With travel to Greece looking hopeful this year, yacht travel is the way to experience the crystal-clear waters, isolated coves and secret beaches of these magical islands, while dipping into town for the best dining and culture that they have to offer, before escaping the crowds again.
Yacht charter in Greece is extremely exclusive thanks to Greek restrictions on licensing for yachts. To navigate these waters, guests can turn to the experts at Edmiston who can guide you through selecting and securing the best yacht for your needs.
Here is a round-up of the best yachts available to charter in Greece this summer:
ILLUSION I – available from May – early July and all of August in Greece, 175,000 Euros per week for up to 12 guests
The 55m Feadship ILLUSION I is available for charter in Greece and, having been extensively refitted in 2019, now has a timeless style to suit sunny climes. ILLUSION I has plenty of outdoor spaces including a casual dining spot round two tables, and a discreet sunbathing area; a shaded dining table on the main deck which is popular for breakfast, a Jacuzzi on the sun deck, and an alfresco dining table, with biminis providing optional shade. The interiors include a large main deck salon, where guests will find comfy sofas and armchairs in muted tones, a bar, and a partially divided TV area for extra snugness. She can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins, including a main deck master and a VIP on the lower deck. The rest of the guest accommodation comprises two double cabins and two twins. The bridge deck salon has the most magnificent views out to the horizon, even from the private office area, should guests need to combine work and play. She also has plenty of water toys for exploring Greece’s famous coastline from two Yahama Waverunners, two Seabobs, an inflatable paddle board, two adult and two children’s water skis and one wakeboard.
SATORI – available from September onwards in Greece, 105,000 Euros per week for up to 10 guests
SATORI is one of the finest examples of her kind, offering relaxed sailing and an ability to access shallow waters, perfect for Greek charter, so that guests can explore to their heart’s content. Fantastic for entertaining, SATORI provides shaded al fresco dining, as well as a bar, comfortable sunbathing pads and sun loungers. SATORI can comfortably sleep 10 guests in five cabins and has an excellent chef onboard (as well as the option to request the owners Michelin star chef) and a wine cellar with capacity for 250 bottles. SATORI has one Yamaha Superjet jet ski, two Seabobs, four electric bikes for island exploring, one Optimist sailor, two pairs of waterskis for both adults and children, one wake board, one Ringo, one paddleboard, three kayaks and snorkelling equipment. For lazy evenings, she also has an open-air cinema.
MARIU – available from May in Greece, from 185,000 Euros per week for up to 12 guests
Designed by and built for iconic fashion designer Giorgio Armani, MARIU’s interior is the epitome of cool, sophisticated yacht style. Her decks are exceptional, the perfect place to spend the day, or night, with enormous dining tables and beautiful canopies, creating cool shade. Above, the large sun deck is spectacular, with teak furniture, a full bar, and a Jacuzzi. MARIU’s open-plan interior is rich with texture and tone; leather, beautifully grained woods and aluminium ceilings that neatly contrast the teak floorboards and bleached oak paneling. With six double cabins, the yacht is ideally set up for families and friends. MARIU also has one Seadoo, one Yamaha Waverunner, two Seabobs, a flyboard, two kitesurfing kites and boards as well as a fully equipped gym.
ROXSTAR – available in Greece from September onwards, from EUR 85,000 for up to 10 guests
Rox Star is the epitome of modern sailing yacht cool, with excellent performance, safety and entertainment. Launched in 2015, her interiors are contemporary with a splash of rock n’roll thrown into her artwork, furniture and fittings. The full-beam main salon has a welcoming bar, ideal to relish a cocktail before having dinner. With a fully battened main and mizzen ketch rig, Rox Star flies more than six hundred sqm of elegant black sails and offers high-performance sailing even in light wind conditions. Should the wind fade away, her two powerful engines allow for comfortable economical cruising. She sleeps up to 10 guests in five elegant cabins. The spacious master stateroom has a king-size bed under a wonderful skylight and and en suite bathroom. The four additional guest cabins have queen-size beds and en suite Italian bathrooms with marble showers.
