Greek bareboat is the largest charter market in the Mediterranean and the one with the most specific paperwork. Greece requires a recognised certificate for the skipper and, in most cases, a second competent crew member declared on the crew list. That requirement catches more first-time Greek charterers than any question about the boat.
What it costs
The Moorings publishes $2,634 to $36,999 for a 7 day charter for 2 people out of its Greek bases, the only published Greek weekly range in this record. Seafarer Sailing runs twelve Greek bases and publishes nothing at all, routing you into an availability search, which is the more typical Greek pattern. Expect the Ionian to sit lower in the range and the newer Cycladic catamarans higher.
The paperwork Greece asks for
A certificate of competence recognised by the Greek authorities for the skipper, a VHF operator's licence, and a declared second crew member with some competence. Charter bases check these against the crew list rather than taking your word for it, and a mismatch discovered on handover day is a bad time to find out. Send scans ahead and get written confirmation they are acceptable.
Choose the cruising ground by your experience
The Ionian from Lefkas, Preveza or Corfu is flat water and gentle afternoon breezes. The Saronic from Athens is sheltered with short hops. The Cyclades from Lavrion or Paros are exposed and windy in the meltemi season and will test a crew that has not sailed in twenty-five knots. Nothing about the boat compensates for choosing the wrong one of these.
Questions people ask about bareboat charter greece
How much is a bareboat charter in Greece?
The Moorings publishes $2,634 to $36,999 for a 7 day charter for 2 people out of its Greek bases, read on 9 September 2026.
What qualifications does Greece require?
A recognised certificate of competence for the skipper, a VHF operator's licence, and usually a declared competent second crew member. Bases check them against the crew list.
Which Greek cruising ground is easiest?
The Ionian, then the Saronic. The Cyclades are windy and exposed in the meltemi season and demand real experience.