Greece
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Greece
| Greece | |
 Greece | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Athens |
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| Language: | Greek |
| Currency: | Euro |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
Some general info about cruising in the region needs to be submitted here.
Climate & Weather
The climate is temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers. (expand on this please)
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.
Immigration & Customs
Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.
Visas
A visa is not required for a visit of up to three months for nationals of the EU, Andorra, Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, St Kitts and Nevis, South Korea, San Marino, Switzerland, Taiwan, the USA and Zimbabwe. Entry may be refused if there are Turkish Cyprus stamps in the passport.
Special Cruising Requirements/Documentation
(Also see Med Cruising Requirements)
(Please edit/update below as/when necessary)
- Individual passports are not stamped on entry into Greece aboard a yacht, nor is this required for departure with the same yacht. However, if leaving by other means (by air), the stamps are required by Immigration at the point of exit.
- When entering Greece all yachts must clear with the Port Authority, Customs, Health, Immigration and Currency Control. The ship's papers - including detailed crew list - will be inspected by the Port Authority before Customs will issue a Transit Log that is renewable after six months (valid for one year), that allows the yacht to sail in Greek waters.
- The Transit Log will only be issued to non-EU vessels, or to EU vessels wishing to purchase duty-free fuel. At subsequent ports, this Transit Log may be inspected by the Port Authority. When leaving Greece, this Transit Log must be returned to Customs.
- Yachts must carry their original registration documents and ship's radio station licence - one member of the crew must be in possession of a certificate to operate the radio/VHF.
- For EU boats, proof of VAT status is required.
- The original insurance certificate and a Greek translation showing Third Party insurance with the amounts in figures. These minimum amounts are:
- 293,470 EURO liability for death or injury by sinking, collision or other cause for crew and third parties,
- 146,753 EURO for damage,
- 88,041 EURO for pollution.
- The skipper must have an International Certificate of Competence.
- Nights should be spent on board (not in hotels ashore, etc) - if not, the Harbour Master and the Immigration officer should be notified.
- Fishing is only allowed with a snorkel in certain areas. Fishing with scuba gear is prohibited.
- To protect archaeological sites, scuba diving is restricted - permission should be sought locally.
- The registered yacht owner/skipper should be on board. If handing the boat's command to someone else, ensure that the proper documentation is obtained from the Port Police.
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports & Popular Stops
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Offshore Islands
List islands of interest to cruisers (a page will be made for each)
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
- Jim Baerselman's excellent Greece cruising site (Click on "Greece")
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