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Istion’s dedicated sales and management team of specialists deals with the top yacht and catamaran builders worldwide including Lagoon, Beneteau, Jeanneau, CNB, Catana Bali, Sunreef, Fountaine Pajot, Nautitech and Dufour.

The Istion team performs all the necessary research to deliver the perfect yacht for its clients and takes all the stress out of the entire purchase process. Take a tour of our yachts selection and Contact the Istion Experts for more details on our new and preowned yacht sales in Greece!

Βecoming a yacht owner is a gratifying & fulfilling decision yet acquiring one remains a really complex process. Istion Yachting specializes in personalized yacht services to those who are in search of a new luxury yacht and proudly serves as the exclusive dealer for some the finest yacht builders in the market.

Istion offers to the Owner the opportunity to own their dream luxury charter yacht (or yachts), ranging from small sailing yachts to super luxury yachts, and accumulate high return on investment while they enjoy sailing the distinguished Greek waters worry-free!

Whether you are in the market for sailing joy and experiences accompanied with earnings or for investment and leverage, Istion provides a reliable partner for yacht owners to professionally handle all yacht ownership related challenges.

The Istion experts design unique, customized ownership and management programs for their clients assisting towards informed decisions within the yachting market, providing knowledgeable consultancy based on years of experience and continuous involvement in all up-to-date advancements and developments.

Founded in 1992 by Ioannis Kourounis, Istion Yachting was initially based in Kos Island in the Dodecanese. The company started with a small fleet of sailing yachts and grew rapidly to be a market leader for yachting all over Greece. Within its well-founded background Istion Yachting enjoys a remarkable reputation through an international network of trusted charter brokers and of course its sailing clients and friends.

Istion’s successful course so far is the direct result of the hard work and dedication of the Istion Yachting team and the strong bond of trust formed with guests and sailing friends. Year after year Istion attempts to evolve and expand its horizons through its reliable network of yachting specialists and consultants, promising innovative services of premium quality.

Istion Yachting aspires to reinvent yachting as a vacation choice, a lifestyle and an investment strategy accessible to broader and more diversified groups all over the world through its customized and personalized services. Find out more at www.istion.com

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Thirty years of tradition

Istion Yachting Ltd. has 30 years of experience and has come a long way in that time, with over 90,000 satisfied customers at its end. It specializes in Greece and its fleet includes more than 230 boats ranging from sailboats, catamarans and motor bo ats of the world's leading brands such as Bavaria, Jeanneau, Hanse, Lagoon, Bali ... Everyone can choose their dream boat according to the type of sailing and the size of the crew.

15 marinas all over Greece

Istion Yachting Ltd. offers boats in 15 marinas strategically located throughout Greece . You can find them in Athens, from where you can sail to the Saronic Gulf , but also in Lefkada, Kos, Rhodes, Corfu, Skiathos, Volos...

All of them are modern, fully functional and professionally managed so that clients can pick up the yacht of their dreams and set sail. After all, Istion Yachting Ltd. bases all its services on a passion for adventure and has long promoted the yachting lifestyle.

Something for everyone

The charter company Istion Yachting Ltd. strives to accommodate every client, whether they are newcomers or experienced sailors. Each customer can choose whether to set out on their own or prefer to sail with a trained crew .

If you are about to set sail for the first time in your life, you need not worry. Istion Yachting Ltd. has a skipper on hire who will arrange a personalised sailing plan to make your first sailing experience easy and fun. If you are interested, ask our salesman about these services and he will arrange everything for you.

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Turquoise seas, steady winds and beautiful sights – that's sailing in Greece in a nutshell. Less experienced sailors are a little wary of the seas and especially the infamous meltemi winds and prefer Croatia , but even in Greece you'll find routes where you can sail in calm waters and discover charming islands without fear. Let our article Tips for easy sailing in Greece: 3 routes to choose from inspire you with our tips on where to sail!

