About Marea
A small charter house run by people who sail
Marea started with one yacht and a skipper who wanted guests to see the coast the way locals do. Nine yachts later, that is still the idea.
Our story
Fewer boats, better weeks
We keep the fleet small on purpose. Every yacht is one we know inside out, maintained by our own team and sailed by skippers who return season after season.
That means fewer surprises for guests: the boat in the photos is the boat at the quay, the skipper knows the anchorages, and someone at the office answers the phone in the evening.
The crew
The people you will sail with
Fourteen skippers and hosts work with us each season. These four run the bases and the fleet. Names here are template placeholders.
Luka Example
Head skipper, Split
Fourteen seasons on the Dalmatian coast and the person who plans every route.
Nikos Example
Skipper, Lefkada
Runs our Ionian base and knows which tavernas still cook over charcoal.
Marta Example
Skipper and instructor
Teaches our sailing courses and runs most of the catamaran weeks.
Tomas Example
Fleet manager
Keeps nine yachts serviced, cleaned and ready between charters.
Safety
Calm seas start with careful planning
Licensed skippers
Every skipper holds a commercial licence and first aid training, refreshed before each season.
Equipment checked weekly
Life jackets for every guest, a life raft, flares and a first aid kit, checked at every turnaround.
Daily weather call
The skipper reviews the forecast each morning and plans the day around wind and sea state.
How chartering works
From first message to Saturday departure
Most charters run Saturday to Saturday. Shorter and mid-week dates are possible outside July and August.
01
Send an enquiry
Tell us dates, group size and the kind of week you want. A short message is enough to start.
02
Choose from a proposal
Within one working day you get two or three yachts, a suggested route and a full price.
03
Sign and pay a deposit
A charter agreement and a deposit of half the total hold the yacht. The rest is due four weeks before.
04
Board and sail
Meet your skipper at the marina on Saturday afternoon, settle in and cast off.
FAQ
Practical questions
Licences, deposits, changes and cancellations. If your question is not here, write to us.
Contact the charter deskHow far ahead should we book a summer week?
For July and August most crewed yachts are reserved by February. Shoulder months like June and September usually have good choice until spring.
How far ahead should we book a summer week?
How far ahead should we book a summer week?
How far ahead should we book a summer week?
Summer weeks fill by spring
Tell us the dates. We will find the boat.
Send a short enquiry and our charter desk replies within one working day with two or three yachts that fit your group and budget.