Are you looking for an unforgettable trip where you can find active recreational opportunities as well? Would you like to go back in time on a historic and mythological journey? Then your destination should definitely be the coast of the Aegean Sea. In Greece, you can admire the ancient cities and sights. You can appreciate the wonderful nature.
Can you rent a yacht in Aegean – do I need a license?
Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Aegean, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail from Aegean, one of the following qualifications is necessary: • ICC (International Certificate of Competence), International, with valid Navigational and VHF licenses, Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience.• IPC (International Proficiency Certificate), America, Prerequisites: ASA 104 or US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course” OR: • NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), International, • UK – RYA Day Skipper practical, • USA – US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course”, ASA “104 Bareboat Cruising Course” or above, • Germany – “Sportbootführerschein See“ or above, • Belgium – Algemeen Stuurbrevet/ Brevet de conduite général, • France – LE PERMIS PLAISANCE
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper
Yacht rental Aegean Sea – the main ports
Sailing constitutes a significant activity in the region; thus, more than 50 marinas and ports can be found on the coastline of the Aegean Sea, from smaller ferry boat ports to large ports accessible to ocean liners. Most of them are well-equipped and provide floaters with a large number of services; besides fueling points, boat service and recreational opportunities are also available. They provide pleasant docking spots that are near the suburbs. Here are some:
Kalamaki-Alimos Marina
The marina of Athens is the Athens Alimos Marina. It is one of the largest marinas with its 1000 moorings. The Alimos Marina can be found 15 kilometers to the southwest from the city center. A further 1080 moorings are of service, while 600 boats are accepted in the docking area. Yachts with a maximum length of 40 meters can be docked here; the allowed draft of the docking vessels is 6.5 meters. The marina is well-equipped and provides mariners with great services. It might be an ideal starting point for those who would like to explore the sea onboard a yacht.
Olympic Marina, Cape Sounion (Athens)
Located at Cape Sounion with beautiful views, the Olympic Marina can accommodate 680 yachts up to 40 metres long. The maximum water depth here is 10 metres. It offers a wide range of services, including free Wi-Fi, power supply, boat service, and refuelling.
Lavrion Marina
Many sailors start at the marina of Lavrion in the eastern part of the Attica Peninsula, to the Cyclades. The port can accommodate up to 680 yachts. The maximum depth of the port built-in bay is 7 metres, and incoming yachts can be up to 30 metres long.
Locations in the Aegean Sea
The Aegean Sea is an elongated part of the Mediterranean Sea, located between the Greek and the Anatolian peninsula. It is connected to the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea by the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus.
Main sights in the Aegean Sea
You can find a wide variety of exciting and versatile programs and sights on the shores of the Aegean Sea. One of the most popular of these programs is sailing or cruising on a boat or yacht. Explore the less-known but still spectacular islands like Naxos, Patmos, and Ios on a boat. Enjoy the nice climate sitting on the terrace of a Santorini café, or explore the tiny streets and marinas of Mykonos. Visit the beautiful medieval town center in Rhodes. Get acquainted with ancient mythology and the famous era of classical artists and philosophers! Exploring the ruins of Ephesus you can get to know an area that has been preserved throughout history. Make sure you try the local cuisine and gastronomy!
Information about sailing in Athens, or yacht charter in Athens. Read about Aegean Sea sailing routes or rent a boat Greece
More information about the Aegean Sea
The coastline of the Aegean Sea has a Mediterranean climate and is surrounded by fertile grounds. Winters are mild and humid, summers are hot and dry. Water temperature can reach 24 °C (73 F°). They grow several plants here; tobacco, cotton, olives, figs, citrus fruits, grapes, poppy seed, sugar beets, and grain crops are the most important.
The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for the Aegean Sea. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.
The wind rose for the Aegean Sea shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for the Aegean Sea shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.
