Yacht Charter Prices Greece

When you start considering a yacht charter in Greece, there are hundreds of islands and sailing areas you can choose from. Greece is not only one of the top destinations for sailing holidays in the East Mediterranean, but all over the world, thanks to her unique atmosphere due to transparent waters, sandy beaches, enchanting spots and bays, delicious wine, food with typical flavors, excellent services.

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From April to October, Greece reserves a good climate and weather for yacht charters, having her best cruising period from June to September.

So many archipelagos, islands, and bays to be discovered, as well as colors, flavors, fragrances, and memories to enjoy. Below our selection of sailing areas to relish this summer when you rent a yacht in Greece:

• Athens and the Saronic Gulf;
• the Ionian Islands (Zakynthos, Lefkas, Kefalonia, and more);
• the Cyclades (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Ios, and many others);
• Crete;
• the Dodecanese with the famous Rhodes;

What to know when chartering a yacht in Greece

When you choose to charter a yacht in Greece during your following holidays, there are some essential things to take into consideration (actually as we as when you enjoy a boat charter also in other Mediterranean destinations):

– The high season period for sailing Greece is in July and August;

– When you start thinking about your boat holiday, don’t forget to choose the week(s) that better work for you and your crew, the total number of guests, the duration of the charter, the type of boat (catamaran, sailboat, motor yacht or gulet), the type of boat charter (with or without skipper or fully crewed), and your approximate budget;

– The charters in Greece have a minimum duration of 7 days, from Saturday to Saturday;

– Sailboats and catamarans could be available for bareboat, skippered (bareboat + skipper), and fully crewed charters;

• – When you enjoy a private cruise in the Greek Islands, you can personalize your itinerary to enjoy the most beautiful spots, suit your interests and preferences (always considering the weather and sea conditions);

What type of boat better accommodates you

The types of boats to live memorable sailing moments can decide on are:

• Motor yacht 
• Catamaran
• Sailboat
• Gulet 

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Naturally, every vessel has its pros and cons, considering fuel consumption, speed, and comfort. For example, if you would like to enjoy a gulet charter, you can decide between cabin charter, sharing the cruise with other people, or exclusive charter, renting the whole yacht for you and your group.

Usually, the bigger the boat, the greater the comforts you can enjoy onboard. Boats bigger than 50 feet are generally available only with skippers or crew. So if you have a sailing license and enough experience to rent the yacht driving it yourself, keep this detail in mind.

What type of charter are you looking for?

Knowing what type of sailing holiday in Greece you are looking for is fundamental to let us, our Charter Managers, assist you properly with selecting boats to share with you, so let’s explain the alternatives and differences. Below is the list of charters you can opt for when you rent a sailing or motor yacht in Greece:

• Crewed
• Skippered (Bareboat + skipper)
• Bareboat
• Cabin

A crewed charter is when the vessel you are renting has a stable crew, usually composed of more than one member: captain and hostess/cook, captain deckhand, and hostess/cook. It would depend on the yacht and its dimension.

When a boat is available in a bareboat, you can rent it without a skipper. 

If you have a valid sailing license and previous experience (with the patent, your sailing resume must be required). But if you cannot drive the boat, you can hire a captain to take care of it. A skipper usually goes to the vessel and cleans it externally. If you wish to have more services, such as internal cleaning and cooking, you can add a hostess or a cook.

The cabin charter is usually available aboard gulets and catamarans: you will share the vessel with other people, renting just your cabin. Usually, for these types of yacht charters, you also have packages that can comprehend half or entire board (as per your demands), tot—number of cruising hours per day with a fixed itinerary, final cleaning, and generator hour.

Yacht charter prices in Greece

What is the actual cost of renting a yacht in Greece?

The base price, also called the “charter rate,” includes the boat’s use for the period booked, and the expenses of the cruise are on top of it.

We prepared the estimates and approximate costs of yacht charter in Greece, listed based on the type of boat (motorboat, sailing yacht, catamaran and multihull, gullet) and type of charter (yachting with a crew, bareboat sailing, cabin charters) to let all our customers understand how much is it to charter a yacht in Greece. 

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Below are the costs to take into consideration when you charter a yacht in Greece (in the following sections, all entries will be investigated in-depth):

• Charter rate
• Expenses / Extras (fuel, food, drinks, marinas, and more)
• VAT (to be added on crewed charters)
• APA (to be added on crewed charters)
• Caution deposit (to be added on bareboat charters)
• Crew tips (at the discretion of the client)

How much to charter a bareboat and crewed boat in Greece

The cost to rent a yacht in Greece depends on the type of boat you will hire and the kind of charter you are looking for, so you will opt for crewed or bareboat sailing holidays.

We can carry out three macro-groups to have the approximate rates and differences per type of charter:

• Fully crewed yacht charter Greece prices
• Bareboat charter Greece prices
• Rent a yacht with a skipper in Greece prices

Let’s talk about prices: how much does chartering a crewed yacht in Greece cost? 

A fully crewed charter is the top-level service you can opt for when you are about to charter a yacht in Greece. The captain and other crew members (the deckhand, the hostess, and the cook) will take care of everything, allowing you to enjoy a completely relaxed week(s). When a yacht has a stable crew aboard, usually the price includes their services (the tips are not included but only recommended if you are satisfied).

