Gulet charter in Greece

Why a gulet charter in Greece?

A gulet is a spacious wooden motor-sailer with private cabins, big shaded decks and a crew that cooks and sails for you. That makes it a comfortable way to island-hop in Greece, without packing and unpacking, without ferry timetables and with swimming stops whenever you like.

Where to go

Dodecanese: Rhodes, Symi, Kos and the smaller islands close to the Turkish coast are the most natural gulet area in Greece. The islands are close together, the harbours are beautiful and routes can combine Greece and Turkey.

Cyclades: Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Milos and Santorini offer iconic villages and beaches. In July and August the strong northerly meltemi wind can make crossings rough, so June and September are often more comfortable.

Ionian Islands: Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Kefalonia and Ithaca have green landscapes, calmer seas and short distances between islands, which makes them a good choice for families.

Greek waters and cross-border routes

Charters that start and finish in Greece need a boat that is licensed for commercial charter in Greek waters. Many traditional gulets are based in Turkey, and they often run cross-border routes from Bodrum or Marmaris to the Dodecanese, with passport and customs formalities on the way. Ask the owner which routes their boat can sail before you book.

What it costs

Crewed charters in Greece are often priced as the boat with crew, plus an advance provisioning allowance (APA) paid before departure. The APA covers running costs such as fuel, food, drinks and port fees, and anything not used is refunded at the end. Check each listing on Blauereise for what is included.