Quick answer

Q. What is a private yacht charter in the Greek islands, and how is it priced?

A private yacht charter in Greece gives your party the whole yacht and her crew for the week, on your itinerary, with no other guests aboard. It is priced per yacht per week: a net base fee from the owner's rate card, plus APA of 20 to 40% for running costs, VAT at the yacht's certified rate, and a customary gratuity. Weeks begin on any day, from Athens, Lefkada or Corfu.

Key facts

The whole yacht, one party, one price per week for everyone aboard
Weekly net base from EUR 17,000 (15 m sailing catamaran) to EUR 235,000 (50 m motor yacht) on this season's rate cards; 91 crewed yachts on the list, 66 of them with a walkthrough video on their page
APA 20 to 30% of base for sail and catamaran, 30 to 40% for motor yachts; VAT 5.2 to 12% by certification
Fleet launches from winter refit by mid-April; July and August weeks commit first

Source: George Yachts Greek Charter Index

- George P. Biniaris, Founder and Managing Broker

Private Charters 2026

Private Yacht Charter Greece

The 2026 charter season in Greek waters. Boats, dates, prices, and what's worth knowing.

Last updated September 2026

The 2026 season

The Greek charter season runs late April to late October. Within that window, three sub-seasons define availability, pricing, and the kind of week you'll have. Early season (late April to mid-June) is the quietest and the most sought-after by clients in the know. Water is warming (20 to 23°C by mid-June). Wind is gentle. Anchorages are nearly empty. Rates 15 to 25% below peak on the Greek Charter Index. Most boats are fresh from winter refit, fully serviced, and crewed for the season. Peak season (mid-June to early September) is when the Cyclades fill in. Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, and Hydra are busy. The Meltemi blows steadily 15 to 25 knots through July and August. Charter rates are at their annual peak. Booking lead time for the most desirable yachts is 9 to 12 months. Late season (mid-September to late October) mirrors early season: warm water, quiet anchorages, mild weather, and the most beautiful golden-hour light of the year. Rates list 15 to 25% below peak on the Greek Charter Index. For repeat charterers, this is the favoured window. For 2026 specifically: the motor yacht list this house works from was renewed in September 2026, twenty-six crewed motor yachts joining and seven leaving, so there are more 30 to 40 metre motor yachts on it than in any previous season, and 66 of the 91 yachts now carry a walkthrough video on their page. Catamarans commit first for July and August; book early. Greek charter VAT is statutory 13% for commercial crewed charters over 48 hours (24% for short or static charters), invoiced in practice at 5.2% to 12% on certified yachts. The TEPAI tax (annual hull-length-based) is the responsibility of the yacht owner, not the charterer.

Best suited for

First-time charterers planning 2026 dates
Repeat clients comparing 2026 against past seasons
Family offices planning multi-year charter strategy
Anyone weighing Greek charter against French Riviera or Croatia

Available for 2027

Featured yachts for the 2027 season

M/Y OAK

35.0 m / 115 ft · 11 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€99,000 - €109,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

M/Y PAREAKI II

39.08 m / 128 ft · 12 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€98,000 - €115,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

M/Y ONCE MORE

38.0 m / 125 ft · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€89,000 - €99,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

M/Y WOMBAT

32.31 m / 106 ft · 11 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€89,000 - €99,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

M/Y KINTARO

38.1 m / 125 ft · 12 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€85,000 - €110,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

M/Y NORTHWIND II

45.63 m / 150 ft · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€83,300 - €110,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

M/Y CAN'T REMEMBER

35.6 m / 116 ft · 12 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€80,000 - €90,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

M/Y BLUE SYMPHONIE

37.0 m / 121 ft · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per Week€78,000 - €99,000 | plus expenses VAT & APA

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When to book for 2026

Peak weeks (mid-July to mid-August): book nine to twelve months ahead for the best inventory; the most requested motor yachts and catamarans commit through the winter. Early and late season: book 3 to 6 months ahead for most yachts. The flagships book 12 months in advance even for shoulder months. Last-minute bookings (under 4 weeks) are possible on remaining inventory; any reduction is the owner's decision, quoted per yacht, and the choice is whatever is left.

Notes from George

Book the boat before the dates. The best yachts in the fleet have limited weeks; finding boat-first and adjusting dates 1 to 2 weeks gives the most optionality.
Greek charter VAT: statutory 13% on weekly crewed charters, invoiced in practice at 5.2% to 12% on certified yachts. Plan with us.
TEPAI is the owner's responsibility. Don't accept any broker who tries to pass TEPAI cost through to the charterer; this is regulated.
Yacht refit history matters. Boats refit in the last 2 to 3 years are generally a safer bet than older builds with older interiors.
Two-week charters are the highest-value-per-day. Crew settles into the rhythm, longer routes become possible, and some owners quote the second week lower; ask per yacht.

Frequently asked

Questions we get about Private Yacht Charter Greece

When does the 2026 Greek charter season open?

Most yachts launch from winter refit by mid-April. Charter availability begins early to mid-May. The bulk of the fleet (95%) is active by late May. Charter weeks before mid-May exist but inventory is limited; ask if your dates are specific.

How does Greek charter VAT work in 2026?

Commercial crewed charters longer than 48 hours, which every weekly charter is, carry the reduced statutory rate of 13% on the base charter fee; short, static and bareboat arrangements carry the standard 24%. Certification-based reductions then lower the invoiced figure on most yachts to 5.2%, 6.5%, 7.8% or 12%, and the exact rate is stated in the contract. APA is not VAT-bearing.

What are the 2026 charter rate ranges?

From the rate cards on this list, net base per yacht per week: a 15 to 16 metre crewed sailing catamaran EUR 17,000 to 22,000; a 20 to 22 metre catamaran 31,500 to 69,000; a 24 to 28 metre motor yacht 28,000 to 63,000; a 33 to 39 metre motor yacht 49,000 to 150,000; the 50 metre LA PELLEGRINA 1 180,000 to 235,000. Most crewed weeks settle between EUR 30,000 and 100,000 base, before APA and VAT.

Should we book through a broker or direct?

Through a broker. The Greek charter market is large and fragmented, with varied owner agreements and contract terms. A broker (we are IYBA members operating under MYBA contracts) protects the charterer in disputes, negotiates terms, and works across the fleet rather than representing a single owner's interests. The broker fee is paid by the owner, not the charterer.

How do we start the booking process?

Send us your preferred dates, guest count, departure port (Athens, Lefkada or Corfu), budget range, and any specific preferences (yacht type, sailing vs motor, family vs adults-only). We respond within 24 hours with a curated yacht list and detailed pricing. From there, the booking typically takes 2 to 3 weeks from first conversation to signed contract.

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