5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Ornos bay — at a glance
21 boats are available to book 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 €664; the typical boat here is around €1,984 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The marina
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Mykonos Airport (JMK), under 10 km from the base 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, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Ornos page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Motor yachts 10 boats · from €1,035 per day
- Motor boats 9 boats · from €664 per day
- Catamarans 2 boats · from €1,867 per day
Ports near Ornos
Platis Gialos (5 boats · 2 km) · Mykonos (25 boats · 3 km) · Tourlos (21 boats · 5 km) · Naxos (6 boats · 35 km) · Piso Livadi (13 boats · 43 km) · Paros (75 boats · 45 km) · Lavrion (265 boats · 116 km) · Vlichada (13 boats · 121 km) · All boats in Greece
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Ornos bay cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €664 and the typical boat is around €1,984 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €4,650. 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 from Ornos bay?
21 boats are available to book from Ornos bay: 10 motor yachts, 9 motor boats and 2 catamarans. The most common models are Technohull Explorer 40, Superonda 29, Princess V55, Cranchi M44 HT.
How many boats are based at Ornos bay?
All 21 charter boats in Ornos are based at Ornos bay.
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?
7 of the 21 boats from Ornos bay 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 bay?
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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