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Istion Yachting - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Since Istion’s founding in 1992 by Ioannis Kourounis in Kos island, the Dodecanese yachting scenery underwent a very promising transformation; a booming sailing popularity of this region of exquisite natural beauty was combined with the introduction of a top-quality sailing fleet and excellent customer services!

With just a handful of yachts available back then, Istion succeeded in introducing the Dodecanese to a whole new generation of sailing enthusiasts as one of the most intriguing & sensational sailing destinations in Greece.

Istion's spectacular growth was initially based on our customer-centric approach of providing top-tier services. Our focus on always putting our customer first was the missing link between a region of great cultural output and sheer natural beauty and an ever-increasing influx of spellbound visitors.

Istion Yachting aspires to reinvent yachting from the privileged refuge of the few to a vacation choice, a lifestyle and an investment strategy for the many...

In 2007 Istion Yachting relocated its main offices in Athens, bringing together a multi-disciplinary group of yachting professionals sharing a common passion for the sea, and committed to excel as a team  in achieving:

•  Ever growing partnerships , supported by the world’s top charter brokers and renown shipyards in the industry • Constant expansion in destinations , either revitalizing those already popular or introducing new yachting itineraries •  Incessant improvement of the services  provided, making the company a true industry benchmark •  Tightening and strengthening  the bonds of trust with both new & existing partners and sailing friends.

The year 2024 finds Istion in a leading position within the yachting industry. With brand-new company- owned headquarter premises in Athens , Istion does not only continuously pursue excellence in its operations, but also develops new strategies and products, initiatives, and innovations within the industry.

While the proprietary facilities' expansion goes on, the personnel increases by embracing people of multiple and diversified talents and the transition to a pioneering online booking platform is being implemented.

Highlighted already by our brand-new charter base in Croatia, in ACI Marina Skradin (Sibenik area) , 2024 reflects our aspiration for building trusted and long-lasting relationships with the local community, people and institutions.

With an ever-expanding and perennially booming fleet of 280+ yachts , operating out of 12 charter bases in Greece and 1 charter base in Croatia , with a remarkable international reputation among its trusted partners and loyal customers, Istion Yachting gazes in 2024 committing to continue safekeeping the universal values that distinct it within the industry.

HEADQUARTERS: 1, Poseidonos Ave., 174 55 Alimos, Athens-Greece, Tel +30 210 9811 515, Fax +30 210 9811 990, E-mail [email protected]

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Viva Istion!!

Second year in a one way charter with Istion This time a long trip (400 NM) from Corfu to Alimos. All was fine, all the team gave us a very great support and flexibility since the first contacts with the customer services (Giannis, Dorellina …€. Nice amd so profesional people. The team in Gouvia leaded by Dimitri gave all the support to connect our portable AIS etc… But Stephan from Alimos, keep having our 💯 score!! Thank you all!! See you next year!

Date of experience : October 28, 2023

Beautiful people, beautiful yachts indeed!!!

The professional base personnel at Alimos, the quality of the yacht, the fresh smell of the bedsheets, the clean galley, and the best sailing holiday we could ever live! Enjoying our breakfast on the breathtaking view of Hydra’s port, then going for a swim to Spetses and then staying on anchor to Port Heli bay!Thank you Istion for making this trip so special for our family! Can’t wait to come back in October Istion! See you soon!

Date of experience : July 29, 2023

Dream week in Ionian area

We had an amazing week with our boat Jupiter from Lefkas base in July. Our skipper Giorgio was excellent, professional and friendly. We really loved spending time to beautiful bays and small islands where Giorgio recommended! The weather was so hot but the water in Ionian area is so refreshing! Many thanks to the exceptional base personnel for this unique experience.

Date of experience : July 22, 2023

Extraordinary experience

I cannot recommend Istion Yachting highly enough. They form an incredible team that ensures an extraordinary yachting experience. Their professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for their clients truly set them apart. If you're seeking a truly unforgettable journey, look no further. They will provide you with memories that will last a lifetime.

Amazing experience in Lefkas base

I couldn't be more satisfied with this company and the base staff that really gave us the best vacation ever! Our boat an Oceanis 38 in Lefkas ,was in excellent condition and clean. We definitely return back!

