Yacht Charter Prices 2027: Weekly Rates and What's Included
Short answer: On a private crewed yacht charter, you pay for the boat, not per person. Half of the gulets in our fleet with a published starting price cost between €1,900 and €4,300 per night, which works out at roughly €13,000 to €30,000 per week. If you would rather not charter a whole boat, cabin charter starts at €940 per person.
The figures in this article are not estimates. They were calculated from the 65 boats whose starting price was published on our website on 13 November 2026. The starting price is the boat's nightly price in its lowest-priced period; in high season the price goes above it.
Gulet and yacht charter cost by boat type and size
| Boat | Boats with a published price | Nightly starting price | Weekly equivalent (median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulet, up to 25 metres | 7 | €1,290 – €2,000 | about €9,800 |
| Gulet, 25–30 metres | 14 | €1,320 – €2,570 | about €13,500 |
| Gulet, 30–35 metres | 9 | €1,710 – €5,000 | about €19,300 |
| Gulet, 35–40 metres | 10 | €2,700 – €7,500 | about €33,700 |
| Gulet, 40 metres and over | 7 | €4,000 – €15,000 | about €38,500 |
| Motor yacht | 8 | €2,700 – €15,000 | about €40,300 |
| Sailing catamaran | 2 | €1,215 – €2,000 | about €11,300 |
The range shows the lowest and highest starting price in each group. The last column is the median, meaning the middle price of the group, multiplied by seven nights. The table covers 47 gulets, 8 motor yachts and 2 catamarans whose length is on record. Only two catamarans have a published price, so read that row as an example.
All current boats are listed with their prices on the yacht charter page. To browse by type: gulet charter, motor yacht charter, catamaran charter.
How much is it per person?
On a private charter you hire the whole boat, so the larger the group, the lower the cost per person. Three real examples from our fleet:
| Example | Nightly starting price | Weekly | Weekly per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola: 21 metres, 8 guests | €1,395 | €9,765 | about €1,220 |
| Babylon: 41 metres, 12 guests | €4,000 | €28,000 | about €2,330 |
| Oğuz Bey: 35 metres, 22 guests | €2,700 | €18,900 | about €860 |
These amounts cover the charter fee only. Food, drinks, fuel and port costs are charged separately, depending on how the boat operates; we explain this below.
Cabin charter: price per person
Instead of chartering a whole boat, you can book a cabin on cruises that depart on set dates. Prices are per person, for 6- or 7-night cruises:
- Classic cruises: €940 to €1,200 per person
- Premium cruise: €1,080 per person
- Luxury cruises: €1,800 to €2,300 per person
Cruise dates and routes are on the cabin charter page. If you can't decide which suits you, our article private yacht or cabin charter? compares the two.
What determines the price?
1. Size and type of boat. As the table shows, the weekly price of a gulet over 40 metres is three to four times that of a gulet under 30 metres. Motor yachts generally start higher than most gulets.
2. Season. July and August are the most expensive months. In May, early June, late September and October, prices come close to the starting level; the sea is warm enough for swimming from June to October.
3. Number and standard of cabins. Of two boats of the same length, the one with fewer but larger cabins costs more. The year of build and refit, air conditioning, a watermaker and water toys also show in the price.
4. Length of charter. A week is the standard; some boats, such as Babylon, require a minimum of 7 nights.
5. Route. Routes that cross to the Greek islands add an international transit log and Greek port costs.
6. Departure port. A boat does not only leave from its home port: a gulet based in Bodrum can also start from Göcek or Fethiye, and during the season the departure port depends on where the previous charter ended. Saying you are open to more than one port when you ask for a quote widens your options. Options by port: Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek, Fethiye.
What is included, and what isn't?
That depends on how the boat operates. There are two common arrangements:
Standard terms. On many gulets, the charter fee covers the crew, the boat, fuel for a typical route and port fees. Food and drink are arranged through a separate provisioning budget.
APA terms. On luxury and larger boats, the charter fee covers the boat, crew, insurance and onboard equipment. For fuel, provisioning, port taxes and the transit log, an advance payment of a set percentage of the charter fee is collected; this is called APA. On Babylon, for example, APA is 30%. Spending is itemised at the end of the charter and any balance is refunded. The details are in our article what is APA in yacht charter.
Whichever arrangement applies, these items are usually extra: airport transfers, fuel for motorised water sports and the transit log on Greek routes. Some boats offer a full-board menu at a fixed price; on Babylon it is €595 per person.
When you ask for a quote, ask for one thing: a list of what is and isn't included. That list is the only way to compare two quotes.
Four ways to lower your budget
- Choose the shoulder season. Late May, early June and from mid-September onwards are both cheaper and quieter.
- Bring a bigger group. The weekly cost of about €1,220 per person on a gulet for 8 drops to €860 on a boat for 22.
- Be flexible on the port. Being open to more than one departure port improves your chances of finding availability on well-priced boats.
- Stay in Turkish waters. Routes that don't cross to the Greek islands have no international transit log and no Greek port costs.
Daily boat hire
If you are thinking of a single day out rather than a week, the price depends on the size of the boat and the number of guests. Day trips and boats departing from Bodrum are on the daily tours page; our Bodrum boat trip guide explains what to expect.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter cost per week? Half of the gulets with a published price in our fleet start at roughly €13,000 to €30,000 per week. Some gulets under 25 metres start at around €9,000 per week; for gulets over 40 metres and motor yachts, a typical starting price is around €38,000 to €40,000 per week.
How much is it per person? In the three examples above, it ranges from €860 to €2,330 per week. Cabin charter starts at €940 per person.
Are meals included in the price? Usually not. Food and drink are paid for from the provisioning budget or the APA; some boats offer a full-board menu at a fixed price.
What is APA, and is it refunded? It is an advance payment for fuel, provisioning and port costs. Any unspent part is refunded at the end of the charter.
When is the best-value time to go? May, early June, late September and October. July and August are the most expensive months.
Why are prices given as “starting” prices? Because the nightly rate changes with the dates. The exact price is set once your dates and number of guests are known.
Send us your dates, the number of guests and your preferred departure port via the yacht charter page, and we will reply with suitable boats and a list of what is included.
