Attica · Greece — 37.91°N, 23.71°E

Boat rental in Alimos: compare every platform

Q: Do I need a license to rent a boat in Alimos?

In Greece, operators commonly rent boats up to 30 hp without a license , after a briefing and a signed waiver; above that, license or skipper. The local port police always has the final say on its waters — your operator knows the exact rule for their bay, ask when booking.

From Alimos, the Attica open up to sailboats and catamarans alike — legendary waters where prices vary widely between platforms. Boat-Comparator aggregates real offers and lets you book directly with the operator.

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Alimos, the departure base for the Saronic gulf

Reading of 20 August 2026 for a 19 September departure: 63 offers, median €707 per day, first offer at €93. The category breakdown explains the spread: sailboat €327 median (14 offers, from €93), motorboat €459 (18 offers), catamaran €504 (6 offers, from €207), RIB €314 (6 offers), yacht €4,000 (17 offers). This is one of the rare Mediterranean bases where a sailboat costs less than a RIB: sheer fleet density sets the price.

The Athens riviera marinas, and the Saturday turnaround

Alimos (Kalamaki) marina concentrates the cruising fleets; around it, the riviera lines up other bases (OpenStreetMap records): Agios Kosmas marina 4.5 km away, the four Glyfada marinas 5–7 km out (146, 94, 253 and 259 berths), Zea marina in Piraeus 5.6 km away. Fleets turn over Saturday to Saturday: search those dates to see the whole inventory, as our Saturday-to-Saturday week guide explains. The classic programme stays Aegina and its temple, the Poros channel, car-free Hydra and Sounion on the way back — see boat trips from Athens and which base to pick in Greece. On the rules, Greek operators commonly rent up to 30 hp without a license, after a briefing and a signed waiver; above that, license or skipper.

September in the Saronic

The median barely moves between August and September in Alimos (€1,112 → €1,083, all categories), but the meltemi arrives blunted in the Saronic and the marina empties after the 15 August turnaround. The economic weight of this segment is documented: Diakomihalis and Lagos quantified in 2008, in Tourism Economics, yachting’s contribution to Greek macroeconomic aggregates through the Tourism Satellite Account (see the study) — an activity structured enough for the fleets to run into late October. See also the one-week Cyclades itinerary and our guide to choosing the right platform.

Alimos's waters, in practice

The Athens riviera marina from which more charter fleets radiate than anywhere else in Greece. Wind-wise: a mild Saronic where the meltemi arrives blunted — the ideal nursery for crews.

Departures, day-trip classics and season

Departures: the Alimos (Kalamaki) marina, sailboats lined up as far as the eye can see. The local classics: Aegina and its temple, the Poros channel, car-free Hydra and Sounion on the way back. High season: from May to October, Saturday turnarounds turning the marina into an ant hill.

How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a boat rental cost in Alimos?

Roughly €100–250 per day for a license-free boat, €200–600 for a RIB, more for motorboats, sailboats and catamarans. Boat-Comparator compares the real prices published by the platforms at the time of your search.

Do I need a license to rent a boat in Alimos?

In Greece, operators commonly rent boats up to 30 hp without a license, after a briefing and a signed waiver; above that, license or skipper. The local port police always has the final say on its waters — your operator knows the exact rule for their bay, ask when booking.

Which platforms list boats in Alimos?

Boat-Comparator queries Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor live, showing price, photo, rating and booking link for every offer.

How much does it cost to charter a sailboat in Alimos?

On our reading of 20 August 2026 for a 19 September departure, 14 sailboat offers were comparable: €327 median per day, first offer at €93. It is one of the cheapest Mediterranean bases for sail, with sheer fleet density pulling prices down.

Why do Alimos fleets leave on Saturdays?

Because the eastern Mediterranean runs on weekly rotations: boats come in on Saturday morning, are prepared during the day and leave that evening. Searching Saturday-to-Saturday dates reveals the whole inventory; searching other days shows only a fraction of it.