We’re more than 12 guests. Should we charter one yacht or two in Greece?

John Boullin
Yacht charter broker, DMA Yachting

For more than 12 guests in Greece, two yachts are often the better option, but not always. The right answer depends on your guest count, cabin layout, budget, route, and whether the group wants to sleep together or simply spend the day together.

One larger yacht can work beautifully if it is properly certified for your guest count and has the right cabin setup. The upside is simple: one crew, one program, one main social space. The downside is that certified yachts for 13+ overnight guests are fewer, usually larger, and often more expensive.

Two yachts, often called a tandem charter, can give better cabin choice and better value. It also lets couples, families, or age groups split more comfortably while still cruising the same route and meeting for swims, lunches, dinners, beach time, and anchorages.

The tradeoff is coordination. The yachts may not move side by side all day, and the captains need to plan anchorages, weather, pace, and guest transfers carefully. This is where matching yachts of similar speed, size, and service style matters.

If your group is 13-20 guests, start with our tandem yacht charters in Greece guide and our large group yacht charter page. We will compare one-yacht and two-yacht options side by side, not just by price, but by how the week will actually feel.