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Crewed Catamaran Charter Greece: Captain, Chef, Hostess

The catamaran format with a full crew. Captain, chef, hostess. You bring the suitcase.

Last updated August 2026

Why a crewed catamaran

A crewed catamaran is the gateway to crewed yachting for many guests. The format pairs the wide-deck, low-heel character of a catamaran with the comfort of a full crew: typically a captain (who navigates and runs the boat), a chef (who handles all meals), and a hostess (who serves, tends cabins, and runs the social rhythm of the week). The result is a charter week that feels far more like a private hotel than a sailing trip. Guests wake to coffee on the foredeck, swim before breakfast, eat at noon in a private cove, anchor for the afternoon in another, and arrive at the harbour-side dinner spot by 19:30 without lifting a finger. We focus our crewed catamaran fleet on 45 to 80 foot vessels that suit four to ten guests. Smaller and the crew zones become tight; larger and the crew count grows to four or five, which puts the boat closer to a superyacht in rate and feel. The sweet spot for a first crewed charter is 55 to 65 feet for six to eight guests with a three-person crew, which is what we recommend most often.

In its favour

  • Three-person crew (captain, chef, hostess) is the smoothest staffing for 6 to 8 guests.
  • Catamaran format avoids heel and motion-sensitivity issues.
  • Lower entry price than a powered yacht of the same length.
  • Strong fit for families with school-age children.
  • Easy beach-cove access via tender from shallow anchorages.

Worth knowing

  • Crew berths take 1.5 to 2 cabins on smaller catamarans; check guest layout.
  • Galley space limits chef ambition vs equivalent motor yacht.
  • Above 70 feet, you're effectively chartering a smaller superyacht; rates rise quickly.

Best suited for

  • First-time crewed charterers stepping up from bareboat
  • Families with kids aged 6 to 16 wanting captain-handled sailing
  • Friend groups of four to six couples on a shared week
  • Honeymoons on a budget that still want a chef and full service
  • Multi-family weeks with two households sharing the platform

From the fleet

Crewed catamarans for 2027

P/CAT SAMARA

24.38 m / 80 ft · 8 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€65,000 - €70,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

S/CAT Errant Vagabond

15.35 m · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per WeekFrom €11,500/week

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“George was highly professional and extremely communicative. He found the perfect boat and crew, advised us on the best itinerary for our time of year, and was hands-on throughout the booking process to the completion of our trip. I would not hesitate to use his services again personally or for my clients coming to Greece.”
T.S., luxury travel advisor, Atlanta, USA. Google review, July 2026, after a week-long crewed catamaran charter for a family of six. · all reviews

Choosing The Format

Is a crewed catamaran the right crewed yacht for your week?

A crewed catamaran is the right answer for most families and for most first crewed charters, and it is the wrong answer for a few groups who would be happier on something else. Worth being honest about which you are before you look at boats. Stay here if the group includes children, if anyone is motion-sensitive, if you want the most deck and shade per euro, or if you are stepping up from a bareboat week and want the same island rhythm with a captain, a chef and a hostess added. Go to the crewed motor yacht charter page if the week has to cross island groups, if you are chartering in the Meltemi months and do not want wind dictating the route, or if you want stabilisers and a proper master suite. Powered yachts start higher and climb faster, because crew count climbs with length. Go to the crewed sailing yacht charter page if the sailing is the point rather than the transport. Start at the crewed yacht charter guide if you have not narrowed it down at all, and read the crewed versus bareboat comparison if you are still weighing whether to take a crew.

Notes from George

  • Confirm whether the crew is included in the rate or added separately. Most crewed catamarans include crew; some smaller ones price crew separately.
  • Ask about the chef's prior experience. Many catamaran chefs come from land-based restaurants and bring genuine creativity. Some come from larger yachts and excel at scale.
  • The hostess role doubles as childcare on many family charters. Discuss with the captain if you'll have small children aboard.
  • Crewed catamaran rates rise faster than monohull rates as you add length. The reason is crew count: above 65 feet you typically add a fourth crew member.
  • Tipping convention is 10 to 15% of the base rate, split across crew. €1,500 to €3,000 per crew member for a typical week is what we see.

Frequently asked

Questions we get about Crewed Catamaran Charter Greece: Captain, Chef, Hostess

What's included in a crewed catamaran charter?

Base rate covers: the yacht, the crew (captain, chef, hostess at minimum), insurance, and routine maintenance. APA (separate payment, 25 to 35% of base rate on catamarans) covers fuel, dockage, food, drinks, and other running costs. You bring suitcases and preferences.

How many guests can a crewed catamaran take?

Greek charter law caps any commercial charter at 12 guests. Most crewed catamarans in our fleet sleep 6 to 10 guests in 3 to 5 cabins, with crew berths separate. The 12-guest cap is a regulation; if a broker quotes you 14 guests on a 'crewed catamaran' assume the boat is operating outside regulation.

Crewed catamaran or crewed monohull - which is better for our family?

For families with children under 14, almost always the catamaran. The flat decks, no-heel sailing, and shallow draft turn the boat into a usable platform rather than something children sit out on. For sailing-experienced families with teenagers, a monohull gives more authentic sailing feel.

What does a crewed catamaran charter cost in Greece?

Weekly rates start around €18,000 for a 45-foot sailing catamaran with three crew, and run to €90,000+ for an 80-foot power catamaran with five crew. Most weeks settle between €28,000 and €55,000, before APA and Greek charter VAT at the yacht's certified rate, in practice 6.5% or 12% for most catamarans (statutory cap 13%).

Will the crew be the same throughout the week?

Yes. The captain, chef, and hostess on day one are the same on day seven. Crew rotation only happens between charters, not during. The crew lives aboard for the season and treats the boat as home.

Can we reserve a crewed catamaran for 2027 now?

Yes, and for the marquee crewed catamarans it is the sensible move: the 2027 calendars are open, rate cards publish through the autumn, and the best boats commit July and August 2027 by late winter. Families booking around fixed school holidays gain the most from moving early.

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