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Greek Yacht Charter Cost Calculator
Real numbers. The 4 cost buckets every Greek charter has: base fee, Greek VAT, APA, delivery, plus the gratuity range. No quote required.
Your charter
Duration
Yacht flag
APA covers fuel, food, port fees, laundry. Receipted - any unspent balance is refunded at disembarkation.
Estimated cost breakdown
Cash tip paid to crew at disembarkation. Customary, not contractual.
Fully loaded total (range)
€183,600 - €189,600
Per person (8 guests): €22,950 - €23,700
This calculator provides estimates. VAT rules can vary by vessel registration and itinerary. Delivery fees are often negotiable. Crew gratuity is customary, not contractual. Always confirm with your broker.
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How a Greek charter price actually breaks down
Every Greek yacht charter splits into four hard costs plus one customary cost. Understanding them is the difference between a clean quote and an unwelcome surprise at embarkation.
Base charter fee
The weekly hire of the yacht and its full crew. Includes salaries, insurance, normal maintenance, linens, standard amenities. Excludes everything below.
Greek VAT (13%)
Half the standard 24% Greek VAT, applied to the base fee for intra-Greek charters on Greek-flagged yachts. The most favourable Mediterranean rate after Croatia's 13%.
APA (25-35%)
Advance Provisioning Allowance. Working float held by the captain to cover fuel, food, drink, port fees, laundry. Receipted - any unspent balance is refunded at disembarkation.
Delivery fee (when applicable)
Charged when the yacht must reposition from its home base to your embarkation port. Often negotiable, sometimes waived. Estimated here at 1/7 of weekly rate per delivery day.
Crew gratuity (10-15%)
Cash tip paid to the crew at disembarkation. Customary, not contractual. Greek-market 2026 median 10-12% of base charter fee.
Frequently asked
About this calculator
What's included in the calculator's estimate?
Base charter fee, Greek VAT (13% reduced rate for Greek-flagged yachts), APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) at your selected percentage, delivery fee estimate from the Athens-based fleet, and crew gratuity range (10-15%). The total is shown as a range bracketing the gratuity since gratuity is customary, not contractual.
Is the 13% VAT rate correct for all Greek charters?
13% is the reduced Greek VAT rate that applies to charters consumed within Greek waters under Greek-flagged yachts departing Greek ports. Foreign-flagged yachts (Cayman, Malta, etc.) have variable VAT treatment depending on flag state and itinerary structuring. Charters that include time in non-Greek waters may have a proportional VAT adjustment - rare for typical 7-night Greek itineraries.
How accurate is the APA percentage?
APA percentages reflect industry-standard ranges. Motor yachts typically run 30%, sailing yachts 25%, performance planing-hull motor yachts 35%. Your captain reconciles APA at disembarkation - any unspent balance is refunded, any overspend is settled. The percentage you set here is the upfront cash you wire 14 days before embarkation.
Why is delivery 'often negotiable'?
Most luxury Greek yachts are based in Athens (Alimos / Olympic Marine). When the yacht needs to reposition for your start port, delivery can be billed at 1/7 of weekly rate per day, OR negotiated as a flat fee, OR waived entirely if the yacht is already in your start port for another reason. A skilled broker eliminates or halves delivery on most charters.
Why is gratuity shown as a range?
Greek-market 2026 median crew gratuity is 10-12% of the base charter fee. Below 7% signals dissatisfaction; above 18% reserved for exceptional service. The range reflects this band. Tipping is customary and goes directly to the crew in cash at disembarkation - not included in any invoice.
Can I use this for foreign-flagged yacht estimates?
Set 'Foreign-flagged' and the calculator will skip Greek VAT (the rate doesn't apply uniformly). The base fee + APA + delivery + gratuity calculations still work. For a precise foreign-flag quote, contact George directly - flag-state rules vary.
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