A private crewed yacht in Greece costs from about €30,000 a week for a catamaran and from about €60,000 a week for a motor yacht. Most of our motor yacht bookings land between €100,000 and €250,000 a week. These are base rates for the whole yacht. July and August rates, APA and VAT come on top.
| Yacht type | From, per week | Where most of our bookings land | For 8 guests, per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewed catamaran | €30,000 | €30,000 to €60,000 | from €3,750 |
| Motor yacht | €60,000 | €100,000 to €250,000 | from €7,500 |
| Superyacht | €250,000 | No upper limit | from €31,250 |
Budget about 30% on top for APA, your onboard expense fund. VAT, usually 13% or less depending on the yacht, applies to the charter fee, not the APA. Per-person figures are the base rate divided by eight guests, before expenses.
Greece charter yachts by weekly budget
Each band below shows three yachts we know, what that money buys, and the full list for the band. Prices are base rates for one week. High season, APA and VAT come on top.
€30,000 to €60,000 a week: crewed catamarans
This is catamaran money, and the best weeks at this price are on a catamaran. Four or five cabins, a crew of two to four, and more deck space than any motor yacht at the same rate.
€60,000 to €100,000 a week: the first motor yachts we recommend
From €60,000 a motor yacht starts to make sense. Expect 88 to 125 feet, a crew of four to seven, and a yacht built in the last five years or refitted since 2022. At the bottom of this band we still compare against a catamaran.
€100,000 to €150,000 a week: the heart of our bookings
This is where most Greece motor yacht weeks are booked. 108 to 150 feet, five or six cabins, a crew of six to nine, and the water toys that fill a day at anchor.
€150,000 to €250,000 a week: large motor yachts
Above €150,000 the yacht is 130 to 165 feet, there is a crew of nine or more, and the question is no longer space but character: which crew, which chef, which toys.
€250,000 a week and up: superyachts
From €250,000 you are choosing among 160 to 300 foot yachts with crews of 12 to 30. There is no ceiling. The largest yachts on the site are quoted at €780,000 a week.
Tell us the week you have in mind
Send your dates, guest count and the budget band above that fits. We reply with three yachts, the full cost of each, and why we picked them.
What comes on top of the charter fee
Most Greek charters are quoted plus expenses. Four things sit on top of the weekly rate:
- APA, about 30% of the charter fee. Your onboard expense fund for fuel, food, drinks and marina fees. The captain accounts for it and returns what is unused.
- VAT, usually 13% or less depending on the yacht. It applies to the charter fee, not the APA.
- Crew gratuity, at your discretion. Most guests in the Med give 5% to 15% of the charter fee at the end of the week.
- Delivery fees, only if the yacht starts away from its home port. Ask for them in writing before you compare quotes.
| A €150,000 yacht, one week | Amount |
|---|---|
| Weekly charter fee | €150,000 |
| APA at 30% | €45,000 |
| VAT at 13% on the fee | €19,500 |
| Planning budget before gratuity | €214,500 |
| Gratuity at 5% to 15% | €7,500 to €22,500 |
An illustration, not a quote. Fuel is the biggest APA variable: see what fuel costs on a Greece charter. For a line-by-line example, read VAT, APA and extra costs: a worked example.
A smaller APA does not make the charter cheaper. A quote can look discounted when it simply asks you to pay less into the expense fund upfront. The actual expenses still have to be paid.
Broker insight
Some companies offer a discount simply by lowering the APA. What is not used of the APA is returned to you at the end of the charter, so a lower APA is not a saving. You pay the balance either way.
Martina Asmus
Owner, Charter Broker, Active CYBA Member, IYBA, ECPY
Estimate your Greece charter budget.
Enter the weekly yacht fee before expenses. This calculator uses 30% APA, 13% VAT, and a 5 to 15% gratuity allowance. These are planning assumptions; your quote confirms the applicable charges. Unused APA is returned, and gratuity is at your discretion.
What comes on topThis is a planning estimate only. Final prices vary by yacht, itinerary, season, contract, delivery fees, tax rules, and special guest requests.