The charter rate usually includes the use of the boat for the booked period and the crew (in some cases, also docking in port at the main base). The extras are, of course, the expenses covered/anticipated by the A.P.A. (fuel, ports, food, drinks, etc.), and the VAT is 24% and is on top of the price.

Bareboat charter Greece prices: how much does it cost? 

You can rent the boat without a skipper if you have a valid sailing license and good sailing experience. Consider that vessels available in bareboat are usually up to 50 feet. Few sailboats over 50 feet can be rented without a skipper, so if you are interested in chartering a big boat, remember that a captain/crew could be included aboard.

When you enjoy a bareboat charter, the price includes the VAT, the use of the boat for the period, and the first and last night at base port (so if you opt for a one-way charter or to start/end from another port, the marina’s fees will not be included).

You have to apply all the expenses, such as docking, fuel, food, drinks, etc.

What does bareboat + skipper mean? How much does it cost?

The boats available in bareboat can also be booked with a skipper, and in this case, the rate for the captain is extra and it’s not included. The price for having a skipper aboard during your charter in Greece usually starts from 150,00 Euro per day + food, and the tips, in case you wish to reserve it for him, are not included.

How much to charter a yacht in Greece

Renting a yacht in Greece has different prices depending on the type of boat (dimension, model, number of cabins, crewed or bareboat charter, year of built, and equipment/comforts aboard) and time of the year. If you enjoy your charter during summer, which is the high season period, the prices will be higher. Still, as you will read below, you can take advantage of early booking discounts together with the exclusive deals proposed by Your Boat Holiday.

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And so: how much does to hire a yacht in Greece?
A motor yacht can have approximately the following charter rates:

• Prices to charter a yacht in Greece from 40 to 50 feet: 4.000,00 € / 10.000,00 € per week + extras
• Prices to charter yacht in Greece from 50 to 62 feet: 8.000,00 € / 18.000,00 € per week + extras
• Prices to charter yacht in Greece from 62 to 70 feet: 15.000,00 € / 30.000,00 € per week + extras
• Prices to charter yacht in Greece from 70 to 90 feet: 24.000,00 € / 70.000,00 € per week + extras
• Prices to charter yacht in Greece from 90 feet and over: 70.000,00 € and up per week + extras

Most the motorboats are available only with a skipper/crew aboard (few exceptions for the smallest vessels, let’s say up to 55 feet), and it’s required the A.P.A., which stands for Advanced Provisioning Allowance.

Related: What in the A.P.A. in yacht charter? If you want to read more about it, click here.

Catamaran charter Greece price

When you rent a catamaran in Greece, you can charter it in a bareboat, with a skipper, or with the crew. Keep in mind that most of the catamarans have a minimum of 4 cabins (just a few owner versions can have only three cabins). As per motor yachts, the price of a catamaran charter in Greece would depend on many factors, such as the charter period, the model of the boat, and year of built, comforts, and equipment aboard (generator, air conditioning, water toys, etc.), and so on. The more the catamaran is new and equipped, the greater the cost to rent it, having the guarantee of a boat of excellent level, with high performance and services.

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Related: 50 Feet Catamarans for charter in Athens, Greece

Have a look at the below rates to have an idea of the costs for a catamaran charter in Greece:

• Catamaran charter prices in Greece from 38 to 42 feet: 3.000,00 €/ 6.000,00 € per week + extras
• Catamaran charter prices in Greece from 42 to 44 feet: 4.500,00 € / 8.000,00 € per week + extras
• Catamaran charter prices in Greece from 45 to 50 feet: 6.000,00 € / 18.000,00 € per week + extras
• Catamaran charter prices in Greece from 50 to 60 feet: 8.000,00 € / 30.000,00 € per week + extras
• Catamaran charter prices in Greece from 60 feet and up to 25.000,00 € and up per week + extras

As you can read, from 45 feet usually, the prices are higher, as from this dimension, the vessel has the fly-bridge that assures you more external space to chill and have fun, which is for sure a plus during a charter.

Catamarans in Greece can be rented in bareboat, with skipper, or fully crewed.

On top of the charter rate, you have to apply the extras, which would depend on the dimension of the boat and are split into mandatory and optional. Read below to get information about the additions to consider when you enjoy a catamaran charter in Greece:

Compulsory extras usually on top of catamaran charter Greece price:

• Final Cleaning (from 100,00 Euro to 250,00 Euro);
• Bottle of gas (from 20,00 Euro);
• Bed linen and towels (from 10,00 to 20,00 Euro per person per week);

Optional extras that usually can be added during your catamaran charter in Greece:

• Outboard engine (from 100,00 to 200,00 Euro);
• Beach towels (from 5,00 to 10,00 Euro each);
• Skipper (from 150,00 to 220,00 Euro per day+ food);
• Hostess (from 100,00 to 180,00 Euro per day + food);
• Cook (from 100,00 to 180,00 Euro per day + food);
• Wi-fi;
• SUP (from 100,00 to 150,00 Euro per week);
• Transfers from/to the airport;
• Refundable deposit;

Rent a sailing boat Greece’s price

If you are passionate about monohulls, keep in mind that Greece, like Croatia, is the homeland of sailing charters, and you have endless alternative sailboats to rent for your charter there. Starting from 30 feet up to 100 and over, you can opt for bareboat, skippered, and luxury fully crewed charters. Usually, charters aboard sailing yachts are available in a bareboat up to 55 feet; then you will have a mandatory skipper or crew aboard.

