ARRIVAL
40 minutes by road
Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” provides a 40 minutes by road transfer to boarding.
Departure Port
Athens Yacht Charter from Alimos Marina
Start your private crewed yacht charter from Athens, Greece. Compare live yacht availability, review departure options, and plan a tailored sailing route with YachtCloud.
Port
Athens
Country
Greece
Fleet
455 yachts
Guests
4-71 guests
Cabins
2-36 cabins
Yacht Types
Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer
Why start your yacht charter from Athens?
Athens yacht charter begins at Alimos Marina, where at least 979 mooring berths, water supply and fuel refuelling services support boarding. Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is 40 minutes by road, creating a practical arrival for guests and crew alike.
From this embarkation point, the 8-night Saronic Gulf round trip calls at Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Ermioni, Epidaurus and Vouliagmeni before returning to Alimos Marina, Athens. The 8-night Southern Cyclades round trip includes Kea, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini, Milos, Sifnos and Kythnos.
For a broader Greece charter overview, visit the <a href="/yacht-charter-greece">Greece yacht charter guide</a>, then return to compare Saronic Gulf and Southern Cyclades round trips with Athens boarding details. Read the Greece yacht charter guide.
Port planning snapshot
MARINA
At least 979 berths
Water supply, electricity, fuel refuelling services, Wi-Fi and parking shape the practical marina set-up.
ROUTES
8-night round trips
Choose Saronic Gulf or Southern Cyclades itineraries, both beginning and ending at Alimos Marina, Athens.
FLEET
455 yachts
The fleet spans Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht choices for varied charter preferences.
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Arrivals use Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”, followed by 40 minutes by road to board at Alimos Marina. Water supply, electricity, fuel refuelling services, Wi-Fi and parking support boarding preparations before departure.
Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
40 minutes by road
At least 979 mooring berths
Water supply and electricity
Fuel refuelling services
Wi-Fi and parking
Sample itinerary ideas
Use these as a starting point when planning from Athens. We can tailor the route to your pace, guest mix, and preferred balance of cruising, swimming, and time ashore.
8 nights
Saronic Gulf Circuit
Begin and finish at Alimos Marina, Athens on an 8-night round trip via Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Ermioni, Epidaurus and Vouliagmeni in the Saronic Gulf.
8 nights
Southern Cyclades Circuit
Start and return to Alimos Marina, Athens on an 8-night round trip through Kea, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini, Milos, Sifnos and Kythnos in the Southern Cyclades.
8 nights
Compare Round Trips
Recorded 8-night round trips begin and finish at Alimos Marina, Athens, offering different named stops across the Saronic Gulf and Southern Cyclades for charter planning.
Best routes from Athens
Routes from Athens can be shaped around short escapes, classic week charters, or longer one-way itineraries depending on yacht availability and your preferred cruising rhythm.
Saronic Gulf round trip
8 nightsSailing from Alimos Marina, Athens, this 8-night round trip visits Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Ermioni, Epidaurus and Vouliagmeni before returning to Alimos Marina, Athens again.
Best for: Guests choosing Saronic Gulf harbours
Southern Cyclades round trip
8 nightsDeparting Alimos Marina, Athens, this 8-night round trip takes in Kea, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini, Milos, Sifnos and Kythnos before returning to Alimos Marina, Athens again.
Best for: Guests selecting Southern Cyclades island stops
Explore routes from Athens
From Athens, charters explore the Cyclades — Athens, Kea, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and more. Use the map to explore route ideas and charter stops.
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Marker meaningsDeparture Port Home port
Athens
The Alimos marina gateway — most Cyclades charters set off from Athens, crossing to Kea by the first evening.
Best for: First-time charters, easy flights, Cyclades departures.
Explore AthensRoute map for 8-night Saronic Gulf and Southern Cyclades round trips, beginning and ending at Alimos Marina, Athens via their named stops.
Popular stops and cruising ideas
Aegina
Aegina is an anchorage on the Saronic Gulf round trip, with Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Ermioni, Epidaurus and Vouliagmeni also forming part of this itinerary.
Hydra Harbour
Hydra Harbour is a harbour stop associated with the Saronic Gulf round trip, which also calls at Aegina, Poros, Spetses, Ermioni, Epidaurus and Vouliagmeni.
Spetses Old Harbour
Within the Saronic Gulf round trip, Spetses Old Harbour provides a harbour stop among Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Ermioni, Epidaurus and Vouliagmeni.
Vourkari Harbour, Kea
Vourkari Harbour, Kea is a harbour option in Kea, a stop on the Southern Cyclades round trip with Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini, Milos, Sifnos and Kythnos.
