BABALU
€16,000 - €20,800 / WEEK
10 Guests in 5 Double all air-conditioned with en-suite facilities
SIZE OF BEDS:
All 2 x 1.5 m
HEIGHT OF CABINS: 2.00m
BUILT/REFIT
YEAR
2019
YACHT
LENGTH
55 Ft
NUMBER OF
CABINS
5
NUMBER OF
GUESTS
10
TOTAL
CREW
3
CHARGES
FROM
€16,000
| Accommodations | |
|---|---|
| Cabins: | 5 |
| Queen: | - |
| Single Cabins: | 1 |
| Showers: | 5 |
| Electric Heads: | 5 |
| Engine Details | |
|---|---|
| ENGINES: 2x80hp Yanmar GENERATORS: 1 χ 24.5 ΚW | |
| Fuel Consumption: | 18 |
| Cruising Speed: | 10 |
| Max Speed: | - |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Cat |
| Beam: | 8.74 Metres |
| Draft: | 1.48 Metres |
| Pax: | 10 |
| YearBuilt: | 2019 |
| Builder: | Catana S.A |
| Engines: | ENGINES: 2x80hp Yanmar GENERATORS: 1 χ 24.5 ΚW |
| Flag: | Greek |
| Jacuzzi: | No |
| A/C: | Full |
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Winter Area: | Greece |
| Summer Area: | Greece |
| Pick Up Locations | |
|---|---|
| Pref. Pick-up: | - |
| Other Pick-up: | - |
| Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Salon Tv/VCR: | - |
| Salon Stereo: | - |
| Sat Tv: | - |
| Camcorder: | - |
| Books: | - |
| Board Games: | - |
| Deck Shower: | - |
| Water Maker: | - |
| Special Diets: | Inq |
| Kosher: | Inq |
| BBQ: | - |
| Minimum Age: | - |
| Inverter: | - |
| Voltages: | - |
| Water Maker: | - |
| Ice Maker: | Yes |
| Sailing Instructions: | - |
| Internet Access: | - |
| Hairdryers: | - |
| Guests Smokes: | - |
| Crew Smokes: | Inq |
| Pets Aboard: | No |
| Hammock: | - |
| Water Sports | |
|---|---|
| Dinghy size: | - |
| Dinghy hp: | 40 |
| Water Skis Adult: | Yes |
| Water Skis Kids: | Yes |
| Jet Skis: | - |
| Kneeboard: | - |
| Windsurfer: | - |
| Snorkel Gear: | - |
| Tube: | 3 |
| Scurfer: | - |
| Wake Board: | - |
| Kayaks 1 Pax: | - |
| Kayaks (2 Pax): | - |
| Floating Mats: | - |
| Swim Platform: | - |
| Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): | - |
| Sailing Dinghy: | - |
| Beach Games: | Yes |
| Fishing Gear: | - |
| Gear Type: | - |
| Rods: | - |
Captain
Stelios Choulakis
Nation: Greek
Languages: Greek, English, Spanish,German
Chef
Sakis Kiriakidis
Nation: Greek
Born: 1990
Captain: Stelios Choulakis
Coming from the Greek island of Chios, the cradle of Shipping and Seafarers, being the son of a Captain and the grandson of a fisherman, the sea life is a way of living for him.He has been sailing from a very young age in many different sailing clubs in Greece and abroad. He organized and participated in national and international sailing races and he has been working in the yachting industry the past decade.His studies in Business Administration and Shipping helped him shape a business-oriented and leadership mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Having traveled to more than 40 countries, he understands the needs of fellow travelers and he always does his best to create memorable experiences. He speaks Greek, English and German
Chef Sakis Kiriakidis
Sakis is born in Athes in 1990, he is a highly skilled chef who is passionate about exploring and enjoying delicious food. He specializes in cooking seafood, Mediterranean, Greek and Italian cuisine – always looking for top quality raw materials from the Greek traditional cuisine philosophy mixed with modern techniques. His hobbies include spearfishing, diving and football. He is married and he speaks Greek & English. Sakis believe that food is a key part of a good charter and loves working to create a bespoke menu for charter guests to enjoy!
