Private Sailing Charters in Greece: 15 Boats Worth Hiring

1.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133Number one

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran from Vlychada Marina, stopping at Red Beach, the Santorini hot springs, and Thirassia. You’ll get hotel pickup, an open bar, swimming and snorkeling, and a fresh onboard meal with shrimp, mussels, Greek salad, pasta, and barbecue. Crew members may include Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, or Bill.

“What a fun day on the water! The staff Bill, Mika and Kostas were very welcoming and knowledgeable! The food was the best that we have ever had on a boat excursion. We had plenty of room to move around and it was not crowded. We had 4 different stops to swim and snorkel. It was a wonderful day on the water in Santorini!”

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2.Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 466 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $459 per boat

Sail privately from Heraklion to Dia Island with a two-person crew, then spend 2.5 hours at Saint George Bay swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and using a paddleboard. Water, soft drinks, wine, fruit, and equipment are included. Add hotel transfers or an onboard meal for extra convenience.

“Sailing trip was great, guides gave a lot of explanation concerning the boat, island and history.”

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3.Corfu Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $460 per boat

Set out from Gouvia on a private sailboat for up to eight people. Choose a 2, 3, 4, or 8-hour route, with Old Town views, fortress sightseeing, swimming near Vido or the Royal Baths, snorkeling, snacks, and drinks. Captains such as Spiros, Takis, Themis, and Orestis provide local commentary, while sunset trips add a romantic finish.

“Definitely a recommended experience for anyone visiting Corfu. We did a 4 hour trip with our kids and parents and we all loved it! Takis is an excellent skipper and local guide, professional and native English speaker.”

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4.Private Catamaran Cruise with Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 5 hours · from $990 per boat

You’ll sail from Vlychada Marina with a captain and crew member, stopping near Red Beach, White Beach, the volcano, and Mésa Pigádia. Expect swimming, snorkeling, local wine, beer, soft drinks, and a fresh meal cooked onboard. Crews such as Theo, Harris, Giannes, and Kareem are often praised for warm service and good island insight.

“My family had a great experience on the tour. We booked the private sunset tour. The crew was Gannes and Kareem. They were extremely nice and provided a wonderful evening for my family. Gannes show us all the great spots and provided history of the area. Kareem cooked up one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. I would strongly recommend this tour - it was very memorable.”

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5.Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 179 reviews · 3.5 - 8 hours · from $471 per boat

Take a private yacht from Corfu’s marina along the old town, two fortresses, Garitsa Bay, Mouse Island, Vido Island, and Lazareto. Skippers such as Spiros, Takis, and Themis share local history, serve drinks and snacks, and stop for swimming and snorkeling. Choose a shorter cruise or an eight-hour outing with lunch.

“We had an absolutely fabulous trip on our private 4 hour yacht cruise. We were two families of four with teenagers. We cruised around Corfu looking at the sites from the sea and made a stop for lunch and swimming off the cost of an island. The guide was knowledgeable and helpful and couldn’t do enough to make sure we had a good trip. Lunch was lovely and unexpected - described as snacks but was actually a platter of crisps with sandwiches and vegetable skewers - presented beautifully! We all had a lovely time and would thoroughly recommend it.”

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6.Private Catamaran Cruise with BBQ Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 174 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

Spend five hours on a private catamaran from Ammoudi Bay, with pickup in Thera, swimming at Red Beach, White Beach, Thirassia, and the hot springs when conditions allow. Your English-speaking crew, often including captains such as Kostas, prepares Greek dishes, BBQ, seafood pasta, and drinks onboard. Routes and stops can be adjusted with the captain.

“Wow! This was the best experience ever. My wife and I were gifted this cruise as a honeymoon gift, and it was the highlight of our trip! From the moment the car service picked us up, we had the best time. The captain and crew were so kind giving us a totally customizable trip. The BBQ meal was one of the best we had in Santorini and the views were unmatched. If you are looking for a cruise option in Santorini, THIS is the place to go!”

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7.Private CATAMARAN daytrip – Lindos/ Rhodos with Lunch and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $1,512 per boat

Set out from Lardos on a private catamaran for a 6 to 7 hour cruise along southeast Rhodes. Stop for Lindos views, swim and snorkel at the Blue Lagoon, and enjoy lunch and drinks onboard. The crew may include names such as Antonio, Lisa, Chris, or Rosie, depending on the day.

