Yacht Charter Rhodes
Charter a yacht in Rhodes or Kos for the Dodecanese: medieval harbours, short island hops and a Meltemi you plan around, not through.
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Price match
We compare Rhodes and Kos weeks across fleets and match a cheaper like-for-like quote
Meltemi timing
July and August need a skipper who has done a windy week, or a skipper on board
Rhodes or Kos
We pick the base that matches the islands you want, not the first flight you found
Harbour-honest sizes
Boats that fit Mandraki, Kos harbour and the smaller island walls
Boat Rental Rhodes Highlights
Mandraki and Rhodes Town
A medieval harbour, fuel and provisioning, and a first night that can stay put if the Meltemi is already in. Daylight in and out.
The walls from the water
The old town is the reason people start here. Treat it as a base and a walk, not a week of marina-hopping the same quay.
Kos as the other start
A deep fleet, a short run to the smaller islands, and often the better first hop if Rhodes Town is not the prize.
Simi and the north-west chain
The postcard harbour, and a crossing that needs a settled morning. We will keep you in Rhodes if the forecast says stay.
Mandraki from the mole
The medieval harbour as a start, not a week of the same quay. Daylight in and out when the Meltemi is up.
Kos old town
The other Dodecanese fleet. Shorter first hops if Rhodes Town is not the reason you came.
Rhodes Sailing Itinerary
A 7-day Kos loop
Kos is the other main Dodecanese base. A week from there covers the nearby islands without forcing a Rhodes-to-Kos one-way on a first visit.
View Day-by-DayA Rhodes yacht charter is the classic Dodecanese start: short hops toward Symi, Tilos and the Turkish coast when formalities allow. Most fleets base at Mandraki or Marina Rhodes, with Kos a common alternate. Compare start harbours in our Rhodes charter bases guide.
High summer brings the Meltemi. Competent crews plan early arrivals, solid reefing and conservative exposed legs. Shoulder months often feel kinder for first Aegean weeks while still offering warm water and clear visibility.
From bareboats to skippered catamarans and crewed yachts, we match you to the right platform and itinerary across Rhodes and the wider Dodecanese.
Departure bases in Rhodes
These are the marinas and harbours charter weeks usually start from. Pick the base for the airport, the first night and the kind of week you want.
Full Rhodes charter bases guide
- Rhodes charter bases (Full guide to Mandraki, Marina Rhodes and Kos as an alternate.)
- Rhodes Mandraki / Marina Rhodes (Main Dodecanese charter logistics on Rhodes.)
- Kos (Common alternate Dodecanese start for northern hops.)
Yachts in Rhodes and the Dodecanese
Bavaria 38 Cruiser (2025) in Rhodes and the Dodecanese
From €1,755 / week
Sun Odyssey 410 (2023) in Rhodes and the Dodecanese
From €1,900 / week
Oceanis 40.1 (2024) in Rhodes and the Dodecanese
From €1,908 / week
Bavaria C42 (2023) in Rhodes and the Dodecanese
From €1,962 / week
Bavaria 46 Cruiser (2023) in Rhodes and the Dodecanese
From €2,322 / week
Excess 11 (2024) in Rhodes and the Dodecanese
From €2,520 / week
Dufour 470 (2023) in Rhodes and the Dodecanese
From €2,600 / week
Sun Odyssey 490 (2023) in Rhodes and the Dodecanese
From €2,970 / week
Lagoon 43 (2026) in Rhodes and the Dodecanese
From €3,743 / week
Rhodes Yacht Charter Types
In Rhodes you can hire a monohull sailing yacht, a catamaran, or a motor yacht. Bareboat and skippered weeks are the usual products; crewed and by-the-cabin options appear on the busier coasts. Pick the boat type that matches the group, then we shortlist fleets that actually sit in that base.
Bareboat
- You skipper, we shortlist the right size and base
- ICC or Day Skipper checked before you pay a deposit
- Lower weekly cost than skippered or crewed
- Your route, your timetable
Skippered
- Local skipper for the Freus, canal or Meltemi week
- No licence required
- Stern-to and harbour work handled
- Learn the week without owning the risk
Catamaran
- Shade, space and a level platform
- Shallower draft for skinny calas and banks
- The usual family and group choice
- Two hulls, more cabin privacy
Crewed Luxury
- Captain, and usually a host or chef
- You choose the noise level and the nights in
- Meals, toys and formalities handled
- The week is a stay, not a campaign
Boat Rental Rhodes: Guide Prices
| Season | Bareboat | Catamaran | Crewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season (Apr-May, Oct) | €2,300 | €4,000 | €8,000 |
| Mid Season (Jun, Sep) | €3,400 | €5,800 | €11,500 |
| High Season (Jul-Aug) | €4,700 | €8,000 | €15,500 |
| Off Season (Nov-Mar) | €1,900 | €3,400 | €7,000 |
Weekly rates in EUR, yacht only. A 38 to 42 ft monohull sits near the bottom of each band; 46 to 50 ft cats sit at the top. Fuel, Greek transit log, end cleaning where not included and berthing are extra. Skippered weeks add a daily skipper fee and a cabin.
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Yacht Charter Rhodes FAQs
Bareboat in Greece usually needs an ICC or equivalent (or national licence recognised locally) plus VHF, with recent experience. Skippered and crewed weeks do not require you to skipper. We confirm the operator's paperwork list before booking.
May to October is the main window. June and September often balance Meltemi pressure with warm water better than peak July and August for first-time Aegean crews.
A mid-size monohull week often sits in the low-to-mid thousands of euros in shoulder season; peak Meltemi weeks and catamarans cost more. Fuel, marina fees, end cleaning and optional skipper are typically extra.
Yacht use for the week, standard inventory and contractual insurance. Fuel, tourist tax where applicable, overnight fees, food and optional crew are usually extras.
Most weeks start at Rhodes Mandraki or Marina Rhodes, with Kos a common Dodecanese alternate. See the Rhodes charter bases page for harbour-by-harbour notes.
Bareboat suits crews comfortable with Meltemi days and Greek harbour approaches. Skippered is the safer default for first Aegean weeks or mixed-experience groups.
The Meltemi can blow hard for days in high summer. Plan early berths, reef early, and keep exposed north-south legs for settled forecasts rather than forcing the itinerary.
Yes. A strong week covers Rhodes departure, Symi, and nearby bays without racing the whole chain. Adding Kos mid-week works if distances and wind allow; trying every island in seven days usually means too much motoring.