Hostess Susana Sanchez
Susana Sanchez is a Spanish native passionate for outdoor activities, concerned and respectful with the environment, especially with the sea. Since she was young she start sailing and swimming as a hobbie and after became skipper, lifeguard and diver. She was involved during several years as crew member and hostess and with her at your trip you will feel pleasant, safe and comfortable!
Coming from the Greek island of Chios, the cradle of Shipping and Seafarers, being the son of a Captain and the grandson of a fisherman, the sea life is a way of living for him.He has been sailing from a very young age in many different sailing clubs in Greece and abroad. He organized and participated in national and international sailing races and he has been working in the yachting industry the past decade.His studies in Business Administration and Shipping helped him shape a business-oriented and leadership mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Having traveled to more than 40 countries, he understands the needs of fellow travelers and he always does his best to create memorable experiences. He speaks Greek, English and German
Chef Sakis Kiriakidis
Sakis is born in Athes in 1990, he is a highly skilled chef who is passionate about exploring and enjoying delicious food. He specializes in cooking seafood, Mediterranean, Greek and Italian cuisine – always looking for top quality raw materials from the Greek traditional cuisine philosophy mixed with modern techniques. His hobbies include spearfishing, diving and football. He is married and he speaks Greek & English. Sakis believe that food is a key part of a good charter and loves working to create a bespoke menu for charter guests to enjoy!
Hostess Susana Sanchez
Susana Sanchez is a Spanish native passionate for outdoor activities, concerned and respectful with the environment, especially with the sea. Since she was young she start sailing and swimming as a hobbie and after became skipper, lifeguard and diver. She was involved during several years as crew member and hostess and with her at your trip you will feel pleasant, safe and comfortable!
01 - 07 Aug2020
What a fantastic week on Babalu! Big emotions on the boat – we laughed a lot, amazing crew especially for the ice coffee and tea! Beautiful landscapes, bays and caves!
Awesome food! Lovely catamaran! Unique sailing with dolphins and turtles! Thank you Babalu and is super crew!
24 - 31 MAY 2019
Maiden Voyage Original Babalu Crew
I feel so blessed to be on the maiden voyage of the Babalu!! She is an amazing yacht with the best captain and crew in the Mediterranean. Thank you for putting up with us for the week we will remember this trip forever.
Scott + Tara Roseman, Loonis, California, USA
Amazing trip aboard the Babalu!! The crew took such a good care of us as we celebrated the 50th Birthday and Zoth anniversary. Once in a lifetime trip, LOVED IT!!!
Lisa Danes <3
Love, Love, Love Nikos and Neneta! Babalu was amazing and the crew made our holidays unforgettable!!! <3
15-22 JUNE 2019
What a week on the beautiful Babalu!! It far exceeded our expectations and it was an experience we will never forget. Niko, thank you for being such an amazing captain and for all the time you spent tubing and skiing with us. Nenetta, your food was incredible – you took us on a culinary tour and not just a sailing trip. Susana, thank you for keeping Babalu so beautiful for us, and for always being there to help us out with whatever were doing never without a smile. Action packed days on crystal blue waters, great swims, laughs and fun. We cannot wait to be back! We will miss you Babalu and fantastic crew,
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! <3
Much love from South Africa
Efharisto & Geia sou
Mike, Sandra, Rhys, Sarah, Nina, Juis and Dave
22-29 JUNE 2019
What an amazing experience we had on the Babalu! From the beginning the crew made sure we had a great time from boarding in Athens to the many islands which the kids named for themselves. We had a wonderful experience at each island. Waters was beautiful. Snorkeling was awesome. Can’t say enough about the food!! Each meal seemed to be better than the last. Lots of stories told. Lots of liquids drank! What happened in Greece stays in Greece 😊Thank you Captain Niko, Nenetta, Susana for making this experience better than expected! I appreciate you making us feel like family. We will be back to visit our Greek (and Spanish) family soon.
