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YACHT CHARTER
"At Sea Alliance Group, we don’t just manage yachts—we curate beginnings.
And Porto Heli is one of the most beautiful places to begin."
flexibility depending on weather—if winds are strong in What do you look for when choosing crew members?
one direction, you simply head the other way. Within a 50 G.S.: Most of our fleet consists of permanently crewed
to 60-mile radius, you can reach Hydra, Spetses, or even vessels. This means we can select and retain top-tier pro-
the southern Peloponnese. When you start from Athens, fessionals. But more than experience, we look for people
you just don't have that same reach. That’s a huge advan- you’d actually want to spend time with—kind, respectful,
tage for our guests. communicative. I always say: I want to feel good waking
Your Friday-to-Friday charter schedule offers flexible up knowing that this person is onboard. It’s about person-
check-in and check-out. How does this make things eas- ality as much as skills. And that’s something you notice
ier for guests? immediately as a guest.
Giannis Simianakis: It’s all about freedom and timing. You offer personal support from booking to the end of
Traditionally, charters in Greece run Saturday to Sat- the trip. How do you make sure guests have a smooth
urday. We broke that mold. Our base offers Friday-to- and stress-free experience?
Friday and Tuesday-to-Tuesday charters. This not only G.S.: Communication is key. We focus heavily on manag-
gives guests more options but also means they avoid the ing expectations from the start. From the moment a guest
Saturday rush. When you depart on a Friday, you’ll find books, we initiate ongoing conversations to make sure
yourself alone in beautiful destinations like Hydra—be- everything is clear. When they arrive, our charter broker is
fore hundreds of other charter boats leave from Athens. there in person, not just the captain. We walk them to their
It’s peaceful, exclusive, and simply better. boat, help them settle in, and stay for as long as needed.
You offer luxury experiences, even on smaller yachts. The beginning of the trip sets the tone for the rest, so we
What special features and services make your charters make sure it's seamless and welcoming.
different from others? Porto Heli has good weather almost all year long and is
I.S.: Our roots are in the superyacht world. We're MYBA a top sailing destination. What are your future plans to
members since 2008 and began with high-end charters, attract more visitors?
only entering the medium-to-small yacht segment five I.S.: The main challenge is awareness. People don't yet
years ago. But we brought that same luxury DNA with us. realize how special Porto Heli is. But once they visit, they
From hotel-style amenities and premium bed linens to fall in love. It's like meeting someone stunning—you just
brand-new vessels and curated onboard equipment, we have to create the first encounter. We also believe in the
never compromise on quality. We only accept yachts into area’s future. Around 500 new marina berths are expected
our fleet that meet our exacting standards. Each yacht in the next few years, and we want to be a part of that
is different—no repetitions—and we reject more boats growth—not just in charters, but in marina development.
than we accept. Marinas are the oxygen of our industry. That’s why we’re
Your fleet is described as high-quality and well-equipped. expanding into marina projects as well, to support this vi-
How do you choose and maintain your yachts to meet sion long-term.
such high standards? What’s your guiding philosophy as a company?
I.S.: We take fleet selection very seriously. Our yachts are I.S.: Our motto says it all: “Large enough to deliver, small
either brand-new or extremely well-maintained, and we enough to care.” Porto Heli is a boutique destination,
manage everything in-house—from technical checks to and we are a boutique company. We don’t want to be the
provisioning. We are also official dealers for brands like biggest—we want to be the best. That means personal
Lagoon, so often, we help owners buy their boats, set service, attention to detail, and building genuine relation-
them up commercially, and then manage them through ships with our clients. I recently spoke directly with a char-
our “one-stop shop” service. This gives us total control ter guest about a route—I didn’t pass him to a broker.
over the process and ensures consistency across the fleet. That kind of connection is rare, and that’s what we’re all
Technical excellence, local
knowledge, and a sea that Your crew is carefully selected to offer the best service. about.•
always calls you back—this
is the Sea-Alliance Group
experience in the Argolic Gulf.
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