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Port guide
Piraeus — at a glance
50 boats are available to book in Piraeus from 4 bases; the largest are Marina Zeas (33), Mikrolimano port (8), D-Marin Zea Marina (7). The fleet is 25 catamarans, 20 sailing boats, 4 motor yachts and 1 motorsailer. The most common models are Leopard 45 (5), Oceanis 46.1 (4), Dufour 44 (3), Lagoon 46 (2), Dufour 41 (2) — 35 models in all. Built 1993–2026, 11–39 m long, 2–8 cabins, up to 18 guests. Day rates start from €188; the typical boat here is around €1,205 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Piraeus is Athens’ port, and its yacht harbours — Zea (Pasalimani) and Mikrolimano on the east side of the peninsula — hold charter fleets a short taxi from the ferry terminals and the metro. The Saronic week starts here as it does from Alimos: Aegina is three hours, Poros and Hydra a day.
Charter bases in Piraeus
- Marina Zeas 33 boats
- Mikrolimano port 8 boats
- D-Marin Zea Marina 7 boats
- Athens Marina S.A. 2 boats
Getting there
By air. Athens Airport (ATH) is about 45 km — 45–60 minutes by taxi, or the X96 express bus and the metro to Piraeus. By metro and ferry. Piraeus station (metro line 1 and the suburban railway) is a short taxi from the yacht harbours; every Greek island ferry from Athens leaves from the port next door.
Piraeus before you cast off
Zea harbour’s circular basin is ringed with cafés and the Hellenic Maritime Museum; Mikrolimano is the fish-taverna harbour under Kastella hill. Athens and the Acropolis are 20 minutes by metro from Piraeus station.
Supermarkets within walking distance of Zea and Mikrolimano; fuel by tanker or at the Zea fuel dock.
A week from Piraeus
Saturday — Alimos → Aegina (17 nm). Out of the marina and across the Saronic to Aegina town’s quay, or the bay at Perdika at the island’s southern tip.
Sunday — Aegina → Poros (16 nm). South to Poros, moored on the town quay under the clock tower with the Peloponnese a channel-width away.
Monday — Poros → Hydra (13 nm). The car-free island: arrive early for a place in the small harbour, or anchor at Mandraki and walk in.
Tuesday — Hydra → Spetses (18 nm). West along the coast to Spetses’ old harbour and its horse carriages.
Wednesday — Spetses → Ermioni or Porto Heli (8 nm). A short leg back to the mainland: the quay at Ermioni or the sheltered bay of Porto Heli.
Thursday — Ermioni → Epidavros (25 nm). North up the Argolic coast to Palaia Epidavros; the ancient theatre is a taxi ride inland.
Friday — Epidavros → Alimos (30 nm). The long leg back across the gulf past Aegina; leave early to be in the marina by the afternoon.
Types of boats in Piraeus
- Catamarans 25 boats · from €428 per day
- Sailing boats 20 boats · from €188 per day
- Motor yachts 4 boats · from €1,576 per day
- Motorsailers 1 boat · from €8,878 per day
Ports near Piraeus
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Piraeus · prices
What a charter in Piraeus actually costs
Adriavela lists 50 boats leaving from Piraeus. 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 €16,928 and the cheapest boat on the list is €1,316. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran & trimaran 12.1–24 m · 4 cabins · built 2022 | Boats25 | Guests6–12 | From€2,999 | Average€25,535 | |
| Sailing boat 11–17.2 m · 4 cabins · built 2023 | Boats20 | Guests6–12 | From€1,316 | Average€2,336 | |
| Motor yacht 15–30.4 m · 4 cabins · built 1995 | Boats4 | Guests6–12 | From€11,032 | Average€12,077 | |
| Motorsailer 39–39 m · 8 cabins · built 2007 | Boats1 | Guests18–18 | From€62,149 | Average€62,149 |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 9 | Share of fleet18% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 9 | Share of fleet18% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 9 | Share of fleet18% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 9 | Share of fleet18% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 49 | Share of fleet98% |
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 | Boats1 5% | Sleeps6 | Typical size11 m | Mostly1 sailing boat | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats6 27% | Sleeps10 | Typical size14 m | Mostly5 sailing boats, 1 catamaran & trimaran | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats4 18% | Sleeps8 | Typical size13 m | Mostly2 sailing boats, 2 catamaran & trimarans | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats1 5% | Sleeps6 | Typical size15 m | Mostly1 motor yacht | |
| Over €12,000 | Boats10 45% | Sleeps8 | Typical size18 m | Mostly7 catamaran & trimarans, 2 motor yachts, 1 motorsailer |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Piraeus cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €188 and the typical boat is around €1,205 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,316. 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 Piraeus?
50 boats are available to book in Piraeus: 25 catamarans, 20 sailing boats, 4 motor yachts and 1 motorsailer. The most common models are Leopard 45, Oceanis 46.1, Dufour 44, Lagoon 46.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Piraeus?
Charters in Piraeus leave from 4 bases: Marina Zeas (33 boats), Mikrolimano port (8 boats), D-Marin Zea Marina (7 boats), Athens Marina S.A. (2 boats).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 9 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?
28 of the 50 boats in Piraeus 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 Piraeus?
The nearest airport is Athens Airport (ATH), about 25 km away as the crow flies; Skiathos Airport (JSI) is about 140 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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