charter?
A skippered charter is a yacht
that has been chartered with a skipper (captain). A skipper is very useful
to have not only because of his experience but also if you sail for first
time in Greece let some one else to take care of your sailing needs so you
have more time to enjoy your sailing holiday.
What are the duties of
skipper?
Skipper is the Captain of the
yacht responsible for its operation during the charter, responsible for the
safety of the passengers or other crew members and he is the ultimate
authority aboard. The skipper is there to serve your navigational needs, he
has his own quarters, but he is not the cook neither a baby sitter.
How much does it cost to
have a skipper, a hostess or a cook?
The daily rate for a skipper is
Euro 130, for a hostess or a cook is Euro 110.
Do I have to tip the crew
after the end of the charter and how much?
Well, it is customary to tip the
crew a gratuity tip if you were satisfied by the service you received
aboard. How much, is up to you. Our experience is such however that we know
for a fact you will meet your crew as strangers but you will part as friends
because is the Greek hospitality spirit that drives these hard working
professionals to go above and beyond the call of duty to satisfy the client
who they consider their guest, You!
Will I get any discount on
my charter?
We always try to give generous
discounts to our clients. Please keep in mind that the longer your charter
is, the more money you save. Also the more far in advance you book, again
the more money you save. Here are the discounts we offer and we hope you
will take advantage of them.
Discount
5%: For 3 Weeks Charter
Discount
5%: All repeat clients
Discount
10%: Early Booking 'till January 31st
Discount
10%: For 4 Weeks Charter
Discount
20%: Maximum Discount
What is a crewed yacht
charter?
A crewed yacht charter signifies
that a yacht has a crew with more than one persons. It may be a skipper and
a cook, or a skipper a cook and a hostess, or in the larger yachts the
captain, officers, deckhands, stewards, cooks and so on.
How about sailing
itineraries, where should I sail?
If you have a sailing itinerary
in mind, it will be a good idea to let us know where you want to go so we
can offer our professional advise and tell you if it is doable in the amount
of time you have your charter. Knowing your preferences we can work with you
in drafting an itinerary custom tailored for you. If you have no specific
preferences regarding sailing areas, we will be happy to recommend an
itinerary to you.
Do you have One Way
charters?
Yes we do.
We have a complete breakdown
below. Depending on the destination, please add this one time charge on the
price of your charter. The prices are the same to / from or from / to.
Athens - Dodecanese: + EURO 590
Athens - Ionian Sea: + EURO 730
Athens - Sporades: + EURO 490
In between Ionian or Dodecanese: + EURO 300
Are any charges that are
not included in the contract that I will sign?
Yes, there will be marina fees,
or Corinth Canal fees (if you sail thru there), or fees to Turkish
authorities (if you sail to Turkish ports) or any provisioning or transfers
you will require and the crew salaries.
Is there a cleaning charge
at the end of the charter?
Yes there is a cleaning charge as
follows:
EURO 60: For yachts up to 3 cabins
EURO 80: For yachts Over 4 cabins
What happens if I cancel
the charter?
If a booking is cancelled there is a 4% Administration fee of the total
charter fee, and cancellation penalty fees will apply according to time
table commencing the date the contact was signed up to 90 days preceding
embarkation. If the yacht is chartered to another client, under the same
charter rates and conditions, you will be refunded the cancellation fees
minus the 4% Administration. Cancellation penalties time table:
If a booking is cancelled between 90 to 60 days preceding embarkation,
the client is legally responsible for 30% of the total charter fee.
If a booking is cancelled between 59 to 31 days preceding embarkation,
the client is legally responsible for 50% of the total charter fee.
If a booking is cancelled less than 31 days preceding embarkation, the
client is legally responsible for the total charter fee.
Do you offer transportation services over land?
Yes we do.
We offer exotic car rental
and famous brands for hire and rent
from a select list of top car manufacturers like Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, Lexus, Ferrari, Land
Rover, Rolls Royce, Audi, Lincoln and other prestigious brands and
additionally we offer
Limousine service.
Do you offer private air charter?
Yes we do.
We offer private Jet
hire or VIP
Helicopter and Chopper service which comes very handy especially
rushing to catch and land on a
mega yacht's
helipad.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Cordially,
The Staff and Management of Yachting-Greece
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