Greece bareboat & catamaran charter guide

Sailing yachts at the Kleftiko sea caves, Milos. Photo: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. All photo credits

A bareboat week from Athens costs about €1,800–2,800 for a 35–40 ft monohull in low season and €2,800–4,200 in July and August. A 40–45 ft catamaran runs €3,200–5,500 in low season and €5,500–10,000 at peak. Four very different sailing areas: the sheltered Ionian, the windy Cyclades, the Saronic Gulf right next to Athens, and the remote Dodecanese.

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What a week costs

Weekly charter fee for the whole boat, before extras. Charter prices change constantly. These are published ranges, not quotes.

Boat	Low season (May, Jun, Sep, Oct)	Peak (Jul, Aug)	Source
Monohull, 35–40 ft	€1,800–2,800	€2,800–4,200	^{[Up & Sail]}
Monohull, 40–50 ft	€3,000–5,500	€5,000–9,500	^{[Up & Sail]}
Catamaran, 40–45 ft	€3,200–5,500	€5,500–10,000	^{[Up & Sail]}
Catamaran, 45–55 ft	€6,500–9,500	€11,000–18,000	^{[Up & Sail]}

These are base rates from Athens. Up & Sail suggests adding 20–30% for fuel, food, marina fees and gratuity. Low-season bareboat prices by region start at about €1,900 a week in the Ionian, €2,000 in the Sporades, €2,100 in the Dodecanese and €2,200 in the Cyclades. ^{[Up & Sail]}

When to go

May, June and September offer fantastic sailing conditions at 20 to 40% lower rates. In the Cyclades the Meltemi wind picks up strongly in July and August, while the Ionian has calmer conditions and slightly lower demand. ^{[Up & Sail]}
WI Yachts lists the best season as May to September, high season July to August and low season November to March. ^{[WI Yachts]}

See every month for Greece at a glance in our free best time to sail calendar.

What you need: licence or skipper

You'll need a valid sailing certificate (such as RYA Day Skipper or equivalent) and proof of experience. Catamarans of 44 ft and over need a more detailed sailing résumé. ^{[Up & Sail]}

Requirements vary by charter company. Always check with yours before you book.

Main charter bases

Athens: Alimos Marina and Lavrio. The Ionian and other regions have their own bases. ^{[Up & Sail]}

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Sources

Up & Sail, Yacht Charter Cost in Greece & Athens 2026: Complete Price Guide (2026; re-checked 26 Oct 2026)
WI Yachts, Yacht charter Greece: best time to charter (checked 26 Oct 2026)

Written by Maciej Chmura, a hobby sailor and the founder of Sailing Weekly.