Cyclades, by motor yacht
Motor Yacht Charter Sifnos
The quiet island of the western Cyclades, with the best food in the archipelago and Milos, Serifos and Paros within two hours.
Last updated September 2026
Why Sifnos belongs in a motor yacht week
Best suited for
- Couples who want the quiet Cyclades and a good table every night
- Parties who have done Mykonos and want the islands behind it
- Families with young children: Vathi and Platis Gialos are shallow and calm
- A first Cyclades week on a motor yacht, with shorter legs than the eastern loop
When to book a Sifnos week for 2027
The western Cyclades are best from June to early October and the yachts that run them well are contracted through the winter. Peak weeks for July and August 2027 are being contracted now, in the autumn of 2026; the five and six cabin yachts go first. Nine to fourteen months ahead for a peak week, six to nine for June and late September, three to four for May and October. Booking early buys first choice of yacht and week rather than a discount.
George's insider notes
- Two nights at Sifnos, not one: Vathi the first, Kamares the second, with Kastro and Artemonas in between.
- Ask the captain for Chrissopigi at eight in the morning; the monastery on the rock is the Cyclades' quietest hour.
- Milos is one hour from Sifnos and Kleftiko is the swim of the week; go early, before the day boats.
- The APA on a western Cyclades loop sits at the lower end of a motor yacht's 30 to 40 percent because the legs are short.
Frequently asked
Questions we get about Motor Yacht Charter Sifnos
How much is a motor yacht charter to Sifnos?
From about EUR 24,000 a week all in on a 20 metre crewed motor yacht and about EUR 50,000 on a 27 metre yacht with a chef, from the current rate cards, with the APA at 30 to 40 percent on a motor yacht and VAT from 5.2 percent.
How far is Sifnos from Athens by motor yacht?
About 75 nautical miles, three to four hours at 20 knots, usually broken at Kythnos or Serifos on the way out.
Where do motor yachts anchor at Sifnos?
Vathi for the sheltered bay and the tavernas, Platis Gialos for the beach, Kamares for the harbour and the evening ashore, Faros and Chrissopigi for the swim.
What islands go with Sifnos in a week?
Kythnos and Serifos on the way out, Milos and Kimolos next door, Paros and Antiparos to the east, Hydra on the way home; the captain shapes the order to the wind.
Is Sifnos good for children?
Yes: Vathi and Platis Gialos are shallow and calm, the villages are small, and the island has no traffic to speak of.
How do I get a quote for a Sifnos week?
WhatsApp +1 786 798 8798 or george@georgeyachts.com with the month and the party; two or three real motor yachts with their rate cards and the all-in week come back within twenty-four hours.
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