A 40-metre yacht sits at a compelling intersection for charter in Greece: large enough to carry a full professional crew, a proper suite of water toys and generous living spaces across three or four decks, yet nimble enough to access the smaller harbours and shallow anchorages that define the best of Greek island cruising. Fifteen yachts of this size currently charter in Greek waters, making it one of the most popular length brackets in the fleet.
At 40 metres, the typical layout provides four to six cabins accommodating 10 to 12 guests, a main saloon open to natural light, an upper-deck sky lounge, and aft and foredeck sun areas that transform each stop into a private retreat. Crews of seven to ten handle everything from navigation and provisioning to water sports and formal dinner service.
Weekly charter rates for 40-metre yachts in Greece range from approximately 55,500 euros to 350,000 euros, with the median around 115,000 euros per week. The advance provisioning allowance of roughly 30% covers fuel, food, berthing and drinks. The spread in pricing reflects build year, refit status and yard pedigree, with recently refitted Benetti and CRN builds commanding the upper end.
This length is particularly well suited to the Cyclades, where distances between islands are short and harbours are sized for yachts rather than cruise ships. A 40-metre yacht can anchor comfortably in Delos, tie up stern-to in Mykonos old port, and reach Santorini’s caldera in a single morning passage.
