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Port guide
Kavala — at a glance
26 boats are available to book in Kavala from 2 bases; the largest are Kavala (20), Kavala Marina (6). The fleet is 24 sailing boats and 2 catamarans. The most common models are Bavaria Cruiser 46 (2), Bavaria 40 Cruiser (2), Bavaria 39 Cruiser (2), Sun Odyssey 410 (1), Bavaria 46 (1) — 23 models in all. Built 2001–2024, 11.6–16.8 m long, 3–6 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €167; the typical boat here is around €244 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Kavala is the port of eastern Macedonia on the northern Aegean, with a charter fleet in its marina below the old town and the island of Thasos an afternoon’s sail across the strait. The cruising ground is the quietest in Greece: Thasos, Samothraki, Limnos and the Chalkidiki peninsulas, with few charter boats and a milder meltemi than the Cyclades.
Charter bases in Kavala
- Kavala 20 boats
- Kavala Marina 6 boats
Getting there
By air. Kavala Airport (KVA) at Chrysoupoli is about 30 km — 30 minutes by taxi; Thessaloniki (SKG) is about two hours by road. By road and bus. Kavala is on the Egnatia motorway; KTEL coaches from Thessaloniki run every hour or two. Parking at the marina.
Kavala before you cast off
The old town on the Panagia peninsula, its Byzantine castle and the Kamares aqueduct stand above the harbour; the ancient city of Philippi, where Paul first preached in Europe, is 15 km inland. Thasos’ beaches and marble villages are an hour by ferry.
Supermarkets and the town market within walking distance of the marina; fuel by tanker or at the marina dock.
A week from Kavala
Saturday — Kavala → Thasos, Limenas (15 nm). Across the strait to Thasos town harbour under the ancient walls.
Sunday — Limenas → Aliki / Potos (18 nm). Round the island’s east coast to the marble bays of Aliki and the harbour of Potos.
Monday — Thasos → Samothraki, Kamariotissa (35 nm). The long leg east to Samothraki’s harbour under its 1,600-metre mountain.
Tuesday — Samothraki → Limnos, Myrina (30 nm). South to Limnos’ Venetian-castled harbour.
Wednesday — Myrina → Moudros or the south bays (15 nm). A day around Limnos’ great bay.
Thursday — Limnos → Thasos, Limenaria (40 nm). Back north-west to the south coast of Thasos.
Friday — Limenaria → Kavala (20 nm). Home across the strait to the marina.
Types of boats in Kavala
- Sailing boats 24 boats · from €167 per day
- Catamarans 2 boats · from €396 per day
Ports near Kavala
Keramoti - Kavala (11 boats · 25 km) · Limenas Avdiron (6 boats · 46 km) · Nikiti - Chalkidiki (21 boats · 102 km) · Porto Carras, Chalkidiki (3 boats · 109 km) · Kanistro - Chalkidiki (6 boats · 127 km) · Loutraki (13 boats · 209 km) · Elios (10 boats · 211 km) · Skiathos (51 boats · 212 km) · All boats in Greece
Kavala · prices
What a charter in Kavala actually costs
Adriavela lists 26 boats leaving from Kavala. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €1,868 and the cheapest boat on the list is €1,169. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing boat 11.9–16.8 m · 4 cabins · built 2009 | Boats24 | Guests7–12 | From€1,169 | Average€1,822 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 11.6–11.9 m · 5 cabins · built 2017 | Boats2 | Guests10–11 | From€2,775 | Average€2,775 |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 10 | Share of fleet38% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 11 | Share of fleet42% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 16 | Share of fleet62% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 16 | Share of fleet62% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 26 | Share of fleet100% |
Short charters are priced per boat and date rather than by the week, so no range is quoted here. Pick your days on a boat’s page and the rate comes back live.
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats7 33% | Sleeps8 | Typical size12 m | Mostly7 sailing boats | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats13 62% | Sleeps9 | Typical size13 m | Mostly12 sailing boats, 1 catamaran & trimaran | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats1 5% | Sleeps12 | Typical size17 m | Mostly1 sailing boat |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Kavala cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €167 and the typical boat is around €244 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,169. 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 Kavala?
26 boats are available to book in Kavala: 24 sailing boats and 2 catamarans. The most common models are Bavaria Cruiser 46, Bavaria 40 Cruiser, Bavaria 39 Cruiser, Sun Odyssey 410.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Kavala?
Charters in Kavala leave from 2 bases: Kavala (20 boats), Kavala Marina (6 boats).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 10 boats here accept a single-day booking, and 11 take two days. 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?
5 of the 26 boats in Kavala 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 Kavala?
The nearest airport is Kavala Airport (KVA), about 15 km away as the crow flies; Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) is about 130 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Greece?
Yes. Greek rules require a recognised skipper’s certificate and a second crew member with sailing experience declared on the crew list; the base checks the papers at handover. Without them, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover from 17:00 on Saturday, return to the base by the evening before and check-out by 9:00 on Saturday morning. Day charters start in the morning from the same quays.
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