Yacht charter in Skiathos

01 · Overview

Yacht charter in Skiathos

The Sporades are greener and quieter than the Cyclades, with the wind usually lighter too. Skiathos is the base; Skopelos and Alonissos are close by, and the waters around Alonissos form one of the largest marine parks in the Mediterranean. Every boat on our desk here leaves from Skiathos itself.

02 · The sailing grounds

The sailing grounds

From Skiathos the first leg is usually east to Skopelos, with stops at Glossa, Panormos or Skopelos town. Alonissos follows, and beyond it the national marine park covers a string of smaller islands with their own rules on landing and anchoring. The Pelion peninsula on the mainland gives a return route with quiet bays.

03 · Season and weather

Season and weather

May to October. The meltemi reaches the Sporades in high summer but is usually gentler than further south. June and September are especially good.

04 · The fleet on our desk

The fleet on our desk

We list about 50 boats in Skiathos from 14 charter companies. The fleet is sailing yachts (73%) and catamarans (25%). Half the boats were built in 2021 or later, and the typical boat is about 47 ft long with 4 cabins. The most common models here are the Bavaria Cruiser 46, Lagoon 42 and Sun Odyssey 410.

05 · Ways to charter

Ways to charter

Boats in Skiathos offer these kinds of charter (a boat can offer more than one):

Bareboat (49 boats): you skipper the boat yourself. The skipper needs a licence the operator accepts, and usually a VHF radio certificate.

Crewed (2 boats): a skipper and crew come with the boat, often with a cook or host.

Skippered (2 boats): a professional skipper sails the boat with you, and you crew as much or as little as you like.

Day charter (1 boat): a single day on the water, usually with crew.

06 · What a week costs

What a week costs

These prices are for the boat for seven nights, taken from the 2027 offers we hold in November 2026.

In April, the cheapest month for most boats here, a well-priced boat costs about €2,100 a week and the middle of the fleet about €3,200.

In July, the dearest month, the middle of the fleet costs about €5,900 a week.

The cheapest tenth of boats here start from about €1,700 a week, and the top tenth from about €4,000.

Fuel, marina fees, the final clean and any skipper are usually extra on bareboat yachts; crewed boats include their crew. Each boat page shows what its operator includes and the live price for your dates.

07 · Bases and start days

Bases and start days

Every boat on our desk here starts from Skiathos. Almost every charter here starts on a Saturday.

08 · Getting there

Getting there

Skiathos airport is a few minutes from the harbour, with summer flights from many European cities. Ferries run from Volos and Agios Konstantinos.