Original rate data · Motor yachts · 2026
Weekly Yacht Charter Rates in Greece
Last updated June 2026
A weekly motor yacht charter in Greece costs roughly €36,000 to €235,000+ all-in, depending on size and season. All-in covers the base fee, APA provisioning (33%), 13% VAT and crew gratuity (17.5%). A typical 30m motor yacht runs about €118,000 all-in for a peak-season week, or around €19,620 per guest at six.
This is the number most brokers will not publish: what a weekly motor yacht charter in Greece actually costs, all-in, by size and season. The figures below are George Yachts' own rate data, the same model behind our cost calculators, shown as a clean rate card so you can budget before you ever pick up the phone.
What does a weekly motor yacht charter in Greece cost?
| Yacht size | May | June | Jul-Aug | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 25m | €45,000 | €55,000 | €65,000 | €55,000 | €36,000 |
| 25-30m | €77,000 | €93,000 | €110,000 | €93,000 | €60,000 |
| 30-40m | €96,000 | €117,000 | €137,000 | €117,000 | €76,000 |
| 40m+ | €165,000 | €200,000 | €235,000 | €200,000 | €129,000 |
Indicative all-in weekly cost (est.), crewed motor yacht, Greek waters. All-in = base charter fee + APA provisioning (33%) + VAT (13%) + suggested crew gratuity (17.5%). Each band shown at a representative length and build tier.
€117,720
Typical 30m motor yacht, all-in peak-season week (est.)
13%
Reduced VAT on Greek commercial charters over 48 hours
~45%
Lower on the same yacht in October versus peak season
€19,620
Per guest at six, 30m motor yacht, peak-season week
What is included in the all-in weekly rate?
The base charter fee covers the yacht, its full crew and insurance. APA is a pre-paid provisioning fund for fuel, food and drink, berths and incidentals, reconciled against actual spend at the end of the week. VAT and a discretionary crew gratuity complete the figure.
| Cost component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base charter fee | €72,000 |
| APA provisioning (33%) | €23,760 |
| VAT (13%) | €9,360 |
| Suggested crew gratuity (17.5%) | €12,600 |
| All-in total, week | €117,720 |
| Per night | €16,820 |
| Per guest (6 guests) | €19,620 |
| Per guest (4 guests) | €29,430 |
Worked example: a 30m crewed motor yacht, one peak-season week (est.).
Methodology and VAT basis
Figures are indicative all-in estimates for crewed motor yacht charters in Greek waters, drawn from the George Yachts rate model (2026 closing book and IYBA pricing surveys), not quotes for a specific yacht. Each size band is shown at a representative length and build tier; premium and custom builds sit higher, and 40m+ is shown at a representative 45m. All-in = base charter fee + APA provisioning (33%) + VAT (13%) + suggested crew gratuity (17.5%). VAT follows the 2026 Greek regime: a reduced 13% on commercial charters over 48 hours (every weekly charter qualifies), reducing to an effective 12% when at least 60% of charter time is spent outside Greek territorial waters; short charters under 48 hours are taxed at 24%. Rates last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a weekly motor yacht charter in Greece?
A weekly motor yacht charter in Greece runs from roughly €36,000 all-in for a yacht up to 25m in the off-peak shoulder months to over €235,000 for a 40m+ motor yacht in peak season (mid-July to August). All-in means the base charter fee plus APA provisioning (~33%), VAT at 13% and a suggested crew gratuity (~17.5%). A 30m motor yacht in peak season is about €117,720 all-in for the week.
What is included in the all-in weekly rate?
The base charter fee covers the yacht, its full crew and insurance. APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance, around a third of the base) is a pre-paid fund for fuel, food and drink, berths and incidentals, reconciled against actual spend at the end. VAT and a discretionary crew gratuity complete the all-in figure. Personal extras ashore are separate.
What VAT applies to a Greek yacht charter in 2026?
Under the 2026 Greek regime, commercial yacht charters longer than 48 hours carry a reduced 13% VAT, so every weekly charter qualifies for the 13% rate. The rate halves to an effective 12% when the yacht spends at least 60% of charter time outside Greek territorial waters, while short charters under 48 hours or static stays are taxed at the standard 24%.
How much is a motor yacht charter per person?
On a 30m motor yacht in peak season (about €117,720 all-in for the week), the cost works out to roughly €19,620 per guest at six guests, or about €29,430 per guest at four. Smaller yachts and the shoulder or off-peak months bring the per-guest figure down considerably.
When is the cheapest time to charter a motor yacht in Greece?
October (off-peak) and May (shoulder) are the best value: the same motor yacht costs around 45% less in October than in peak July-August, with water still warm enough to swim and far quieter anchorages. June and early-to-mid September offer near-peak weather at high-season rates roughly 15% below peak.
Go deeper
- Weekly motor yacht charter Greece - the full guide to a 7-night motor week: cost, what is included, where to embark, a sample route.
- Motor yacht charter Greece - the fleet, builders and what a motor week is really like.
- Greek Charter Index 2026 - our market data on rates by yacht type and region.
- Charter cost estimator - run your own all-in figure for any size, season and length.
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