How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Greece per week?
Most crewed yachts on my Greek Yacht Charter cost between €12,000 and €125,150 per week for the yacht and crew, and half cost less than €31,250, across the 590 yachts priced in EUR. The largest superyachts reach €590,000. Motor yachts typically start around €17,500, sailing catamarans around €8,660, sailing yachts and gulets around €7,000, power catamarans around €21,000. Most are quoted plus expenses, so budget an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) of about 30% of the charter fee on top for fuel, food, drinks and berthing, plus VAT where it applies and a crew gratuity.
Weekly rates by yacht type
| Type | Yachts | Typical from | Median | Typical to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor yachts | 374 | €17,500 | €44,900 | €150,000 |
| Sailing catamarans | 184 | €8,660 | €17,000 | €34,340 |
| Sailing yachts and gulets | 33 | €7,000 | €34,000 | €98,000 |
| Power catamarans | 22 | €21,000 | €34,000 | €59,000 |
Weekly rates by length
| Size | Yachts | Guests | Weekly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40–49 ft | 54 | 2–11 | €5,740 – €13,090 |
| 50–59 ft | 95 | 4–12 | €11,540 – €22,000 |
| 60–69 ft | 76 | 3–12 | €15,400 – €34,000 |
| 70–79 ft | 78 | 6–18 | €17,500 – €65,000 |
| 80–89 ft | 58 | 6–12 | €19,600 – €63,250 |
| 90–99 ft | 35 | 6–19 | €25,000 – €74,600 |
| 100 ft+ | 217 | 8–71 | €29,200 – €188,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor yacht charter in Greece cost per week?
Motor yachts on my Greek Yacht Charter typically cost between €17,500 and €150,000 per week, with a median of €44,900, across 361 yachts priced in EUR.
How much does a sailing catamaran charter in Greece cost per week?
Sailing catamarans on my Greek Yacht Charter typically cost between €8,660 and €34,340 per week, with a median of €17,000, across 175 yachts priced in EUR.
How much does a sailing yacht charter in Greece cost per week?
Sailing yachts and gulets on my Greek Yacht Charter typically cost between €7,000 and €98,000 per week, with a median of €34,000, across 33 yachts priced in EUR.
How much is a yacht for a large group of 10 or more guests in Greece?
Yachts for 10 or more guests on my Greek Yacht Charter typically cost between €15,560 and €150,000 per week, with a median of €45,000, across 351 yachts priced in EUR.
What is not included in the price?
Most are quoted plus expenses, so budget an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) of about 30% of the charter fee on top for fuel, food, drinks and berthing, plus VAT where it applies and a crew gratuity.
For a private, fully crewed yacht charter in Greece, we recommend starting at €30,000 per week for a catamaran and €60,000 for a motor yacht, before expenses and tax.
These are our recommended starting budgets for the standard we look for. Around €60,000, we almost always recommend a catamaran. Most of our Greece motor yacht bookings fall between €100,000 and €250,000 per week in base charter fees.
All budgets below are in euros, for the whole yacht for one week. This guide covers fully crewed charters; bareboat and skipper-only rentals are different products.
What does your budget actually buy?
The useful question is what standard of yacht, crew, and experience your budget buys. Here is where we would start your shortlist.
| Weekly base fee | Where we would start |
|---|---|
| From €30,000 | A fully crewed catamaran. Below €60,000, this is usually where we focus the search. |
| Around €60,000 | Almost always a catamaran. This is the starting point for considering motor yachts, but we usually find better value in a catamaran at this budget. |
| Around €80,000 | Compare both. Catamarans usually win on comfort, space, and luxury; motor yachts win on speed. |
| €100,000–€250,000 | Motor yacht territory: luxurious interiors, faster cruising, and a wide selection of water toys. Compare the specific yacht’s crew, condition, cruising speed, and toy inventory. |
Our booking guidance, not a list of the cheapest yachts available. Expenses, tax, and any gratuity come on top.
Why we do not recommend motor yachts below €60,000
Lower-priced motor yachts exist. In our experience, this budget usually involves too much compromise on the standard we want to recommend. We would rather show you a catamaran that delivers a better week for the same money.
At €80,000, compare comfort and luxury with speed
At an €80,000 weekly base fee, we compare both. Catamarans usually win on comfort, space, and luxury; motor yachts win on speed. For clients who want a spacious, luxurious base for swimming and time at anchor, the catamaran usually gets our recommendation.
Choose a motor yacht when faster cruising matters to the week you want. We compare the actual yachts, their crews, and likely running costs before making that call.
