One of the first decisions when planning a sailing holiday in Greece is the type of yacht: a twin-hulled catamaran or a classic single-hulled monohull. Both will get you to the same beautiful islands, but the experience on board is quite different.
Here is a straight comparison across the things that actually matter on a week-long holiday - comfort, space, stability, cost and where you can anchor - to help you pick the right boat for your group. If you already know you want a catamaran, you can browse our crewed fleet.
Space and living comfort
This is where catamarans shine. Two hulls joined by a wide deck give you a huge saloon, a big shaded cockpit, a flat foredeck for sunbathing and a flybridge on larger models. Cabins are separated across the two hulls, so groups and families get real privacy.
A monohull of the same length feels noticeably smaller inside, with a narrower interior and cabins closer together. For a holiday where the boat is your floating hotel, the catamaran’s living space is a major advantage.
Stability and seasickness
Catamarans sail flat - they don’t heel over like a monohull. For guests who are new to sailing or prone to seasickness, that level, stable feel makes a big difference to how much they enjoy the week. At anchor, a catamaran barely rolls, so nights and meals on deck are calm.
Monohulls heel under sail, which some sailors love for the “proper sailing” feeling, but it can be unsettling for first-timers and makes moving around below deck harder.
Swimming, anchoring and shallow bays
A catamaran’s shallow draft lets it tuck into shallow, sandy bays that a deeper monohull has to admire from a distance. Wide steps at the back of each hull make getting in and out of the water effortless - ideal for families and for reaching the clear coves around Kythnos or Paros.
Sailing performance
A monohull generally points closer to the wind and gives a more responsive, engaging sail - the choice if the sailing itself is the point of your trip. A catamaran is fast and comfortable off the wind and superb for relaxed cruising, but it is a different, gentler kind of sailing.
Cost
Catamarans cost more to charter than a monohull of similar length, because they offer more space and are more expensive to build and berth. But the cost is for the whole boat, so split across a group of eight to twelve the per-person difference is smaller than it looks - and many guests feel the extra comfort is well worth it.
So which should you choose?
For a comfortable holiday with family or friends - swimming, relaxing, exploring island towns - a crewed catamaran is usually the better fit. For experienced sailors who want a spirited sail and a lower price, a monohull makes sense. Not sure? Talk to our team and we’ll match the boat to your group.
