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, the luxury yacht charter segment of the fleet. Charter VAT in Greece is 12% — the lowest rate among the major Mediterranean charter countries, and the main variable in your total yacht charter cost.
Greece is the cheapest entry point into Mediterranean chartering, and the bareboat capital of Europe. Most charters in Greece depart from Athens, Lefkas or a Greek island hub — Lefkas is the gateway to the Ionian Islands, the charter region on the western coast, distinct from the Cyclades further east in the Aegean. 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 yacht charter really costs
Bareboat is the budget format. A €1,500–€20,000 sailing yacht in Greece 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.
A Greek yacht charter carries a structural tax advantage: 12% VAT across every itinerary, from the Cyclades to the Ionian Islands. Yacht charter Greece prices reflect that everywhere — 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 charter Greece prices 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 — the cheapest yacht charter cost format in the Mediterranean.
What is the VAT on a yacht charter in Greece?
12% on charters 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 Greece yacht charter season?
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. This tip is standard for any crewed yacht in Greece.