How long is a yacht charter season?

Yachting has two main seasons: summer (May to October) in the Mediterranean and winter (November to April) in the Caribbean, peaking at Christmas and New Year. Booking in the shoulder seasons offers crowd avoidance, flexible rates, and a wider selection.

Where can I charter a yacht?

With access to a global fleet of yachts for charter all over the world, Y.CO offers diverse yachting destinations. In the summer, the Mediterranean is a top choice, while the Bahamas and Caribbean draw many clients during the winter months.

How much does it cost to charter a yacht?

Charter rates are typically quoted by the week and prices vary depending on the model of the yacht, size, year built, and onboard amenities. Most yachts have higher rates during peak season (July, August, Christmas and New Year) with lower rates throughout the rest of the year.

How do I charter a yacht?

If you're a complete beginner when it comes to yacht charter, don't worry. Our team of experts will guide you through the entire process. From choosing the perfect yacht and negotiating the best rates to fine-tuning your exclusive itinerary, we've got you covered.

A pristine white sand beach meets the vibrant turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, framed by dramatic white cliffs.

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Paros

Part of Greece's Cyclades, Paros blends whitewashed villages, golden beaches and crystal-clear waters with an effortlessly relaxed atmosphere. From lively waterfronts to hidden coves, it captures the timeless appeal of the Greek islands.

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Your Guide to Paros

Ancient Sites. Relaxed Villages.

A longtime secret escape for Cyclades yacht charterers, Antiparos offers simple pleasures in abundance. Head past the port to discover shady squares, cobbled streets tunneled by bougainvillea and eucalyptus and miles of rolling countryside. The Beaches around its 57km shores are golden, quiet and inviting – try soros or glyfa. A great spot for kitesurfing or windsurfing when you charter a yacht in Paros.

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A picturesque Greek island harbor bustles with activity under a clear blue sky.

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Yacht Charter Itineraries

Itineraries

Kayakers paddle in the crystal-clear turquoise waters below the ancient stone walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

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Croatia History Hopping

Venice to Porto Montenegro. In the Adriatic, culture is alive, it’s history in the making. Cruise through three nations and a dozen empires.

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Croatia Treasure Islands

Dubrovnik to Sibenik. Cruise through an archipelago of 1,200 islands. Marvel at the history and beauty of the Dalmatian coast.

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Iconic blue-domed churches and whitewashed buildings perch dramatically above the Aegean Sea on Santorini.

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Ancient Greece. Modern Classic

Athens to Athens. Circle around the Cyclades Islands. Discover seaside monasteries, sunken temples and breathtaking beaches.

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Lush green trees crown the rugged cliffs overlooking the crystal-clear turquoise waters of a secluded cove.

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Greece Gone Wild

Skopolos to Koupanaries Beach. Cruise through Greece’s wildest archipelago. Private island picnics, seabob safaris and hundreds of deserted beaches.

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Antipaxos

Antipaxos is the tiny island with a big secret. It’s laced with snow-white sand and lapped by turquoise seas. Pretty? It’s the closest thing to Polynesia. It’s even claimed that Poseidon, God of the Sea, created Antipaxos for his own pleasure. That makes it mythically beautiful.

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The Erechtheion's Caryatids stand stoically against the backdrop of a sprawling Athenian cityscape under a clear blue sky.

Athens

Athens lives in history’s shadow. Quite literally, as Acropolis Hill overlooks every fashion pop-up and pavement café. Yet the city’s soul belongs in the future. Whether you tour Athens by rollerblade by day, or take an eBike ride in the warm night air, one phrase rings true. Welcome to civilisation.

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This ancient amphitheater offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and the surrounding rugged landscape.

Ios

Ios boasts 21 sandy beaches. There’s one to suit every guest. Some silken, soulful and best reached by SUP. Others mean jetskis, caipirinhas and hand-in-the-air fun. Further only-by-boat beaches can be paddled between. Cruise in and discover them all.

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Mykonos

Mykonos is the island where anything goes. Red-hot beaches meet white-hot nights. Clubs like Jackie O’s rock like the Star Wars cantina while the fashion scene is St Tropez meets Marrakech. Welcome to the Cyclades’ wild child.

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Santorini

The star of the Cyclades is cover-shoot beautiful. Santorini’s blue and white palette sings like a Matisse portrait. Travel + Leisure Magazine voted it the most beautiful island in the world. By quad bike, horseback, scooter or speedboat, Santorini is simply stunning.

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Sifnos

Discover a dreamy East Mediterranean island, scented with herbs, olive trees and saltwater. With blue-white backstreets that look like a Greek-chic shoot from Vogue. And a 75km coastline coloured with photogenic fishing boats. Welcome to Sifnos.

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The striking blue dome of a Greek Orthodox church dominates the colorful hillside architecture under a clear azure sky.

Syros

Shhh! Syros is a slice of heaven floating between Tinos and Mykonos. Which modern tourism hasn’t discovered. ‘The Cyclades without the Crowds’ is Greece in miniature. It has a theatre modelled on La Scala. Its tiny airport serves a single destination: a propeller plane flight to Athens.

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Ancient stone columns stand sentinel against a brilliant blue sky, overlooking a grand staircase at a historic archaeological site.

Rhodes

Rhodes has welcomed sailors with seafood and sunshine for 3,000 years. The UNESCO-protected harbour is medley of Greek, Ottoman and Italianate façades. Join 100 nationalities for ouzo and olives inside the ancient city walls. Or tender out and explore her 220km coastline.

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