It was a big pleasure and a great…

It was a big pleasure and a great experience to sail with this company!!! All the employees from the base during the process of check in and check out was remarkable and also during the weekly charter i had a perfect support from the base !! Best wishes looking forward to book the next charter with you!! Best regards.

One of the best experiences I had up…

One of the best experiences I had up untill now! The yacht was in perfect condition, the Base Staff was kind and to the point! Everything exceeded my expectations! Would totally recommend and I'll be waiting for next year's trip!

BEST EXPERIENCE WITH THE BEST HOSPITALITY

I had the honor of being accommodated on the best catamaran I could have. Both the quality of the boat and the service of the staff at the base was fantastic. I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful Dodecanese islands and started from Kos. When I arrived, the base manager was waiting for me and my crew and immediately greeted me with the warmest welcome. After a detailed briefing of the characteristics of the boat at the check in procedure, I started my journey. I spent the best holidays in Greece. It is definitely an experience I would do again, and I would definitely choose ISTION to make my dream come true again. Until next time!

Attention - unprofessional, fraudulent behaviour

Very poor client handling. Small damage was billed EUR 600 without any receipt/copy of invoice of what has been repaired. No more answer, no update. No need to say - never again..

Date of experience : September 16, 2023

Excellent experience from Kos

We chartered a monohull yacht from the Kos base with a skipper. Our checkin was very fast and we were allowed to leave the marina the same night (which last year using another company weren't allowed to do). The yacht was impeccable, very clean and fully equipped. The skipper was very knowledgeable about the area and suggested a great itinerary that took us to Pserimos, Leros, Patmos and Arkious! Overall, a very professional and pleasant experience.

Date of experience : October 09, 2021

Great holidays!

We spent 1 week sailing at Cyclades and we are more than grateful for the provided service by Istion. Thank you for this experience and hope we will do that again soon 🙏

Date of experience : July 15, 2023

We would like to express public our…

We would like to express public our sincere thanks for our sailing holiday that was above expectations. The boat was comfortable and reliable and perfect for what we wanted. Thank you also for arranging for us to have Andreas as our skipper. He was the perfect choice for us and we cannot speak too highly of him and his ability. He was a very capable skipper and we always felt very safe with him. We also enjoyed his company, nothing was too much trouble for him, and his suggested itinerary and places to visit were perfect.

Date of experience : September 17, 2022

Great job at Kos base

Kos base. Have been chartering boats from Istion since many years and from various bases. Overall the company does a great job and I especially like the team at their Kos base. Professional, friendly and personal. Just finished another charter from Kos and all was just perfect. Boat condition, cleaning, office staff, base manager, remote support with minor issues while we were sailing, the whole team. It is great to be back and see the familiar faces again. Already look forward for my next charter with them!

Date of experience : June 26, 2022

Seven-day yacht charter from Lefkas

Seven-day yacht charter from Lefkas last week. What a great charter company and what a spectacularly efficient team! Any minor hiccup was resolved in a stupendously fast manner, with politeness and actual active listening scoring the highest in long charting experience. Vessel-wise, the monohaul (Lux) we chartered was an absolute beaut ready for us by check-in time.

Date of experience : September 03, 2022

We Sailed for two weeks out of Lavrion

We Sailed for two weeks out of Lavrion, Greece on Oceanis 51. Our experience with check-in and check-out was excellent and efficient. Chrysa, who is the manager at Lavrion base, is very knowledgeable and made sure our skipper was updated with the condition of the boat (was one year old, so everything practically new) Our skipper, Alexi, is very familiar with the Greek seas and knows secluded coves and mooring spots in all islands. In addition we also managed to visit multiple ancient sites in various locations! (it was not all plain sailing...) Obviously we recommend Istion to anyone planning to sail in Greek waters. We also recommend two weeks is much better (previous few years we sailed one week at a time and was too short to enjoy) FYI We are already planning our next year's sail with Istion!

