Chios yacht charters

Further away from thronged Athens and the Saronic - Argolic Gulfs, the east Aegean immediately appeals due to the minimum amount of tourists even in the main sailing season. Even more remote are the southern Sporadic islands of Samos, Ikaria, Chios and Lesbos, which should ideally be explored by sailing yacht or catamaran. Indeed by sea transport is by far the best method to reach and visit the various ports and anchorages that are ignored by the large ferries and cruise ships. There are several reasons why such sailing holidays are cheaper than island hopping on ferries.

• The most interesting islands are not frequented daily by ferries
• Even on the visited islands the ferry will dock only in the main port, not the myriad of bays, picturesque ports and anchorages. Therefore extra transportation is needed
• Sleeping is done on the sailing yacht or catamaran, you have your own en-suite cabin onboard!
• Cooking also can be done on the yacht - there is a kitchen called a galley

But most importantly, the freedom on yacht charters is much greater than on a ferry island hopping cruise. The invariable luxurious yacht charters will allow you to sail your own itinerary, see what you prefer to visit and leave whenever you like.
Hence, the popularity of reaching the secluded bays - overlooked by a Greek temple or a medieval castle - by own transportation: a sailing yacht usually a Jeanneau, Beneteau, Oceanis, Cyclades, Ocean Star, Hanse, Bavaria, etc. For catamarans there is also plenty of choice:

• Antigua 37
• Belize 43
• Lagoon 380
• Lagoon 410
• Lagoon 440
• Tobago 35
• Athena 38
• Dufour Nautitech 395
• Dufour Nautitech 475
• Venezia 42
• Bahia 46
• Lavezzi 40

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