Rhodes is the southern gate of the Dodecanese and one of the few Greek bases where the natural week runs north rather than out. From Mandraki the chain of Symi, Tilos, Nisyros and Kos is a comfortable seven days with short hops, which makes it one of the easier Greek weeks to sail and one of the harder ones to leave on time in high summer, when the meltemi has its own opinion about your schedule.
The week Rhodes actually buys
Symi is three hours away and is the single most photographed harbour in the Dodecanese; Tilos and Nisyros are quieter and have anchorages rather than crowds; Kos is far enough north to be a one-way option if the company allows it. A Rhodes charter is unusual in Greece for having a natural route that does not depend on the wind doing anything in particular, which is why it suits first-time charterers and families more than the Cyclades do.
What it costs, and what published Greek pricing says
No company in this record publishes a Rhodes-specific weekly rate. The Moorings publishes $2,634 to $36,999 for a 7 day charter for 2 people out of its Greek bases, which is the closest published figure and is a fair place to start a Rhodes budget. Add the extras the trade charges everywhere and does not usually print: fuel, marina and port fees, provisioning, end cleaning and the deposit, plus a skipper if the base is not satisfied with your sailing resume.
The Turkish question
Rhodes sits a few miles off the Turkish coast, and Marmaris and Fethiye are visible from parts of the island. Crossing between the two countries in a chartered yacht is possible and is a paperwork exercise rather than a sail: the yacht needs the right documents, the crew list has to be right, and many charter companies simply do not allow it. If a Turkish stop is the point of your trip, price it as a Turkish charter instead, where The Moorings publishes $7,224 to $31,229 for a week out of Fethiye.
Questions people ask about yacht charter rhodes
How much is a yacht charter in Rhodes?
No company in this record publishes a Rhodes rate. The nearest published figure is The Moorings' Greek range of $2,634 to $36,999 for a 7 day charter for 2 people, read on 9 September 2026.
Can I sail from Rhodes to Turkey on a charter?
Sometimes, and it depends on the company and the yacht's papers rather than on the distance, which is short. Many companies do not permit it at all, so ask before you book if it matters.
When is the best time to charter in Rhodes?
June and September avoid both the worst of the meltemi and the peak of the crowds. July and August are hotter, windier and dearer, in that order.