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Catamaran charter in Mykonos
One catamaran, two ways to use it: an unhurried day by Rhenia's sandy coves, or seven days drifting between Cycladic islands.
A catamaran charter in Mykonos solves the island's big summer puzzle: how to make the most of the water while the meltemi is up. With two hulls there is next to no heeling, so even with a stiff breeze lunch stays put, the netting forward becomes a sunbed and parents can relax about the children. She ambles along at roughly nine knots, but nobody books one for speed — space and quiet anchorages are the point.
The boat here is a 14-metre Lagoon 450 F. What sets it apart from most cats of its size is the flybridge above the cockpit, a lookout with Delos on one side and the Rhenia shoreline on the other. Below sit four double cabins, and the kit list runs to a paddleboard, masks and snorkels plus a dinghy for beach runs.
Day sails welcome a dozen people; for a seven-night cruise the number drops to eight, two to a cabin, every cabin with its own bathroom. Skipper and host split the sailing and cook lunch in the galley. Parents with young kids, and any party that prefers a steady deck to a quick one, tend to love this arrangement.
Catamarans in Mykonos
What it costs
The lowest indicative prices among the yachts of this type on this page.
- Full day
- from €2,200 / day
- Week-long charter
- from €12,000 / week
Indicative "from" market prices for this destination. The exact price depends on dates, duration and the specific yacht, and comes in your personal quote.
Usually included
- Skipper and host throughout
- A lunch typically prepared in the galley
- Paddleboard plus masks and snorkels
- Tender trips to shore
- Bed linen and towels when you stay aboard
Usually extra
- APA for a week aboard, covering diesel, harbour fees and groceries
- Wine and spirits beyond a welcome drink
- Harbour dues in Paros or Syros
- Hotel-to-pier transfer
- Admission to the Delos archaeological site
Exact inclusions depend on the yacht and are always listed in your written offer.
Where you go
You board at Tourlos New Port or in Ornos Bay, a short hop from the southern beaches. The day plan usually aims for Rhenia and Delos, or meanders down the south with swims at Kalafatis and Elia. A seven-day loop strings together Syros, Tinos, Paros, Antiparos and Naxos, with the skipper reading the breeze to pick the order.
Marinas
- Mykonos New Port (Tourlos)
- Ornos Bay
- Platis Gialos (tender pick-up)
When to go
The sailing season stretches from May into October. Weekly cruisers do best in early summer or September, when it blows more softly; in the meltemi months a catamaran earns its place through sheer stability, and longer passages are often scheduled for the morning. For a single day, cast off early to claim a spot off Rhenia before the crowds.
Catamaran charter in Mykonos: FAQ
What is the guest limit?
Twelve for a day sail and eight when sleeping aboard, two to each of the four cabins. Larger groups sometimes book a second boat and follow an identical itinerary.
Will we feel seasick in the meltemi?
Much less than aboard a single-hulled yacht, because a cat stays level and rides waves more softly. The skipper keeps to lee shores and postpones if a gale is forecast. Open water is never perfectly flat, though, so anyone who suffers should pack a remedy.
Can a day sail include Delos?
Yes — probably the classic combination: a morning wandering the sanctuary's ruins, then a swim and a long lunch off neighbouring Rhenia. Both islands sit close to Mykonos, so even an unhurried cat fits it all into one day. Site tickets are bought separately.