Market-wide numbers: every yacht on the site
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The figures in this guide are our advice. The whole fleet listed on this site, 681 yachts priced in euros, includes boats below the standard we recommend, which is why market-wide starting prices are lower than ours. Half of those yachts cost less than €34,500 a week. The live weekly-rate tables by type, length and guest count are on the Greece yacht charter statistics page.
Prefer a fixed price? All-inclusive charters
A few yachts quote one price with no APA: charter, meals, drinks and fuel for an agreed route. Our Athens brokers negotiate these directly with owners. See the all-inclusive yachts and what each package includes. Do not add APA or VAT again when a package already covers them.
Five questions to ask before you compare quotes
- Is this the base fee for my exact dates?
- What tax applies, and how much is it?
- What does the APA cover, and is it realistic for my route?
- Are delivery fees or other charges listed separately?
- Why is this yacht a better fit than the alternatives at my budget?
Tell your broker whether your budget is the yacht fee or your total budget. “We have €80,000 for the week” means something very different from “We have €80,000 for the yacht, plus expenses.”
Greece charter cost questions
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Athens?
The same as anywhere in Greece. Athens is the departure port for most Saronic and Cyclades charters, and the fleet is priced by yacht, not by port. Plan from €30,000 a week for a crewed catamaran out of Athens and from €60,000 for a motor yacht, plus APA and VAT. A yacht that starts in Athens and ends in Mykonos may add a one-way fee. See round trip or one way.
How much is a yacht charter in Greece per person?
Divide the planning budget by your guest count. A €60,000 catamaran week for 8 guests is €7,500 a person before expenses, and about €10,000 with APA and VAT. Crewed yachts carry a maximum of 12 guests while underway.
Can I charter a motor yacht for less than €60,000?
Yes, they exist. €60,000 is our recommended starting budget for the standard we look for, not the lowest market price. Below it we usually recommend a catamaran.
Do we get unused APA back?
Yes. The captain accounts for actual expenses and returns what is unused. If spending exceeds the allowance, you top it up. It is an expense advance, not a surcharge.
Is an all-inclusive quote cheaper?
Not by itself. Compare the yacht, dates, length, meals, drinks, cruising allowance and taxes. Our all-inclusive selection sets out each package yacht by yacht.
When are Greece charter rates lowest?
May, June, September and early October. July and August carry the highest rates and the least availability. See the best time to charter in Greece, month by month.
Start with the right budget and the right yacht
Share your dates, guest count and total budget. We will tell you which yachts we would recommend, why they fit, and what to allow beyond the advertised rate.
More on planning and costs
Costs and budgets
- VAT, APA and extra costs: a worked example
- What is yacht charter APA and how it works
- What fuel costs on a Greece yacht charter
- How much to tip your yacht crew in Greece
- All-inclusive vs APA: which model fits your trip
- Greece yacht charter statistics
- Which yacht type is right for your charter
- Yachts under €30K
- Yachts under €40K
- Yachts under €60K
- Yachts under €100K
- Yachts under €250K
- High-end yachts
Planning
- Best time to charter, month by month
- How far in advance to book
- How booked Greece is for summer 2027
- Booking a crewed charter, step by step
- Round trip or one way
- Chartering for less than a week
- Greece vs Croatia
- Adding Turkey to a Greek charter
- After a BVI charter: what changes in Greece
- Four Seasons yachts or your own yacht
- A yacht charter vs a hotel or villa week
- What Below Deck gets right and wrong
- If the weather changes
- Will you get seasick
- What to pack
Choosing and living aboard
- Our favorite yachts for charter in Greece
- Top 10 most-booked Greek charter yachts
- Choosing between the yachts on your shortlist
- Does yacht age matter
- Why turnaround time matters
- Cabin layouts explained
- Why client-crew compatibility matters
- What a day on a Greek charter looks like
- Sharing a yacht with crew
- Allergies and dietary requirements
- Filling out the preference sheet
- Honeymoon charters
- Charters with kids
- Pet-friendly charters
- Wheelchair accessible charters
- Nude charters
- Gay charters
- Wine charters
- Historical charters
- Our 3-day charter aboard M/Y ANKA
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