Catamaran Charters in Greece

Five reasons to choose a catamaran

1. Stability. Two hulls mean the boat stays much flatter under sail and at anchor, which matters for anyone prone to seasickness. 2. Space. A large saloon and cockpit on one level, a big foredeck with trampolines, and cabins in separate hulls for more privacy. 3. Shallow draft. Catamarans can anchor closer to the beach. 4. Comfort at anchor. Less rolling in a swell makes nights at anchor more pleasant. 5. Easy for families. Children can move around safely on a flat deck.

Trade-offs to know about

Catamarans do not sail as close to the wind as monohulls, and the sailing feel is less lively. Their width means fewer berths in some harbours, and marinas often charge more for a catamaran than for a monohull of the same length. Running costs, such as fuel for two engines, can also be higher. See catamaran or monohull.

Where catamaran charters work best

Catamarans suit every Greek cruising area. In the Cyclades in July and August, their stability makes the meltemi more comfortable at anchor, and in the Ionian and the Saronic their shallow draft opens up many small bays. Popular models in our listings include the Lagoon 420, the Lagoon 500 and the Lagoon Fly.

How booking works

Booking a catamaran charter in Greece with Astra Yachting follows the same steps every time. You send your preferred dates, the number of guests, the type of charter you want (bareboat, skippered or crewed) and any must-see stops. We check live availability with the yacht owners and charter fleets we work with, and come back with the yachts that are actually free for your dates, their exact specifications and a written quotation.

Once you choose a yacht, you receive the charter agreement and the payment schedule. The booking is confirmed when the agreement is signed and the first payment is received, as set out in our Booking Terms & Conditions. Before departure we collect the crew list required by the Greek port authorities, any sailing licences for bareboat charters, and your provisioning or transfer requests.

On embarkation day you meet the yacht in the charter base you choose, go through the check-in and safety briefing, and set off. During the charter you can reach us by phone or WhatsApp on +30 693 918 6245.

What is included and what is extra

Every quotation for a catamaran charter in Greece lists what the charter fee covers, so there are no surprises. As a rule, the fee covers the use of the yacht for the agreed period, its standard equipment and the yacht's insurance. On skippered and crewed charters it also covers the skipper or crew wages.

Items that are usually charged separately include fuel, marina and harbour fees, the final cleaning, optional extras such as a paddleboard, a gennaker or an outboard for the tender, the skipper's or crew's food on board, and a security deposit or damage-waiver option on bareboat charters. On crewed motor yachts, running costs such as fuel, food and drinks are often paid through an advance provisioning allowance that is reconciled at the end of the trip. The exact list depends on the yacht, which is why we confirm it in writing before you book.

We do not publish fixed prices on these pages because rates depend on the yacht, the week of the season and the charter format. Ask for a quotation and you get the real price for your dates.