10 Days in Hydra

10 Days Yacht Charter Hydra

Extended charter — more islands, longer pauses, deeper rhythm.

10 Days from Hydra — what's realistic

A 10-day charter is the format for serious island exploration. You gain 3 extra days beyond a standard week, which transforms the trip: the captain can include more remote islands, the pace can slow down at favourite anchorages, and the week starts to feel less like a trip and more like a season. Many of our repeat clients have shifted from 7-day to 10-day charters once they tried both. A 10-day charter typically covers 200-280 nm and 5-8 island stops. You can extend a Cycladic loop to include Folegandros and Sifnos, or add the Sporades to an Aegean week, or combine the Ionian with the Saronic Gulf. The chef has time to plan more elaborate dinners. The crew settles into your preferences. The longer format also delivers better per-day economics on most yachts. Departure from Hydra harbour. Best paired with yacht selection that matches the duration: longer trips suit larger yachts with separate crew zones; 3-day weekends suit 20-30 metre motor yachts or large catamarans.

Best suited for

Repeat charterers stepping up from 7-day
Families with adult children combining schedules
Charters covering multiple island groups (Cyclades + Ionian, etc.)
Hydra-departure charters
Charters built around Saronic itineraries

Yachts based near Hydra

Saronic fleet for 10 days charters

S/CAT Kos 52 Cat

15.84 m · 10 guests

Per Person · Per WeekFrom €8,960 | plus expenses VAT & APA

S/Y Kos 52 Sail

15.98 m · 10 guests

Per Person · Per WeekFrom €6,170

S/CAT Angelika

11.89 m (39 ft) · 10 guests

Per Person · Per WeekFrom €4,900

S/CAT Alia

11.28 m (37 ft) · 10 guests

Per Person · Per WeekFrom €4,200

S/Y Kos 38

11.50 m · 6 guests

Per Person · Per WeekFrom €3,300

S/CAT Kos 58

17.65 m · 12 guests

Per Person · Per WeekFrom €20,080

S/CAT Errant Vagabond

15.35 m · 10 guests

Per Yacht · Per WeekFrom €11,500/week

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10 Days sample itinerary from Hydra

Days 1-2 Hydra. Days 3-4 Spetses + Monemvasia. Day 5 Poros. Day 6 Aegina. Days 7-8 Cyclades (Kythnos + Serifos). Day 9 return via Poros. Day 10 disembark Hydra.

Notes from George

Book Hydra-departure charters 4-9 months ahead for peak summer. Boarding directly from Hydra harbour saves Athens positioning leg.
10 Days charters work best with a clear priority list — what 2-3 things matter most. The captain optimises around them.
Crew gratuity convention 10-18% of base rate paid in cash at end. Same convention regardless of charter duration.
Multi-week (10+ days) charters often qualify for owner discounts on the second week.
Ask the captain at day-one briefing about the itinerary's flexibility — Greek weather changes; the route adapts.

Frequently asked

About 10 days yacht charter hydra

How much does a 10 days yacht charter from Hydra cost?

Base rates scale by yacht size. For 10 days the typical range starts around €40K (smaller yachts) and runs to €200K+ (30+ metre yachts), plus APA (25-30%) and Greek VAT (12-24%).

Why 10 days instead of the standard week?

Extra 3 days transform the trip. More islands, deeper rhythm, the yacht starts to feel like home by day 6.

Can we customize the itinerary?

Yes. The sample itinerary above is one common pattern. The captain plans the actual route based on weather, your preferences, and any specific destinations you want included. Brief us at booking.

What if the weather changes?

Captains plan with weather flexibility. Multi-day charters typically have 1-2 weather-buffer days built into the route. The boat stays in protected anchorages if conditions require.

Should we board Hydra directly or repositioning yacht from Athens?

For longer charters, repositioning fees may apply if you want a specific yacht. Ask at booking.

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