Explorer yachts are designed for range, seakeeping and operational independence, and chartering one from Athens gives you the option of crossing from the Saronic into more demanding waters if the wind and programme allow. The Athens-based explorer fleet is small, typically three to five vessels at any given time, but each is set up for extended passages, with large fuel and water capacity, stabilisation systems and powerful tenders built for landing in remote conditions. Rates for explorer yachts from Athens start around 50,000 euros per week and can reach significantly higher for larger, more capable examples. The advance provisioning allowance of 30% covers fuel, which is higher per nautical mile on an explorer due to displacement and range systems. The Saronic Gulf is an accessible starting point, but explorers from Athens are equally well-placed to head east into the Dodecanese or push toward the Turkish coast on longer programmes. From Athens, an itinerary heading through the Cyclades toward Rhodes or Bodrum can cover exceptional ground in a fortnight. Closer in, the Saronic offers good anchoring for a purpose-built craft, with the option of overnighting in bays that shallower-draft yachts cannot safely enter. Athens airport handles international connections smoothly, making it a practical embarkation point for guests joining from multiple cities.
