Bareboat Yacht Charter / Sailing Region
MainSaiL is a yacht charter operator company, offers a wide range of sailing and motor yachts in one of the most beautiful destination in Greece such are Sporades Islands - Aegean islands - Ionian islands
Bareboat Charter
For those with a passion for sailing and a wish to escape the fast pace of modern life, a bareboat charter is the perfect holiday. A bareboat charter is an arrangement for chartering a yacht whereby no crew is provided, and the charterer is solely responsible for the care and handling of the yacht.
MainSaiL offers a wide range of sailing yachts from our yacht charter base in Achillio Magnisia 37007.
Achillio is a well-kept, small fishing village just few nm from Gulf of Volos .
Welcomes visitors before the start of the cruise with a friendly atmosphere.
From our yacht charter base, you can combine several outstanding destinations of the
northern Aegean for a great sailing vacation. The biggest attraction in this region is certainly
the islands of the Northern Sporades. But also the Gulf of Volos and especially the
mountainous peninsula of Pelion have a lot to offer for exploring Yacht Charter sailors,
especially original villages and an impressive nature.
For access to Achillio base Fly to Volos (Nea Anchialos National Airport)
Nea Anchialos National Airport is 30 mins distance from our base
from other European Countries/Cities, please consider flying to Thessaloniki Airport or Athens airport
More importantly, we can offer you our personal Airport Transfer Service, where we will pick you up from Thessaloniki Airport or Athens Airport and take you directly to your yacht in Achillio base
For check in-out requests from Skiathos island do not hesitate to contact us
Our bareboat yachts range in size from 34′ – 51′ feet and can accommodate between a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 12 people on board.
All our yachts are equipped to a very high standard and include full charter equipment, navigation equipment, safety equipment, fully appointed galleys, complete set of linens (sheets, blankets, pillows and towels), dinghy,bimini tops, sprayhoods,gps plotter,etc.
In order to charter a yacht bareboat, the local port authorities require at least the designated skipper holds an official sailing license.
Skippered Charter
Those who wish to charter a yacht but don’t know how to sail, or wish to sit back and relax while someone else does all the work, have the option of hiring a skipper.
A skipper will bring years of sailing experience and a wealth of local knowledge making him the ideal guide to whichever cruising ground you choose to explore.
A skippered yacht charter is the perfect holiday for friends or family.
A hostess / cook can also be hired to look after the provisioning and provide your meals on board.
*Please remember that a skipper, or a hostess, will require his / her own berth and provisioning to be provided for the duration of the charter.
*Please be certain that the number of people in your party and the number of crew you wish to hire does not exceed the maximum occupancy allowed on board the yacht you intend to charter.
1 week Sporades islands itinerary from Achillio Port with a Skipper
1st Day Saturday Athens - Achillio
Departure to Achillio Charter Base by mini bus at 13:30 Meeting Point
Arrival to Achillio around 16:00
Check-in around 16:30
We welcome you on board with a refreshing drink
Meeting with the Cpt and Crew - Short briefing-Time to rest yourself. Evening time welcome dinner with Cpt
2nd Day Sunday Achillio - Skiathos Island
Sailing departure after breakfast.
First stop in Koukounaries beach
Swimming,Snorkelling,Water Sports or laying on board
Snacks and Lunch on board
Evening time at Skiathos town.Overnight stay
3rd Day Monday Skiathos Island - Chora (Skopelos Island)
Sailing departure in the morning to Agnondas bay or Stafylos bay
Swimming,Snorkelling,Water Sports,Fishing in Limnonari beach
Snacks and Lunch on board
Evening time at Skopelos Town.Overnight stay
4th Day TuesdayChora (Skopelos Island) - Patitiri (Alonissos island)
Sailing after breakfast to South East beaches of Alonissos island or before departure
(can be arranged a land excursion to Mamma mia cliff upon request)
Swimming,Snorkelling,Water Sports.
Snacks and Lunch on board.
Evening time Patitiri and Chora of Alonissos.Overnight stay.
5th Day Wednesday Patitiri (Alonissos Island) - Kyra Panagia island (Planitis) or Peristera Island or Steni Vala or Gerakas bay
Sailing departure to Kyra Panagia island or Peristera island or at Gerakas bay w.p for a full day on board.
Swimming,Snorkelling,Water Sports in the near by bays
Overnight stay on the anchor.Snacks,Lunch and Dinner on board
6th Day Thursday Kyra panagia island - Loutraki, Glossa (Skopelos island)
Sailing departure to Loutraki,Glossa Town or to Neo Klima
Anchorage at Panormos bay
Swimming,Snorkelling,Water Sports at Kastani beach
Snacks and Lunch on board
Evening time at Loutraki,Glossa Town or Neo Klima. Overnight stay
7th Day
FridayGlossa (Skopelos island) - Agia Kiriaki Village(Pelion region mainland)
Sailing departure in the morning to Agia Kiriaki Village or Trikeri Island
Stop to Tsougria island for
Swimming,Snorkelling,Water Sport
8th Day
Saturday Agia Kiriaki Village -Achillio Check out 09:00
Sailing departure early in the morning to Achillio
Check out around 09:00 - Departure to Athens by minibus
Terms and Conditions 2025
Charter Fees
Prices apply for charters of 7 nights minimum. All prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Included at the Charter fees:
The Yacht s use and its equipment-full inventory and extras as specified for individual yachts, yacht s base mooring
fees,yachts marine insurance, Bed linen-towels (1 set/person/week),blankets, Cooking gas, taxes & VAT
Not included at the Charter fees:
Fuel & fresh water consumption. Water tanks are being filled upon embarkation-disembarkation from our staff at the
base - Free of charge. Port fees in the ports except from embarkation-disembarkation, Food and drinks, Safety net,
Canal dues, foreign water taxes, Transfers, End cleaning, outboard engine
Yacht Delivery
Check in: embarkation time at 17.00 pm. (local time) Check out: disembarkation time at 09.00am. (Local time)
Payment Conditions
A down payment of 50% of the charter fees is required upon Booking Reservation
A Balance payment of 50% of the charter fee is required 30 days prior to charter embarkation.
