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Crewed Yacht Charter in Greece
A yacht with her own captain, chef and crew, a week that moves with the light, and one broker who answers personally. This is the charter Greece does best, and the one George does exclusively.
Last updated June 2026
The Crewed Charter
The house that sails with you
On a crewed charter the yacht arrives with her own people: a captain who has anchored in these bays his whole life, a chef provisioning from island markets, and a crew whose only brief is your week. You are a guest, never an operator. Within George's Private Fleet every yacht is fully crewed; the Explorer Fleet offers the lighter, skippered alternative.
George Yachts Brokerage House is a boutique brokerage working exclusively in Greek waters: an IYBA member, MYBA-standard contracts, featured in Forbes in May 2026. One broker, not a call centre: you speak with George P. Biniaris from the first message to the last morning of the charter.
“A crewed week in Greece is the only holiday I know where the house moves and the world stands still. My work is simple: match you to the one yacht, out of 59, that will feel like yours by the second morning.”
Rates · 2026
What a crewed week costs in 2026
The figures below are George's own compiled market data, the Greek Charter Index 2026. All prices are net base charter fee per week in EUR, excluding VAT and APA. “(est.)” marks extrapolated figures.
| Yacht type | Cyclades | Ionian | Saronic | Dodecanese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing catamaran (12 guests) | 20,000-40,000 (est.) | 15,000-30,000 (est.) | 15,000-28,000 (est.) | 18,000-35,000 (est.) |
| Motor yacht 24-34m | 35,000-100,000 | 30,000-80,000 (est.) | 30,000-85,000 (est.) | 46,000+ (est.) |
| Motor yacht 35-49m | 100,000-350,000 | 90,000-300,000 (est.) | 90,000-300,000 (est.) | 100,000+ (est.) |
| Superyacht 50m+ | 250,000-1m+ | 185,000-1m+ | 250,000-1m+ (est.) | from 46,000 to 1m+ |
| Gulet (crewed, 6-12 guests) | 9,500-44,500 | 9,500-44,500 | 9,500-44,500 | 9,500-44,500 |
| Sailing monohull (crewed) | from 11,000 | from 11,000 | from 11,000 | from 11,000 |
On top of the base rate come two things, both transparent: 13% VAT for the standard weekly crewed charter (the 2026 VAT rules explained, short or bareboat arrangements are 24%), and the APA of 25 to 40% covering fuel, provisioning and berthing. What is included, in full.
The per-person arithmetic is friendlier than the headline numbers suggest. A crewed sailing catamaran for up to 12 guests at EUR 20,000 to 40,000 in Cyclades peak season works out to roughly EUR 1,700 to 3,300 per person for the week, before VAT and APA. In the Ionian, at EUR 15,000 to 30,000 for the same 12 guests, roughly EUR 1,250 to 2,500. For motor yachts and superyachts the math depends on the vessel; George quotes it per person, in writing, before you commit.
The Weekly Charter
Saturday to Saturday, the Greek rhythm
The weekly charter is the natural unit of Greek yachting: embark Saturday, seven nights under way, disembark the following Saturday morning. The fleet, the marinas and the crews are all built around this rhythm, which is why a well-planned week feels effortless. It also matters fiscally: a commercial crewed charter longer than 48 hours, which every weekly charter is, carries the 13% VAT rate rather than the 24% applied to short, static or bareboat arrangements.
Peak July and August weeks book 6 to 12 months ahead, and the premium 40m-plus yachts often commit a year or more out. Mykonos and Santorini lead 2026 demand, with Milos the fastest-rising island. If your dates are fixed, the honest advice is to decide early; if your dates are flexible, June and September buy calmer winds and better value for the same yacht.
Where
Three Greek worlds, one fleet
Cyclades
The marquee names: Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Milos. Demand and the summer Meltemi favour larger, faster yachts, which is why the Cyclades sit at the top of every rate band.
The Cyclades →Ionian
Green islands, calm seas, and the best value in Greek chartering: little or no repositioning cost from the fleet's Athens base, and ideal catamaran waters.
The Ionian →Saronic
Hydra, Spetses, Poros, an hour or two from Athens. The connoisseur's short-transfer charter, and the easiest embarkation logistics in the country.
The Saronic →The Private Fleet
48 crewed yachts, curated one by one
Choosing Well
Crewed, skippered, or bareboat
Crewed means captain, chef and service crew, the yacht as a floating villa. Skippered means a captain only, the Explorer Fleet way, lighter and closer to the water. Bareboat means you hold the license and sail her yourself, which George does not broker. If you are weighing the first two honestly, read the crewed vs bareboat guide or take five minutes with the Smart Match Quiz. Groups larger than twelve have their own playbook.
From the Guest Book
Weeks that were kept
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Questions, Answered Straight
Crewed charter FAQ, 2026
How much does a crewed yacht charter in Greece cost in 2026?
Per the George Yachts Greek Charter Index 2026: a crewed sailing catamaran for up to 12 guests runs roughly EUR 15,000 to 40,000 per week net base in peak season; crewed motor yachts of 24 to 34m around EUR 30,000 to 100,000; 35 to 49m about EUR 100,000 to 350,000; and 50m-plus superyachts from EUR 250,000 to over one million. Add 13% VAT for the standard weekly crewed charter and an APA of 25 to 40% for fuel, food and berthing.
What is included in the base charter rate?
The yacht and her full professional crew. Running costs of your week (fuel, provisioning, berthing fees) are paid from the APA, the Advance Provisioning Allowance, typically 25 to 40% of the base rate, settled transparently at the end of the charter. VAT is charged on top of the base rate.
What VAT applies to a crewed charter in Greece in 2026?
13% for the standard commercial crewed charter longer than 48 hours, which is exactly what a weekly charter is. Short, static or bareboat arrangements are taxed at 24%. Older rates you may still find online (12% or 6.5%) are obsolete.
How far ahead should I book?
Typical booking lead time for peak July to August weeks is 6 to 12 months, and premium 40m-plus yachts often commit a year or more ahead. If your dates are fixed to school-holiday August, treat any available premium yacht as a same-week decision.
What does 'Saturday to Saturday' mean?
The Greek weekly charter convention: you embark on Saturday, cruise for seven nights, and disembark the following Saturday morning. It is the rhythm the fleet, the marinas and the crews are built around, and because the charter runs well beyond 48 hours it qualifies for the 13% VAT rate rather than 24%.
What is the difference between crewed, skippered and bareboat?
A crewed yacht comes with a full professional crew: captain, chef and service, the floating-villa experience. A skippered yacht comes with a captain only, you live aboard more simply. Bareboat means you sail her yourself with your own license. George's Private Fleet is fully crewed; the Explorer Fleet is skippered.
Can we charter with more than 12 guests?
Greek commercial regulations cap most charter yachts at 12 guests under way. Larger groups are handled legally with the right vessel class or a multi-yacht arrangement. George has written a complete guide on how groups of 14 and more do it.
Where do crewed charters start?
Most of the crewed fleet is based around Athens, which is why the Saronic Gulf and the Ionian are the best-value starting waters: little or no repositioning cost. Embarkation from other islands is arranged with a repositioning fee that George quotes up front.
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