Crewed Catamaran Charter in Greece

Crewed catamaran charters in Greece start from around €20,000 per week for a 45–50ft yacht with captain and chef. Mid-range catamarans in the 50–60ft range run from €35,000–€55,000 per week. 80ft supercatamarans such as the Sunreef 80 are typically €80,000–€90,000 per week. All prices are base charter rate — VAT and APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance, typically 25–35% of the charter rate to cover fuel, food, port fees, and crew gratuity) are additional.

The base charter rate covers use of the yacht, captain, chef, and crew. Meals are prepared on board by the chef and are tailored to your preferences. Water toys (paddleboards, kayaks, snorkelling equipment) are typically included. APA covers fuel, port fees, provisions, and crew gratuity — your broker will walk you through what to budget for this.

The Greece sailing season runs May to October. May–June and September–October offer warm weather, excellent sailing conditions, fewer crowds, and more flexibility on itinerary. July and August are peak season — the Meltemi winds can be strong in the Cyclades during this period, so itinerary planning around wind patterns matters more. Peak weeks also book 6–12 months ahead, so early planning significantly improves your options.

No. With a fully crewed charter, the captain handles all sailing and navigation. You simply enjoy the experience. The crew plans the daily route around your preferences, manages anchoring, and handles all logistics. Guests don't need any sailing knowledge or experience.

Every catamaran HELM recommends has been physically inspected by one of our brokers — both founders are former captains. We assess the yacht's condition, the quality of the crew, and how well it matches the types of group we work with. We decline to list yachts that don't meet our standard, which means our shortlist is shorter — but more reliable.

Greece's main sailing areas include the Ionian Islands (Corfu, Kefalonia, Ithaca — excellent for new sailors, calmer conditions), the Cyclades (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Milos — iconic but exposed to Meltemi), the Saronic Gulf (accessible from Athens, suits shorter charters), the Dodecanese (Rhodes, Kos — more remote, dramatic scenery), and the Sporades. Your broker will help design an itinerary based on your group's priorities, the time of year, and expected conditions.

No. HELM charges no booking fee. Our brokers are paid by the charter industry on completion — you don't pay more to use us than booking direct. The benefit is access to our inspection track record and broker expertise throughout the process.

Both work well in Greece, and the right choice depends on your group. Sailing catamarans are the more traditional choice — quieter, better range under sail, and generally a more immersive experience if your group enjoys the sailing itself. Power catamarans offer more interior space for the length, faster passages between islands, and typically a more motor yacht feel with larger social areas and sometimes a flybridge. If your priority is covering more ground quickly, or your group prefers not to sail, a power cat is worth considering. Your broker will help you decide based on your itinerary and group.