Greece Yacht Charter

A Greece yacht charter is the ultimate way to explore the Greek Islands in luxury, comfort, and total freedom. A crewed yacht charter in Greece comes with at least a captain and chef and 4-6 cabins for up to 12 guests. –We recommend a one-week charter: no rush, time to explore, enjoy great food, fun water toys, and awesome shore excursions.

Most Greece yacht charters start from Athens, heading to either the Cyclades or the Saronic Gulf. The Cyclades (Santorini and Mykonos) are iconic but weather-dependent, with long distances between islands—flexibility is key. The Saronic Gulf is easier, with lots of amazing islands close together, making it a favorite among captains. The Ionian Islands offer lusher landscapes, Italian-style harbors, and calm conditions.

Pricing starts at $15,000 per week for the yacht, plus expenses —This includes an APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) to cover food, fuel, and activities, along with applicable taxes and crew gratuity for your Greece yacht charter. We’ve been on these yachts, we have met the crew, and we can guide you to the best option for your trip.

Types of Greece Yacht Charters

What yacht type is best for a Greece yacht charter? For clients with larger budgets looking for ultimate luxury and ambitions to see a lot, we recommend a crewed motor yacht. For clients on budgets who wish to be closer to the elements and enjoy island hopping without rushing, we recommend a catamaran or sailing yacht.

Catamaran Charters in Greece

We are continuing to see an increase in catamaran charters in Greece, with newer models growing larger and rivaling motor yachts in space and luxury—especially power catamarans. They’re also the most affordable option with much better fuel efficiency, reducing APA costs.

With accommodation for 6-12 guests, they are especially popular with families and first-time charterers who want to share a comfortable and no-rush sailing holiday in the Greek Islands. But keep in mind that Athens to Santorini is over 150 nautical miles—not ideal for a 1-week catamaran charter. Instead, we recommend exploring the Saronic Gulf or the closer Cyclades Islands, with Captain-favorite hotspots like Aegina, Poros, Hydra, and Spetses. READ MORE

Motor Yacht Charters in Greece

A Greece motor yacht charter offers a level of luxury and freedom that’s hard to match. The higher speed of a motor yacht allows for maximum exploration, fitting many more islands into your itinerary compared to a charter done on a sailing yacht or catamaran.

And there is no limit to what you can get, with today’s luxury yachts offering top-notch amenities like jacuzzi and spa facilities and a service that matches any you would get at a 5-star hotel. + They come with much larger selections of water toys, from foils to jet skis, and a crew ready to teach you. READ MORE

Sailing Yacht Charters in Greece

Greece is renowned as one of the world’s best sailing destinations, thanks to its consistent wind and many great anchorages. A luxury sailing yacht charter in Greece is about feeling the connectivity to the elements, the wind in the hair, and the sea spray, all while indulging in gourmet food and drinks served up by your private chef and stewardess. It gives you the opportunity to hop around the Greek Islands, using the Meltemi wind as your fuel and bringing with you your beachfront floating luxury hotel wherever you go. 

A sailing yacht is perfect for exploring the windy Saronic and Cyclades – When the wind is up and motor yachts are stuck in port, you will be using it to carry you to the next destination. READ MORE

Greece Yacht Charter Areas

There are 5 main yacht charter areas in Greece. Read below to learn more about the advantages and highlights of each destination. Plus, we also give you some of the best Greece yacht charter itineraries.

Cyclades Islands Yacht Charters

Cyclades yacht charters are what we get most inquiries about. This is where you find the most hyped islands of Mykonos and Santorini. And yes, you can expect them to be crowded in the high season. But there is a lot more to see than these two, favorites being Polyaigos and Milos.

The Cyclades are very weather-dependent, and the distances between islands are big, so flexibility is key. It is, for example, over 140 nautical miles from Athens to Santorini.  –a long way on a one-week yacht charter.

Motor yacht charters are best for the Cyclades, allowing you to cover the longer distances faster and more comfortably.

Itineraries in the Cyclades

  Classy 8-Day Cyclades Yacht Charter Itinerary Off the Beaten Track

 7-Day Cyclades Yacht Charter Itinerary Starting in Santorini

 The Cliche 7-Day Cyclades Yacht Charter to Milos, Mykonos and Santorini

Saronic Gulf Yacht Charters

A Saronic Gulf yacht charter is by far the safest choice. It is much easier to navigate than the Cyclades. The Gulf is located right at the doorstep of Athens and has tons of fantastic islands located close to each other. Most captains we speak to prefer this area because it is easier to plan a route and because it has some of the best islands representing real Greece. The favorites are Aegina, Poros, Hydra, and Speses.

If you are looking for a catamaran charter, the Saronic Gulf is the place to do it. With much shorter distances between the hotspots than the Cyclades, you can see a lot in one week, island hopping around, without being in a rush.

Ionian Islands Yacht Charters

Ionian yacht charters are up and coming! They are located on the west side of the Peloponnese Peninsula and have much lusher landscapes, high cliffs, beautiful Italian architecture, and much calmer weather conditions, meaning it is easier to stick to an itinerary.

We can either find you a yacht already located in the Ionian Sea, or you can make the trip from Athens to the Ionian, passing through the impressive Corinth Canal (the world’s narrowest canal). The best yacht type for the Ionian is a motor yacht charter, so you can easily explore all the way from Corfu to Zakynthos.

Dodecanese Islands Yacht Charter

The Dodecanese is a great destination for a mix of attractions, with highlights like the stunning medieval castles on Rhodes Island, world-class rock climbing on Kalymnos, the fun nightlife on Kos, and secluded bays on Leros. It is a little harder to get to, but it is well worth the trip.

Sporades Islands Yacht Charters

Located conveniently in the middle of the Aegean, the Sporades are easily reachable by sailing off Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki, Volos, and Skiathos, each location featuring hospitable marinas. The most well-known of the Sporades is youth hotspot Skiathos, while nearby Skopelos (the “Mamma Mia” island) and eco-paradise Alonissos with its Marine Park are wondrous sailing destinations.

We Have Been Onboard

Our yacht walk-through videos help you get a sense of the yacht and crew before you book. We personally inspect yachts at multiple shows each year, meeting crews and checking everything—from fuel efficiency and noise levels to family-friendly features and luxury touches.

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Best Greece Yacht Charter Itineraries

A good yacht charter itinerary in Greece takes into consideration what are the best islands, where it is safest to anchor, where it is realistic to get to with the weather, and how the guests can get the best experiences seeing different sides of the Greek Island Culture. These Greece yacht charter itineraries are inspired by conversations with numerous Captains we have met over the years at yacht shows and FAM trips.

  Ultimate Guide to Greece Yacht Charter Itineraries