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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port guide
Ornos — at a glance
21 boats are available to book in Ornos from Ornos bay. The fleet is 10 motor yachts, 9 motor boats and 2 catamarans. The most common models are Technohull Explorer 40 (2), Superonda 29 (1), Princess V55 (1), Cranchi M44 HT (1), Astondoa 53 HT (1) — 19 models in all. Built 1990–2024, 8.1–31 m long, 1–5 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €1,035; the typical boat here is around €3,472 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Ornos is the sheltered bay on Mykonos’ south coast, five minutes from the airport, where charter yachts anchor and moor on the small quay beside the beach — the calm side of the island in the meltemi and the closest base to the southern Cyclades.
Getting there
By air. Mykonos Airport (JMK) is about 3 km — five minutes by taxi. By ferry. Ferries land at Tourlos new port, 6 km across the island.
Ornos before you cast off
Ornos and Psarou beaches are on the bay; Mykonos town is 3 km by road, and Delos boats leave from the old harbour there.
Supermarkets and bakeries in Ornos village within walking distance; fuel by tanker.
Types of boats in Ornos
- Motor yachts 10 boats · from €1,035 per day
- Motor boats 9 boats
- Catamarans 2 boats
Ports near Ornos
Platis Gialos (4 boats · 2 km) · Mykonos (25 boats · 3 km) · Tourlos (11 boats · 5 km) · Naxos (6 boats · 35 km) · Piso Livadi (13 boats · 43 km) · Paros (75 boats · 45 km) · Lavrion (243 boats · 116 km) · Vlichada (13 boats · 121 km) · All boats in Greece
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Ornos cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €1,035 and the typical boat is around €3,472 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €7,249. 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 Ornos?
21 boats are available to book in Ornos: 10 motor yachts, 9 motor boats and 2 catamarans. The most common models are Technohull Explorer 40, Superonda 29, Princess V55, Cranchi M44 HT.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 21 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?
17 of the 21 boats in Ornos 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 Ornos?
The nearest airport is Mykonos Airport (JMK), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Naxos Airport (JNX) is about 40 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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