29 JUNE - 06 JULY 2019
Thank you so much for the wonderful trip, Nikos, Nenetta and Susanna. Everything was super fun, especially fishing and the tubes!! I hope we will make an experience like this again!! Thank you for everything!
P.S: Nenetta the food was amazing!!!
Carolina <3
Thank you for everything. This vacation was the best we had so far and the food was amazing!!
Much love,
Naomi
06 - 13 JULY 2019
With sincere thanks <3 We want to tell you all how thankful we are for a trip of a lifetime in Greece!! From the moment we walked onboard Babalu we felt so happy and comfortable!! The islands were all so beautiful and explained so many aspects of life in Greece. The food is something we will ALWAYS remember Nenetta poured her heart and soul into every meal, especially Adam’s Birthday cake!!! Playing “Bullshit” with Nikos was so memorable. Suzanne couldn’t have done enough for us. Always taking care of us! The long journey on rough sea’s was quite an adventure. We are grateful that Nikos had the experience to get us all safety back. Your kindness, patience and love will be remembered by all of us!!! Until we meet again… We feel you like family now and we are wishing you the best!!
Ashley, Jessica, Adam, Lori, Lexi, Michael, Mike and Joy
This trip will be remembered for a lifetime! One of us will not remember the first day and ½ , but she will never forget Nenetta saved her food! We became friends fast and had great times! Hopefully, you have learned new skills from us, like making a fantastic cocktail to being able to play “Bullshit” like an expert! We have learned much from you, one how to be a fabulous cook, how to sail a boat through rough seas, and how to enjoy a vacation of a lifetime. Thank you for all you have done. We cannot wait for your visit to the States. We will always have room for you at our home.
05 - 09 JUN. 2020
Thank you for all those moments we will always remember, with people we will never forget!!
Hope our paths will cross again :) <3
04 - 17 JUL 2020
The most amazing crew and boat that we 've seen in Greece!! It was literally the best summer holidays we have ever had!! We look forward to sail with you again!!!!
Thank you for everything and much love to our best crew! <3
25 JUL - 01 AUG 2020
Thank you to the best crew for the most amazing week, we have some incredible memories. The food, service and sailing was second to none, we wanted for nothing.
Our charter of Babalu is now complete and we will definitely be returning. Everyone involved has been first class. This was our first experience of chartering a yacht and right from our initial enquiry with Boatbookings through to our Captain arranging for water taxis to take us from Babalu to Spetses and our villa at the end of our week nothing was too much trouble.
Our crew, looked after all our requirements even though we had a mixed set of needs (vegan, vegetarian and gluten free!)
Captain planned our route and showed us Greek islands and sunsets that you will never see on the normal tourist route.
Babalu is very spacious and being a catamaran it was very stable with more than enough space for us to relax in comfort. From us all, thank you.
8-15 AUG
Hello my favorite Pirates! Thank you for your kind and funny personalities that made this week completely unforgettable! Babalu with you has changed the definition and standards of holiday for us, this means we will have to come back!
15-22 AUG 2020
We would like to thank you all of the crew for your hospitality on the boat you really made our holiday a dream one!
Thank you for teaching us how to ski & fishing. It was an unforgettable experience!
Thank you captain for keeping us above the water and most importantly keeping us safe!
Thank you to hostess for taking care of us and helping us for everywhere!
Thanks to the best chef keeping our bellies full everyday!
Thanks to everyone for making this a very memorable holiday <3
Amazing holiday with a great crew! Thanks to all for making our vacation so special and memorable. We will miss you a lot and we hope to see you again! Love you all <3
29 AUG - 05 SEPT 2020
Captain: Thank you so much for being a brilliant Captain this week! We re felt very safe with you at the helm! Of course we have to mention the speedboat trips which have been a huge success! It has genuinely been such a good laugh and we really appreciate all your help!
Chef: What would we have done without your fab cooking? There is nothing better than waking up to a lovely breakfast table and in particular to freshly cooked pancakes! A firm favorite are the zucchini frittas which we will miss hugely when we go home, alongside all the fresh fish, salads and much more! Despite the size of the kitchen, you have managed to feed 10 greedy people and we have loved every meal!
