Yacht charter Peloponnese

Can you rent a yacht in Peloponnese- do I need a license? The requirements.

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters and 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 Peloponnese, 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 in Greece, 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 charter Peloponnese – the main ports

Patras Port

Patras is a major city in the northern part of the Peloponnese, and it has one of the largest and busiest ports in Greece. The port of Patras located in the suburb of Antheia, close to the city center connects the Peloponnese with Italy through ferry services, and it serves as a gateway to the Ionian Islands. Lat. 38.22718403469247 Long. 1.717576649397476

Kyllini Port

Kyllini is a coastal town in the northwestern part of the Peloponnese. It is the third-largest passenger port in Greece, with 1.5 million passengers per year. Ferries from Kyllini connect the Peloponnese with the islands of Zakynthos and Kefalonia. Lat. 37.93724537166721, Long. 21.14834322751584

Gythio Port

Gytheio port is located in the southern Peloponnese and is well-known as a lively and charming harbor town., and it has a port that serves local maritime traffic. Lat. 36.75946131253711 Long. 22.569335520521847

Kalamata Port

Kalamata is a city on the southwestern coast of the Peloponnese, and it has a port that facilitates local trade and maritime activities. Kalamata is a modern marina that can accommodate 250 yachts with a maximum length of 25m and 3m draught. Lat. 37.022741426133884 Long. 22.11296561303312

Nafplio Port

Nafplio, a historic town in the eastern part of the Peloponnese, has a small port that accommodates local boats and fishing boats. An important seaport during the Middle Ages. boat rental Nafplio Lat. 37.57089970036099 Long.22.79831113044209

Monemvasia Port

Monemvasia, a medieval fortress town, has a small port where boats and yachts can dock. Lat. 36.68289744687321 Long. 23.03865393384431

Pylos Port

Pylos, located on the southwestern coast, has a natural harbor that has historical significance and serves local maritime needs. Lat. 36.91440409344778 Long.21.696281764466477
yacht charter Peloponnese

Day 1. Kalamata – Βενέτικο, Koroni 39,22 km (24,37 nm), Day 2. Βενέτικο, Koroni – Heart island 17,57 km (10,92 nm), Day 3. Heart island – Kythira 123,46 km (76,72 nm), Day 4. Kythira – Elafonisos 33,47 km (20,80 nm), Day 5. Elafonisos – Gythio Lighthouse 43,73 km (27,17 nm), Day 6. Gythio Lighthouse – Chalikia Beach 69,26 km (43,04 nm), Day 7. Chalikia Beach – Kitries beach – Kalamata 59,11 km (36,73 nm)

Day 1. Elafonisos – Kythira 28,08 km (17,45 nm), Day 2. Kythira – Velopoula 79,70 km (49,52 nm), Day 3. Velopoula – Spertses 48,27 km (29,99 nm), Day 4. Spertses – Porto heli 7,37 km (4,58 nm), Day 5. Porto heli – Kyparisi 42,06 km (26,14 nm), Day 6. Kyparisi – Monemvasia 36,68 km (22,79 nm), Day 7. Monemvasia – Korakas – Elafonisos 51,64 km (32,09 nm)