Clapotis Mer Yachting Holidays offer private crewed yacht charter in the most popular Greek Islands aboard luxury, fully equipped yachts. Our selection includes a variety of traditional motorsailers, Turkish gulets and modern motor yachts, based in Greece.
Chartering a yacht for your holidays in the Greek Islands is a wonderful way to visit the typical Greek villages along the Mediterranean coast and some of the most famous ancient sites of Greece. Alternatively just enjoy your cruise, stop over in the secluded coves and swim in the crystal clear Aegean Sea.
The Saronic Islands
You can sail from Athens to the Saronic Islands just off the coast of Greece. Here are some of the most interesting places to visit :
. Mycenae, is a rich ancient city known for Homer’s epic poetry, and Epidaurus is a Greek city famous for its ancient theatre.
. On the east coast of the Peloponnese lie the old town of Nafplio, the charming seaside village of Ermioni and Porto Heli a natural harbour on the Athens Riviera. They are historic and attractive places to stopover during your yachting holiday.
. Stroll through the village of Episkopi and the port of the small town of Hydra.
. Poros was the island of Poseidon, the god of the sea and was the centre of maritime activity.
. Spetses is an island with a rich history and is a popular sailing holiday destination in Greece.
. Dokos is a small Greek island in the Saronic Gulf off the beaten track.
. Kolona is an archaeological site near the port where you can see the temple of Aphaia on the island of Aegina.
. Moni is a small uninhabited Greek island with green vegetation, its own wildlife and clear blue waters.
The Western Cyclades Islands
You can also start your sailing trip from Athens or Porto Rafti, on the east coast of Greece. From here you can sail to the famous Western Cyclades Islands, around Cape Sounion to visit the famous temple of Poseidon and head for the islands of Kythnos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Syros, Kea or Serifos, Folegandros, Milos and Sifnos. Boarding the yacht in the islands of Paros, Mykonos, or Santorini where you can see the ruins of Ancient Akrotiri, are the best options to sail around the Cyclades.
The Ionian Islands
The Ionian Islands are a fantastic yacht charter destination in Greece. The islands are steeped in history as you will discover when you cruise the route described in the fabulous tale from the Odyssey. Start your sailing trip from Corfu or Zakynthos and head for the most beautiful islands of the Ionian Sea including the islands of Paxi, Syvota, Parga, Lefkas, Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos, Ithaka and Kefalonia.
The Sporades Islands
You may want to cruise around the Sporades, a group of green Greek islands with crystal clear water and beautiful beaches off the coast of Evia in the Aegean Sea. Four of them are inhabited Alonnisos, Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros
Yacht Cruising in the Ionian Islands
Clapotis Mer yachting holidays are pleased to offer a range of newly renovated and fully equipped motorsailers for private crewed yacht charter in the most beautiful Ionian Islands off the northwest coast of Greece.
Deluxe traditional 40 metre motorsailer
This comfortable, crewed motorsailer is now available for private yacht charter holidays in the Ionian Islands, lying off the west coast of Greece. You can charter the 40-metre yacht from mid-April to the end of October.
Your sailing holiday in the Ionian Islands will start and end in the port of Corfu Town and you will cruise around the most exciting parts of the Ionian Islands. Here you will find traditional villages and ancient Greek places to visit and also be able to swim in clear water and enjoy sandy beaches.
The yacht usually sails around these Ionian Sea islands: Corfu, Syvota, Meganisi, Scorpios, Lefkada, Antipaxoi and Paxoi or, if time permits, head for Ithaca, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos.
Our inclusive yacht charter package includes the service of five crew, half board, which consists of seven Mediterranean breakfasts and six lunches, the use of water sports available on board, as well as fuel consumed for 4 hours of cruising per day, 13% VAT in Greece, and port fees. Bed linen and bath towels are included.
The charter package does not include evening meals but dinner and drinks can be served on board the boat for a very competitive price.
This traditional wooden cruising yacht was custom-built with pine and Iroko in Greece and has recently been completely renovated. She has large teak deck areas for guests to enjoy and there are cushioned seats and wooden tables in the aft deck area, along with deck chairs on the sundeck.
Her interior is fully air-conditioned and well-ventilated. The spacious and cosy saloon is fitted with sofas and armchairs, plus a dining and seating area with a bar. Onboard amenities, including an LCD TV, a CD radio cassette, and board games, are available in the saloon. The cabins and saloon are equipped with 220-volt outlets and USB cell phone chargers. You can connect to an onboard Wi-Fi internet network.
Fun water sports activities include sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, snorkeling gear, and fishing rods. The crew uses a boat tender with an outboard engine to pick up and drop off guests ashore.
There is a swim platform on the starboard side and a deck shower.
Water skiing can be organised with an instructor as well as shore excursions. These are at extra cost.
The yacht offers private accommodation for twenty-four guests in twelve large cabins, as follows:
Lower deck.
Eight cabins fitted with a double bed and a single bed
Two cabins each with two single beds
One cabin with a double bed
Main deck
One cabin with two single beds
All of them have en-suite bathrooms and shower facilities with cold and hot water.