Stewardess: You are really a magician! Thank you so much for making our trip incredibly relaxing and for being so friendly all the time! Of course we will really miss your assortment of lovely coffees and fredo espresso! Also thank you for squeezing lots of lemons on girls for blonder hair1 it does seem to have worked
Thank you all for the best week! We are so sad to leave but are taking many memories from our time on Babalu with us!
19-26 SEPT 2020
Dear crew, if it was not paradise it looked a lot like it! Thanks for sharing the Greek beauty, sympathy, History..Magic! In this messy world and crazy timed it made us remember how it could and should be : Simple, Beautiful and crazy..! Wishing you the best for the future ! May our path cross again somewhere in the world to finally find pirates! Thank you BABALU! Eyxaristo poly!
Rates are Plus Expenses
July/August : 20800 EUR per week plus Applicable VAT at the time of charter, currently 12%, and expenses
June/September: 18500 EUR per week plus Applicable VAT at the time of charter, currently 12%, and expenses
Low Season: 16000 EUR per week plus Applicable VAT at the time of charter, currently 12%, and expenses
She operates on a Saturday to Saturday basis. Embarkation at 17:00pm, disembarkation at 09:00 am
VAT rate is determined by applicable tax legislation and may be subject to change without prior notice or responsibility on the Broker, the Stakeholder or the Owner. Should any changes in applicable tax legislation take place after the issuance of a charter agreement resulting in changes in total amount(s) due then the difference will be credited or debited accordingly to the Charterer
June/September: 18500 EUR per week plus Applicable VAT at the time of charter, currently 12%, and expenses
Low Season: 16000 EUR per week plus Applicable VAT at the time of charter, currently 12%, and expenses
She operates on a Saturday to Saturday basis. Embarkation at 17:00pm, disembarkation at 09:00 am
VAT rate is determined by applicable tax legislation and may be subject to change without prior notice or responsibility on the Broker, the Stakeholder or the Owner. Should any changes in applicable tax legislation take place after the issuance of a charter agreement resulting in changes in total amount(s) due then the difference will be credited or debited accordingly to the Charterer
What are "Med Rates" or "Med Terms?"
Med Term pricing is cost (cost of the boat) + VAT (country tax) + APA (operating and provisioning expenses). The cost is the weekly rate for the charter. The VAT and APA are calculated on the cost of the boat and paid in addition to that base price. The APA covers: fuel, water, food, licenses, alcohol, and any specific items you would like provided to you. APA money that is not used for provisioning would be reimbursed to you- or, if you spend over the amount, they would charge you. The Captain keeps track of expenses and would let you know if you’re reaching your APA limit. This is the industry standard for the region.
Caribbean Terms or Caribbean Inclusions refer to all-inclusive rates. These boats are typically catamarans and monohulls and are found in the Caribbean.
Most (but not all) motor-yachts and sailing vessels in the Med are Med Rate terms.
The yachts featured on our website will specifically state which type of pricing they offer.
