Explorer yachts represent the most capable end of the charter fleet, designed for extended voyages in open water with the range and self-sufficiency to operate independently of marinas for days at a time. Chartering one from Mykonos, with access to the broader Aegean and the outlying island groups of the Dodecanese, northern Sporades and eastern Greek coast, opens up destinations that conventional charters never reach. The explorer yachts available in Greek waters and accessible from Mykonos range from 40 to 65 metres, each with a stabilised hull, tender garage, dive platform and fuel capacity suited to multi-day passages. On board, design is functional as much as decorative: outdoor gear storage, compressor stations, and dedicated equipment lockers sit alongside well-appointed owner and guest cabins. Crew of six to fourteen are selected for passage-making experience as much as for service. Weekly rates start at approximately 100,000 euros and reach 350,000 euros for the largest vessels. The advance provisioning allowance of roughly 30 percent covers fuel, provisioning, berthing and equipment. Explorer charters from Mykonos typically plan for ten to fourteen days rather than a single week, using the first days to transit out to less-visited waters and returning via a different route through the central Cyclades.
