Greek Islands by Superyacht: The Only Way to See the Aegean
A 10-day charter through the Cyclades and Dodecanese
Sophia Andreou
Maritime & Travel Editor
10 February 2025
12 min read
Santorini seen from a tender at dawn, before the cruise ships arrive. Patmos at anchor in a bay that Odysseus might have known. The Greek islands reveal themselves differently from the sea — and a superyacht is the only way to arrive on your own terms.
The captain sets anchor in a bay on the eastern coast of Folegandros at 7am. In every direction: white cliffs, turquoise water, the faint outline of another island on the horizon. Not another vessel in sight. This is what a superyacht charter offers that no hotel or cruise ever can: the curation of solitude.
Planning the Perfect Itinerary
The ideal Greek charter balances the famous — Mykonos, Santorini — with the rewarding obscurity of Antiparos, Astypalaia, and Symi. A competent captain will know which anchorages remain quiet in August and which tavernas in Hydra's port warrant the dinghy ride ashore.
“There is a particular pleasure in watching the sunrise from a deck chair, coffee in hand, in a bay that belongs entirely to you.”
- Best season: May–June and September–October
- Recommended size: 30–50m for the Cyclades
- Must-visit: Folegandros, Symi, Kastellorizo
- Charter rates: from €80,000/week (30m)
- Book 6–12 months ahead for peak season
Partner
Aegean Yachts
Fleet from 25m to 80m. All charters include captain, crew, and water toys.