Motor yacht in Mykonos

Motor Yacht Charter Mykonos

The Mykonos charter that survives August. Air-conditioned, stabilised, fast enough for Delos by dawn and Antiparos by dinner.

Why motor yachts dominate Mykonos charters

Mykonos is a motor-yacht destination first. The combination of the Meltemi (15 to 25 knot summer wind), the long inter-island day-passages (Mykonos to Folegandros is 60 nm, to Santorini 80 nm), and the comfort expectations of the typical Mykonos charterer all point at the same yacht type. A 30-metre motor yacht in Mykonos in August does what no sailing yacht can: anchors stabilised off Ornos at noon, transits 40 nm to Naoussa for dinner by 18:00, beats the Meltemi back to Mykonos by midnight without rolling the master cabin guests out of their beds. The pace matches the energy of the destination. We base 8 motor yachts in Mykonos directly through the high season (June to September) — they don't reposition from Athens for charter starts. This saves a positioning leg of 6 to 8 hours from the start of the week and lets the charter begin with dinner ashore rather than a long day at sea.

Best suited for

Mykonos-based weeks with multiple Cycladic destinations
Charters that include Delos archaeological site day-trip
August charters when Meltemi makes sailing yachts uncomfortable
Repeat Mykonos visitors stepping up from hotel weeks
UHNW principals arriving via Mykonos airport direct flights

When to book

Mykonos motor yacht weeks book 9-12 months ahead for peak August. June and September are the most-bookable shoulder weeks at 20-30% off August peak — the Meltemi has softened, the chora is quieter, the beach clubs still operational. May and October are possible but the season is winding down; some boats reposition out by mid-October.

George's insider notes

Anchor at Ornos rather than the New Port — quieter, cleaner water, tender to the chora.
Two tenders on the boat matters more in Mykonos than anywhere else. One for guest transfers, one for the chef's market runs.
The Delos archaeological site closes at 15:00 — dawn anchorage, walk 09:00, back to Ornos by lunch.
Mykonos marina fees are €1,500-€3,500/night for 30m+ yachts. Anchor at Ornos instead unless boarding/disembarking.
Naoussa on Paros for dinner is the yacht-set route. 90 min by motor yacht, eat at Ouzeri Stou Frix or Soso, back to Mykonos by midnight.

Frequently asked

About motor yacht charter mykonos

How much does a motor yacht charter from Mykonos cost?

Weekly rates start €60K for a 22-metre motor yacht and run to €450K+ for a 40-metre superyacht. Most Mykonos motor yacht charters settle €120-€250K base before APA (30-35%) and Greek VAT (12-24%).

Which yachts are based in Mykonos?

Roughly 8 motor yachts in our fleet base in Mykonos for high season including 2-3 in the 30-40 metre range. Direct boarding saves the Athens positioning leg.

Can we charter just for Mykonos August week?

Yes. Mykonos motor yacht weeks for the peak August dates book 9-12 months out. Available motor yachts at that period are typically the larger 35-50m vessels — the smaller fleet sells through fastest.

What's the most-popular Mykonos motor yacht week?

August 15-22 is the historical peak. August 8-15 and August 22-29 are equally booked. For more relaxed pricing and density, June and September deliver the same Mykonos experience at 20-30% less.

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