Skiathos yacht charter: swimmers in clear turquoise water beneath a rock arch on Skiathos

Bareboat yacht charter · Sporades, Greece

Skiathos Yacht Charter

Your Skiathos yacht charter starts on the Town Quay in Skiathos, minutes from the airport, with the Sporades islands to the east and the Gulf of Volos to the west.

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Charter base
Town Quay, Skiathos
Nearest airport
Skiathos, about 10 minutes
Sailing area
Sporades and Gulf of Volos
Skipper
£135 per day
Discounts
5% for 2 weeks, 10% for 3

Sporades yacht charter from Skiathos

Skiathos is ideally placed for exploring the Sporades islands to the east and the Gulf of Volos to the west. With outlying islands and sheltered bays, the area offers sailing to suit all levels of experience.

The airport takes many international flights from the UK and the transfer to the quay takes just minutes, so your sailing starts almost as soon as you land.

Our yachts are on the Town Quay itself, and a short stroll along the promenade brings you to a great selection of tavernas and bars.

Your Skiathos charter at a glance

  • Yachts on the Town Quay in Skiathos
  • Minutes from Skiathos airport
  • International flights from the UK
  • Sporades and Pelion sample routes
  • Sailing for all levels of experience

Where you start

Our Skiathos charter base

On the town quay, right in the middle of Skiathos Town.

Skiathos Town Quay

Our yachts are on the town quay, a short stroll along the promenade from tavernas and bars.

Address
37002 Skiathos, North Sporades, Greece
Coordinates
39°09.80′ N, 23°29.80′ E
From the airport
About 10 minutes

Facilities

  • Cafés and bars with free wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Supermarket
  • Parking
  • Power and water
  • Fuel station
  • WC and showers
  • Laundry service
  • Weather forecast
  • Crane
  • Slipway
  • Dry berths
  • Workshop

  • Flights

    Skiathos airport takes many international flights from the UK. The transfer to the quay takes about 10 minutes, so you go almost straight from the plane to your yacht.


  • Ferries

    Skiathos can also be reached by ferry or hydrofoil.

Sample itinerary

A sample week sailing from Skiathos

A suggested seven-night route through the Sporades, to Alonissos, uninhabited islands and Skopelos.

  1. Day1

    Arrive at Skiathos

    Fly from the UK to Skiathos and transfer to the harbour for embarkation.

  2. Day2

    Patitiri, Alonissos

    The capital of Alonissos, an enchanting and timeless harbour.

  3. Day3

    Peristeri or Pelagos

    A chance to escape and explore uninhabited islands.

  4. Day4

    Steni Vala

    A pretty fishing village with a choice of good tavernas ashore.

  5. Day5

    Skopelos Town

    The capital of Skopelos, a charming town rising steeply from its pretty harbour.

  6. Day6

    Agnontas or Panormos Bay

    Great beaches, waterside tavernas and good shelter.

  7. Day7

    Back to Skiathos

    A swim stop and a leisurely sail back to base, with time for drinks on board before a last night out in town.

  8. Day8

    Disembark

    Disembark and transfer to Skiathos airport.

Prefer the mainland? The Pelion route sails to Paleo Trikeri, Amaliopolis, Pegadi and Orei on the north coast of Evia, then back via Koukounaries beach on Skiathos and the south coast of Skopelos. This is a suggested route only. You are free to plan your own itinerary, and the base team will be happy to suggest harbours and anchorages to suit the weather.

Before you book

Deposits, extras and discounts

A returnable security deposit of €2,000 to €4,000, depending on yacht size and age, is lodged locally by credit card on arrival. You can reduce your liability to €500 to €600 by paying the insurance premium below.

Insurance, deposit and flights

Insurance premium (1 week / 2 weeks) and reduced deposit

Monohulls up to 36ft£126 / £252, deposit €500
Monohulls 37 to 49ft£189 / £378, deposit €500
Monohulls over 50ft, catamarans up to 41ft£252 / £504, deposit €600
Catamarans 42ft and over£315 / £630, deposit €600

Flights and transfers, from

Low season£149
Mid season£269
High season£459

Extras

Compulsory service pack, per charter (end cleaning, linen and towels, dinghy with outboard, starter pack)

Monohulls up to 38ft£155
Monohulls 39 to 45ft£180
Monohulls 46 to 49ft£210
Monohulls 50ft and over£228
Catamarans up to 40ft£228
Catamarans 41 to 45ft£245
Catamarans 46 to 49ft£260

Optional extras

Skipper£135 per day
Hostess£125 per day
Stand-up paddleboard£145 per week, £215 per two weeks
Wifi (2GB)£45 per week
Child safety nettingFrom £190 per charter

Discounts: 5% off two-week charters and 10% off three-week charters. Book your flights with us for full ATOL protection; holidays without flights are protected by our ABTOT membership (member 5660). Yachts are classed as Super Premier (under 12 months old), Premier (under 3 years), Comfort (3 to 6 years) and Economy (over 6 years).

Book your Skiathos yacht charter

To book a yacht or check availability, get in touch with our experienced team. They will help you choose the right yacht and dates for your Sporades charter.

Call or email us

Request a quote

Tell us your dates and party size, and we’ll then come back to you with availability and prices.

Peace of mind

Book with confidence

Every payment you make to us is financially protected, from deposit to balance. Holidays with flights are covered by our ATOL licence, and holidays without flights by our ABTOT membership. Trading since 1995.


  • ATOL Protected — Licence 9511

    All flight-inclusive holidays are fully ATOL protected


  • ABTOT Member — No. 5660

    Additional protection for bookings without flights

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