What's It Like Having a Skipper on Board? Cabins, Meals, Etiquette and Tipping
A hired skipper costs you one cabin, one extra set of meals and a little privacy. Here is exactly what that looks like day to day, and what a fair tip is.
Skippered vs Bareboat vs Flotilla vs Cabin Charter: Which Is Right for You?
Bareboat, skippered, flotilla or cabin charter? A licensed skipper compares all four for Greece and Croatia - real 2026 prices, who needs a licence, and who each one actually suits.
Do You Need a Licence to Charter a Boat in Greece?
Bareboat charter in Greece needs a recognised offshore licence and a second experienced crew member. Hire a skipper, though, and you need none at all — here’s the honest breakdown.
A 7-Day Saronic Gulf Sailing Itinerary, Island by Island
The honest, day-by-day version of the week I plan most often out of Athens - six Saronic islands, short hops and sheltered water, ideal for a first skippered charter.
How Much Does a Skippered Sailing Holiday in Greece Really Cost? (2026 Prices)
A licensed skipper publishes his real numbers: boat, skipper, fuel, harbours and food — what a skippered week in Greece actually costs, line by line.