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Q. What is the cheapest month to charter a yacht in Greece?

The cheapest months to charter a crewed yacht in Greece are May, June and September, when most rate cards run 15 to 25 percent below the July and August peak; on the entry catamaran that takes the EUR 17,000 base to about EUR 12,750 to 14,450 and the all-in week from about EUR 22,000 to about EUR 16,000 to 19,000 with the APA at 20 to 25 percent on a sailing catamaran and Greek VAT from 5.2 percent. September is the month to choose: the sea is at its warmest, the Meltemi is gone and the islands are quiet. May is the cheapest with the coolest water; June is the calm before the season. October weeks exist on request as the yachts come home. One price per yacht, never by the head. George Yachts Brokerage House, Athens, puts two or three real yachts with their rate cards in front of you within twenty-four hours; WhatsApp +1 786 798 8798. George Yachts Brokerage House, Athens, puts a written proposal with real yachts and their rate cards in front of you within twenty-four hours; WhatsApp +1 786 798 8798.

Key facts

The step-down: May, June and September run 15 to 25 percent below the July and August rate on most cards this house holds; July and August are the same peak rate on nearly all of them
The entry catamaran in the cheap months: EUR 17,000 base becomes about EUR 12,750 to 14,450, and the all-in week about EUR 16,000 to 19,000 for eight guests
September: the sea at 25 to 26 degrees, the warmest of the year; the Meltemi fades in the first week; the second half of the month carries the step-down on most cards; the owners' own month
June: the calm before the Meltemi, 22 to 24 degrees in the water, long days, the islands open and not yet full; the first half is the quieter
May: the cheapest, with the water at 19 to 21 degrees and the wildflowers on the islands; the Saronic and the Ionian are the May grounds; some crews are still fitting out in the first week
The catch: the cheap months are the good months, and the five-cabin catamarans with a chef go for September nearly as early as for August; six to nine months ahead is the honest lead time

Source: Greek Charter Index 2026-2027, from the rate cards this house holds

- George P. Biniaris, Founder and Managing Broker

The calendar and the card

What Is the Cheapest Month to Charter a Yacht in Greece?

May, June and September are 15 to 25 percent below the July and August rate on most cards, and two of them have the better weather. The month, the number, and the catch.

Last updated September 2026

Why the cheap months are the good months

The rate cards follow the school calendar, not the sea. July and August are peak because families can only travel then; the owners price it so. The sea does not know: it is warmest in September, calmest in June, and the islands in both are what they were before the crowds. A party without school dates who charters in July is paying a premium for weather that September has more of. The three months, honestly. September is the month this house recommends to anyone who can take it: the warmest water, the Meltemi gone by the second week, Mykonos and Santorini with room, the crews at the top of their season, and the step-down on most cards from mid-month. June is the calm before: the water a few degrees cooler, the days longest, the Cyclades before the wind. May is the cheapest and the greenest, with the water at 19 to 21 degrees, the Saronic and the Ionian at their best and the Cyclades still cool; some crews are fitting out in the first week. October exists on request as the yachts come home and the weather turns; it is not a month to plan a first charter around. What this house writes for the cheap months. The yacht's September or June rate from her own card, not a percentage guessed, the APA at the type's rate, the VAT, the gratuity range, and the honest note that the five-cabin catamarans with a chef go for September nearly as early as for August. Who you are dealing with. George Yachts Brokerage House LLC is a United States company, registered in Wyoming, with its brokerage desk in Athens, a few minutes from the marinas the yachts leave from. It is a boutique house: one broker, George P. Biniaris, Founder and Managing Broker, a licensed sailing skipper with a powerboat licence valid to 25 metres, handles every file himself, from the first message to the quay on check-in day, and is reachable on WhatsApp at +1 786 798 8798. The house is listed as an IYBA Charter Active Member, writes every charter on the MYBA form of agreement, was featured in Forbes in May 2026, and holds a 5.0 rating on Google. The APA, the VAT at each yacht's certified rate and the gratuity are set out line by line in every proposal, so nothing arrives as a surprise.

Best suited for

Couples and friends without school dates
Repeat charterers who have done August and want the better month
Value-minded parties who want the entry week under EUR 20,000 all in
Americans who can travel in September and want the warmest water in the Mediterranean

The crewed yachts this house represents

A selection, largest first

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 the cheap months go

September on the most requested yachts goes nearly as early as August; June and May hold longer and are decided three to six months ahead. 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

Ask for the yacht's own September rate from her card; the 15 to 25 percent is most cards, not all.
The second half of September carries the step-down on most cards; the first half is often at peak.
May is for the Saronic and the Ionian; the Cyclades water is still cool.
A September week on a five-cabin catamaran with a chef is decided in the winter, not the spring.

Frequently asked

Questions we get about What Is the Cheapest Month to Charter a Yacht in Greece?

What is the cheapest month to charter a yacht in Greece?

May, June and September, at 15 to 25 percent below the July and August rate on most cards; on the entry catamaran that is about EUR 16,000 to 19,000 all in for the week instead of about EUR 22,000. September has the best weather of the three.

Is September cheaper than August?

On most cards the second half of September is 15 to 25 percent below the July and August rate; the first half is often at or near peak.

Is May too cold for a yacht charter in Greece?

The water is 19 to 21 degrees, cool for swimming by Greek standards; the Saronic and the Ionian are the May grounds and the islands are green. June is the first warm month.

Can I charter in October?

On request, as the yachts come home; the weather turns late in the month and some crews stand down. It is not the month for a first charter.

Do the cheap months book up?

September on the five-cabin catamarans with a chef goes nearly as early as August; June and May hold longer.

How do I get a September quote?

WhatsApp +1 786 798 8798 or george@georgeyachts.com with the week and the party; two or three real yachts with their own September rate and the all-in week come back within twenty-four hours.

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