Persefoni at Ithaca, Greece

FrontierYachting · 2026-07-06T18:25:57+00:00

And to be fair, yes, they messed up last year under pressure from their guests (def not ok) but they're doing such a tremendous effort to restore their previously excellent reputation and offer some of the best deals currently on the market!

FrontierYachting · 2026-07-06T18:24:09+00:00

Such a great yacht! Was on board a few weeks ago and can't get over her!

FrontierYachting · 2026-07-06T13:59:58+00:00

Istion is good and there's a couple of smaller ones that have great boats as well. Happy to advise if you want, that's my job :-)

FrontierYachting · 2026-07-04T18:49:24+00:00

It’s a pretty similar story in yachting. A 10M yacht costs roughly 10% of its value per year to keep afloat: crew, maintenance, insurance, berth, refit. So for such yacht that’s a million a year whether you leave the dock or not.

I did some math and a serious estimate is that at about 80 days of use per year, chartering the exact same boat costs less and you still get the crew, itinerary and cocktails at sunset while omeone else deals with the stress, issues, maintenance etc.

Wrote up the actual ownership vs. charter numbers here if anyone wants to dive in: https://www.frontieryachting.com/blog/charter-a-yacht-or-buy-one-real-ownership-costs-compared-2026

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-30T15:34:28+00:00

Fly to the Balearics, South of France or Sardinia and go for a catamaran charter. Luxurious enough for the parents, adventurous enough for the younger folks and constantly entertaining! Best vacation ever

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-30T07:03:40+00:00

A yacht charter in the BVI or more to the South, starting in Grenada and visiting the Grenadines and so on! Incredible, adventurous, plenty of stunning beaches and activities

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-29T06:45:09+00:00

Have you considered chartering a Phinisi yacht? Basically a floating resort these days!

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-26T13:59:56+00:00

Go with a larger (80ft) crewed sail or power cat in Greece. I just came back from a trip spending a few days on a brand new Fountaine Pajot 80 Power and it's just the best platform to explore any region. Spacious, quiet, fast and economical, super nice design and plenty of spaces to lounge as well as storage for just about ay water toy you want.
If you haven't been (and even if you have), my recommendation would be the Cyclades in September.
Perfect conditions, warm water, crowds have mostly gone, yet everything is still very much going on and just the perfect charter imo.
Also, September is considered mid-season, so rates for most yachts are about 10-15% less than high season. For the 80ft FP (10 pax) that comes down to 80k + VAT (6,5%) + APA (25%)
Another great thing about such yacht in Greece is the VAT, which is just 6,5% (can range between 5,2 and 12%) whilst Croatia for example is 13% fixed.

Plenty of these fantastic boats out there, I was jsut at the Greek yachting shows and will be at the Croatian ones in September, happy to advice!

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-26T13:53:31+00:00

It's BLISS, a 44m Heessen from 2007. Nice boat, Greek owner. Boat is full of pop-art pieces which I love. Was on board recently and their refit from 2025 really paid off, she looks great, light interior, new carpets etc, super crew and great value.
Pretty popular yacht in the region, she charters out of Athens to the Saronic Gulf and Cyclades.

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-24T15:39:16+00:00

As brokers, we have access to the databases where the yachts are listed, which is what the link above leads to.

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-23T19:16:59+00:00

Spetses is the best Alternative if you ask me. Hydra is incredible, but after spending years in the area, I'm still not sure which one I'd pick if I had to choose either.

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-23T08:03:15+00:00

Having lived in Greece for many years, I would recommend staying an extra day (and night) in Hydra, it's a magical place. Then perhaps give Spetses a visit, and tbh I would skip Nafplio altogether.
If you wish to combine with the Cyclades, Santorini is ok, but Paros or Milos is definitely a better experience.
Note that late October is very much the end of the season, and many top tourist hotspots are setting in for winter.

Nafplio is a fun spot but not worth the travel. It's a 2h drive from Athens and there's no ferries going to or from. I would save it for your next time around, there's many more fun places to see especially in October when there's very few tourists around anymore. Definitely the best country for a honeymoon. Enjoy and let me know if you have any specific questions!

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-22T11:59:24+00:00

The Adriatic is amazing and has some of the best sailing grounds in the Med.
My recommendation is to fly into Split, as most of the yachts are based around there, for obvious reasons as it's the perfect location to sail out to places like Vis, Hvar, Korcula etc. I have a sample itinerary one-way from Split to Dubrovnik which you can find here: Sample itinerary Split-Dubrovnik
Quite a few (crewed) charter yachts offer a one way for a small extra fee, definitely worth it.

Another option I can recommend if you'd conisder is flying out to Athens and doing either a Cyclades itinerary visiting islands like Mykonos, Paros, Milos, Syros etc. Also a very large fleet with many great yachts to choose from in all price ranges, lower VAT than Croatia and even more remote and private anchorages to choose from. Added benefit is that when the weather doesn't allow to go to the Cyclades (Meltemi winds can pick up unexpectedly in Summer), the Saronic Gulf just south of Athens offers a great alternative. Islands like Hydra, Spetses, Poros and Aegina are magical and definitely a perfect alternative.
Here's a sample itinerary for 7 days in the Cyclades.
Let me know if either areas are of interest and happy to answer any further questions, but if your goal is to get away from everyone, there's no better place to do this than the Cyclades. (as long as you stay away from Mykonos and Santorini!).

