Boat tours in Central Macedonia

Boat trips in Central Macedonia: what to ask

Boat tours in Central Macedonia start from two very different coastlines: the city waterfront of Thessaloniki and the sheltered bays of Halkidiki. Diamond Yachting, on Leof. Nikis in Thessaloniki, arranges charters of sailing boats, catamarans, super yachts, motor boats and RIBs, with or without a captain, and works with cooperating sailing boats and their shipowners. At Marina Kalamarias, Greekblue Cruises is run by sailing boat owners who also skipper and maintain the vessels, and lists sunset cruises among its trips. In Halkidiki the choice widens. Flying Sailship, at the harbour of Neos Marmaras in western Sithonia, runs skippered day sailing excursions and sailing holidays, mainly around Halkidiki and the Sporades, and charters the whole boat for a private cruise for groups of up to 9 people. Get Wet Boat Rental in Vourvourou rents motorboats from 30HP to 200HP, names Diaporos Island and the Blue Lagoon as destinations, and states that its boats can be used without a licence.

Trips differ in what they include, so compare before booking. Some operators state that they run private trips, others skippered ones, and some rent boats for self-drive. Ask each business directly what the price covers, how many people the boat takes, what happens in bad weather and whether food and drinks are on board. For sunset trips, catamaran trips or a full day out, confirm the route and timing with the operator rather than assuming.