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Read the below approximate prices to have an idea of the charters rates for sailing aboard a monohull on Greek Islands:

• Sailboat in Greece from 38 to 42 feet: 1.500,00 €/ 3.000,00 € per week + extras
• Sailboat in Greece from 42 to 44 feet: 3.000,00 € / 4.500,00 € per week + extras
• Sailboat in Greece from 45 to 50 feet: 4.500,00 € / 8.000,00 € per week + extras
• Sailboat in Greece from 50 to 60 feet: 6.000,00 € / 20.000,00 € per week + extras
• Sailboat in Greece from 60 feet and up 12.000,00 € and up per week + extras

Mandatory extras usually on top of sailboat charter Greece price:

• Final Cleaning (from 80,00 Euro to 150,00 Euro);
• Bottle of gas (from 20,00 Euro);
• Bed linen and towels (from 10,00 to 20,00 Euro per person per week);

Optional extras that usually can be added during your sailing charter in Greece aboard a monohull:

• Outboard engine (from 100,00 to 200,00 Euro);
• Beach towels (from 5,00 to 10,00 Euro each);
• Skipper (from 150,00 to 220,00 Euro per day+ food);
• Hostess (from 100,00 to 180,00 Euro per day + food);
• Cook (from 100,00 to 180,00 Euro per day + food);
• Wi-fi;
• SUP (from 100,00 to 150,00 Euro per week);
• Transfers from/to the airport;
• Refundable deposit;

Greece Gulet charter prices

A gulet can be chartered exclusively (you and your group rent the whole boat and crew at your service), or you can rent just your cabin, sharing the boat. Naturally, these two options are entirely different regarding privacy, sailing style, and money.

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A cabin charter is a sharing experience, and you can meet new people, have fun, and relax, spending a weekly rate that could start from 1.500,00 Euro per person.

Usually, the cabin charter rate aboard a gulet includes using the boat for the week, crew, 4 hours of navigation per day, air conditioning, daily cleaning, linen and towels, facilities, and half board.

On top of that, you must add the ports, extra fuel (if you go over the fixed itinerary, but it usually never happens), full board, or the other meals if you don’t opt for it.

If you are looking for an exclusive private and luxury charter, you will rent the whole gulet for a more customized service. In this case, the cost of the gulet depends, as usual, on its dimension, equipment, and year of build. Keep in mind that usually the gulets are the type of vessels that have many cabins and that can accommodate more guests than the other boats.

The rate of an exclusive gulet charter in Greece usually includes using the boat and the crew. You will have to consider on top of the VAT and the expenses, usually paid by the A.P.A. (fuel, food, drinks, marinas, transfers, etc.).

Payment, taxes, and charter terms

Usually, the payment terms for charter are as follows:

• 50% of the Charter Rate upon signing the contract;
• Balance within 30 days before the departure;
• Extras and deposit upon embarkation;

In the case of the crewed luxury charter, the A.P.A. is due with the balance within one month before the embarkation.

Alternatively, in some cases, it’s required to pay 30% upon confirmation and 70% within 45 days before.

Special offers and discounts for chartering a yacht in Greece

Don’t miss the exclusive offers and discounts for chartering a yacht in Greece this summer:

• Early bookings discounts
• Last-minute discounts
• Prolonged period discounts
• YBH discounts

Let’s start with the early booking discounts for boat charters in Greece: how to get it?

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When you book a boat for summer yachting holidays in Greece in advance, you can receive an early booking discount of up to 25% off, depending on when you confirm the charter: practically, the sooner you book, the more value you will get. Usually, there are different steps in terms of the period for getting early booking discounts: for example, if you book at the end of October or November, you will get higher values; the next period if Christmas, and the last term is at the end of January.

and you like to wait until the end to book your sailing vacation in Greece; then, the last-minute option is yours! You will get exclusive deals on the boats still available, but keep in mind that reserving your charter just before the beginning of it does not ensure you find precisely what you are looking for, and maybe you will have to be satisfied with the latest availability. That’s why we always recommend checking the availabilities in advance to exactly accomplish your wishes!

Renting a boat for more than seven days, usually starting from 10 but preferably for 14, you will have access to the prolonged period discounts: in this case, the owner of the yacht will apply a discount % on the second week or in some cases, on both the weeks. Usually, the deal starts from 5% up to 15%.

Important note: In most cases, discounts are not combinable.

Your Boat Holiday always reserves excellent discounts for its new and repetitive customers, reserving top-level services aboard a stunning yacht with a qualified crew all over the world. Enjoy your Greek yacht charter with us!

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Frequently Asked Questions about yacht charter prices in Greece:

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