YACHT CHARTER IN GREECE
GREEK ISLANDS SAILING CRUISES
We are an old-established owner-operator company based in the Cyclades islands. 50 years of experience in the yacht charter business in Greece and a shore team always solicitous of your happiness guarantee a hassle free sailing vacation.
JULY 2012
"We just got off the boat and settled into our room in Paros after a wonderful trip with Antonis aboard Raffaella for the week. We feel so lucky to have had such a nice and knowledgeable captain who had great ideas on where to go as well as listened to our interests and sailed the perfect trip for us. Our best memories include a night sail on my wife’s birthday so we could enjoy the smooth sea and see the stars while heading to a quiet port for a tranquil night’s sleep. Thank you for the wine which was an excellent way to kick off the trip. And thank you for making the booking process so easy for us and answering all of my questions. We felt very comfortable with everything. We really could not have had a better trip."
Kent & Tiffany | USA
JUNE 2012
"Just got back from a picture perfect one week Paros to Paros itinerary. The trip was well planned and adjusted to our abilities and weather. The boat (Oceanis 40 by Beneteau) is small but very functional. Skipper Georgios was professional, friendly and tactful, and provided excellent local guidance. Highly recommend."
Leonid | USA
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MAY 2012
"Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our holiday on the Astarte. Malcolm and I just had such a wonderful time, and it definitely was one of the highlights of our trip! We have been telling everyone what a great time we had, and Eric was absolutely brilliant as well. If we ever get a chance to come back to Greece, we would definitely like to do it again!"
Sarah | Hong Kong
JULY 2011
"Just a note of thanks for the fantastic time we spent on the yacht. It's obvious we'll never become great sailors :-) but we loved it all along. Thanks again and we hope to see you in the near future."
Matthew and Lisa | Australia
JUNE 2009
"We would like to thank you for the wonderful holiday we enjoyed on Astarte, sailing from Paros to Santorini. The cabin arrangements, the facilities on the boat were top notch and perfect for the cruising holiday we experienced. The itinerary and the time table was excellent, and I am so delighted we found you, we often looked at other boats and set ups we saw in the harbours and it was obvious that we had made the correct choice of company. Theo is an excellent sailor, gregarious and charming host, and I would not hesitate to put my full trust in his hands. I hope that you continue to enjoy the fulfilling and wonderful life of Archipel Club."
Harry & Carol | Ireland
MARCH 2008
"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Archipel Club to anyone who wants that little bit more from their holiday."
Sarah Pain from Sailing Today magazine. Read the review.
MAY 2008
"I just talked to Pam B. They loved the cruise and said everything was just wonderful. She said it couldn't have been better! Thanks!"
Shirley (Travel agency/USA)
SEPTEMBER 2008
"Diving into the sunset from the yacht made me feel so happy and relaxed."
Luuk | Belgium
"We just got off the boat and settled into our room in Paros after a wonderful trip with Antonis aboard Raffaella for the week. We feel so lucky to have had such a nice and knowledgeable captain who had great ideas on where to go as well as listened to our interests and sailed the perfect trip for us. Our best memories include a night sail on my wife’s birthday so we could enjoy the smooth sea and see the stars while heading to a quiet port for a tranquil night’s sleep. Thank you for the wine which was an excellent way to kick off the trip. And thank you for making the booking process so easy for us and answering all of my questions. We felt very comfortable with everything. We really could not have had a better trip."
Kent & Tiffany | USA
JUNE 2012
"Just got back from a picture perfect one week Paros to Paros itinerary. The trip was well planned and adjusted to our abilities and weather. The boat (Oceanis 40 by Beneteau) is small but very functional. Skipper Georgios was professional, friendly and tactful, and provided excellent local guidance. Highly recommend."
Leonid | USA
See post on TripAdvisor
MAY 2012
"Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our holiday on the Astarte. Malcolm and I just had such a wonderful time, and it definitely was one of the highlights of our trip! We have been telling everyone what a great time we had, and Eric was absolutely brilliant as well. If we ever get a chance to come back to Greece, we would definitely like to do it again!"
Sarah | Hong Kong
JULY 2011
"Just a note of thanks for the fantastic time we spent on the yacht. It's obvious we'll never become great sailors :-) but we loved it all along. Thanks again and we hope to see you in the near future."
Matthew and Lisa | Australia
JUNE 2009
"We would like to thank you for the wonderful holiday we enjoyed on Astarte, sailing from Paros to Santorini. The cabin arrangements, the facilities on the boat were top notch and perfect for the cruising holiday we experienced. The itinerary and the time table was excellent, and I am so delighted we found you, we often looked at other boats and set ups we saw in the harbours and it was obvious that we had made the correct choice of company. Theo is an excellent sailor, gregarious and charming host, and I would not hesitate to put my full trust in his hands. I hope that you continue to enjoy the fulfilling and wonderful life of Archipel Club."
Harry & Carol | Ireland
MARCH 2008
"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Archipel Club to anyone who wants that little bit more from their holiday."
Sarah Pain from Sailing Today magazine. Read the review.
