What a charter really costs.

APA varies based on your itinerary (how much fuel you'll burn), preferences (which wine you want stocked), and number of guests. We can't pre-set it for everyone. What we can do: show you the base rate publicly, then build the exact APA + VAT estimate in your personal quote within 24 hours of your enquiry.

Yes. The captain keeps every receipt. At the end of your charter, you'll see a full statement of expenses. Any unspent balance is refunded to you. If your usage exceeds the APA (rare, if budgeted correctly), you settle the difference in cash before disembarking.

APA is prepaid before embarkation (along with the balance of the base fee). This is so the yacht can be fully provisioned and fueled when you arrive. During the trip, you don't pay anything — the captain manages everything from the APA. If usage approaches the limit, the captain will let you know and you can top up.

Two different things, often confused.

"VAT paid" yacht status refers to a yacht that's been imported into the EU with VAT paid on the purchase price. Important only if you're buying a yacht — a VAT-paid yacht can circulate freely in EU waters without re-import.

Charter VAT is the 12% tax on the charter fee, applied separately every time the yacht is chartered. Paid by you, the charterer, on top of the base rate.

A growing number of Greek yachts now offer all-inclusive packages, especially for shorter charters (3-5 days) or smaller boats. We can match you with these if you prefer a fixed, predictable price. Just let us know when you enquire and we'll filter to all-inclusive options.

Standard charter cancellation terms apply: a full refund up to 90 days before departure (less booking fees), a partial refund between 60 and 90 days, and no refund within 60 days of departure. We strongly recommend charter cancellation insurance — typically 2-4% of the charter fee — which covers most cancellation scenarios (illness, family emergency, force majeure). We can arrange this for you.

The base fee covers: exclusive yacht hire, captain & full crew (their wages, food, accommodation), all routine maintenance, yacht insurance, and standard linens/towels/cleaning products. It does not include: fuel, food, drinks, port fees, mooring, or anything else operational (those are APA), and it does not include VAT.

We follow the industry-standard MYBA schedule: 50% of the charter fee to confirm the booking (on signing the charter agreement), and the remaining 50% plus VAT and APA due 30 days before you board. For last-minute bookings inside 30 days, the full amount is payable on signing. Everything is set out clearly in your charter agreement before you commit.

On some yachts, yes — a refundable security deposit is held against any damage or unsettled expenses, and returned in full after the charter once accounts are settled (MYBA standard). On many yachts this is covered within the APA instead. We'll tell you upfront which applies to the yacht you choose — never a surprise.

No. Every charter we offer is fully crewed — a professional captain and crew run the yacht, so you simply relax and enjoy it. No licence, no experience needed. (Bareboat charters, where you skipper yourself, do require a licence — ask us if that's what you're after.)

The season runs May to October. July and August are the warmest and liveliest (book early — the best yachts go fast). Mid-summer brings the meltemi, a strong northerly wind in the Cyclades; if you prefer calm water, the Saronic and Ionian are gentler, or choose June and September — warm sea, fewer crowds, better value.

Gratuity is discretionary and not included in any of the figures above. The Mediterranean norm is around 5–15% of the base fee, given to the captain at the end of the charter to share with the crew, based entirely on how your experience went.