What a catamaran in Greece
really costs.
Verified weekly rates from our live Greek fleet, the full stack of obligatory extras, and the levers that genuinely lower the bill — written by the brokers who quote these boats every day.
Most price pages give you a from-price and hope you stop reading. This one works the way our brokers quote: one real 4-cabin catamaran, month by month, then every obligatory cost stacked on top — so the number you plan with is the number you pay. Verified figures are examples from our live fleet, July 2026.
The short answer
A standard 4-cabin sailing catamaran out of Athens runs roughly €2,300–4,700 per week on the base rate, from the late-autumn floor to the summer peak. The full catamaran charter Greece fleet stretches past that band both ways — three-cabin boats under it, new-generation and crewed catamarans well above.
On top of the base rate, budget €300–450 for the obligatory end-cleaning and transit-log package, a refundable security deposit of €2,500–4,000 (or a deposit-insurance alternative), and — if you take a skipper — about €1,200–1,600 per week plus their meals on board. Greece also levies TEPAI, a state cruising tax; more below.
Month by month: one real boat
The table follows a Lagoon 400 S2 with four cabins based in Alimos marina, Athens — the workhorse layout most groups of six to eight actually book. Rows marked "live fleet" are client prices from our booking API, July 2026. The rest are the bands this class normally trades in — typical market ranges, not quotes.
| Month | Weekly base rate | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| April | ≈ €2,400–3,100 | Typical market band between the November floor and summer peak |
| May | ≈ €2,900–3,600 | Typical market band |
| June | ≈ €3,600–4,300 | Typical market band, firming toward peak |
| July | €4,430 | Live fleet, July 2026 |
| August | €4,430 | Live fleet, July 2026 |
| September (first half) | €4,430–4,730 | Live fleet, July 2026 |
| Late September – October | ≈ €2,700–3,500 | Typical market band, easing week by week |
| November | €2,280 | Live fleet, July 2026 |
Weekly base rates for a Lagoon 400 S2, 4 cabins, Alimos/Athens. Exact quotes vary with boat age, model and booking timing.
One verified ratio to memorise: on this boat, peak to late autumn is almost exactly two to one — €4,430 against €2,280. If your dates can move by months, that ratio is the biggest saving in Greek chartering.
What the base rate covers — and what stacks on top
The weekly rate buys the boat with its standard inventory: cabins, galley, dinghy and outboard, safety gear, navigation electronics, and hull insurance with your liability capped at the security deposit. Everything else is a separate line; a serious offer itemises all of it before you commit.
- End cleaning and transit log: €300–450 per booking, set by the operator.
- Security deposit: €2,500–4,000, blocked on a credit card at check-in and released after a damage-free return — or a deposit-insurance alternative where the operator offers one: a smaller, non-refundable premium instead of the block.
- TEPAI cruising tax: a Greek state levy on yachts cruising Greek waters, charter boats included. The amount depends on the boat's length and the period; we confirm how your operator handles it before you book, so it never lands as a surprise.
- Running costs: fuel by engine hours, mooring and town-quay fees, marina water and electricity, provisioning. Paid as you go — route choice drives these more than boat choice.
Taking a skipper? Plan on €1,200–1,600 per week, plus the Greek convention that the crew covers the skipper's meals on board — a seat at your table or a daily provisioning allowance. What that buys you is covered in our skippered catamaran charter guide.
Four levers that actually lower the bill
Shift to late September
Early September is no bargain — on our live example it prices at €4,430–4,730, level with August. The real drop starts mid-month, exactly when the meltemi eases and the sea is at its warmest. For peak conditions without the peak invoice, aim at the third and fourth weeks of September.
Start from Athens, sail the Saronic
Alimos and Lavrion hold the largest catamaran fleets in Greece, and that concentration keeps base rates keener than island bases — no repositioning or one-way fees, and Athens airport is a short transfer away. Shorter Saronic legs also cut fuel and mooring spend; compare routes in our Greece itinerary library before you fix the budget.
Book in winter for summer
Greek operators publish next-season early-booking discounts through the winter, and the popular 4-cabin layouts for July and August are the first hulls to sell out. Six to nine months ahead, choice is widest and the discounts still apply.
Skip the skipper — if you are licensed
The skipper is the largest optional line on any quote. Greek port police accept an ICC or an equivalent national licence, with a second crew member signing a declaration of sailing experience. If that describes your crew, our bareboat catamaran charter Greece guide covers the paperwork in detail.
Practical notes for US travellers
Getting there
Fly into Athens (ATH); Alimos marina is a 30–45 minute drive from the terminal. Charters run Saturday to Saturday, though some Greek bases flex the changeover day outside peak weeks — ask, never assume.
Paying in euros
Quotes and card charges are in EUR. If a terminal offers to bill you in dollars, decline — dynamic currency conversion is the worst exchange rate in Greece. A card with no foreign-transaction fee handles the rest.
Charter versus ferries
For six to eight people, a catamaran week competes directly with hotels-plus-ferries island hopping: transport, accommodation and the front-row mooring become one line item, and you unpack once.
Plan around the meltemi
July and August bring the meltemi, a dry northerly that can blow hard across the Cyclades for days. Honest sailing weather, not danger — but with a green crew, price in a skipper for a Cyclades peak week, or point the same budget at the calmer Saronic or Ionian.
How pricing works when you book with us
We broker live Greek fleets rather than run a fixed pool of boats, so booking is inquiry-based: send your dates, base and crew size and a broker replies with real availability and an itemised quote — base rate, obligatory extras, deposit terms, TEPAI handling, everything in one document. Or browse the current catamaran fleet with live prices first.
Two things never vary: every booking carries a 72-hour free-cancellation window, and your quote is written by a broker desk in Split that has covered Greece within our group since 2013 — long enough to know which operators' "from" prices survive contact with an actual offer.
Price questions, answered
How much does a catamaran charter in Greece cost per week?
For a 4-cabin catamaran from Athens, our live-fleet example prices at €2,280 in November and €4,430–4,730 at the July–September peak, before extras. Add €300–450 for cleaning and transit log, and €1,200–1,600 per week if you take a skipper. Larger or newer boats price above this.
What is the TEPAI tax?
TEPAI is a Greek state cruising tax levied on yachts in Greek waters, charter catamarans included. The amount depends on the boat's length and the period covered, so there is no single figure — we confirm handling and amount for your boat before you book.
Is September cheaper than August?
Not at the start. On our live example, early September runs €4,430–4,730 against €4,430 in August — level or slightly higher. Prices ease from mid-September, which is when the month becomes the value play: warm sea, a softer meltemi, and rates heading toward the autumn floor.
How much does a skipper cost in Greece?
Around €1,200–1,600 per week on top of the base rate, plus the Greek convention that the crew covers the skipper's meals on board. On most 4-cabin catamarans the skipper uses a bow crew berth or takes one cabin — we confirm the arrangement per boat before you commit.
What is the security deposit, and can I avoid blocking it?
Operators block €2,500–4,000 on a credit card at check-in and release it after a damage-free return. Many offer a deposit-insurance alternative — a smaller, non-refundable premium instead of the block. Which applies, and on what terms, is stated per boat in your quote.
Are fuel, mooring and food included in the price?
No. Fuel follows your engine hours, mooring ranges from inexpensive town quays to organised marinas, and provisioning is your galley to run. None of it is fixed by the operator, so we quote it as route guidance rather than pretending one number fits every itinerary.
Know the real number? Get yours.
Send dates, base and crew size — a broker replies with live availability and a fully itemised quote, 72-hour free cancellation included.