Kolona, Kythnos
Kolona, Kythnos is an anchorage in Kythnos, a Southern Cyclades round-trip stop alongside Kea, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini, Milos and Sifnos.
Stops and itinerary planning FAQ
Where can I sail from Athens?
You can sail the Saronic Gulf or Southern Cyclades round trips from Alimos Marina, Athens. The Saronic route includes Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Ermioni, Epidaurus and Vouliagmeni. The Southern Cyclades route includes Kea, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini, Milos, Sifnos and Kythnos.
How many nights do Athens routes need?
Each recorded route needs 8 nights. The Saronic Gulf and Southern Cyclades itineraries begin and end at Alimos Marina, Athens. Their named stops differ, allowing route selection between Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses and the Southern Cyclades sequence.
Are routes return charters from Athens?
The recorded routes are return charters. Each itinerary begins and ends at Alimos Marina, Athens, whether it follows the Saronic Gulf or Southern Cyclades. The Saronic route calls at Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Ermioni, Epidaurus and Vouliagmeni.
Athens yacht charter costs
Weekly charter costs vary by yacht type and the selected price band. Athens brings together Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht options, with professional crew included. Review inclusions and extras alongside each selection before finalising your charter.
| Yacht Type | Indicative Price |
|---|---|
| Catamaran | €5,500–€290,000 per week |
| Gulet | €11,200–€56,000 per week |
| Motor Sailer | €3,150–€210,000 per week |
| Motor Yacht | €10,150–€2,200,100 per week |
Prices are indicative and vary with the selected charter.
Best time to charter from Athens
The Athens charter season runs from May through October. Plan around the months that suit your chosen route and yacht type. Saronic Gulf and Southern Cyclades round trips each run for 8 nights, so discuss timing alongside the itinerary you prefer and your boarding plans at Alimos Marina, Athens.
| Month | Conditions |
|---|---|
| May | Season opening month for charters |
| June | Charter season month in Athens |
| July | Charter season month in Athens |
| August | Charter season month in Athens |
| September | Charter season month in Athens |
| October | Final charter season month |
Who is Athens best for?
Airport Arrivals
A 40-minute road transfer follows arrivals at Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”.
Large Groups
The 455-yacht fleet accommodates groups of 4-71 guests across 2-36 cabin configurations.
Round-Trip Planners
Saronic Gulf and Southern Cyclades routes each begin and finish at Alimos Marina, Athens.
Marina-Focused Guests
Water supply, electricity, fuel refuelling services, Wi-Fi and parking support boarding arrangements.
Fully Crewed Charterers
Professional crew, crew meals, crew insurance and ship's laundry are included with yacht hire.
What's included in a Athens charter?
Included
- Yacht hire
- Yacht insurance
- Professional crew
- Crew meals
- Crew insurance
- Ship's laundry
- Water
Usually Extra
- Advance Provisioning Allowance
- VAT
- Yacht, tender and water-toy fuel
- Guest food and beverages
- Communications
- Personal laundry
- Canal dues
- Crew gratuity
- Delivery/redelivery fee
Athens yacht charter FAQs
Costs, seasonality, routing, and planning from Athens, answered in a quick format before you enquire.
What does an Athens charter cost?
Weekly costs span €3,150 to €2,200,100 across the fleet. Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht each carry their own per-week range. Charter pricing is indicative and may vary with the selected yacht and requirements.
When is the Athens charter season?
May to October is the charter season from Athens. These months cover the window for Saronic Gulf and Southern Cyclades round trips. Discuss the chosen route and yacht type when setting your preferred departure timing.
How do guests reach the boarding point?
Guests reach the boarding point via Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” and a 40-minute road transfer. At the marina, water supply, electricity, fuel refuelling services, Wi-Fi and parking feature. At least 979 mooring berths provide the stated berthing capacity.
How long are routes from Athens?
Recorded routes from this port run for 8 nights. The Saronic Gulf round trip returns via Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Ermioni, Epidaurus and Vouliagmeni. The Southern Cyclades round trip returns via Kea, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini, Milos, Sifnos and Kythnos.
What group sizes suit Athens charters?
Groups of 4-71 guests fit the fleet range. Yachts offer 2-36 cabins across Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht types. This range lets a charter enquiry focus on the yacht configuration that matches the group.
What does the charter price include?
Yacht hire, yacht insurance, professional crew, crew meals, crew insurance, ship's laundry and water are included. Extras cover the Advance Provisioning Allowance, VAT, yacht, tender and water-toy fuel, guest food and beverages, communications, personal laundry, canal dues, crew gratuity and delivery/redelivery fee. This separates charter inclusions from additional costs.
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