Our Top 15 Private Yacht Charters in Greece

1.Corfu Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $460, up to 8 Our pick

From Marina Gouvia, your private skipper takes you past Corfu’s fortresses, Garitsa Bay, Mouse Island, Vido, and Lazareto. Choose a 2, 3, 4, or 8-hour cruise, swim from the boat with supplied snorkel gear, and enjoy snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Captains including Spiros, Takis, Themis, and Orestis provide local stories along the way.

“This was one of my family’s favorite things that we did on our Mediterranean vacation! It was so relaxing and fun! It was great to see Corfu from the boat instead of being in the middle of it, and our skipper shared so much history and information about what we were seeing. Our skipper was also so hospitable and accommodating! There was plenty to eat and drink onboard, and a taxi was even arranged for us to get us back to our cruise ship on time. We would definitely do this again!”

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2.Corfu: Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 179 reviews · 3.5 - 8 hours · whole boat $471, up to 8

Cruise Corfu’s east coast by private yacht with an English-speaking skipper such as Spiros, Takis, or Themis. See the Old Fortress, New Fortress, Old Town, Garitsa Bay, Mouse Island, Vido, and Lazareto. Swim, snorkel, enjoy snacks and drinks, and shape the outing around your group.

“Guide/skipper was amazing! Interesting guy, lovely to talk to, tolerated are kids wonderfully (-: Yacht was just the right size, the sitting areas were fun, swimming was amazing, food was simple yet great. Would highly highly highly recommend it. The only minus which has nothing to do with the tour company is getting back to the cruise ship terminal. There were no taxis. They were not answering their phones when I tried calling from marina office. When another person called for us they were not willing to book us a taxi without a local number. Only after another driver called they sent a taxi. Tip: book your taxi back with…”

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3.Corfu:Private sailing yacht cruise for up to 10 guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $540, up to 10

Set out from Gouvia Marina on a private yacht for up to 10 people. You’ll pass Corfu’s fortresses and old town, pause at Mouse Island, swim near the Royal Baths and Vido Island, and enjoy snacks, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, and music on board. Choose a 4-hour, 8-hour, or 3-hour sunset cruise.

“Fantastic day, host Theo was exceptional, we had such an enjoyable time. Thoroughly recommend, will definitely book again 😊”

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4.Rhodes Fully Private Yacht Experience- Day Cruise | Sunset cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,082, up to 2

Set out from Rhodes New Marina with a private multilingual crew, then swim at Kallithea Springs, Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, and Afandou’s Traganou caves. You get snorkeling gear, sea scooters, a GoPro, drinks, towels, shade, and flexible timing. Alexandra handles arrangements, while Captain Mike has been praised for his care on board.

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5.Motor Yacht (2020)Luxury Private Cruise Around Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $415 a seat Best value

Take a private 5-hour cruise for up to eight people aboard a modern 27-foot yacht. Swim near Santorini’s volcanic beaches, visit the hot springs and Thirassia, and watch sunset near Aspronisi. Hotel pickup, drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, and onboard Wi-Fi are included, though service and route can change with weather.

“Demetri was very accommodating and even though the weather was a little sketchy; we had a great time”

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6.Half Day Private Cruise with Sailing Yacht in Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $481, up to 8

Set sail from Marina Gouvia with skipper Orestis on a four-hour private yacht trip for up to eight people. See Corfu Old Town and its fortresses from the water, cruise through Garitsa Bay, watch planes pass over Mouse Island, and stop to swim at the Royal Baths and Vido Island.

“Such a special experience, well worth the money, our skipper was fantastic, couldn’t of asked for a better trip.”

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7.Milos: Private Yacht Tour—Kleftiko Sarakiniko Poliegos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,021 a seat

Set out from Agia Kiriaki on a private 5 to 8 hour yacht trip around Milos. Swim at Kleftiko, see Sarakiniko’s white volcanic rocks, visit Poliegos and Gerakas, and enjoy local food, drinks, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and a sea scooter on request. The crew, including Kosta and Maria on some departures, adjusts the route to weather and your priorities.

“Our private boat tour of Milos was absolutely stunning! We went around the entire island on a half-day tour, and the views were simply breathtaking. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect—sunny skies and no wind made the experience even more magical. A fantastic way to see Milos from the water and an unforgettable highlight of our trip. Highly recommended!”

