A sailing yacht charter in Greece is for people who want the sailing to be part of the holiday, not just the transport. The Meltemi that everyone else plans around becomes your engine: you move quietly, you burn far less fuel, and you can keep going on days when motor yachts stay tied up.
The Greek fleet runs from classic 60ft monohulls to 50m performance yachts with full crew, and we step aboard them at the Greek charter shows every season before we recommend one.
Broker insight
The thing guests underestimate is how much more capable a proper sailing yacht is when the Meltemi fills in. At the end of the summer a motor yacht can be stuck in port for a day waiting it out, while a big sailing yacht is designed for exactly those conditions and keeps going with everyone comfortable. That is before you count the fuel you are not burning, which comes straight off your APA.
John Boullin
Charter Broker
Crewed sailing yacht charters in Greece start at around €30,000 per week and run past €200,000 for the largest crewed performance yachts. Because you sail rather than motor, the APA sits at the lower end of the usual range. On top of the base rate, budget for:
The Cyclades are the sailing capital of Greece: dependable Meltemi, open water, and the islands everyone comes for. The Ionian is the gentler side, lighter winds and green, sheltered bays, which suits families and first-timers. The Saronic Gulf keeps everything within a short sail of Athens, so no day is spent getting anywhere.
Broker-picked shortlists from the yachts we have been aboard:
No. Every yacht we book is fully crewed, with a captain and chef or stew as a minimum. You can take the helm and trim sails if you want to, or never touch a rope.
Generally yes: lower weekly rates for a comparable standard, and much lower fuel use, so the APA is smaller too. Compare with our motor yacht charters in Greece.
It is the reason Greece sails so well. It blows hardest in the Cyclades in July and August, and a crewed sailing yacht is built for it, though your captain will plan the route around the strongest days. More in our Greece charter weather guide.
A monohull heels and sails better, a catamaran gives more deck space and stays flat at anchor. If space matters more than the sailing itself, look at our catamaran charters in Greece.
May, June, and September for steady wind, warm water, and fewer crowds. July and August are busiest and windiest. Inside three months, check our current special offers.
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