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Vessel Specs
- : Cat
- : 8.74 Metres
- : 1.48 Metres
- : 10
- : 2019
- : Catana S.A
- : 10
- : ENGINES: 2x80hp Yanmar GENERATORS: 1 χ 24.5 ΚW
- : Yes
- : Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
- : Stelios Choulakis
- : Greek
| Accommodations | |
|---|---|
| Cabins: | 5 |
| Queen: | - |
| Single Cabins: | 1 |
| Showers: | 5 |
| Wash Basins: | - |
| Heads: | 5 |
| Electric Heads: | 5 |
| Engine Details | |
|---|---|
| ENGINES: 2x80hp Yanmar GENERATORS: 1 χ 24.5 ΚW | |
| Fuel Consumption: | 18 |
| Cruising Speed: | 10 |
| Max Speed: | - |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Refit: | - |
| Helipad: | No |
| Jacuzzi: | No |
| A/C: | Full |
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Winter Area: | Greece |
| Summer Area: | Greece |
| Pick Up Locations | |
|---|---|
| Pref. Pick-up: | - |
| Other Pick-up: | - |
Water Fun
| Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Salon Tv/VCR: | - |
| Salon Stereo: | - |
| Sat Tv: | - |
| # of Videos: | - |
| # DVDs/Movies: | - |
| # CD's: | - |
| Camcorder: | - |
| Books: | - |
| Board Games: | - |
| Sun Awning: | - |
| Deck Shower: | - |
| Bimini: | - |
| Water Maker: | - |
| Special Diets: | Inq |
| Kosher: | Inq |
| BBQ: | - |
| # Dine In: | - |
| Minimum Age: | - |
| Generator: | - |
| Inverter: | - |
| Voltages: | - |
| Water Maker: | - |
| Water Cap: | - |
| Ice Maker: | Yes |
| Sailing Instructions: | - |
| Internet Access: | - |
| Gay Charters: | Inq |
| Nude: | Inq |
| Hairdryers: | - |
| # Port Hatches: | - |
| Guests Smokes: | - |
| Crew Smokes: | Inq |
| Pets Aboard: | No |
| Pet Type: | - |
| Guest Pets: | - |
| Children Ok: | - |
| Hammock: | - |
| Windscoops: | - |
| Water Sports | |
|---|---|
| Dinghy size: | - |
| Dinghy hp: | 40 |
| Dinghy # pax: | - |
| Water Skis Adult: | Yes |
| Water Skis Kids: | Yes |
| Jet Skis: | - |
| Wave Runners: | - |
| Kneeboard: | - |
| Windsurfer: | - |
| Snorkel Gear: | - |
| Tube: | 3 |
| Scurfer: | - |
| Wake Board: | - |
| Kayaks 1 Pax: | - |
| Kayaks (2 Pax): | - |
| Floating Mats: | - |
| Swim Platform: | - |
| Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): | - |
| Sailing Dinghy: | - |
| Beach Games: | Yes |
| Fishing Gear: | - |
| Gear Type: | - |
| Rods: | - |
Meet the Crew
Captain
Stelios Choulakis
Nation: Greek
Languages: Greek, English, Spanish,German
Chef
Sakis Kiriakidis
Nation: Greek
Born: 1990
Captain: Stelios Choulakis
Coming from the Greek island of Chios, the cradle of Shipping and Seafarers, being the son of a Captain and the grandson of a fisherman, the sea life is a way of living for him.He has been sailing from a very young age in many different sailing clubs in Greece and abroad. He organized and participated in national and international sailing races and he has been working in the yachting industry the past decade.His studies in Business Administration and Shipping helped him shape a business-oriented and leadership mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Having traveled to more than 40 countries, he understands the needs of fellow travelers and he always does his best to create memorable experiences. He speaks Greek, English and German
Chef Sakis Kiriakidis
Sakis is born in Athes in 1990, he is a highly skilled chef who is passionate about exploring and enjoying delicious food. He specializes in cooking seafood, Mediterranean, Greek and Italian cuisine – always looking for top quality raw materials from the Greek traditional cuisine philosophy mixed with modern techniques. His hobbies include spearfishing, diving and football. He is married and he speaks Greek & English. Sakis believe that food is a key part of a good charter and loves working to create a bespoke menu for charter guests to enjoy!
Hostess Susana Sanchez
Susana Sanchez is a Spanish native passionate for outdoor activities, concerned and respectful with the environment, especially with the sea. Since she was young she start sailing and swimming as a hobbie and after became skipper, lifeguard and diver. She was involved during several years as crew member and hostess and with her at your trip you will feel pleasant, safe and comfortable!
