Which coves can I reach with which boat?
Whether you can enter and safely anchor in a cove depends on the boat's draft and the cove's depth. Shallow, sheltered coves usually take sailboats/catamarans drawing 1.5–2.0 m; a gulet drawing 2.6 m can't enter some shallow coves. LeeHarbor shows, for each boat, the sheltered coves it can reach by its draft — so you pick the boat by the coves it reaches, not by its photos.
What is a boat's draft and why does it matter?
Draft is the distance from the waterline to the deepest point of the hull under water. It matters because it determines which coves a boat can enter, where it can anchor, and its grounding risk. A cove a boat drawing 1.8 m can enter may be off-limits to a gulet drawing 2.6 m. LeeHarbor makes draft a first-class filter and lists the coves you can reach accordingly.
When is the best time to charter? When does the meltemi blow?
In the Aegean and Mediterranean the charter season runs roughly May–October; July–August is hottest and busiest. In those months the afternoon meltemi (NW wind) leaves some coves exposed and others sheltered. LeeHarbor reads the wind-wave "sea window" for your charter dates, so you see in advance which cove is sheltered on which day.
What is included in the charter price?
Prices usually cover the daily/weekly hire of the boat. VAT is shown as a separate line (20%). Fuel, harbour/marina fees, final cleaning, food and drink, and skipper/crew can be extra on some boats. On LeeHarbor the quote breaks down every item, so there are no surprises.
What is the difference between skippered, bareboat and cabin charter?
Bareboat: you run the boat yourself — qualification and experience required. Skippered: the boat is yours with a professional skipper aboard; you plan the route together. Cabin charter: you buy a single cabin on a gulet and holiday alongside other guests — the most economical blue cruise.
How far in advance should I book?
In the July–August high season popular boats fill up months ahead; planning in spring gives the widest choice and best prices. On LeeHarbor every boat's availability calendar is live, and booked dates are blocked automatically.
How does booking work? How do I pay?
The flow is clear: pick a boat on the map → request a quote with dates and guests → the operator sends a confirmed quote → you accept the contract and pay the prepayment (usually 50%) → the balance is paid close to the start date. Payment runs through the contract secured with the operator.
What happens if I cancel?
The cancellation policy can be Flexible, Moderate or Strict depending on the boat, and is shown clearly in the quote. For example, a Moderate policy gives a full refund 5+ days before the start and 50% between 2–5 days. Always read the policy before booking.
What is the security deposit?
Some boats require a refundable security deposit against possible damage. It is returned when the boat is handed back undamaged. The amount (if any) is shown separately in the quote; handover and return are recorded with a digital handover report.
What sets LeeHarbor apart?
LeeHarbor is a map-based marine-intelligence platform: it shows the sheltered coves your boat can reach by its draft, draws a sample route, and reads the weather window for your charter dates. You don't just charter a boat — you see where, and in which wind, you can go.
