Why Charter a Motor Yacht in Greece?

We usually advise clients to opt for a motor yacht for their yacht charter vacation in Greece. The primary advantage of motor yachts lies in their speed, facilitating the ability to cover longer distances in a shorter time — and I want to emphasize the huge benefit of this given the large stretches of open sea among the Aegean Islands.
I have selected these 5 motor yachts as they perfectly combine luxury and affordability. The speed of these motor yachts lies between 20-30 knots, allowing for extensive exploration fitting as much as possible into your Greek Charter Itinerary.

Where to Go on your Motor Yacht Charter in Greece?

Even though motor yachts are predominantly concentrated in the Athens/Piraeus area, you will find motor yachts available for charter in marinas all across Greece, including Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki, Skiathos, Volos, Mykonos, Corfu, and Rhodes.

Spetses, Saronic Islands

& Eastern Peloponnese

Top 5 Greece Motor Yachts for under €50,000

PROJECT STEEL  |  112 ft

This is a perfect motor yacht if you are looking for a more adventurous yacht charter. The Captain and his crew are absolutely perfect and the chef will enchant you with his delicious food. One of the main advantages of this luxury motor yacht is low consumption. at 2€/liter, the 130 liters per hour definitely make a big difference compared to 400l/hour or 600 l/hour yachts, especially for longer distances – for example, a Cycladic itinerary including Mykonos or Santorini.

There is a wide choice of water toys including a Jetski and a powerful tender. Other toys include a Seabob, wakeboard, kneeboard, tubes, and more. The jetski folds in the garage, leaving a lot of room for the sundeck.

The amount of space is quite generous – especially on the aft deck – the table allows all the guests to be seated comfortably with 360-degree access.

Project Steel was rebuilt in 2019 (incl. the engine) with a refit in 2020 and it has a new feeling.

Even though the high season price is over EUR 50,000, the savings on the fuel are so considerable that we can’t but recommend Project Steel for any charter from Athens – Saronic Gulf or Cyclades.

42 reviews
Jetski

PROJECT STEEL

From €45,000/week
5 cabins
112 ft
Bugari
12 guests
Refit: 2007/2014/2019/2020
130 Litres/Hr

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ALBATOR 2  |  98 ft

Slightly bigger and more luxurious than the Albator 1, the Albator 2 motor yacht has 4 comfortable cabins that really feel like a luxury, full-service hotel. The chef boat can prepare unbelievable food (we’ve tested it) and the crew will do everything to make your charter a perfect yachting vacation. This motor yacht offers almost all kinds of water sports: kayak, paddle boards, jet skis, water skis as well as a kneeboard, therefore it is perfect if you are looking for some sea adventure. The captain is very friendly and helpful and will suit the vacation to your preferences. Albator is an ideal yacht for adventure as well as luxury relaxation. The sundeck features a jacuzzi and a lot of sun areas to relax with delicious food and refreshing drinks.

Jetski

Albator 2

From €40,000/week
5 cabins
98 ft
Posillipo shipyard
12 guests
Refit: 2017

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Summer Fun  |  101 ft

Another yacht with a refit – in 2021, the 101ft Summer Fun has all in its name – a wide selection of water toys including a jet ski. Note the engine is a bit hungrier compared to Project Steel, nevertheless, the maximum speed is 29 knots (compared with 13.5kn of Project Steel). The yacht is built by the Italian company Admiral, sophisticated design, and massive engines.

Elegant and sporty, Summer Fun is a great choice if you’re looking for a full Cycladic itinerary as it can hop between the islands swiftly – that is great for groups that are less about cruising and more about actually seeing the islands and spending the time on the water.

Reclining beds (his and her), wardrobe room, convertible sunbed seating – very stylish and functional.

We recommend Summer Fun for a busy itinerary with a focus on packing a lot of action and moving swiftly between locations. The yacht is based in Athens, please inquire to arrange a delivery or pickup in a different location

10 reviews
Jetski

SUMMER FUN

From €45,000/week
6 cabins
101 ft
Admiral - It
12 guests
Refit: 2021
650 Litres/Hr

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OBSESSION 120  |  120 ft  

The primary reason to charter Obsesion 120 is quite simple – 120 ft at this price is quite attractive. Definitely a choice if the group prefers more room with more social areas to spread out and enjoy the feeling of a higher-class yacht.

The interiors match the offer of space. The downside is the refit done in 2012. If you can live with that, the good news is that high season is 49,000 EUR/week – there is no increase from the low season and it is impossible to find a yacht of these parameters at this price.

The photos don’t do the boat justice.

The upside is the crew – the super experienced captain George has profound knowledge of the Greek islands and a touch for customer service.

Obsession 120 is a great boat for a mature group that prefers more space and comfort at the expense of water activities and action, a client that appreciates her specifications of a yacht from a higher price range.

OBSESION 120

From €42,000/week
5 cabins
120 ft
.
10 guests
Refit: 2012
650 Litres/Hr

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PIOLA  |  82 ft

If your group for a motor yacht charter in Greece is 9 or less, we’ll definitely recommend Piola. The reason is quite simple – they have a record of nothing but perfect charters – the clients who actually choose her love her. If you check her reviews – it is one of few boats where you can see Greek reviews – being popular with Greek clients is definitely a mark of achievement. The reviews of non-Greek clients review around the crew. Don’t forget that not all crews are equal and an experienced charterer will pick a crew over a slightly better boat any day of the week.

This unique Ferretti motor yacht offers you an amazing charter experience with Greek wine tasting on board. Management of this beautiful yacht will provide you on charter with the best quality food and wines from Greece.

The crew of Piola is very professional and also very friendly and kind. Once you are on board you will have the feeling that you are crossed to a miracle world where everything is possible.

The crew of this motor yacht is the primary reason why the yacht is so high on the list, sending our clients to Piola is a guarantee of a successful charter. Piola takes up to 9 guests in 4 very comfortable and luxury-designed cabins with private heads.

6 reviews
Jetski

PIOLA

From €34,000/week
4 cabins
82 ft
Ferretti
9 guests
Refit: 2018/2022
500 Litres/Hr

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A piece of Advice

NEWER YACHTS ARE OFTEN MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT

 

It is no secret that, compared to sailing yachts, motor yachts consume a large amount of fuel and generally entail significantly higher charter costs. This might be a pivotal consideration for those planning a charter in Greece on a budget. But, for those set on a motor yacht, it is worth looking at newer motor yachts rather than older models. Although an older motor yacht might have a cheaper initial cost, the better fuel efficiency of a newer engine will save you money in the long run.

DON’T SET YOUR BUDGET TOO LOW

 

We have seen a significant increase in size among top-tier motor yachts in recent years allowing for the accommodation of larger groups of guests, along with the inclusion of amenities and luxuries previously uncommon, such as generous water toy collections, open-air Jacuzzis, and much more.

Spending a little more on a motor yacht can get you a lot more for your $$!

BOOK EARLY TO SECURE YOUR YACHT

 

Make sure to book your Greek yacht charter well in advance. Ideally, you would inquire about your coming charter 12 months in advanceWHY? The best charter yachts are often fully booked long in advance and it’s not unusual to see popular dates booked 2 summers ahead for a Greece yacht charter. Inquiring less than 6 months ahead often means that your first choice is unavailable for charter.

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Martina Asmus

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Active CYBA Member, IYBA, ECPY

Email: martina@dmayachting.com

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