Coming from the Greek island of Chios, the cradle of Shipping and Seafarers, being the son of a Captain and the grandson of a fisherman, the sea life is a way of living for him.He has been sailing from a very young age in many different sailing clubs in Greece and abroad. He organized and participated in national and international sailing races and he has been working in the yachting industry the past decade.His studies in Business Administration and Shipping helped him shape a business-oriented and leadership mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Having traveled to more than 40 countries, he understands the needs of fellow travelers and he always does his best to create memorable experiences. He speaks Greek, English and German
Chef Sakis Kiriakidis
Sakis is born in Athes in 1990, he is a highly skilled chef who is passionate about exploring and enjoying delicious food. He specializes in cooking seafood, Mediterranean, Greek and Italian cuisine – always looking for top quality raw materials from the Greek traditional cuisine philosophy mixed with modern techniques. His hobbies include spearfishing, diving and football. He is married and he speaks Greek & English. Sakis believe that food is a key part of a good charter and loves working to create a bespoke menu for charter guests to enjoy!
Hostess Susana Sanchez
Susana Sanchez is a Spanish native passionate for outdoor activities, concerned and respectful with the environment, especially with the sea. Since she was young she start sailing and swimming as a hobbie and after became skipper, lifeguard and diver. She was involved during several years as crew member and hostess and with her at your trip you will feel pleasant, safe and comfortable!
Chef's Table
BREAKFAST
Bakery basket (variety of fresh-baked
bread )
Chocolate Brownies
Homemade marmalades
Local Honey-Butters
Eggs (boiled, scrabble eggs, omelet, fried
eggs)
Local bread eggshells with feta cheese,
honey, and cinnamon
Crepe with Nutella
French toast
Selection of cheeses and cold cuts
Local yogurt with fresh fruits
Tea, coffee, milk, fresh orange juice
SALADS
Greek salad with tomatoes, feta,
cucumber, olives, onion and oregano
Fresh leaves of spinach, arugula, green
apple, goat cheese, raisins blod, walnuts,
and citrus dressing
Green salad with dried figs, fried
halloumi, sesame, and balsamic
dressing
Lettuce mix, radicchio, cherry tomato,
pistachio, small shrimps and dressing
with basil flavor
APPETIZERS
Watermelon with feta cheese
Salmon Carpaccio with fresh salad leaves
and lemon gel with tarragon aroma.
Beetroot mousse and fresh sea fruits with
rocket leaves
Homemade salty tart with smoked
salmon on a cheese mousse with orange
flavor
Octopus wine on a yellow fava with
capers, dried tomatoes, and Parsley oil
Chios master cheese with handmade
vanilla red jam
MAIN COURSES
Chicken fillet stuffed with goat cheese,
prosciutto, spinach leaves, capers,
thyme, and orange sauce. Is
accompanied by fresh rochet leaves and
goji berries
Roast Beef fillet of your choice over
fresh mashed potatoes and pepper
sauce
Sea Bream fillet on celery puree and
tarragon sauce
Traditional Greek Shrimp Pasta with
Ouzo
Seafood Risotto with saffron Kozani
Yolk, raw onion, and pink pepper
DESSERTS
Banoffee
Cheesecake with homemade marmalade
Chocolate Dream serve with vanilla ice
cream
Guest Reviews
01 - 07 Aug2020
What a fantastic week on Babalu! Big emotions on the boat – we laughed a lot, amazing crew especially for the ice coffee and tea! Beautiful landscapes, bays and caves!
Awesome food! Lovely catamaran! Unique sailing with dolphins and turtles! Thank you Babalu and is super crew!
24 - 31 MAY 2019
Maiden Voyage Original Babalu Crew
I feel so blessed to be on the maiden voyage of the Babalu!! She is an amazing yacht with the best captain and crew in the Mediterranean. Thank you for putting up with us for the week we will remember this trip forever.
Scott + Tara Roseman, Loonis, California, USA
Amazing trip aboard the Babalu!! The crew took such a good care of us as we celebrated the 50th Birthday and Zoth anniversary. Once in a lifetime trip, LOVED IT!!!
