It is the question everyone asks before booking, and one most sites answer vaguely. This guide gives the real, sourced figures, broken down item by item, so you arrive at Lavrion or Nidri with no surprises on the final bill.
In brief
Split between six people on a 40-43 ft monohull, a week's charter in Greece in June or September works out at 600 to 900 euros per person, all in (excluding personal spending ashore). In July-August, count 800 to 1,200 euros per person. On a 42-45 ft catamaran: 900 to 1,500 euros per person depending on the season.
Item by item
1. The boat, the dominant cost
| Boat type | Low season (May, Oct) | Mid season (June, Sept) | High season (Jul-Aug) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monohull 38-40 ft | 1,200-1,800 € | 1,600-2,500 € | 2,200-3,500 € |
| Monohull 42-45 ft | 1,600-2,400 € | 2,000-3,200 € | 2,800-4,500 € |
| Catamaran 40-42 ft | 2,800-3,800 € | 3,500-5,000 € | 4,500-7,000 € |
| Catamaran 44-48 ft | 3,500-5,000 € | 4,500-6,500 € | 6,000-9,000 € |
The market average is around 2,400 € a week for a monohull and 4,300 € for a catamaran, all seasons combined.
2. Flights, cheaper than you think
Greece has one of the densest direct-flight networks from the UK and Europe: Athens, Corfu, Preveza, Kefalonia and Zakynthos are all served directly in season, typically 60 to 180 euros per person return. Book 8 to 12 weeks ahead for high season, 3 to 5 weeks for the shoulder season.
3. Harbour and mooring fees
| Type of stop | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| ACI-style marina (booked ahead) | 30-80 €/night |
| Local harbour or town quay | 10-40 €/night |
| Official mooring buoy (park) | 15-30 €/night |
| Free anchoring (wild bays) | 0 € |
| Estimated total for 7 nights (mix) | 100-300 € |
4. Fuel
Fuel is always extra, not included in the charter. Over a week, count 80 to 200 euros depending on boat type and how much you motor. Catamarans have two engines and use more; windy weeks mean less motoring.
5. The deposit, the misunderstood item
The deposit is blocked on your card at handover and returned in full if the boat comes back undamaged. It is not a cost, it is a temporary hold: 1,500-2,500 € for a 38-42 ft monohull, up to 3,500 € for larger, and 3,000-6,000 € for a catamaran. Charter insurance can replace it for a one-off 150-300 €, strongly recommended for a first charter.
6. Food and dining
Greece is affordable at the table: a taverna dinner runs 15-25 € per person, supermarket provisioning 10-15 € per person per day; a realistic all-in budget (mix of onboard meals and eating out) is 40 to 70 euros per person per day.
Total per person (6 crew)
| Item | Monohull 40 ft | Catamaran 42 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Boat (7 days, June) | 350-500 € | 580-840 € |
| Return flight | 80-150 € | 80-150 € |
| Harbours and mooring | 15-50 € | 20-60 € |
| Fuel | 15-35 € | 20-40 € |
| Food and dining | 280-490 € | 280-490 € |
| Total per person | ~750-1,200 € | ~980-1,580 € |
Three levers to cut the budget
1. Choose June or September. The same weather as July-August, charter prices 20-30% lower, and quieter anchorages. The simplest lever (see When to sail in Greece).
2. Pick a monohull. The comfort gap with a same-size catamaran is real but modest; the price gap is not, 30-50% in high season.
3. Cook on board. Greek supermarkets are well stocked in the island capitals. Do breakfasts and lunches aboard and book dinners in tavernas: it cuts the catering budget by 30-40%.
What else to budget
- Check-in / check-out fees: some operators charge 50-100 € for the handover inspections; check the contract.
- Bedding and towels: often rented (10-20 € a set); bring your own if you travel light.
- TEPAI (Greek cruising tax): a seasonal levy by boat size, usually folded into the harbour costs above.
- Airport-marina transfers: taxi 15-40 € depending on the base.
Sources: charter platforms (market averages 2025), airline fares to Greece, TEPAI (Greek maritime tax).