5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Heraklion — at a glance
4 boats are available to book in Heraklion from Heraklion Port. The fleet is 3 sailing boats and 1 motor boat. The boats are Olympic 40SR, Hanse 470, Elan Impression 514 and Beneteau 48. Built 2009–2024, 12–16.1 m long, 3–5 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €357, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Heraklion Airport (HER), under 10 km from the base as the crow flies; Chania Airport (CHQ) is about 95 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Types of boats in Heraklion
- Sailing boats 3 boats · from €357 per day
- Motor boats 1 boat
Ports near Heraklion
Chania (4 boats · 104 km) · Vlichada (13 boats · 113 km) · Paros (75 boats · 188 km) · Piso Livadi (13 boats · 188 km) · Naxos (6 boats · 196 km) · Platis Gialos (4 boats · 230 km) · Ornos (21 boats · 231 km) · Mykonos (25 boats · 234 km) · All boats in Greece
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Heraklion cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €357; a week (7 nights) starts from €2,499. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Heraklion?
4 boats are available to book in Heraklion: 3 sailing boats and 1 motor boat. The boats are Olympic 40SR, Hanse 470, Elan Impression 514, Beneteau 48.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 4 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
3 of the 4 boats in Heraklion are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Heraklion?
The nearest airport is Heraklion Airport (HER), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Chania Airport (CHQ) is about 95 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
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