Why are Greece yacht prices shown excluding VAT and APA?

Greece yacht prices are usually shown as the base charter fee because VAT and APA are added separately. This is standard for most crewed yacht charters in Greece and the Mediterranean.

The base charter fee normally covers the yacht, crew, standard equipment, and the agreed charter period. VAT is the applicable tax on the charter, and APA is the prepaid expense fund used for food, drinks, fuel, port fees, and other running costs during the trip.

We show the base fee separately so you can compare yachts fairly. If one yacht has a higher APA estimate because it is a fast motor yacht, or another has a different VAT treatment because of the contract or route, those numbers should not be hidden inside the weekly rate.

For most professional crewed yacht charters in Greece, VAT is usually around 13% on the base charter fee, but the exact rate can vary by yacht, contract, route, and what is included. APA also varies because a relaxed week with short hops and dinners ashore costs very differently from a fast itinerary with long cruising days and premium provisioning.

When we prepare a real shortlist or quote, we show the full picture: base charter fee, VAT, APA, any delivery fees, and likely extras. Our Greece yacht charter cost guide explains the total budget, our APA guide explains the expense fund, and our VAT FAQ explains why VAT is not always identical across yachts.