The crew has separate living quarters.
16-meter traditional motorsailer
Clapotis-Mer yachting holidays offers this crewed yacht for private sailing holidays in the Ionian Islands, off the northwest coast of Greece.
Your cruise will start and finish in Lefkada and you can choose to visit a selection of beautiful sailing destinations including Perigiali, Kefalonia, Fiskardo, Sami, Ithaca, Kioni, Vathi, Kalamos, Kastos, Meganisi, and Lefkada beaches.
The yacht was built of iroko wood in Greece and she has been recently renovated and equipped with the latest technologies. The aft deck has a comfortable living space with a dining area and sunbathing mattresses. You can relax in the shade on seat cushions on the main deck.
The interior is air-conditioned and the main saloon has a dining area and a single sofa bed. Onboard amenities include Wifi, an LCD TV, and a Bluetooth sound system.
There is a fridge and the necessary utensils in the galley, where the guests can either prepare their meals or hire a cook.
The yacht offers accommodation for eight guests in two cabins, as follows:
One triple cabin with a double bed and a single upper bunk for 3 persons
One four-berth cabin with a slightly smaller double bed and three single bunk beds for four or five persons
The sofa located in the saloon can be converted to a single bed for one person.
There is a bathroom facility with a shower and hot and cold water. You can use the deck shower and the swimming platform on the transom
The crew has their own bathroom.
Water sports available on board are a dinghy with an outboard engine, an underwater scooter, two stand up paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, and inflatable water toys.
Our yacht charter holiday package includes: service from the crew of two, daily cleaning, fuel to run the engine for four hours of cruising per day and an additional four or five hours of air conditioning per night, 13% VAT in Greece, yacht insurance, and the use of water sports. Bed linen and bath towels are provided. The charter rate does not include the service of an on-board cook and meals, port fees and airport transfers or any other additional requests. The crew can assist with the provisioning of food and drinks on board the yacht.
Sailing around the Saronic Islands and the Cyclades
Traditional 15 m sloop rigged sailing yacht
The traditional 15-metre sloop rigged motorsailer is available for crewed yacht charter holidays in Greece.
You will be cruising from Alimos Marina near Athens to some of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades.
The crew of two look after their guests and run the boat. This custom-built wooden sailboat has been recently renovated and is fully equipped.
The boat uses modern electronic navigation equipment. You can sunbathe on the main deck and dine in the shaded aft deck area. The interior is fully air-conditioned and well decorated.
The lounge has a cosy seating area and a galley where fresh food is prepared by the Cook/Stewardess.
Onboard amenities and equipment include Hi-Fi audio, a LCD TV with DVD Player, electric stove and oven and a coffee machine. There is onboard Wi-Fi connection.
The yacht offers private accommodation for eight guests in four double cabins with queen size double beds Two cabins have en-suite facilities and two share a bathroom. Each has a shower plus hot and cold water.
The crew have separate living quarters
On board water sports include an inflatable dinghy with 6 HP outboard engine, a kayak, snorkelling equipment and basic fishing gear tackle. There are fun board games to play with family and friends.
Clapotis-Mer Yachting Holidays offers crewed and well-equipped Turkish gulets for exclusive (the whole boat) or cabin charters around the Greek islands.
These traditional sailing yachts offer comfortable outside living spaces with cushioned seating and sunbathing areas. The chill-out space on the aft deck is ideal for relaxing and dining on board in the open air.
The interior is cosy, air-conditioned, and has access to the aft deck. The main saloon is bright and well laid out with sofas and a wooden table. There is a mini bar and audio-visual system.
Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower and toilet. The crew has a separate quarter with bathroom.
Bed linen and bath towels are provided. Transfers from Athens airport to the port of embarkation and back are included. Half-board meals and drinks are not included.
Water sports include a dinghy with an outboard engine, snorkelling equipment, and a stand-up paddle board.
Deluxe 28 metre Turkish ketch
In May, June, September, and October, the 28-gulet ketch gulet sets sail from Mykonos and around the Cyclades islands. In July and August, the yacht follows the sailing route to the Ionian Islands with embarkation in Mesolongi.
The sailboat accommodates 12 to 14 passengers in six cabins:
Four standard double cabins with a bed (180 cm) for two persons. In one of the cabins, the double bed can be converted into two single beds.
Two double cabins have a double bed and a bunk bed with two single beds.
One VIP double cabin consists of a double bed for two persons with 2 bathrooms.
One triple SUP cabin includes a very large bed for two people and a single bed.
Deluxe 27 metre Turkish ketch gulet
In May, June, September, and October, the 27-ketch gulet cruises the Cyclades Islands from Syros. In July and August, the boat sails around the Sporades Islands, departing from Oreoi on the island of Evia.
The gulet can accommodate 12 passengers in five cabins:
One VIP double cabin with a double bed for two persons.
Three SUP cabins, two consist of a wide bed (160 cm) for two persons. The third has a double bed and an additional berth with two single beds and an en-suite bathroom with shower.
One double cabin and a single pull-down bed.
Cruises on board these two yachts include transfers from Athens airport to the port of embarkation and back.