Lisa Danes <3
Love, Love, Love Nikos and Neneta! Babalu was amazing and the crew made our holidays unforgettable!!! <3
15-22 JUNE 2019
What a week on the beautiful Babalu!! It far exceeded our expectations and it was an experience we will never forget. Niko, thank you for being such an amazing captain and for all the time you spent tubing and skiing with us. Nenetta, your food was incredible – you took us on a culinary tour and not just a sailing trip. Susana, thank you for keeping Babalu so beautiful for us, and for always being there to help us out with whatever were doing never without a smile. Action packed days on crystal blue waters, great swims, laughs and fun. We cannot wait to be back! We will miss you Babalu and fantastic crew,
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! <3
Much love from South Africa
Efharisto & Geia sou
Mike, Sandra, Rhys, Sarah, Nina, Juis and Dave
22-29 JUNE 2019
What an amazing experience we had on the Babalu! From the beginning the crew made sure we had a great time from boarding in Athens to the many islands which the kids named for themselves. We had a wonderful experience at each island. Waters was beautiful. Snorkeling was awesome. Can’t say enough about the food!! Each meal seemed to be better than the last. Lots of stories told. Lots of liquids drank! What happened in Greece stays in Greece 😊Thank you Captain Niko, Nenetta, Susana for making this experience better than expected! I appreciate you making us feel like family. We will be back to visit our Greek (and Spanish) family soon.
29 JUNE - 06 JULY 2019
Thank you so much for the wonderful trip, Nikos, Nenetta and Susanna. Everything was super fun, especially fishing and the tubes!! I hope we will make an experience like this again!! Thank you for everything!
P.S: Nenetta the food was amazing!!!
Carolina <3
Thank you for everything. This vacation was the best we had so far and the food was amazing!!
Much love,
Naomi
06 - 13 JULY 2019
With sincere thanks <3 We want to tell you all how thankful we are for a trip of a lifetime in Greece!! From the moment we walked onboard Babalu we felt so happy and comfortable!! The islands were all so beautiful and explained so many aspects of life in Greece. The food is something we will ALWAYS remember Nenetta poured her heart and soul into every meal, especially Adam’s Birthday cake!!! Playing “Bullshit” with Nikos was so memorable. Suzanne couldn’t have done enough for us. Always taking care of us! The long journey on rough sea’s was quite an adventure. We are grateful that Nikos had the experience to get us all safety back. Your kindness, patience and love will be remembered by all of us!!! Until we meet again… We feel you like family now and we are wishing you the best!!
Ashley, Jessica, Adam, Lori, Lexi, Michael, Mike and Joy
This trip will be remembered for a lifetime! One of us will not remember the first day and ½ , but she will never forget Nenetta saved her food! We became friends fast and had great times! Hopefully, you have learned new skills from us, like making a fantastic cocktail to being able to play “Bullshit” like an expert! We have learned much from you, one how to be a fabulous cook, how to sail a boat through rough seas, and how to enjoy a vacation of a lifetime. Thank you for all you have done. We cannot wait for your visit to the States. We will always have room for you at our home.
05 - 09 JUN. 2020
Thank you for all those moments we will always remember, with people we will never forget!!
Hope our paths will cross again :) <3
04 - 17 JUL 2020
The most amazing crew and boat that we 've seen in Greece!! It was literally the best summer holidays we have ever had!! We look forward to sail with you again!!!!
Thank you for everything and much love to our best crew! <3
25 JUL - 01 AUG 2020
Thank you to the best crew for the most amazing week, we have some incredible memories. The food, service and sailing was second to none, we wanted for nothing.
Our charter of Babalu is now complete and we will definitely be returning. Everyone involved has been first class. This was our first experience of chartering a yacht and right from our initial enquiry with Boatbookings through to our Captain arranging for water taxis to take us from Babalu to Spetses and our villa at the end of our week nothing was too much trouble.
Our crew, looked after all our requirements even though we had a mixed set of needs (vegan, vegetarian and gluten free!)
Captain planned our route and showed us Greek islands and sunsets that you will never see on the normal tourist route.
Babalu is very spacious and being a catamaran it was very stable with more than enough space for us to relax in comfort. From us all, thank you.
8-15 AUG
Hello my favorite Pirates! Thank you for your kind and funny personalities that made this week completely unforgettable! Babalu with you has changed the definition and standards of holiday for us, this means we will have to come back!
15-22 AUG 2020
We would like to thank you all of the crew for your hospitality on the boat you really made our holiday a dream one!
