Family yacht to Hydra
Family Yacht Charter Hydra
The easiest first-Greek-charter for families. Two hours from Athens, sheltered cruising, car-free island, multi-generational comfort.
Why Hydra is the easiest first family yacht week in Greece
Best suited for
- Multi-generational families with children under 12 plus grandparents
- First-time Greek-charter families wanting the easiest format
- Families flying into Athens with limited transit time
- Yacht-anxious family members (calm water reduces resistance)
- Cultural-trip families adding a yacht week to an Athens museum tour
When to book
Mid-June to mid-July and mid-September are the family-perfect Saronic windows — water 23-25°C, harbours not yet at peak, all restaurants open, school holidays still allow. August is the Greek-domestic peak; Saronic harbours are crowded with Greek family yachts. May and early-June the water is still cool for kids (19-21°C).
George's insider notes
- Brief George on ages of kids — yacht selection differs materially for under-5 vs 6-12 vs teen groups.
- Most Saronic family charters anchor 60-70% of nights and dock 30-40%. The kids prefer harbour evenings (taverna life); the parents prefer anchorage evenings (peace).
- Porto Cheli on the mainland has the longest sandy beach in the Saronic — Kosta Beach. Day-trip lunch anchorage.
- Spetses has horse-drawn carriages — only place in Greece. The 30-minute carriage ride is the kid memory of the week.
- Catamarans dominate the family-Saronic format. Stability + dual hulls + shallow draft = no seasick kid stories.
Frequently asked
About family yacht charter hydra
How much does a family Saronic yacht week cost?
Weekly rates €40-65K for 14-18m catamarans (sleeps 8-10), €70-120K for 22-28m motor yachts (sleeps 8-12). APA 30-35% on top. Family Saronic weeks typically settle €60-100K all-in for 7 nights.
Is the Saronic boring compared to the Cyclades?
For young families, no. For teenagers without sun-and-swim interest, possibly. The Saronic delivers Greek-village experience and beach time but lacks the Cycladic photography. For first-time families it's the right choice; for repeat charterers with older kids, consider the Ionian or Cyclades.
What if my child gets seasick?
Catamaran cruising in the Saronic is the lowest-seasick-risk Greek format. Flat water, short passages, dual hulls. Children prone to motion sickness handle catamaran-Saronic combinations comfortably.
Can we go ashore every night?
Yes, almost every night. Every Saronic destination has a tender-accessible village with restaurants. Aegina, Hydra, Spetses, Porto Cheli, Poros all support a 'tender in for dinner' format.
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