The skipper is responsible for the safety of the yacht and all onboard. For bareboat charters in Greece, one certified skipper and one experienced crew member (both over 18) are required. Certifications must meet offshore sailing standards (day and night, beyond 12 nm) and be presented in English. The skipper should be confident with docking, mooring, anchoring, and navigation.

Accepted certifications include ICC Sail, IPC, ASA 104 (or higher), NauticEd SLC, RYA, IYT, and equivalent national licenses.

Please confirm your qualifications with us in advance and bring original certificates onboard. The marina staff reserves the right to refuse handover if sufficient competence is not demonstrated.

By signing the charter agreement, you confirm that you and your crew are capable of safely operating the yacht within the planned cruising area.

For a more relaxed experience, we recommend hiring a professional skipper—allowing you to fully unwind while benefiting from expert handling and local insight.

Bareboat charters have two options:

• Non-refundable Damage Waiver: €500 (added to the charter price)
• Refundable Security Deposit: €3,500 (paid in cash at check-in). The deposit is returnable at the end of the charter minus any damages.

If you choose the Security Deposit, we strongly recommend that you also obtain a deposit insurance.

For skippered charters, the Damage Waiver Option is required

The yacht will be delivered clean, disinfected, with fresh linens, and with full fuel and water tanks. It must be returned in the same condition, including full fuel and water tanks.

The yacht must be returned to the charter base on the evening before disembarkation, no later than 18:00 (6:00 p.m.), with the final night spent in port. Please note that the time required for check-in and check-out procedures is included in the charter period.

During check-in, the base team will review all safety equipment and operating procedures, and conduct a full technical briefing and inspection of the yacht. The same procedure will be carried out at the end of the charter to verify the yacht’s condition and equipment, including:

• Safety equipment
• Cooking and refrigeration
• Heads and showers
• All instruments, including GPS
• Charts and pilot books
• Halyards, winches, reefing lines, rigging, and controls
• Anchor system
• Dinghy and engine
• Other onboard systems

This ensures a smooth and safe experience for all charterers.

All charter cancellations must be submitted in writing via email or text message. The following cancellation terms apply:

Boat Charter

• 91 days or more prior to departure: 25% of the total charter price is due.
• 36 to 90 days prior to departure: 50% of the total charter price is due.
• 1 to 35 days prior to departure: 100% of the total charter price is due.

Crew Arrangement

• 15 to 35 days prior to departure: 50% of the total crew fee is due.
• Less than 15 days prior to departure: 100% of the total crew fee is due.

No-Show Cancellation

In the case of a no-show, 100% of all charges, including the charter price, mandatory/optional extras, and crew fees, will be due.

Cancellation Guarantee

If the yacht is re-chartered under the same conditions (period, price, etc.) following a cancellation, Elysium Yachts will refund any cancellation fees, minus a €350 processing fee. Please note this does not apply to no-show cancellations.

We highly recommend buying a charter insurance with a cancellation policy. See the information above.