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What Kind of
Charter Do You Need? How do you book? What is incuded? find out
on our FAQ's page.
 By
reading through this section, we can help you determine the best
time to go, whether or not to take a skipper and how long your
trip should be. Choosing the right boat should follow these
other questions you must consider:
How many people in your group,
therefore how many berths....singles? doubles?
Do you need a
sailing yacht,
motor yacht or
motorsailer ?
Do you require a crewed yacht or bareboat?
If you choose a bareboat you can hire a skipper, which many
people prefer , especially those who don't want to spend a lot of
money on a fully crewed yacht.
Contact us for details on chartering a great bareboat yacht
skipper:
If bareboat, up to what size are you comfortable handling?
Please note that the laws in Europe require at least two
qualified people on board.
If with a skipper, consider the level of comfort you wish within
the limits of your budget…..but remember, we can help you sort
this out.
 An alternative is a
flotilla.
This is a group of boats traveling together with groups, singles
or couples, sometimes with an educational aspect to them. It is
accompanied by one or more skippers to provide local knowledge.
Some flotillas are primarily bareboat and some are crewed. If
you like this option, you can still choose any boat you prefer.
If your boat choice fits within our regularly offered options
for the flotilla, then there will be no change. If your boat
choice is different, the price can easily be adjusted. Our
flotilla packages usually include air and land arrangements for
an all-inclusive package.
With these thoughts in mind, you can peruse the rest of site for
information on what boats or flotillas are available and where.
Don't hesitate to call or e-mail us for more information if you
need help !
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When to Go?
GREECE: The cruising season runs from March to early November. Spring weather can be cool, or delightfully warm during the day, but cool at night. The water is
not warm enough for swimming until early to mid-May but spring offers a fantasy of colours in the ubiquitous wildflowers that cover the islands.
Tip: All seasons in the Mediterranean are great but a great secret to
traveling there is taking advantage of the off-season lower rates and weather conditions. There are advantages to every month but we believe our clients would like going
when there are fewer people and they can really experience the country.
Best of all, there are relatively few tourists around. You can see Greece the way it "should" be seen.
 May, June, September and October offer good winds, although variable, and summertime temperatures during the day with pleasant nights. One can swim through the middle to end of October comfortably. July and August are subject to stronger winds in the main group of islands, the Cyclades, but
not everyday. Our assistance in itinerary planning can help to avoid the main force of the winds. Late fall in Greece is positively delightful. The crowds are relatively non-existent, the temperatures can be warm and Greece returns to a regular routine. Weather can vary but the serenity is
most appealing.
TURKEY: Turkey’s weather patterns are similar to those of Greece. The Turkish coast does not get the full force of the Meltemi winds but they do get
Meltemis in the mid summer period that wrap around the headlands. So, for most of the summer, expect north or northwest winds. May, June, September and October are best.
CROATIA: As for Croatia, their weather is a little cooler than that of Greece but summertime beautiful and moderate from May to October. Winds can be from a
variety of directions and are moderate but fluctuate daily. In midsummer, expect occasional stronger blows of the Bora wind which lasts for a few days at a time, from the north.
ITALY:
In Italy, the weather is warm and sunny for most of May through October. The winds are
moderate as well, but you can have days of calm and days of stronger wind, occasionally but rarely, accompanied by rain or heavy clouds. The Sirocco from the south or Mistral from the north can cause wind conditions around 20-27 knots, but are only occasional. It varies year to year so it is
impossible to generalize about when to expect such winds. For the most part, however, winds are low to moderate -- up to 15 knots.
Other Med Locations: The Balearic Islands and Southern France are, for the most part similar to Italy. They are bit more exposed to the Sirocco, however, and may have stronger weather overall intermixed with moderate and calm days. Here too the season runs from April/May to October..
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How Long Should
the Trip Be ?
We
believe that 7 days should be the minimum for most Greek
charters but we feel that 10 days allows you the best
itinerary. We believe you will agree when you begin to plan.
(Divine Yachting is one of the few companies allowing you
the flexibility of chartering for 10 or more days rather
than in increments of a week.) You will also have the
freedom to choose which day of the week you wish to start
and finish.
For longer charters, 21
days or more, there are discounts available. Regardless of
the length of trip, we will give you expert advice, having
lived and sailed there extensively, we know the best routes
to take given the length of your trip.
For the other countries we service, charters must be in
increments of 7 days and should begin, for the most part on
Saturdays. Therefore, we recommend flying to the country you
choose by midweek and spending a day or two at the major
city. We can help you determine the best way to use your
time. Then, you pick up your boat at 5 pm on a Saturday and
disembark at 9 am on a Saturday. You may wish to add a few
days at the end for inland touring and then return home. In
all countries, 7 days gives you a taste of the area but we
highly recommend 14 to have a more in-depth experience.
Suggested Itineraries:
Greece
Turkey
Italy
Croatia
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