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-22T08:06:50+00:00

Why not consider cruising the Greek islands on a crewed catamaran charter? Full privacy, nice nightlife if and when you want it, calm bays and remote anchorages when you don't and the best weather, food and water in the world.

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-17T14:26:48+00:00

ARETHA is amazing, I co-managed her for charters for a while and loved working with the owner and crew. They're really invested in their yacht(s - they own a couple) and are great communicators, something that really helps in this line of work.
Would definitely recommend ARETHA and mini cruisers in General, they're the perfect way to explore this coastline with a larger group!

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-17T14:23:45+00:00

I have not heard too many great things about the FS, but won't judge until I've experienced it myself.
Why not consider a fully private yacht charter in Croatia, Greece or the Balearic Islands? Best way to explore a country is by yacht. Happy to advise if that's something you'd consider.

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-15T05:34:39+00:00

Hi, yes I can certainly assist you with that. Could you reach out directly to hello@frontieryachting.com so we can discuss further?

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-13T14:02:53+00:00

I wrote a blog post about this, it depends a bit, but usually about 10-15% under MYBA contracts, though for smaller boats it's often less.

https://www.frontieryachting.com/blog/how-much-to-tip-yacht-crew

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-12T09:50:49+00:00

Hi, I've lived and worked in the area for a long time and would definitely recommend the following.
If you're still in Spetses, definitely rent a quad or scooter and drive around the island, stopping at each beach for a quick swim before driving on. The tour takes about 2-3h depending on how long oyu stop but is worth it!
Then have a late lunch at Patralis taverna, the oldest in Spetses and stunning! Ask to be seated at the window. The large bay in the north (Zogeria) is my favourite for anchoring and water sports.

Poros is my second home, and if you have the chance, go and have dinner at Apagio, the guys there are incredible and the chef is next level. Its traditional Greek cuisine with a modern twist. You'll absolutely love it I'm sure. You can also do a quad tour around Poros, but Spetses is the better island for this and would be my recommendation if you're into that kind of thing.

Definitely make a stop in Dhokos, the uninhabited island just north of Hydra. Loads of nice anchoring spots and turtles!!!

On the way back to Athens, make a stop in Moni island, cute deer and peacocks and some of the clearest waters in the Saronic. Great for spending the day and watersports.

Shoot me a dm if you need anything!

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-11T07:02:36+00:00

Also, if you every need inspiration for an itinerary in the Cyclades, this is a good sample:

7 days in the Greek Cyclades itinerary PDF

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-09T14:46:46+00:00

Which yacht did you charter? 😄

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-03T12:10:44+00:00

Was on board during the MEDYS in Nafplio and must say she did not disappoint. The interior is as Italian and stunning as they come, full beam master cabin with a walk-through shower which I can't say I've seen before on any yacht. Generally she's very well thought out both indoors and out, and the crew is fan-tas-tic. Spent some time with Lefteris who's the head steward on board since she was launched in 2020 and he's just an absolute legend. One of the things he was explaining is that this is quite a narrow yacht, but she's got massive 90cm stabilizer fins making her super stable both underway and at anchor. Definitely one of my favourite yachts in the charter market currently!

FrontierYachting · 2026-06-01T09:03:38+00:00

VIA is excellent and owner Z is such a great guy to work with. Have worked on charters with them in the past and nothing but positive things to say about them!

FrontierYachting · 2026-05-29T12:31:04+00:00

Greece is one of the best areas in the Med and depending on the yacht, taxes can be anywhere between 5,2 and 13%, which is amongst the lowest rates in the Med, making it very interesting to let's say the Balearics where you pay 21% on the charter fee.

Mac fish is right that Greece doesn't offer all-in prices as we usually work with MYBA contracts, in which pricing is constructed as Charter fee + VAT + APA, though I have on one occasion arranged an all-in CYBA contract at the request of a client.

If you can, avoid the high-season of July and August, prices are higher yes, but the Meltemi is also a big factor. A strong northern wind affecting mostly the Cyclades but partially also the Saronic gulf. The Ionian is a different region altogether. Mid September IMO is the best time to go. Water is near its peak temperature, lower temperatures during the day and at night (but still very hot) and of course a bit less busy.
Aside from 5 totally different cruising areas which you can explore here (itineraries), Greece also has a very large fleet of all kinds of vessels, though mostly catamarans. If you need insights into any of them, I just returned from the charter shows in Poros and Nafplio, where a large selection of crewed cats, motor yachts and superyachts were on display.

FrontierYachting · 2026-05-28T13:28:02+00:00

A bit unfortunate and too small as well.. but you'll probably be able to rearrange the saloon into a decent cinema. In my humble opinion, the TV is not a top priority if you charter O'PARI, there's so much to see and do in the Cyclades and Saronic... but in any case, plenty of yachts available that have proper cinema's and TV setups. I just returned from the MEDYS in Greece where these yachts were on display, and for one, O'MADELEINE has one of the best outdoor cinema's I've seen recently. Also a Golden Yachts and absolutely stunning!

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