Motor yacht to Rhodes
Motor Yacht Charter Rhodes
The Dodecanese motor-yacht week. Symi for lunch, Lindos for dinner, the latest-season Greek charter destination.
Why Rhodes is Greece's latest-season motor-yacht charter base
Best suited for
- October charterers who can't make Cycladic dates work
- Cultural-travel groups (Rhodes Old Town, Lindos archaeology, Symi neoclassical)
- Direct-flight charterers (Rhodes airport (RHO) has direct flights from northern Europe)
- Late-season honeymoons (Rhodes stays warm into mid-October)
- Repeat Mediterranean charterers exploring beyond the Cyclades
When to book
June and September are optimal. October is uniquely viable — Rhodes is Greece's latest-season charter destination. July and August are hot (30-35°C onshore) but the south-Aegean thermal keeps the boat comfortable. May the water is still cool (19-20°C) but the islands are atmospheric.
George's insider notes
- Symi harbour Mediterranean-mooring fills by 16:00 in season. Arrive by mid-afternoon or anchor outside the harbour and tender in.
- St. Paul's Bay at Lindos is the iconic anchorage. Arrive 09:00 for the best mooring slots — by 11:00 day-tripper boats from Rhodes arrive.
- Halki is the Dodecanese's quietest island — one harbour-front village (Emborios), three restaurants, no tourist infrastructure. Worth a full day.
- Rhodes Old Town for one dinner — walk the medieval Knights Templar streets. The yacht stays at Mandraki marina; you walk into the Old Town in 10 minutes.
- Karpathos's north coast (Olympos village) is an hour by car from the south anchorages — culturally extraordinary but logistically demanding. Brief George if interested.
Frequently asked
About motor yacht charter rhodes
How much does a Rhodes motor yacht charter cost?
Weekly rates €55-95K for 22-28m motor yachts, €120-200K for 30-40m. APA 30-35% on top. Comparable to Cycladic equivalent — slightly cheaper because of less crew premium and shorter passages.
Can we charter from Rhodes in October?
Yes — Rhodes is Greece's latest-season viable charter destination. Water stays 22-24°C until mid-October, the thermal wind is gentle, the Dodecanese villages stay open. The only Greek charter market still active through October.
How does the Dodecanese compare to the Cyclades?
Different. The Dodecanese is south-Aegean, warmer, less Meltemi-affected, more Byzantine and Knights Templar in cultural character. The Cyclades is photogenic-iconic; the Dodecanese is layered-historical. Both worthwhile; different briefs.
Can we cross to Turkey from Rhodes?
Possible — Marmaris (Turkey) is 20 nm east of Rhodes. Requires advance customs notification. Some charters add a Turkish leg (Marmaris, Bozburun) for the cultural diversity. VAT treatment may shift to 24% if non-Greek time exceeds the threshold.
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