Above payments can be made via bank wire transfer.
Security Deposit (refundable), when applicable: The said refundable Security Deposit will cover any damage or loss
of the yacht and her equipment during the cruise. Payable at the base upon embarkation in cash or by credit card
(Visa and MasterCard only).
The amount of the security deposit varies from Euro 1500.00 € up to 2500.00 €.
In case of a skippered charter (skipper provided by us) the Security Deposit is reduced to the typical amount of
500.00 € per booking.
Credit cards accepted: Visa & Master Card (refundable security deposit only)
Booking Procedure
In case our offer proposal is at your interest for your sailing holidays, please contact us. We will be glad to send you
any additional information and hold an option on the yacht (without any obligation from you), for a period of 5 days
pending your final conclusion for the booking. A final Booking confirmation with all the details attached will be sent to
you as soon as we receive your reservation confirmation for the charter.
Discount Policy
Early booking discount 10% till 31/01/2025
2 week discount 5% - 3 week discount 10% - Repeater discount 5% - Boat show discount 5%
Group discount 5% for at least 2 yachts booked - Maximum discount 20% including long term discount.
End cleaning for yachts (obligatory): must be paid in the base before embarkation (cash or by credit card)
End cleaning: for 2 cabin 1 wc sailing yachts: 100.00 €
For 3 cabin 1 wc sailing yachts: 120.00 €
For 3 cabin 2 wc sailing yachts: 150.00 €
For 4 cabin sailing yachts: 200.00 €
For 5 cabin sailing yachts: 2500.00 €
Optional Extras
1 way car transfer for 4 pax Athens/Achillio: 300.00 € per booking
1 way car transfer for 4 pax Thessaloniki/Achillio: 300.00 € per booking
1 way taxi transfer Volos airport/Achillio: 55.00 € per booking
1 way minivan 8 pax Volos airport/Achillio: 90.00 € per booking
1 way minivan 8 pax Athens or Thessaloniki airport/Achillio: 400.00 € per booking
Beach towels (per piece): 10.00 € per booking
One way fees Achillio (Sporades Islands) – Lavrion 800.00 € per booking
Early check in 13:00 - 14:00: 150.00 € per booking
Extra linen per set( 1 shower towel, 1 face towel, 2 bed linen, 1 pillow case): 10.00 € per booking
Skipper: 190.00 € per day Hostess: 100.00 € per day plus meals
Junior life jackets (per piece): 15.00 € per booking
Railing net: 150.00 € per booking
SUP or KAYAK: 180.00 € per week
Wi-Fi 3GB: 50.00 € per booking
Outboard Engine : 80.00 € per week
Food - Provisions: Order form will be forwarded upon request, Please fill it and email it back, to us.
Upon your arrival your food and drinks will be on board. Preparation cost: 50.00 € per booking
All extras must be paid in the base before embarkation. (Cash or by credit card)
Insurance
All boats are insured against:
Risks arising from liability to third parties and damage to hull, machinery, and equipment
Damage liability third party and passenger s yacht any one accident.
Sea pollution liability
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation fee of 200 € of the total charter fee, for bookings, canceled within a period of more than 90 days prior
to boat embarkation.
A cancellation fee of 50 % of the total charter fee, for bookings, canceled within a period of 90-30 days prior to boat
embarkation.
A cancellation fee of 100% of the total fee, for bookings, canceled in a period less than 29 days prior to boat
embarkation.
Covid-19 policy: In the event of official government restrictions announced in the host or originating country that
affect the dates of charter, a reschedule (in the same season) will be arrange free of charge. In the event that a
reschedule that suits the clients’ needs is not possible, a credit note valid for 18 months will be issued. The clients
are responsible for communicating their travel restrictions in a timely fashion. Any delays or no-shows will be treated
as a normal cancellation and the normal cancellation policy will apply. This Covid-19 policy is subject to change
according to the Greek government’s future regulations regarding the pandemic.
Claims
No claim is accepted via email after the end of the charter and especially when the boat return to the base and the
Client has no complaints after or during the check out.
Sailing Qualifications
Bareboat Sail-yacht charter in Greece requires two experienced crew members. The first one (skipper) should have
an appropriate sailing certificate, or demonstrate sailing club membership. The second one (co-skipper) should have
sailing experience. Official declarations stating the skipper s competence and the co-skipper s experience may be
also required if the harbor authority considers this necessary. Yacht owner reserves the right to ask charterers to hire
a professional Skipper if their sailing skills are not judged sufficient.