Greece Yacht Charter Cost: What You Really Pay
A crewed yacht charter in Greece has two prices: the weekly yacht rate and the real total after expenses. The yacht rate for a good crewed charter often starts around €40,000 per week, while high-end motor yachts and superyachts can run from €80,000 to €200,000+ per week.
The final cost depends on the yacht, season, itinerary, fuel use, Greek VAT, APA, and crew gratuity. This guide breaks those costs down clearly, so you can see what your budget actually gets you before you start shortlisting yachts.
Estimate the real weekly cost.
The weekly yacht rate is only the starting point. This gives you a clean planning view of the base fee, APA, Greek VAT, and crew gratuity.
Full Cost GuideThis is a planning estimate only. Final prices may vary by yacht, itinerary, season, contract, delivery fees, tax rules, and special guest requests.
What Makes Up the Total Charter Cost?
Base Charter Fee
The base charter fee is the advertised weekly price of the yacht. It covers the yacht itself, the crew, and the standard operation of the vessel.
This is the easiest number to compare, but it can also be misleading. A €60,000 motor yacht and a €60,000 catamaran may sit in the same search range, but their total costs can look very different once fuel, APA, and itinerary are added.
We recommend using the base rate as a starting point, not as the full budget.
APA (Advance Provising Allowance)
APA stands for Advance Provisioning Allowance. It is an upfront expense fund used during the charter for fuel, food, drinks, port fees, marina costs, and other running expenses.
In Greece, APA is often around 25% to 40% of the base charter fee. Motor yachts usually sit higher because fuel use is higher, especially on longer routes like the Cyclades.
This is where many first-time charter clients underestimate the budget. Our advice is simple: ask what the APA is likely to cover for your specific yacht and itinerary, not just what percentage is listed on paper.
Greek Charter VAT
Greek VAT is added to the charter and depends on the contract, itinerary, yacht, and current tax rules. The rate can change, so we confirm the VAT position before a client signs.
This is one of the reasons we avoid giving clients a single “all-in” number too early. A realistic quote should show the base charter fee, VAT, APA, and any known extras separately.
Crew Gratuity
Crew gratuity is not included in the base charter fee. In Greece, many clients budget around 10% to 15% of the base charter fee for gratuity, depending on the level of service.
We recommend planning for this from the start so it does not feel like a surprise at the end of the charter. On a good crewed yacht, the crew is a major part of what you are paying for.
Delivery Fees
A delivery fee may apply if the yacht has to reposition for your charter. This can happen if you want to start or end outside the yacht’s normal base, or if the itinerary requires a non-standard embarkation or disembarkation port.
We look at delivery fees early because they can change the value of a yacht. Sometimes the better choice is not the cheapest weekly rate, but the yacht already positioned in the right area for your route.
