Athens Riviera
The coastline south of Athens runs past Vouliagmeni, Varkiza and Lagonisi to Cape Sounion. End the first or last day at anchor below the Temple of Poseidon and watch the sun set behind the columns.
Athens Riviera · Hydra · Spetses · Porto Cheli · Poros
Athens Riviera & Saronic Yacht Charter
The Athens Riviera and the Saronic Gulf are the easiest place to start a yacht charter in Greece. Most crewed yachts are based at the Athens marinas, about 30 minutes from the airport. You can land in the morning and be at anchor by lunch.
Distances are short and the water is sheltered. The summer meltemi is much gentler here than in the Cyclades. That makes the Saronic ideal for families, first-time charterers and anyone who wants more swimming and less time underway.
Charter BasesAthens (Alimos Marina), Lavrion, Piraeus
Best MonthsMay – October
Yachts Available70 crewed yachts
Plan This Charter
Highlights
Where your yacht will take you
Hydra
No cars, no scooters, just stone mansions around a perfect horseshoe harbour. Walk the coastal path to Kamini, swim off the rocks at Spilia, or anchor at Bisti and Agios Nikolaos on the quiet west coast.
Spetses
Pine forests, horse-drawn carriages and a long sea-faring history. Dine in the Old Harbour, then spend the day in the coves of Zogeria and Agia Paraskevi on the far side of the island.
Porto Cheli
A deep, sheltered bay on the Peloponnese coast, lined with elegant resorts and beach clubs. It is a calm overnight anchorage and the gateway to the Argolic Gulf, Kosta and the island of Dokos.
Poros
Your yacht glides through a narrow channel lined with waterfront tavernas. Climb to the clock tower for the view, visit the lemon forest across the water at Galatas, and swim at Love Bay.
Sample Itinerary
7 days in the Athens Riviera by yacht
Every charter is planned around you. Use this route as a starting point; your captain will adapt it to the wind, the weather and your group.
When to Go
The season runs from May to October. June and September offer warm water, calm seas and quieter anchorages. July and August are the busiest months, but the Saronic stays well protected from the strongest northerly winds.
- Day 1Athens → Aegina
Board in Athens and cross to Aegina for an afternoon swim and pistachio ice cream in the harbour.
- Day 2Aegina → Poros
Cruise the Methana peninsula to Poros. Evening drinks on the waterfront.
- Day 3Poros → Hydra
Swim at Love Bay, then on to Hydra. Stay for sunset at the harbour.
- Day 4Hydra → Spetses
Lunch at anchor at Bisti, then continue to Spetses and the Old Harbour.
- Day 5Spetses → Porto Cheli
A short hop to Porto Cheli for water toys and a beach club afternoon.
- Day 6Porto Cheli → Dokos → Ermioni
The clear bays of Dokos, then a quiet night near Ermioni.
- Day 7Return to Athens
Cross back along the Riviera with a final swim near Cape Sounion.
Yachts for the Athens Riviera
Athens Riviera & Saronic yacht charters
Motor Yacht · Crewed
La Pellegrina 1
From
€180,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Axios
From
€160,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
How Much Is Enough
From
€200,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Aqua Libra
From
€145,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Pathos
From
€130,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Ottawa IV
From
€95,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Volo Mare
From
€150,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Fatsa
From
€145,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Option B
From
€105,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Angel
From
€170,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Pura Vida
From
€120,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
George P
From
€110,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Makani II
From
€110,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Love T
From
€120,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Bestia
Weekly Rate
On request
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Golden Yacht
From
€75,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Mary
From
€82,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Dinaia
From
€69,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Anka
From
€90,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Ianassa
From
€95,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Menangio X
From
€75,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Gala I
From
€73,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
One
From
€45,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Whatever
From
€50,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Red Rose
From
€35,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Lidia
From
€33,600/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Lady Natassa
From
€34,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Freedom
From
€28,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
M Five
From
€31,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Why Not
From
€30,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Sea Ya
From
€24,000/wk
Motor Yacht · Crewed
Lady L
From
€17,500/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Crazy Horse
From
€50,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Christal Mio
From
€70,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Alina
From
€70,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Siete Mares
From
€70,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Just Marie 2
From
€49,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Elly II
From
€59,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Meltemi
From
€59,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Alteya
From
€49,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Majesty of Greece
From
€34,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Alena
From
€34,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Elly
From
€34,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
Valium 67
From
€34,000/wk
Power Catamaran · Crewed
D2
From
€33,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Genny
From
€56,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Serenissima III
From
€65,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Above & Beyond
From
€56,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Under the Radar
From
€55,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Sol Madinina
From
€65,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Ad Astra
From
€65,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Aloia
From
€65,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Grayone
From
€56,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Sameli
From
€49,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
White Caps
From
€35,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Aether
From
€31,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Sunmoon
Weekly Rate
On request
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Stephanie
From
€33,500/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Aphaea
From
€33,500/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Pixie
From
€31,500/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Serenissima
From
€31,500/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Hani I
From
€27,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Moonlight
From
€32,900/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Valium 62
From
€22,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Adara Next
From
€35,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
New Horizons 4
From
€29,500/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Libra
From
€19,700/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Summer Star
From
€17,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
My Star
From
€12,000/wk
Sailing Catamaran · Crewed
Odyssey
From
€8,720/wk
Plan Your Athens Riviera Charter
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