How Much Does a Yacht Charter Cost in Greece?
A week-long yacht charter in Greece costs roughly €1,800–€6,500 bareboat, or €5,000–€20,000+ crewed, depending on boat size and season — and the honest gap between bareboat and crewed is smaller than most people expect once you account for everything bareboat doesn’t include. This page breaks down exactly where the money goes, so you can compare Greece yacht charter prices like for like. For the bigger picture, see our guide to yacht charter in Greece.
Greece yacht charter prices by boat type and season
| Low season | Shoulder | High season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monohull, 35–40 ft | €1,800–2,800 | €2,800–3,800 | €3,000–4,500 |
| Monohull, 45 ft+ | €2,800–4,000 | €4,000–5,000 | €4,500–6,500 |
| Catamaran, 42–46 ft | €3,500–5,500 | €5,500–8,000 | €7,000–11,000 |
| Crewed sailing yacht | €5,000–7,000 | €7,000–9,000 | €8,000–15,000+ |
These are charter fee ranges only — the real cost of a week on the water includes several things almost no listing price covers.
Bareboat vs crewed: what each really costs in Greece
On the charter fee alone, a crewed yacht looks 60–80% more expensive than the same boat bareboat. Once you add what a bareboat week needs anyway (food, fuel, moorings and often a skipper), the all-in gap shrinks to roughly 8–15%. For a Lagoon 50 catamaran over one week, our worked example comes to about €19,000 bareboat against €20,600 crewed, or €680 against €735 per couple per day.
The full line-by-line calculation is in our bareboat vs crewed charter comparison.
Costs almost nobody puts in the headline price
Security deposit — €2,000–6,000, refundable, or replaceable with damage waiver insurance at roughly 5% of the charter fee.
Port and mooring fees — €10–20/day at most Greek ports outside peak marinas; private marinas and popular islands (Mykonos, Santorini) run higher, sometimes €60–250/night for a 45-footer in high season.
VAT — 12% on most Greek charters, sometimes shown separately, sometimes buried in an “all-inclusive” figure. Always ask which it is.
End-of-charter cleaning — €150–600 depending on boat size, often mandatory even on bareboat.
Fuel — motor yachts and long passages under engine can burn €200–800+ a day; sailboats mostly under sail cost far less.
Skipper, if you don’t have a licence — €180–250/day plus their food, for a bareboat charter.
By region: is Greece more or less expensive than nearby options?
Average Greek charter rates run broadly comparable to Croatia for similar boats, and meaningfully below the French Riviera or Balearic Islands, where marina fees and demand push prices up. Greece’s cost advantage is strongest outside the Cyclades’ most famous islands (Mykonos, Santorini) — the Ionian and Dodecanese offer similar boats for noticeably less. If you are weighing up a bigger boat, our catamaran vs monohull guide shows what the extra money buys.
How to actually save money
- Shift by two to three weeks. The gap between “just before” and “peak” high season (early July vs. mid-August; see our guides to chartering in July and August) can be 20–30% on the same boat.
- Start from Athens, Lefkas or Kos rather than Mykonos or Santorini. Base fees and marina costs are lower at the larger fleet hubs.
- Ask exactly what “all-inclusive” includes before comparing two quotes — one operator’s all-in price sometimes excludes fuel or APA while another’s doesn’t, making direct comparison meaningless without asking.
Frequently asked questions
Is a yacht charter in Greece more expensive than a hotel holiday?
Not necessarily. Split across a group, a typical bareboat week costs roughly €400–700 per person including food. That is comparable to a mid-range hotel with meals on the same islands, without ferry or transfer costs.
How much more does a crewed charter cost than bareboat in Greece?
Often only 10–15% more on an all-in basis, once food, fuel and a skipper are added to the bareboat price. The gap looks much larger if you only compare headline charter fees, which is how most sites present it.
What is the biggest hidden cost of a yacht charter in Greece?
For a crewed charter, it is the APA, typically 25–35% of the charter fee. For bareboat, provisioning, fuel and end-of-charter cleaning together can add 40–60% on top of the base charter price.
Does a Greek yacht charter price include VAT?
Not always. VAT on yacht charters in Greece is 12%, and operators differ on whether it is included in the quoted price. Always confirm before comparing two offers.
