Charter planning tool
Greek Charter Cost Estimator
Honest 2026 market rates. Base charter + APA + Greek VAT + crew gratuity. No assumptions, no marketing markup.
Estimated all-in cost
€63,847
≈ €9,121 per day · 7 nights
Charter base
€39,780
APA (33%)
€13,923
Fuel, food, port fees
VAT (est. at 13% ceiling)
€5,171
Most yachts invoice 5.2-12% by certification; your quote states the exact rate
Gratuity (12.5%)
€4,973
Crew tip
How the estimate works
Base rate. €/metre/week applied to your yacht length, then adjusted for season. Peak (mid-July to end-August) is full rate; shoulder seasons are 15-45% lower. These figures match the 2026 market averages across our brokerage book.
APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance). 33% of the base, held in trust by the captain for fuel, food, beverages, port fees, and marina dockage during the week. Unused APA is refunded; overages are billed. Standard Mediterranean practice.
Greek VAT. 13% applied to the charter base (not APA), the reduced rate for commercial crewed charters over 48 hours, which every weekly charter is. Short charters under 48 hours, static charters, and bareboat (no crew) are taxed at the standard 24%.
Crew gratuity. 12.5% of the base is the customary midpoint (10-15% range). Paid in cash or wire directly to the captain at end of week; he distributes among crew. Non-negotiable as a real cost - budget it from the start.
What the estimate is NOT. It's not a quote. Actual yacht-specific rates vary by builder, year, fit-out, location-of-base, and live availability. Use this to size the budget, then talk to George for a real quote on a specific yacht.