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Smart Planning

When Is the Best Time to Charter?

Green = best value. Red = peak pricing. Choose your week wisely.

Best Value
Great Value
Mid Season
High Season
Peak Season

April

Apr 4-10
Best Value rate
Apr 11-17
Best Value rate
Apr 18-24
Best Value rate
Apr 25-May 1
Best Value rate

May

May 2-8
Best Value rate
May 9-15
Great Value1.2× rate
May 16-22
Great Value1.2× rate
May 23-29
Great Value1.2× rate

June

Jun 6-12
Mid Season1.5× rate
Jun 13-19
Mid Season1.5× rate
Jun 20-26
Mid Season1.5× rate
Jun 27-Jul 3
High Season1.8× rate

July

Jul 4-10
High Season1.8× rate
Jul 11-17
Peak Season rate
Jul 18-24
Peak Season rate
Jul 25-31
Peak Season rate

August

Aug 1-7
Peak Season rate
Aug 8-14
Peak Season rate
Aug 15-21
Peak Season rate
Aug 22-28
High Season1.8× rate

September

Sep 5-11
Mid Season1.5× rate
Sep 12-18
Mid Season1.5× rate
Sep 19-25
Great Value1.2× rate
Sep 26-Oct 2
Great Value1.2× rate

October

Oct 3-9
Best Value rate
Oct 10-16
Best Value rate
Oct 17-23
Best Value rate
Oct 24-30
Best Value rate

George's Tip

"The sweet spots are late May, early June, and September. You get perfect weather, warm sea, empty islands - and save 30-50% compared to July and August. If your dates are flexible, these weeks deliver the best experience at the best price."

- George P. Biniaris, Managing Broker

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