Spetses and the surrounding Saronic provide an excellent base for explorer yacht charter. The island sits at the junction of the Argolic Gulf and the open sea to the south, giving explorer yachts the option to cruise the enclosed, sheltered waters of the Saronic or to press south past Cape Malea into the Ionian, across to Crete, or into the wider eastern Mediterranean.
Explorer yachts are built for exactly this kind of itinerary flexibility. With extended fuel range, reinforced hulls and stabilisation systems that make open-sea passages comfortable, they suit clients who want the option of going further than the standard charter circuit offers. The Greek explorer fleet numbers around fifteen vessels, from purpose-built expedition yachts to converted research vessels with serious offshore credentials.
Weekly charter rates for explorer yachts in Greece range from around 50,000 to 250,000 euros, with an advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covering fuel, provisions, harbours and crew expenses. Explorer yachts burn less diesel than planing motor yachts of equivalent length, which can meaningfully reduce the provisioning bill on a long-range week.
From Spetses, the obvious short circuit runs north to Hydra and Dokos, then east toward the Cyclades or south along the Laconian coastline. For clients prepared to cross overnight, the Ionian islands and the Dalmatian coast both become viable within a seven-day window.
