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Port guide
Skiathos — at a glance
53 boats are available to book in Skiathos from Skiathos. The fleet is 40 sailing boats, 12 catamarans and 1 gulet. The most common models are Bavaria Cruiser 46 (13), Lagoon 42 (5), Lagoon 46 (4), Sun Odyssey 410 (4), Bavaria Cruiser 51 (4) — 21 models in all. Built 1986–2026, 10.4–20 m long, 3–6 cabins, up to 25 guests. Day rates start from €324; the typical boat here is around €634 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Skiathos is the gateway to the Sporades and the only island of the group with an airport: charter yachts moor in the town harbour and the small marina, five minutes from the runway, with Skopelos and Alonissos a few hours to the east and the Pelion coast across the strait. It is a green, pine-covered cruising ground with short legs, fewer boats than the Cyclades and no meltemi to speak of.
Getting there
By air. Skiathos Airport (JSI) is about 3 km from the harbour — five minutes by taxi, with direct summer flights from across Europe. By ferry. Ferries and catamarans from Volos and Agios Konstantinos land in the town harbour.
Skiathos before you cast off
Skiathos town is a harbour of white houses on two hills with the Bourtzi islet between them; Koukounaries and Lalaria are the island’s famous beaches, the first by bus, the second by boat only. The medieval Kastro on the north cliffs is a morning’s walk or a boat trip.
Supermarkets and bakeries in the town within walking distance of the harbour; fuel by tanker on the quay.
A week from Skiathos
Saturday — Skiathos → Koukounaries or Tsougria (5 nm). A first night at anchor off the beach or behind the islet opposite the town.
Sunday — Skiathos → Skopelos town (12 nm). East along the coast to Skopelos’ town quay.
Monday — Skopelos → Alonissos, Steni Vala (12 nm). The marine park island and its quiet east-coast quay.
Tuesday — Alonissos → Kyra Panagia / Peristera (10 nm). The empty bays of the park.
Wednesday — Kyra Panagia → Skopelos, Agnontas (25 nm). Back west to the sheltered fishing harbour on Skopelos’ south coast.
Thursday — Agnontas → Loutraki (12 nm). Glossa’s harbour at the north-west tip.
Friday — Loutraki → Skiathos (10 nm). A short leg back to the base.
Types of boats in Skiathos
- Sailing boats 40 boats · from €324 per day
- Catamarans 12 boats · from €522 per day
- Gulets 1 boat
Ports near Skiathos
Loutraki (13 boats · 10 km) · Elios (11 boats · 13 km) · Volos - Platania (10 boats · 19 km) · Achillio (3 boats · 49 km) · Volos (157 boats · 52 km) · Kanistro - Chalkidiki (6 boats · 87 km) · Porto Carras, Chalkidiki (3 boats · 105 km) · Nikiti - Chalkidiki (21 boats · 118 km) · All boats in Greece
Skiathos · prices
What a charter in Skiathos actually costs
Adriavela lists 53 boats leaving from Skiathos. 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 €5,008 and the cheapest boat on the list is €2,272. 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 10.4–15.6 m · 4 cabins · built 2021 | Boats40 | Guests6–12 | From€2,272 | Average€4,313 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 11.4–14 m · 6 cabins · built 2023 | Boats12 | Guests10–12 | From€3,660 | Average€7,268 | |
| Gulet 20–20 m · built 1986 | Boats1 | Guests25–25 | From— | Average— |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet2% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet2% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet2% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet2% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 53 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats2 4% | Sleeps8 | Typical size11 m | Mostly2 sailing boats | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats39 76% | Sleeps9 | Typical size14 m | Mostly36 sailing boats, 3 catamaran & trimarans | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats10 20% | Sleeps12 | Typical size13 m | Mostly9 catamaran & trimarans, 1 sailing boat |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Skiathos cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €324 and the typical boat is around €634 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €2,272. 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 Skiathos?
53 boats are available to book in Skiathos: 40 sailing boats, 12 catamarans and 1 gulet. The most common models are Bavaria Cruiser 46, Lagoon 42, Lagoon 46, Sun Odyssey 410.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 1 boat 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?
2 of the 53 boats in Skiathos 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 Skiathos?
The nearest airport is Skiathos Airport (JSI), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Volos Airport (VOL) is about 60 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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