Yacht Charter Greece

Welcome to Greece Yacht Charter, where you begin your journey to one of the world’s most iconic cruising grounds. We specialize in providing exceptional charter experiences amidst Greece’s stunning landscapes with famous destinations such as Santorini, Corfu, and Mykonos. Choose from our huge selection of Sailing Yachts, Catamarans, Motor Yachts, and large Luxury Vessels, and have our dedicated team curate your perfect charter Itinerary.

BEST TIME TO GO: April to September

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The majority of our crewed charters in Greece depart from Athens to the Cyclades and the Saronic Gulf. Despite the Cyclades being the location we see most clients inquire about (because of the attractive islands of Mykonos and Santorini), a little research can go a long way for a private yacht charter in Greece. Firstly, the iconic islands are quite crowded in the peak months and despite the limitations made on cruise ships, visitor numbers haven’t significantly dropped in the key islands.

View over the ocean and santorinos iconic white buildings with blue domes roofs.

View of very colourful coastal town in the Dodecanese Islands in Greece, with mountains in the background.

View over Shipwreck Beach at Zakynthos, Greece, with its dramatic steep white cliffs surrounding the deep bay with a small beach where the old shipwreck lies.

Aerial view of the popular beach at Agios Dimitrios, Alonissos island, Sporades

The main charter season in Greece is relatively long, spanning from April to September, with a peak in July and August. Notice the interesting months of March and October, which offer a nice combination of “water warm enough to swim”, out-of-season prices, and fewer crowds.

Santorini in August is equivalent to Times Square on New Year’s Eve. It can be a fantastic place if you have the correct expectations. There are 6,000 islands in Greece – so picking the most “iconic” is not necessarily going to guarantee the best charter experience. Other destinations also offer plenty of alternatives for stunning scenery, high-end restaurants, historical sights, Greek cuisine, and most likely more peace. Notice places like Milos and Lefkada are becoming increasingly crowded as well.

But if you are set on the popular islands, we are well-connected with local providers in all areas and are able to provide non-public offers or creatively fulfill your requirements. Just inquire!

The distances between the Greek islands are quite big – It is for example a whole 150 miles from Athens to Santorini. A crewed motor yacht charter from Athens to Cyclades cruising at 12 knots usually does day hops of 3-4 hours. The time increases for catamarans cruising at around 6 knots to at least 4-6 hours per day. For this reason, we advise, especially first-time charterers, to visit the Saronic Gulf – Hydra, Spetses, and Poros instead, reducing time spent at sea and increasing time spent exploring the islands. It is possible to cross from the Saronic Gulf to the Cyclades, which is usually done when Meltemi changes the plans of yachts from Athens.

The strong Meltemi winds make the journey from Athens to Santorini subject to the elements, and some flexibility needs to be expected as weather can significantly delay the journey. To avoid this, inquire about starting in Mykonos or Santorini and skip the long cruise from Athens. As the availability is dependent on the previous charter ending nearby or at your preferred location, it is advisable to hold the purchase of airline tickets until a boat is secured.

Panoramic aerial sunset view of the old harbor and town of Skiathos island, Sporades

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With 3 months to charter, your best options are long gone. Ideally, we advise you to book 9-12 months before your intended charter. It is also important to consider to keep some level of flexibility. Coming into high season and wanting to charter in the most popular areas, charters can easily be booked back-to-back. One day back or forth can completely change the offer of available yachts as you might find that your preferred yacht is already booked 1 day before your selected return date. It is therefore also a good idea to have your Greece yacht charter booked before you purchase your flight ticket.

Booking a Greece Yacht Charter with us is easy. Just open the chat and get in contact with one of our experienced charter brokers. They will look at your wishes and budget and help you choose your yacht and destination.

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