Charter planning tool
Greek Charter Cost Estimator
Honest 2026 market rates. Base charter + APA + 12% Greek VAT + crew gratuity. No assumptions, no marketing markup.
Estimated all-in cost
€64,643
≈ €9,235 per day · 7 nights
Charter base
€39,780
APA (33%)
€13,127
Fuel, food, port fees
VAT (12%)
€4,774
Greek-waters rate
Gratuity (17.5%)
€6,962
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. 12% applied to the charter base (not APA) for charters operating primarily in Greek waters. Charters with significant non-Greek cruising can attract the 24% standard rate — confirm with your broker if your itinerary crosses into Turkey or Italy.
Crew gratuity. 17.5% of the base is the customary midpoint (15-20% 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.