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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Port of Volos — at a glance
158 boats are available to book from Port of Volos. The fleet is 117 sailing boats and 41 catamarans. The most common models are Lagoon 42 (9), Sun Odyssey 440 (7), Oceanis 46.1 (6), Bali 4.2 (6), Sun Odyssey 349 (6) — 84 models in all. Built 1987–2027, 9.4–16.7 m long, 2–8 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €142; the typical boat here is around €350 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The port of Volos is the town’s waterfront quay: charter yachts moor stern-to along the promenade with the tavernas behind them, the Pagasitic gulf ahead and the Sporades a day’s sail beyond its mouth.
The marina
WhereThe waterfront of Volos, 38221 — the quays of the town harbour, 30 km from Volos airport.
Berths & boatsStern-to berths along the town quay; sailing yachts and catamarans of the Sporades charter fleets, with their offices on the waterfront.
ServicesWater and electricity on the quay, fuel by tanker, showers at the charter offices, cafés and tavernas along the promenade.
Check-inSaturday to Saturday; handover from 17:00 and check-out by 9:00, times on the boat page.
ProvisioningSupermarkets and the town market within a short walk of the quay.
ParkingParking along the port and in the town, arranged with the charter company for the week.
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Volos Airport (VOL), about 20 km from the base as the crow flies; Skiathos Airport (JSI) is about 55 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 Volos page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 117 boats · from €142 per day
- Catamarans 41 boats · from €288 per day
Ports near Volos
Volos - Platania (9 boats · 38 km) · Achillio (3 boats · 39 km) · Skiathos (50 boats · 52 km) · Loutraki (13 boats · 62 km) · Elios (10 boats · 65 km) · Kanistro - Chalkidiki (6 boats · 91 km) · Porto Carras, Chalkidiki (3 boats · 108 km) · Nikiti - Chalkidiki (21 boats · 113 km) · All boats in Greece
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Port of Volos cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €142 and the typical boat is around €350 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,000. 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 Port of Volos?
158 boats are available to book from Port of Volos: 117 sailing boats and 41 catamarans. The most common models are Lagoon 42, Sun Odyssey 440, Oceanis 46.1, Bali 4.2.
How many boats are based at Port of Volos?
All 158 charter boats in Volos are based at Port of Volos.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 2 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?
8 of the 158 boats from Port of Volos 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 Port of Volos?
The nearest airport is Volos Airport (VOL), about 20 km away as the crow flies; Skiathos Airport (JSI) is about 55 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.
Where can I sail in a week from Volos?
The Sporades — Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos with its marine park — or, for a crew that wants flat water, the Pagasitic gulf and the Pelion villages without leaving the enclosed bay.
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