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How Much Does It Cost to Charter a Yacht in Greece?

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Secluded Greek islands · Where value meets exclusivity
Investment, Not Expense

The question we're asked most—and the one that matters least.

Greece yacht charter rates range from €10,000 weekly for sailing yachts to €1,000,000+ for mega yachts over 150ft.

Weekly Rates · A Deliberate Spectrum

Sailing Yachts
€10k–30k
Crewed · authentic Cycladic exploration
Catamarans
€15k–60k
Stability, space · families & groups
Motor Yachts 50–100ft
€30k–100k
Comfort & flexibility · the sweet spot
Superyachts 100–150ft
€100k–300k
Full-service · expanded crew & toys
Mega Yachts 150ft+
€300k–1M+
Floating estates

These are base charter fees. The actual investment includes several additional elements that define the experience. But base rates tell incomplete stories.

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What Base Rates Don't Include

Most charters operate on "plus expenses"—the APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) adds 20-30% for fuel, provisions, and marina fees.

Marina costs vary dramatically: Mykonos Old Port runs €150-€200/night; hidden islands like Astypalaia, Folegandros and Syros, €30-€50/night; Kythera charges no fees at all.

Our recommendation: yachts with stabilizers enable free anchoring in secluded bays. Strategic routing through lesser-known islands reduces costs while elevating exclusivity.

Secluded anchorageFree anchoring · secluded bays
Timing & the Chef Investment

When you go and who cooks shape the experience as much as the vessel itself.

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Peak Season

July – August

Maximum rates, limited availability. Book 12+ months ahead.

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Optimal Season

May, June, September, October

Rates decrease 15-25%. Weather remains exceptional. Our recommended window. "Last-minute deals" rarely exist—demand exceeds supply May to October.

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The Chef Investment

€1,500–€3,500 weekly

Michelin-trained yacht chefs. A recent client aboard yacht AGIO called the chef their highlight. Not an add-on—a transformation.

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Strategic Curation

Investment, not expense

One recent client: we restructured a late-August charter to early September, smaller yacht, hidden-islands routing. Result: €25,000 saved, zero crowds, transformative experience.

We don't view luxury travel as cost—we view it as capital allocated toward time, privacy, and outcome.
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