Greece · high season Jun–Sep
How much does a yacht charter in Greece cost?
A yacht charter in Greece costs €1,500 to €100,000 per week. Bareboat sailing yachts start at €1,500. Crewed catamarans run €7,000–€25,000. Motor yachts span €15,000–€100,000. Charter VAT in Greece is 12% — the lowest rate among the major Mediterranean charter countries.
Greece is the cheapest entry point into Mediterranean chartering, and the bareboat capital of Europe. High season runs June to September.
Greece — estimated total
€24,720
1 week · crewed catamaran · mid range
- Base €16,000 (65%)
- APA €4,800 (19%)
- Tax €1,920 (8%)
- Tip €2,000 (8%)
High season: Jun–Sep.
Greece charter rates
| Format | Rate | APA | VAT | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full day (8 h) | €600–€5,000 | — | 12% | 12.5% |
| Half day (4 h) | €300–€2,500 | — | 12% | 12.5% |
| Sailing yacht, per week | €1,500–€20,000 | 30% (crewed) | 12% | 12.5% (crewed) |
| Catamaran, per week | €7,000–€25,000 | 30% (crewed) | 12% | 12.5% (crewed) |
| Motor yacht, per week | €15,000–€100,000 | 30% (crewed) | 12% | 12.5% (crewed) |
What a Greece charter really costs
Bareboat is the budget format. A €1,500–€20,000 sailing yacht plus 12% VAT is the whole bill: no APA, no crew tip. A €10,750 mid-range bareboat week totals €12,040. You need a recognized sailing certification to skipper it.
Crewed charters stack the standard extras: 30% APA for fuel and provisioning, 12% VAT, and a 10–15% crew tip. A mid-range crewed catamaran at €16,000 base becomes €16,000 + €4,800 APA + €1,920 VAT + €2,000 tip = €24,720 all-in.
Greece’s 12% VAT is the structural advantage. The identical boat embarking in France or Monaco pays 20%, in Spain 21%, in Italy 22%. On a €50,000 base rate, choosing Athens over Nice saves €4,000 in tax alone. Compare with the catamaran cost guide or price your trip in the calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bareboat charter in Greece?
Bareboat sailing yachts run €1,500–€20,000 per week plus 12% VAT. There is no APA and no crew tip. A €10,750 mid-range boat totals €12,040 for the week.
What is the VAT on a yacht charter in Greece?
12% on charters embarking in Greece — lower than Croatia (13%), France and Monaco (20%), Spain (21%) and Italy (22%).
How much does a crewed catamaran in Greece cost?
€7,000–€25,000 per week base. A mid-range €16,000 cat adds 30% APA (€4,800), 12% VAT (€1,920) and a 12.5% tip (€2,000): about €24,720 all-in.
When is charter season in Greece?
June to September. July and August book out first and price at the top of each range. June and September offer the same weather window at lower rates.
How much do you tip a charter crew in Greece?
10–15% of the base rate, the Mediterranean standard. On a €16,000 weekly base that is €1,600–€2,400, handed to the captain at the end of the charter.