Estimate your Greece charter budget.
Enter the weekly yacht fee before expenses. This calculator uses 35% APA, 13% VAT, and a 10–15% gratuity allowance. These are planning assumptions; your quote confirms the applicable charges. Unused APA is returned, and gratuity is optional.
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 do you pay on top of the yacht fee?
For a charter quoted on a plus-expenses basis, separate the cost into four parts. Your quote should make each one clear.
1. Base charter fee
The weekly price of the yacht and its crew. Check the rate for your dates and what the contract includes.
2. APA: your onboard expense fund
The Advance Provisioning Allowance is money paid ahead for expenses such as fuel, food, drinks, and marina fees. The captain accounts for spending, unused funds are returned, and you may need to top it up if actual expenses exceed the allowance.
3. Applicable tax (VAT)
Ask for the tax rate and amount on your specific quote. The calculator above uses 13% VAT as a planning assumption; it is not confirmation of the tax treatment for every yacht or charter.
4. Optional crew gratuity
Gratuity is separate from the charter fee and APA. The calculator includes a 10–15% allowance, but a tip is discretionary.
Do not count expenses twice. When fuel and provisioning are paid from the APA, do not add the same estimates again on top of it.
A smaller APA does not make the charter cheaper. Martina Asmus warns that a quote can appear 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
For example, take the same €100,000 yacht with either a 25% APA (€25,000) or a 35% APA (€35,000). If actual expenses are €30,000, you top up the first allowance by €5,000 or receive €5,000 back from the second. The expenses cost €30,000 either way.
Illustration only; tax and gratuity are excluded from this comparison.
A €150,000 yacht: a worked budget
- Weekly yacht fee
- €150,000
- APA at 35%
- €52,500
- VAT at 13%
- €19,500
- Funds before optional gratuity
- €222,000
- Gratuity allowance at 10–15%
- €15,000–€22,500
- Planning budget with gratuity
- €237,000–€244,500
Illustration using the calculator’s assumptions, not a completed charter or a yacht quote. Final spending depends on actual expenses and the applicable contract and tax.
Prefer a fixed price? Explore our all-inclusive charters
Our Athens brokers have negotiated a curated selection of all-inclusive yacht charters in Greece directly with owners and crews. These packages have a fixed price for the agreed inclusions, with no separate APA.
See what is included, yacht by yacht. Our selection sets out the charter length, route, meal plan, drinks, and prices including VAT. That matters: a 5-day, half-board package without alcohol is different from a 7-night charter with full board and drinks.
For example, HONEYMOON is listed with 7 nights, full board, and alcohol included; ZEUS is listed with 5 days, half board, and alcohol excluded. Check the current package details and availability before comparing prices.
All-inclusive still has boundaries. Confirm the cruising allowance, any premium drinks or upgrades, and gratuity. Do not add the calculator’s APA or VAT again when they are already covered by your package.
What changes the final cost?
Your dates and the specific yacht
Compare rates for the same week. A yacht’s size, condition, crew, and facilities matter more than a broad category label. Ask what changes if your dates are flexible.
How far and how fast you cruise
A busy itinerary can increase the fuel bill. Before choosing a yacht, ask for an expense estimate based on the route you actually want, including realistic cruising time.
Food, drinks, and special arrangements
Your preferences affect provisioning. Confirm any delivery or redelivery charges, special requests, and shore arrangements separately so they do not become surprises after you choose the yacht.
Ask these five questions before comparing 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 FAQs
Are yacht charter prices per person?
The budgets in this guide are for the entire yacht for a week. If you divide a total by your guest count, use the full planning budget, and check that the cabin layout suits everyone.
Can I charter a motor yacht for less than €60,000?
Yes, lower-priced motor yachts exist. €60,000 is our recommended starting budget for the standard we look for, not a claim about the lowest market price. Below that, we usually recommend a catamaran.
Is an all-inclusive quote cheaper?
Compare the yacht, dates, charter length, meals, drinks, cruising allowance, taxes, and exclusions. Our all-inclusive selection sets out the package details yacht by yacht, so you can see what you are paying for. Do not add APA or VAT again if your package already covers them.
Do we get unused APA back?
Yes. The captain accounts for actual charter expenses, and unused APA is returned. If spending exceeds the allowance, additional funds are required. It is an expense advance, not a fixed surcharge.
Start with the right budget—and the right yacht.
Share your dates, guest count, and total budget. We will explain which yachts we would recommend, why they fit, and what to allow beyond the advertised rate.
