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Ultra-discreet Charter

Billionaire Yacht Charter Greece

The off-market 50+ metre yachts, the security arrangements, the discretion required. Charter at the top of the Greek fleet.

Charter at the top of the Greek fleet

The Greek charter market serves the entire range of UHNW clients, from couples on a €60K honeymoon week to principals chartering 80-metre megayachts at €2.5M+/week. The latter category has specific requirements that aren't met by standard charter intermediation: off-market inventory, security coordination, helicopter operations, multi-yacht arrangements, sovereign-guest protocols. Our top-tier service at this level: direct relationships with the owners of 6 off-market megayachts that charter in Greek waters but aren't on public IYBA listings. Pre-vetting of charterers (we don't bring first-time relationships to these owners). NDAs at owner, broker, and crew levels. Coordinated security (ex-military close-protection officers available as add-on). Helicopter operations to and from the yacht for guest arrivals. Discreet shore-side service at marquee restaurants and venues. Practical reality: charters at this level book 12-18 months in advance for peak summer. Single-week minimum is the floor; 10-14 night charters are standard. The MYBA contract structure applies with significant bespoke addenda. Communications happen primarily through one principal contact rather than email threads. We've handled this category of charter for over a decade.

Best suited for

  • Principals at the highest wealth tier requiring full discretion
  • Family offices arranging charters for principal or guests
  • Sovereign-guest hosted charters with security requirements
  • Repeat clients moving up from 30-50 metre to 50m+ class
  • Multi-week charters spanning Greek waters and beyond

How we work at this level

Lead time 12-18 months for peak summer dates. First conversation typically by introduction or referral. We don't list specific yachts publicly at this tier; the introduction conversation includes a brief on the principal's charter history and preferences, after which we share a curated short-list. From signed agreement to charter start: typically 2-3 months minimum for full setup.

How we serve at this tier

  • Introductions happen by referral or via our existing repeat-client network. First conversations are by phone or in-person, not email.
  • Owner-direct yachts at the megayacht tier require pre-vetting of charterers. We handle the broker-side; the owner agrees before contracts circulate.
  • Security coordination is handled by separate specialists we partner with. €8-€15K/week per officer for ex-military close protection.
  • Crew NDAs are standard; additional principal-specific NDAs available on request.
  • Shore-side service at marquee restaurants and venues is pre-arranged at the captain level. Reservations don't happen in the principal's name.

Frequently asked

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How do we begin a conversation?

Phone or in-person, by introduction. We don't take first inquiries via web forms at this tier. If you're new to us, an introduction from an existing repeat client, family office, or partner brokerage opens the conversation. Otherwise the route is your private aviation broker or wealth manager.

What's the typical weekly rate?

50-metre megayacht: €900K-€1.4M base. 60-70 metre: €1.4M-€2.5M+. Plus APA (30-35%) and Greek VAT (12-24%).

Is security available?

Yes, through partners. Ex-military close-protection officers typically €8-€15K/week per officer. Coordinated with the captain and broker discreetly.

Helicopter operations?

Yes for yachts above 40 metres with helideck. Touch-and-go landings common. Mykonos airport is 5 minutes by helicopter to most anchorages. We coordinate with helicopter operators.

Discretion at marquee venues?

Yes. Restaurant reservations at the top Mykonos and Santorini addresses can be arranged through the yacht crew without the principal's name appearing in the booking system. Standard at this tier.

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