What To Pack For A Sailing Trip In Greece

1 Greece Papers And Border Checks

• UK passport issue date Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before arrival.
• UK passport expiry Allow at least three months of validity after your planned departure from Schengen.
• UK visa allowance Visits without a visa allow 90 days within any 180 days, counting earlier Schengen stays.
• US entry check Confirm passport and visa requirements with the US Department of State before departure.
• EU travel documents Check the rules for your own nationality before departure; they differ by passport.
• EES and ETIAS EES registration has applied at the border since 10 April 2026. As of November 2026, ETIAS is not in operation and has no start date. It will cover visitors from outside the EU who do not need a visa, including UK and US passport holders, so recheck before travel.
• Original passport Carry it in Greece; police may reject a photocopy.
• Skipper's qualifications Confirm your certificates meet the operator's requirements for sailing in Greece.

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2 Cash, Cards And Greek Sockets

• Cash for smaller stops Carry some for Greek harbours and small towns where card payment may be unavailable.
• Payment card Tell your bank or card issuer you will use it in Greece.
• Cash declaration check Declare cash or travellers' cheques worth 10,000 euros or more on arrival.
• Adaptor for British plugs Pack one for Greek shore sockets; the electricity supply is 230V AC, 50Hz.
• North American appliances Check transformer requirements before connecting them to Greece's electricity supply.
• Boat charging kit Match chargers and converters to your particular yacht's electrical specifications.

3 Sunshine, Swimming And Marine Parks

• Shade breaks CDC guidance for Greece advises seeking shade between 10am and 4pm.
• Swimming flags Stay out of the water when a red flag is flying.
• Psathoura mooring Yachts moor only on Mandraki beach, between sunrise and sunset.
• Gioura approach Yachts may not approach or anchor, except when Cyclops Cave visits are allowed.
• Alonissos Zone B1 overnight ban Within 200 m of coast between Cape Kalamos and Cape Amoni, yachts may approach, pass and anchor. Overnight stays are banned.
• Zakynthos anchoring check Check the National Marine Park's rules before you anchor.
• Wildfire risk April to October brings high risk; causing a fire is a criminal offence even if unintentional.

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4 Meltemi Winds And Evening Layers

• Windbreaker Keep it handy for windy Aegean passages.
• Low-season layers and waterproofs Pack warmer layers and wet weather gear for Greek sailing in the cooler season.
• Secured sunhat Use a retaining strap so Aegean winds do not carry your hat away.

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5 Local Shopping And Boat Equipment

• Food import check Meat, milk and products containing them cannot be brought into the EU. Exceptions include baby milk, baby food and medical foods.
• Labelled prescription containers Bring your medicines in their original packaging, with the prescription name matching your passport.
• Doctor's medicine letter Have it state the quantities you are carrying into Greece.
• Controlled medicines check Contact OKANA before departure to check Greece's requirements for your controlled medication.
• Operator's equipment list Read it before deciding which towels, bedding or other boat equipment to pack.

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