Catamaran or Monohull for a Skippered Week in Greece? An Honest Comparison for Families
A catamaran is the calmer, roomier family boat, and it costs more than the price list suggests. Real fleet prices, the cost per person for six and eight guests, where the skipper sleeps, and how I would choose.
Hiring a Freelance Skipper: Day Rates, Expenses and Etiquette
A freelance skipper costs about €180-250 a day in Greece and Croatia. The day rate is rarely the surprise: food, travel and the cabin the skipper sleeps in are. Here is the whole arithmetic, plus insurance, licence checks and the etiquette of hiring one.
Sunsail Flotilla vs The Moorings Skippered Charter: An Honest Comparison
A Sunsail flotilla and a Moorings skippered charter answer two different questions. What each really costs in Greece in 2026, where they sail from, and when a private skipper is the better call.
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.