John BoullinYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting
Most Greece crewed yacht charters are paid by bank transfer. The usual structure is a deposit when the charter agreement is signed, then the remaining balance, APA, VAT, and any agreed extras before embarkation.
For many crewed charters, the deposit is around 50% of the charter fee, with the balance due several weeks before the charter. The exact payment schedule is always written in your charter agreement and invoice.
Your yacht is normally secured only once availability is confirmed, the agreement is signed, and the first payment has cleared. Before that, the yacht may still be offered to another client.
Some yachts or stakeholders may accept card payments, but bank transfer is the normal method for larger crewed charters. If card payment is available, processing fees may apply.
Before sending funds, always confirm payment instructions through your broker, especially for a large transfer. Our charter agreement FAQ explains where the payment terms are confirmed, and the final payment and APA FAQ explains what is due before embarkation. The full process is covered in our Greece yacht charter booking guide.