Date of experience : August 12, 2022

The vacation

The boat , the staff, the new and amazing experiences we created through our one week charter are precious! All in all an amazing company!

Date of experience : August 05, 2023

Bali 4.1 - best catamaran at Cos

I had a great experience with Anemoskala catamaran on April 27 2019 from Kos, Greece - checkin was great, cat was in perfect condition. One bothering issue was water filter but technician arrived to Simi and fixed it. The only other minor issue was breaking of genoa block but luckely it happened on the last day of charter. Staff was helpful and responding via WhatsApp, good English, totally recommend.

Date of experience : September 23, 2019

Best yacht company

Best yacht experience. I highly recommend it. Smooth and professional procedure (check in-check out), nice boats, friendly people.

Date of experience : July 14, 2023

Would not use again or recommend

I would not use Istion again and nor would I recommend them. We chartered bareboat from Athens, a Hanse 415. It was nice enough but quite battered and had had a lot of use. We were charged €300 at the end for a broken outboard that we absolutely did not break. It was clearly old and it did not sound good when we got the boat and we barely used it. I would advise anyone using Istion to film/take photos/make notes and possibly email as you leave regarding all equipment you are shown - take your time. If you do not you could be charged on your return regardless of whether you had caused any damage. While check in staff on arrival were adequate although rushed, departure staff were rude and offhand. The whole unpleasant experience ruined the last evening of our holiday and I would not charter with them again. Emma Baker

We have chartered with Istion many…

We have chartered with Istion many times and out of different bases. They are professional, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Great company, well done all the team. We would always choose Istion

Date of experience : May 31, 2022

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A California yacht owner's vicious beef with a dock worker has reached death-threat levels -- and their exchange was caught on camera and included a nude, and very rude, gesture!

Check out the clip ... it all unfolds when San Diego entrepreneur Ajay Thakore swings by the swanky Marriott Marquis Marina in his rare $4.5M Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 yacht to pick up one of his employees -- but things boil over when dock worker Joseph Holt tells him he can't be there.

Thakore, the CEO of medical advertising firm Doctor Multimedia, flips out on Holt big time ... and starts spewing threats like, "I will kill you, you know I will kill you, I will kill."

And it doesn't stop there -- as Thakore's pulling out of the harbor, he drops trou to make a full frontal salute in Holt's direction. Stay classy, San Diego!

Holt's only retaliation was flipping the bird, and he later told CBS8 that was all he could do to keep his cool and avoid escalating the situation.

Holt says parts of the altercation were not captured on camera, and he adds ... Thakore not only threatened to kill him, but also claimed to have connections who could totally mess up his life.

Holt also says Thakore pulled out $100 bills and tossed them at him, even chucking some in the water.

BTW, Thakore's done some backpedaling since the ugly exchange -- he now says, "The interaction that occurred yesterday was regrettable. What started as a minor misunderstanding escalated into an argument, and I apologize for my actions and to those who witnessed the unfortunate exchange."

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FWIW ... One of Thakore’s employees claims the whole thing began because other dock workers blocked him from boarding the yacht.

Oh, and if that fancy Lambo yacht looks familiar -- it's the same one Chuck Liddell recently tumbled off just last month. Now it's famous AND infamous!

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Concert promoter Live Nation is getting into the ultra-luxury cruise business — see what it'll be like on weeklong superyacht sailings starting at $3,000 a person

• Live Nation's Vibee is getting into the ultra-luxury cruise business.
• The music event curator says it'll charter two superyachts for three weeklong Croatia cruises this summer.
• Like other vacation operators, Vibee says it's seen increasing demand for cruise and yacht-based trips.

Forget concerts — Live Nation wants music fans to start going on yacht vacations .

In 2023 and amid a boom in experiential travel , the entertainment company established Vibee, a music-based event curation arm. Less than a year later, Vibee has already executed affairs like a weekend Bahamas getaway headlined by singer Lionel Richie and a three-day Cabo San Lucas, Mexico party featuring DJ Tiësto.

