Yacht Charter Sporades
Charter a yacht in the Sporades for Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. Short hops, pine coasts and Saturday starts from the main bases.
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Skiathos or Volos
The island fleet, or a mainland start if you want a quieter first hop
First-week friendly
The Sporades are where we put skippers who want Greece without the July Meltemi
Park-aware sizes
Boats that fit the marine park rules and the smaller island walls
Boat Rental Sporades Highlights
Skiathos town
The logistics base, the airport and a first night that can stay put if the channel is busy.
Skopelos and the pine coast
The quieter middle island, town quays and a lunch stop under the church people photograph.
Alonissos and the park
The marine park start. Stay off the marked zones, and treat the old town as a walk, not a yacht berth.
Panormos and the west bays
Settled-weather swimming on Skopelos. We will keep you east if the swell is up.
Volos as the other start
A mainland fleet and a first hop toward the islands that is longer than Skiathos but still a day sail.
The church bay, when allowed
A photograph, not a default night. Check the park and the swell before you promise it.
A Sporades yacht charter puts you among pine-backed bays, short island hops and some of the greenest sailing in the Aegean. Most fleets base at Skiathos, with Volos and Skopelos as useful alternates. Compare start harbours in our Sporades charter bases guide.
Summer is warm and popular. Meltemi influence is usually milder than the Cyclades, but open-water legs still deserve respect. National park rules and busy town quays in peak weeks reward early planning.
From bareboats to skippered catamarans and crewed yachts, we match you to the right platform for Skiathos, Skopelos and the wider Sporades circuit.
Departure bases in Sporades
These are the marinas and harbours charter weeks usually start from. Pick the base for the airport, the first night and the kind of week you want.
Full Sporades charter bases guide
- Sporades charter bases (Full guide to Skiathos, Volos and Skopelos.)
- Skiathos (Primary Sporades charter logistics hub with airport access.)
- Volos (Mainland start for crews who want a quieter first night or northern approach.)
- Skopelos (Island harbour stop and occasional base for shorter circuits.)
Yachts in Sporades
Sun Odyssey 410 (2023) in Sporades
From €1,900 / week
Bali 4.3 (2020) in Sporades
From €2,385 / week
Bavaria C50 (2023) in Sporades
From €2,623 / week
Sun Odyssey 440 (2022) in Sporades
From €2,700 / week
Bavaria C42 (2024) in Sporades
From €2,720 / week
Hanse 458 (2022) in Sporades
From €2,975 / week
Lagoon 40 (2023) in Sporades
From €3,200 / week
Oceanis 46.1 (2022) in Sporades
From €3,591 / week
Lagoon 42 (2020) in Sporades
From €4,050 / week
Sporades Yacht Charter Types
In Sporades you can hire a monohull sailing yacht, a catamaran, or a motor yacht. Bareboat and skippered weeks are the usual products; crewed and by-the-cabin options appear on the busier coasts. Pick the boat type that matches the group, then we shortlist fleets that actually sit in that base.
Bareboat
- You skipper, we shortlist the right size and base
- ICC or Day Skipper checked before you pay a deposit
- Lower weekly cost than skippered or crewed
- Your route, your timetable
Skippered
- Local skipper for the Skiathos channel and the park rules
- No licence required
- Stern-to and harbour work handled
- Learn the week without owning the risk
Catamaran
- Shade, space and a level platform
- Shallower draft for skinny calas and banks
- The usual family and group choice
- Two hulls, more cabin privacy
Crewed Luxury
- Captain, and usually a host or chef
- You choose the noise level and the nights in
- Meals, toys and formalities handled
- The week is a stay, not a campaign
Boat Rental Sporades: Guide Prices
| Season | Bareboat | Catamaran | Crewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season (Apr-May, Oct) | €2,000 | €3,600 | €7,200 |
| Mid Season (Jun, Sep) | €3,000 | €5,200 | €10,500 |
| High Season (Jul-Aug) | €4,200 | €7,000 | €14,000 |
| Off Season (Nov-Mar) | €1,700 | €3,000 | €6,200 |
Weekly rates in EUR, yacht only. A 38 to 42 ft monohull sits near the bottom of each band; 46 to 50 ft cats sit at the top. Fuel, Greek transit log, end cleaning where not included and berthing are extra. Skippered weeks add a daily skipper fee and a cabin.
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Yacht Charter Sporades FAQs
Bareboat in Greece usually needs an ICC or equivalent plus VHF and recent coastal experience. Skippered and crewed weeks do not require you to skipper. We confirm operator paperwork before booking.
May to October is the main season. June and September often feel calmer for berths than peak July and August while still offering warm swimming.
A mid-size monohull week often lands in the low-to-mid thousands of euros in shoulder season; peak weeks and catamarans cost more. Fuel, marina fees, cleaning and optional skipper sit on top.
Yacht use for the week, standard inventory and contractual insurance. Fuel, overnight fees, food and optional crew are usually extras.
Most weeks start at Skiathos, with Volos and Skopelos as useful alternates. See the Sporades charter bases page for harbour-by-harbour notes.
Bareboat suits crews comfortable with Greek harbour approaches and occasional Meltemi days. Skippered is ideal for first Aegean weeks or mixed-experience groups who want local routing.
Parts of the Sporades sit in or beside marine park rules. Mooring and anchoring restrictions apply in places, and popular town quays fill early in August.
Yes. A classic week links Skiathos, Skopelos and nearby bays without forcing Alonissos every day. Keep passages short and leave room for weather.
