Athens Boat Tour Experiences

Everybody claims to do luxury tours and every boat claims to be luxury. From a rib to an aged decades old family boat, all are selling themselves as luxury. Captains that are just the owner who cuts cost from professional skippers or teenagers that are doing it for fun. None knows what they are doing, they are considering themselves as drivers that can do a quick rip-off an unsuspecting tourist. And yet, they have flashy websites, paying their ads to appear on top and even hiring seo experts to get the attention.   This is the definition of a tourist trap.  Be careful of what you find out there. Do your own research, ask your travel agent or your concierge and make sure you get what you expect. Few companies have brand new expensive powerboats, with professional full time captains and crews, that have prolonged experience in the area and serve the high end market. This is exactly what 1852 Private Boat Tours does, providing unparalleled private boating experiences withou...

Here is why You Should Avoid Click&Boat: The Hidden Costs of Yacht Sharing Platforms The allure of peer-to-peer boat rental platforms seems simple: connect people directly with boat owners, cut out the middleman, and save money. But in reality, large listing platforms like Click&Boat have evolved into an expensive, clunky buffer that drains money from both sides of the transaction. If you are looking to book a yacht charter or if you are an independent operator trying to fill your calendar, here is why you should stay far away. 1. Overblown Commissions on Top of Taxes and Expenses In the traditional yachting industry, a charter broker earns a 15% to 20% commission. Crucially, that commission is strictly applied *only* to the base yacht charter price. The broker earns this by doing heavy logistical lifting: vetting the vessel, organizing itineraries, managing escrow accounts, and coordinating custom client needs. Click&Boat completely flips this standard upside down to maxim...