How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Greece per week?

The honest answer: a week-long bareboat charter in Greece averages €5,530 across the season ^[1], but the real cost lands somewhere between €2,000 and €17,500 depending on boat type and timing ^[2].

Base Boat Costs

A smaller monohull like the Beneteau Oceanis 38 in the Ionian during low season (Period C) runs €2,500 for the week ^[1]. A newer, larger catamaran in peak July-August jumps to €7,700 or more ^[2]. The headline number is just the vessel rental—extras add up fast.

Hidden Costs That Add Up

• Charter packs (€200–€460) cover end cleaning, bedding, towels, gas, and initial port fees ^[3]
• Damage waiver (€350, non-refundable) plus security deposit (€300–€600, refundable) ^[3]
• Skipper hire (€200/day plus meals ≈ €1,470/week if you're not confident bareboat) ^[2]
• Add-ons (Wi-Fi, extra linen, SUP rentals, child safety nets): €90–€200 each ^[3]
• Fuel (separate; distance and conditions vary, especially island-hopping in the Cyclades) ^[2]

Factor in 20–30% on top of the base price for all hidden costs, fuel, and provisioning when budgeting ^[4].

Smart Timing Saves Real Money

• Late May or June beats July-August peak by 20%+ while school schedules still work ^[2]
• Book six months ahead for early-bird discounts ^[4]
• Two weeks or longer gets you 5–15% off the total ^[1]

Per-Person Value

For 4–6 people, a monohull beats a catamaran on cost per head. For 2–3 people, the math still works—divide the boat cost by your crew and it often undercuts land-based holidays with hotels and ferries ^[4].

Budget Planning

• €4,000: solid mid-range week in shoulder season
• €6,000: newer boats or peak season rates

Work backwards from your actual budget. Know your total spend first, then choose boat size, region, and season to fit it. Shoulder-season charters in quieter regions offer the best value for most sailors ^{[2] [4]}.