MAY 2008
"I just talked to Pam B. They loved the cruise and said everything was just wonderful. She said it couldn't have been better! Thanks!"
Shirley (Travel agency/USA)
SEPTEMBER 2008
"Diving into the sunset from the yacht made me feel so happy and relaxed."
Luuk | Belgium
Frequently asked questions
For warmth and not so windy in May, Dodecanese or Cyclades islands?Both the Dodecanese and the Cyclades can be stifling hot when there’s no wind, and cool (about 24 C) when the wind settles in. Actually the Dodecanese can be potentially even hotter because of the proximity of the Turkish mainland which heats up pretty quickly in the day time (max 33 C) and cools off fast at night (min 17 C). On the other hand the Cyclades benefit from the stabilizing effect of the sea providing less extreme temperatures (night average minimum 19 C and day average maximum 25 C).
The great bonus of the Cyclades is that there’s always an interesting itinerary for sailing whatever the conditions, even if its quite windy its possible to have a reasonably settled trip by picking the right series of islands and our captains are quite expert at customizing itineraries to our guests preferences. This is much more difficult to achieve in the Dodecanese, since the islands are layed out in a North-South pattern which restricts your choice.
There’s one certainty about a the weather end of May in the Greek islands: zero precipitation, cloudless skies and the highest percentage of calms. Average temperature is 24 C.
Being on a sailboat it's always nice and exciting to have a breeze to propel the boat from one island to the other!
Is the itinerary up to the captain or do we have a say?Numerous routeing options are available when chartering a yacht from Athens or Paros island. There are many must-to-see islands such as Mykonos, Sifnos, Amorgos, Delos, Ios etc and many choices of alternative itineraries too! On boarding day, your captain will sit and discuss with you, with the week’s weather forecast in hand, customizing precisely your route, by keeping in mind your preferences but also your comfort while sailing.
How do I figure the charter costs and expenses?Depending on the boat and the number of persons in your party, we systematically include in our offers an estimation of the cruise expenses you can expect in Greece. Cruise expenses include fuel, water, port dues, food and beverages.
For warmth and not so windy in May, Dodecanese or Cyclades islands?Both the Dodecanese and the Cyclades can be stifling hot when there’s no wind, and cool (about 24 C) when the wind settles in. Actually the Dodecanese can be potentially even hotter because of the proximity of the Turkish mainland which heats up pretty quickly in the day time (max 33 C) and cools off fast at night (min 17 C). On the other hand the Cyclades benefit from the stabilizing effect of the sea providing less extreme temperatures (night average minimum 19 C and day average maximum 25 C).
The great bonus of the Cyclades is that there’s always an interesting itinerary for sailing whatever the conditions, even if its quite windy its possible to have a reasonably settled trip by picking the right series of islands and our captains are quite expert at customizing itineraries to our guests preferences. This is much more difficult to achieve in the Dodecanese, since the islands are layed out in a North-South pattern which restricts your choice.
There’s one certainty about a the weather end of May in the Greek islands: zero precipitation, cloudless skies and the highest percentage of calms. Average temperature is 24 C.
Being on a sailboat it's always nice and exciting to have a breeze to propel the boat from one island to the other!
Is the itinerary up to the captain or do we have a say?Numerous routeing options are available when chartering a yacht from Athens or Paros island. There are many must-to-see islands such as Mykonos, Sifnos, Amorgos, Delos, Ios etc and many choices of alternative itineraries too! On boarding day, your captain will sit and discuss with you, with the week’s weather forecast in hand, customizing precisely your route, by keeping in mind your preferences but also your comfort while sailing.
Can we leave in your office the stuff we don't need while sailing? Of course. You may leave with us your main luggage and keep with you soft bags and valuable goods such as laptop, money, passport etc.
Would love to dive sometime during our charter, can it be worked in?Because of the large number of antiquities on the sea floor and the amount of damage and theft occurred in the past, scuba diving is nowadays very strictly regulated in the Eastern Mediterranean (Greece and Turkey). One may only dive in areas cleared by the archeological authorities and is required to register with Coast Guard for each dive. We can of course prearrange dive sessions with dive clubs in the following islands: Paros, Syros, Mykonos, Milos, Santorini.
Is the itinerary up to the captain or do I have a say? Numerous routeing options are available when departing from Athens or from Paros island. There are many must-to-see islands such as Mykonos, Sifnos, Amorgos, Delos, Ios etc and many choices of alternative itineraries too! On boarding day, your captain will sit and discuss with you, with the week’s weather forecast in hand, customizing precisely your route, by keeping in mind your preferences but also your comfort while sailing.
What is the situation regarding credit card payments in Greece? The government’s policy is to encourage consumers to use plastic money instead of cash, even for small amounts, in order to blot out the shadow economy. Till March 2013 all payments above 500 Euro will have to be carried out by credit or cash card, instead of the current 1500 limit for cash payments. As a further measure against tax evasion, in the same time frame, all company registers will be fitted with an online connection to the finance ministry, allowing real time VAT collection.
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