Thank you for teaching us how to ski & fishing. It was an unforgettable experience!
Thank you captain for keeping us above the water and most importantly keeping us safe!
Thank you to hostess for taking care of us and helping us for everywhere!
Thanks to the best chef keeping our bellies full everyday!
Thanks to everyone for making this a very memorable holiday <3
Amazing holiday with a great crew! Thanks to all for making our vacation so special and memorable. We will miss you a lot and we hope to see you again! Love you all <3
29 AUG - 05 SEPT 2020
Captain: Thank you so much for being a brilliant Captain this week! We re felt very safe with you at the helm! Of course we have to mention the speedboat trips which have been a huge success! It has genuinely been such a good laugh and we really appreciate all your help!
Chef: What would we have done without your fab cooking? There is nothing better than waking up to a lovely breakfast table and in particular to freshly cooked pancakes! A firm favorite are the zucchini frittas which we will miss hugely when we go home, alongside all the fresh fish, salads and much more! Despite the size of the kitchen, you have managed to feed 10 greedy people and we have loved every meal!
Stewardess: You are really a magician! Thank you so much for making our trip incredibly relaxing and for being so friendly all the time! Of course we will really miss your assortment of lovely coffees and fredo espresso! Also thank you for squeezing lots of lemons on girls for blonder hair1 it does seem to have worked
Thank you all for the best week! We are so sad to leave but are taking many memories from our time on Babalu with us!
19-26 SEPT 2020
Dear crew, if it was not paradise it looked a lot like it! Thanks for sharing the Greek beauty, sympathy, History..Magic! In this messy world and crazy timed it made us remember how it could and should be : Simple, Beautiful and crazy..! Wishing you the best for the future ! May our path cross again somewhere in the world to finally find pirates! Thank you BABALU! Eyxaristo poly!
Availability / Rates
Rates are Plus Expenses
July/August : 20800 EUR per week plus Applicable VAT at the time of charter, currently 12%, and expenses
June/September: 18500 EUR per week plus Applicable VAT at the time of charter, currently 12%, and expenses
Low Season: 16000 EUR per week plus Applicable VAT at the time of charter, currently 12%, and expenses
She operates on a Saturday to Saturday basis. Embarkation at 17:00pm, disembarkation at 09:00 am
VAT rate is determined by applicable tax legislation and may be subject to change without prior notice or responsibility on the Broker, the Stakeholder or the Owner. Should any changes in applicable tax legislation take place after the issuance of a charter agreement resulting in changes in total amount(s) due then the difference will be credited or debited accordingly to the Charterer
June/September: 18500 EUR per week plus Applicable VAT at the time of charter, currently 12%, and expenses
Low Season: 16000 EUR per week plus Applicable VAT at the time of charter, currently 12%, and expenses
She operates on a Saturday to Saturday basis. Embarkation at 17:00pm, disembarkation at 09:00 am
VAT rate is determined by applicable tax legislation and may be subject to change without prior notice or responsibility on the Broker, the Stakeholder or the Owner. Should any changes in applicable tax legislation take place after the issuance of a charter agreement resulting in changes in total amount(s) due then the difference will be credited or debited accordingly to the Charterer
What are "Med Rates" or "Med Terms?"
Med Term pricing is cost (cost of the boat) + VAT (country tax) + APA (operating and provisioning expenses). The cost is the weekly rate for the charter. The VAT and APA are calculated on the cost of the boat and paid in addition to that base price. The APA covers: fuel, water, food, licenses, alcohol, and any specific items you would like provided to you. APA money that is not used for provisioning would be reimbursed to you- or, if you spend over the amount, they would charge you. The Captain keeps track of expenses and would let you know if you’re reaching your APA limit. This is the industry standard for the region.
Caribbean Terms or Caribbean Inclusions refer to all-inclusive rates. These boats are typically catamarans and monohulls and are found in the Caribbean.
Most (but not all) motor-yachts and sailing vessels in the Med are Med Rate terms.
The yachts featured on our website will specifically state which type of pricing they offer.