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8.Santorini Oia: Private Sailing Yacht Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $451 a seat

Spend about five hours on a private yacht from Oia, swimming near Thirassia, visiting volcanic Nea Kameni and its sulfur springs, and eating a Greek BBQ lunch onboard. Andrew and Dennis may crew the boat, with snorkeling gear, towels, unlimited local wine, beer, soft drinks, and water included.

“The food was better than most 5 star restaurants in Oia!! The crew was very helpful and attentive. Loved it!”

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9.Motor Yacht Private Cruise with 5-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $1,840 a seat

You’ll cruise from Vlihada along Santorini’s red and white beaches, Akrotiri Lighthouse, the caldera, and volcanic islands aboard a private motor yacht. Choose lunch, sunset dinner, or a longer full-day outing. The crew provides snorkeling gear, drinks, prosecco, fruit salad, WiFi, and a homemade five-course meal, with stops set by sea conditions.

“We really enjoyed this excursion. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They brought us drinks and made a wonderful lunch buffet for our group. Made 3 stops to swim and snorkel. Loved every second of it.”

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10.Kos: TAF Private Yacht Amazing Island Experience 7h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours · whole boat $3,111, up to 9

Spend seven hours aboard the 2023 TAF Sea Nomad Sundancer 320, a private motorboat for up to nine people. Your English-speaking captain takes you from Kos toward Vathi Beach on Pserimos, Erinies Beach, and Plati Island for swimming, cliff views, quiet coves, drinks, and fruit. You set the pace, but bring snacks since lunch is not included.

“A real treat. A comfortable and fast boat with a friendly and capable skipper. Our trip was tailored to our needs and we visited some great places at our preferred pace.”

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11.❖ Milos: Private Yacht Tour—Kleftiko Sarakiniko Poliegos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · whole boat $1,943, up to 1

Spend 5 to 8 hours on a private yacht around Milos with an experienced captain and crew. Choose a south, north, or round route, then adjust stops such as Kleftiko, Sarakiniko, Sikia Cave, and Poliegos-area coves to suit the weather and your group. Lunch, drinks, towels, paddleboards, and snorkeling equipment are included.

“Kostas and Maria created an experience that made us fall in love with Milos. Every curve around a cliff revealed a completely different landscape and swimming cove. Kostas shared fascinating stories about pirates and their adventures in Kleftiko. We will never forget that boat trip ❤️”

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12.Halkidiki: Private Sailing Yacht Cruise Swim in Blue Waters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · whole boat $742, up to 10

Take a private Bavaria 40 sailing yacht from Paliouri with an English or Greek-speaking skipper. Choose a 3-hour sunset sail, 5-hour coastal cruise, or 7-hour trip toward Sithonia and Spalathronisia. Swim, snorkel, use the SUP, listen to your own Spotify playlist, and stop at a seaside taverna if you wish.

“We had a fabulous day sailing and smelling. Saw shoals of fish. Had a wonderful lunch. Our skillet was awesome”

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13.Private Sailing Yacht Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $565 a seat

Spend about six hours on a private yacht around Santorini, with pickup offered, Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the lighthouse, volcanic waters, and Thirassia. Your crew provides snorkeling gear, Greek food, unlimited local wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. The day cruise includes lunch at a private traditional tavern.

“We had a wonderful time on our cruise. The views were beautiful, we loved the entire experience. Our captains/crew were wonderful as well.”

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14.Corfu: Half-day Private Cruise with Sailing Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · whole boat $440, up to 8

Set out from Marina Gouvia on a private sailing yacht for up to eight people. You’ll see Corfu Old Town, the Old Fortress, Garitsa Bay, Mouse Island, Royal Baths, Vido Island, and Lazareto Island, with swimming, snorkeling, snacks, drinks, towels, and an onboard bathroom included.

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15.Private Yacht Experience of Timeless Elegance

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · whole boat $1,920, up to 4

You’ll cruise Santorini’s caldera aboard a private Azimut 42 flybridge yacht with an English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, swimming, snorkeling, an open bar, and a tavern meal on Thirassia. Choose a daytime or sunset departure, then enjoy Red Beach, White Beach, the hot springs, and fresh Greek food in a small private group.

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