Now, it's moving off-land and to the high seas with its new segment: Vibee Yacht Club.

This summer, Vibee says it'll charter two superyachts for three weeklong Croatia itineraries that are set to be, of course, centered on music.

Vibee is capitalizing on yet another increasingly popular concept: themed cruises.

Themed cruises can vary vastly, from Star Trek-centered sailings to itineraries helmed by famous comedians. And as of late, many of these niche voyages have been selling out faster than ever before.

Themed cruise operator Sixthman's November 2023 hip-hop itinerary sold out in less than five days with no publicly announced lineup.

Similarly, Vibee's first cruise, the 2023 EDSea — a wordplay on the electronic dance music festival Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC — was fully booked in three days, again with an undisclosed lineup.

Armed with EDSea’s success, Vibee wants to dive deeper into the cruise segment — this time with a luxurious spin.

"We see the desire for cruise and yacht experiences continuing to rise," Harvey Cohen, president of Vibee, told Business Insider, echoing sentiments of the cruise industry's booming demand.

And not just the mass-market players: Over the last year, luxury cruise lines have also seen a rise in interest.

In its fourth-quarter earnings report from February 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said its two high-end brands, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas, had both seen "strong demand."

The latter had launched its latest $517.9 million luxury ship a few months prior, complete with caviar and a $6 million art collection.

Luxury cruises and superyachts aren’t known to be super-affordable.

Vibee says it's chartering the 141-foot-long Lupus Mare and nearly 161-foot-long Prestige for its three yacht sailings.

Vibee Yacht Club's cheapest option starts at $3,100 per person for a two-person cabin. Comparatively, EDSea's 2024 itinerary starts at $1,405 per person for a double occupancy interior cabin.

Yet, it could be a bargain for some superyacht fans: Weeklong charters for Lupus Mare start at about $71,000 a week, according to YachtCharterFleet.

Everything is better on a yacht. Champagne? Tastes better on a yacht. Cruises in general? Better on a yacht.

Going to an international music festival? Well, Vibee thinks it would be better to stay on a yacht than in a hotel.

On July 13, the first itinerary would start on day two of Ultra Europe, a popular three-day electronic dance music festival in Split, Croatia.

Following the event, the two yachts would sail to three Croatian islands before concluding in Hvar, Croatia. Along the way, the itinerary would include daytime swims, a sunset winery visit, and several parties (day and night).

Unsurprisingly, Vibee expects the itinerary to draw in younger travelers, specifically Gen Zers and millennials.

Lupus Mare is set to be chartered for two more itineraries: “Rock the Med” and “Marafiki on the Adriatic.”

A three-person cabin for both starts at $3,500 per person.

On Rock the Med, the week is set to begin with VIP tickets to a Lenny Kravitz show at the historic Pula Arena.

Afterward, it would sail to Croatian destinations with an itinerary that would include beach excursions and clubs.

Marafiki on the Adriatic isn’t centered on a single music event.

Instead, the roundtrip Split itinerary would feature on-board musical performances, daily yoga, "cultural outings," and, of course, beach clubs.

A bonus trip to Sonus Festival, a five-day rave, is an optional add-on.

Like a typical luxury cruise, travelers would have preorganized water taxis, chefs to prepare daily breakfasts and lunches, and all the yacht amenities.

The 20-cabin, 40-guest Prestige flexes indulgences like an indoor lounge, a hot tub, and a sundeck with plenty of beds.

Meanwhile, the 15-cabin, 34-guest Lupus Mare has comforts like a sauna and gym.

Travelers could wind down in the yacht's movie theater or hot tub. Or, they could take a slide into the water.

It’s no surprise Vibee is going the more sumptuous route with its itinerary-focused yacht concept.

" Revenge travel " might as well be known as "regular travel" at this point: People have continued to spend big on extravagant vacations, especially on luxury small cruise ships and trips planned around experiences and adventures.

Both are niches Vibee is trying to carve out for itself: Looking ahead, the new brand is already planning more music and sea-based vacations, Cohen told Business Insider.

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