Greece is the largest bareboat market in the Mediterranean and one of the two most regulated. There are more charter yachts here than anywhere else in the sea, the cruising grounds suit a week without long passages, and the paperwork is checked properly at the dock. Both halves of that matter before you book.
What a Greek bareboat week costs
Nautilus Yachting states on its own Greek page that a one week charter on a two to three cabin monohull starts around 900 pounds in low season, and that a week on a luxury catamaran with a skipper in high season could be upwards of 10,000 pounds. Istion Yachting's Greek listing starts its catamarans at 3.510 EUR a week for a Bali Catspace out of Athens, offered bareboat or skippered. The Moorings publishes a 7 day charter for 2 from $2,634, on a page running to $36,999.
The certificates Greece actually wants
A recognized skipper's certificate and a VHF operator's license for the person named as skipper, with the originals checked at handover rather than photographs. Greece also expects a second competent crew member to be declared on the crew list. Charter bases here apply this carefully, and the remedy for a crew whose paperwork is not accepted is a skipper hired on the day at full rate, which costs more than having booked skippered from the start.
Bareboat sailing charters, Greece: which cruising ground to start in
The Ionian from Lefkas, Preveza or Corfu is the gentle option: short hops, reliable afternoon breeze, shelter everywhere, and the week most first bareboat crews are sent on. The Saronic from Athens is nearly as easy and closer to the airport. The Cyclades from Athens or Paros are windier and more demanding, and the meltemi in July and August is real sailing rather than a brochure adjective.
What sits on top of the charter fee
Fuel, berthing along the way, the end cleaning, and a security deposit held for the week. Istion's charter guide puts fuel at 200 to 400 EUR a week for a monohull and 500 to 700 for a catamaran depending on engine and generator use, which is one of the few public figures for it anywhere in this trade. Greek town quays are cheaper than Croatian marinas, which is a real difference across a week.
Questions people ask about bareboat yacht charter Greece
How much is a bareboat charter in Greece?
Nautilus Yachting says a one week charter on a two to three cabin monohull starts around 900 pounds in low season. The Moorings publishes a 7 day charter for 2 from $2,634, read on 11 September 2026.
What licence do I need to bareboat charter in Greece?
A recognized skipper's certificate and a VHF operator's license for the named skipper, checked as originals at handover, plus a declared second competent crew member on the crew list.
Where should I bareboat in Greece first?
The Ionian from Lefkas, Preveza or Corfu: short hops, reliable afternoon breeze and shelter everywhere. The Cyclades are windier and are not a first bareboat week.
How much is fuel on a Greek charter?
Istion Yachting's charter guide puts it at 200 to 400 EUR a week for a monohull and 500 to 700 EUR a week for a catamaran, depending on use of the engine and generator.