Crewed catamaran · Cyclades
Crewed Catamaran Charter in the Cyclades (2026)
Catamarans access Cyclades anchorages monohulls cannot - shallow-draft white-sand crescents the rest of the fleet misses.
Yachts for this brief
Specs that match
Sailing catamaran 50-55ft (crewed)
4 cabins · 3 crew
€55,000 - €85,000
Standard Cyclades catamaran
Power catamaran 60-80ft
4-5 cabins · 4-5 crew
€85,000 - €180,000
Premium amenity, fastest
Luxury catamaran 80-100ft
5-6 cabins · 5-6 crew
€140,000 - €240,000
Sunreef class, UHNW spec
Catamarans have wider beam - some Cyclades marinas charge 1.5x monohull rates. Anchoring is preferred anyway.
Sample itinerary
7-day skeleton
- Day 1
Embark Mykonos · Ornos sunset
Welcome aboard 17:00. Anchor Ornos. Catamaran stability immediately evident.
- Day 2
Delos + Rineia · shallow swimming
Anchor in the channel between Delos and Rineia. Crystal-clear shallow water.
- Day 3
Naxos · Mikri Vigla
Shallow-draft access to white-sand crescent. Monohulls anchor far offshore here.
- Day 4
Schinoussa · empty anchorage
Total privacy. Catamaran shallow-draft = closer-to-beach anchoring.
- Day 5
Donousa + Iraklia · shallows
Donousa main anchorage 1.8m depth - perfect for catamaran. Monohulls cannot enter.
- Day 6
Antiparos channel · Soros
The Cyclades' most-beautiful turquoise. Catamaran day at Soros.
- Day 7
Paros + return Mykonos
Naoussa evening. Final return passage.
Why George Yachts
For this brief specifically
Cyclades-cat specialist - we know which catamarans handle the long Cyclades passages best in Meltemi.
Shallow-anchorage routing: our captains know Donousa shoals, Despotiko underwater obstacles, Mikri Vigla depth contours.
Family + corporate matching: catamarans serve both well; we tune captain + crew to the audience.
Frequently asked
About this charter type
Is a catamaran slower than a monohull motor yacht?
Sailing catamarans: yes - 8-10 knots cruise. Power catamarans: comparable at 14-18 knots. For passage-heavy itineraries (Cyclades cross-archipelago), power catamarans match monohulls.
Can catamarans handle Meltemi?
Yes. Stability under wind is excellent. Routing onto southern anchorages on Meltemi days remains the strategy - same as for monohulls.
Marina fees on Cyclades catamarans?
Some marinas charge 1.3-1.5x monohull rate. Most Cyclades anchorages are anchorage-only anyway, so this is rarely a real cost driver.
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