One of the best vacation values today involves sailing in the lovely Mediterranean Sea. It is not difficult to learn how to rent a yacht in Greece. This excursion provides many hours of fun outdoor recreation.
Greece and its nearby islands remain one of the prettiest sailing destinations on Earth. Miles of interesting coastal beaches and many charming villages make Greece a popular vacation spot.
Planning Your Journey
The first step involved in renting a yacht for this trip involves reviewing your own individual situation. You can decide who will accompany you on your journey or whether you plan to sail alone.
Also, determine your available vacation dates. Decide approximately how much time you would like to spend during your visit.
For How Long Will Your Sailing Excursion?
Many Greek companies rent boats to visitors for day trips or for longer sailing excursions. Often, the charter fee will include the services of a trained guide.
The guide usually knows a great deal about the local area. This type of assistance can help you locate excellent sites for sailing, picnics, romantic walks, and sightseeing.
From Where to Book?
You can locate companies that rent yachts easily online using a computer. This method may save time for you. Most sailing excursions do require advanced booking.
However, if you have a lot of free time during your vacation, you can also travel to Greece and rent your boat in person.
Friends who have traveled to Greece may recommend rental companies to you. Often, they enjoyed a very good experience sailing using a favorite yacht rental company.
Listening to their recommendations can offer you great assistance.
How to Check the Companies?
Before sending money to a rental company you have not done business with before, make sure you check the firm’s business credentials.
Today, the online commerce world sometimes suffers from bogus internet sites. Since renting a yacht often involves spending hundreds or thousands of dollars, you need to exercise good judgment.
You can order background checks from online security companies.
Some other places that may help you verify the good business reputation and history of rental companies in Greece include chamber of commerce sites.
There are several that deal with Greek and U.S. businesses.
Here are three sites that may assist you in this process:
- The Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce has existed for 70 years (www.hellenicamerican.cc).
- Another Greek-based company is the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (www.amcham.gr).
- And a U. S. based company that has existed since 1984 is the Greece Chamber of Commerce (www.greecechamber.org).
What After Booking?
When you have located a rental firm you feel comfortable doing business with, the owners should be able to assist you in finalizing your travel itinerary if that is your wish.
Many charter companies specialize in particular regions of Greece. They may offer useful advice about sailing conditions, local accommodations, and must-see attractions in their area.
Tip
You will want to keep a permanent copy of your signed rental agreement. You can show a copy to your insurance agent to determine if additional coverage is a wise idea.
Sailing on a yacht in magnificent Greece provides a wonderful holiday!
Have you already rented a yacht in Greece? Please let me know in the comments below.
Daniella has been passionate about travel, the sea, and nature for many years. As a child, she frequently traveled throughout the Mediterranean and continued with her journeys throughout her adult life.
Her experiences have created the desire within her to share her love for traveling with other passionate and adventurers who want to discover beautiful horizons and new cultures.
Beautiful Site! …Just another reminder that someday I’ll go – visit the birthplace of my grandparents… someday…
Hi Tony
Thank you for the comment and wish you to visit your birthplace with one of our comfortable sailing yacht.
Wow, I love the images, I wish I was at one of those locations right now, absolutely beautiful. Nicely written article too!
Hi Jason
Thank you for the compliment, I am here to make your wishes come true!
Looks so beautiful! Can’t wait to visit!
Hi Taska
The pictures are very similar to the reality
Thank you for the comment
This is definitely going on the itinerary for my European adventure. Who wouldn’t want to do sailing around the greek islands?? Just one question, what kind of price are we looking at for a small 2 person yatch, just the basic one… I don’t want to get ripped off so would like to have an idea. Cheers Greg
Hi Greg
You can check the prices in my website. I am sure you will find attractive prices
Thank you for the comment
Very nice website with lovely photos to entice you to go to. I’ve been to Greece many times on holiday, great place, so sailing there would be a great way to see more of it!
Hi Neil
Thank you for passing by, yes Greece is beautiful and the best way to visit this country is definitely by boat.
Hi, mechidor! I like sailing so your web theme is quite interesting for me. I like the template you have chosen and visual you created. I like menu of the web, social media buttons, etc.
Thank you for the compliment Zhanna