“It was an absolute fantastic day Lisa and Antonio's were brilliant. The weather was a bit breezy but we enjoyed every minute”

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8.Private Motor Yacht Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,149

Set out from Vlychada Marina on a private motor yacht with your own captain and crew. Swim at White Beach, Palea Kameni, Nea Kameni, and Thirassia, visit Santorini’s hot springs, enjoy a BBQ and open bar, and choose a morning or afternoon sailing. Captains such as Janos, Hector, Dimitri, and Andonis have been praised for tailoring the route and explaining the island.

“We ported into Santorini and took the cable car up the cliff. We then walked into town and found Spiriakos travel, which is where we would get picked up and taken to the port for our private yacht excursion. On the way, Dominic explained different sites and even stopped at the winery for a great view of the Caldera. Once we got to the marina, we met our captain Hector and his partner Fayez sp?. The yacht was extremely nice, as were Victor and Fayez. We stopped at three places to snorkel and swim. The second one was the thermal bay by the volcano with the warm waters. It was…”

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9.Athens Semi Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with meal & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Sail from Alimos along the Athenian coast on a catamaran limited to 10 people. Swim and snorkel near Vouliagmeni and Kavouri, eat seafood pasta with salads and Greek appetizers, and watch the sun set over the Saronic Gulf. Crews have included Captain Yannis, Steph, Nikki, and Nikkos.

“Great crew great food and fun trip swimming and diving gear included very attentive crew The seafood pasta was delicious”

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10.Private Full-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 140 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $695 per boat

Sail privately from Heraklion to Dia Island with a two-person crew, stopping at Saint George Bay and another swimming spot. You can snorkel, fish, use a paddleboard, and relax with fruit, soft drinks, water, and local white wine. Boats range by group size and budget, with optional hotel transfers and onboard meals.

“We told the guides we were more interested in sailing than the excursions and they accommodated our request. The Elan 37 is a fun boat and she sailed well even in light winds. The lunch was delicious and we enjoyed it in an idyllic bay on Dia island. The captain and first mate were vey kind and helpful with our two kids. I highly recommend this excursion and will book again if we return to Crete.”

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11.Island Hopping: Santorini Catamaran Charter Cruise with a skipper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $8,559 per boat

Sail for about seven days from Santorini or another Greek island aboard a private Lagoon catamaran for up to 10 people. Your skipper helps shape the route, while a hostess handles onboard service. Expect cabins with four private bathrooms, snorkeling gear, a dinghy, and a relaxed Aegean schedule. Meals, fuel, marina taxes, WiFi, and security deposit cost extra.

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12.Private 5-Hour Cruise on Brand-New Luxury Yacht in Mykonos (Para Voce)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,203 per boat

Spend five hours aboard Para Voce, a new private yacht for up to four people. Cruise past Psarou, Paraga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari, and Elia beaches, with swimming, snorkeling, SUP use, Mediterranean platters, wine or beer, towels, WiFi, and hotel, port, or airport pickup.

“The yacht itself is spectacular! The beds on both the bow and the stern are so comfortable, and you are able to walk around the entire yacht while feeling secure and stable! Alex and Alex were great hosts and able to answer all of our questions about the island! We loved our time swimming and diving off the boat, the food and drink, and experiencing the island from the water. It was definitely a highlight of our time on Mykonos!”

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13.Athens Semi private Morning Catamaran cruise with meal & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

You’ll spend about five hours aboard a catamaran from Alimos Marina, stopping near Megalo Kavouri and Vouliagmeni for swimming and snorkeling. A crew of up to 10 serves seafood pasta, salads, appetizers, wine, beer, and water. Hosts such as Nikki, Johanna, and Nikos have been praised for warm service and flexible meals.

“Boat was very nice and roomie. Loved that the cruise is semi-private and limited to 10 guests! Food was amazing, so good! The crew was absolutely wonderful! It was the perfect day on the water to wrap up our trip to Athens! Highly, highly recommend!”

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14.Athens Private Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $786

Spend about five hours aboard a private luxury catamaran along the Athens Riviera. Your crew provides towels, goggles, two swimming stops, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and a Greek BBQ with salads, vegetables, shrimp saganaki, and dips. Hotel pickup and return cover Athens and Piraeus.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Easily the highlight of our month in Europe. Not only was the experience lovely, but the food was out of this world. We cannot thank them enough for their hospitality and grace, especially traveling with a five year old and 10 month old.”

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15.Sail Taste Connect a Semi Private Sailing with Seafood and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $192

Set out from Ornos on a semi-private yacht cruise for up to 12 people. Captain Dimitris and hosts including Parthenia and Costandina guide you past Delos, stop at Rhenia for swimming and snorkeling, and serve fresh Greek seafood with wine and beer. The route may also include Mykonos’ south-coast beaches.

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