How Much Does It Cost to Charter a Motor Yacht in Greece?

A motor yacht charter in Greece can range from approximately €17,500 per week for a smaller crewed motor yacht to €235,000 plus per week for a 50m plus superyacht. The final price depends mainly on yacht size, age, season, onboard service and itinerary.

Typical weekly motor yacht charter prices in Greece

These are weekly net base charter rates, before VAT and other charter expenses. July and August generally sit toward the higher end of the price ranges.

What does a luxury motor yacht cost?

For a more realistic luxury yacht example, a 29m motor yacht currently advertised for Greek charters is listed from approximately €40,000/week, rising to about €46,000/week in high season.

A 37m luxury motor yacht currently available for Greece is advertised from €93,000/week, with a high season rate of approximately €99,000/week.

At the superyacht level, a 50m motor yacht can be around €180,000/week in low season and €215,000/week in high season.

What is included?

A crewed motor yacht charter normally includes:

• Private use of the yacht
• Captain and professional crew
• Accommodation onboard
• Use of standard onboard facilities
• Tender and some water toys, depending on the yacht
• Housekeeping and onboard service

However, the base charter price is not necessarily the total holiday cost.

Additional costs

You should also budget for:

• VAT
• APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance)
• Fuel
• Food and beverages
• Marina and port fees
• Special berthing
• Transfers
• Communications, if applicable
• Crew gratuity

For motor yachts, current Greek charter guidance indicates that APA can commonly be around 30-40% of the base charter fee, covering expenses such as fuel, provisions and berthing.

How much for 8 guests?

Because the charter price is per yacht rather than per person, sharing a motor yacht can make the experience considerably more accessible.

For example:

€25,000 yacht,  8 guests = €3,125 per person/week

€50,000 yacht,  8 guests = €6,250 per person/week

€100,000 yacht,  10 guests = €10,000 per person/week

These figures are before additional charter expenses.

Best time to charter a motor yacht in Greece

July and August are generally the peak months and command the highest rates. May, June, September and October can offer lower charter rates and, depending on the itinerary, a quieter cruising experience.

A useful price guide for your website

A motor yacht charter in Greece typically costs from around €17,500 to €28,000 per week for an 18 - 21m yacht, €35,900 -  €75,000 for a 26 - 31m yacht, and €59,900 - €150,000 for a 35 - 40m luxury motor yacht. Large 50mplus superyachts can cost €160,000 - €235,000 or more per week. Prices vary according to yacht size, season, itinerary and level of service, with VAT and APA normally added to the base charter rate.