Trip type · Crewed charter
Charter a yacht with skipper: the whole yacht just for you
With a yacht with skipper you book the whole boat for your own group, whether family, friends or colleagues. The skipper sails the yacht, knows the anchorages and takes care of harbour manoeuvres and safety. You help set the pace and don't need a sailing licence.
Updated: 31 October 2026 · Redaktion toernfinder.de
from 7 providers compared
The essentials at a glance
Season
January to October, most dates in May and July
Duration
Usually one week, almost always round trips
Most common departure ports
Athen, Trogir, Šibenik, Olbia and Aveiro
Requirements
No sailing licence required
Weekly price per yacht
mostly 5,100–6,200 €
Current offers: whole yacht with skipper
Here you'll see a changing selection of current sailing yachts and catamarans that you can charter as a group with skipper. Your enquiry goes directly to the provider, and booking is also directly with them.
Upcoming Crewed yacht charter trips
- 04.01.PRIVATE SAILING & NATURE TRIP IN THE CARIBBEANfrom Guadeloupe · 11 daysfrom 1,650 €
- 04.02.PRIVATE SAILING & NATURE TRIP IN THE CARIBBEANfrom Guadeloupe · 11 daysfrom 1,650 €
- 20.03.Private 4 Cabin Yacht with Skipper – Croatia / Trogirfrom Trogir · 8 daysfrom 4,400 €
- 20.03.Private 4 cabin yacht with skipper – Italy /Olbiafrom Olbia · 8 daysfrom 4,400 €
- 20.03.Private 4 cabin yacht with skipper – Greece / Peloponnesefrom Athen · 8 daysfrom 4,400 €
- 21.03.Private 7 nights Sailing Cruise from Athens to the Hidden Bays of the Saronic Gulffrom Athens · 7 daysfrom 4,500 €
How a trip with your own yacht and skipper works
You come on board as a group, the skipper shows you round the boat, then off you go. How long you sail each day and where you anchor is agreed with the skipper daily.
Usually you sail for a few hours each day, with swimming stops in bays and evenings in small harbours in between. Anyone who wants to can learn helming and sail handling from the skipper. Anyone who'd rather read or snorkel can do that just as well. Some providers also supply a hostess or cook. What's included is stated in the listing.
Whole yacht or cabin charter?
On a Sailing each person books their berth and shares the boat with others. With the whole yacht you're amongst yourselves and can help decide the route and daily routine. For a group of six to eight people it often doesn't cost much more per head. For families with children it's also worth looking at Family sailing.
Törnfinder data
Whole yacht with skipper in numbers
Analysed: all offers for a whole yacht with skipper published on Törnfinder. As at: 12.11.2026.
Most common departure ports
- 1Athen36 trips
- 2Trogir34 trips
- 3Šibenik24 trips
- 4Olbia14 trips
- 5Aveiro1 trip
97 %of trips last 7–8 days
88 %are round trips, start and finish in the same port
17different departure ports
9countries on offer, led by Croatia and Greece
160 nmcovered on average per trip, from short trips to long passages
As of 12.11.2026: Törnfinder lists around 130 Crewed yacht charter trips from 7 providers. 97 % last 7–8 days and 88 % are round trips with the same start and end port. Most trips start in Athen, Trogir and Šibenik, and most departures are in May and July. A week-long trip usually costs 5,100–6,200 € per yacht. Of the Crewed yacht charter trips published here, around 45 % call at ports in Croatia and around 30 % at ports in Greece; others go to Italy, Spain and Dominica.
How these figures are calculated
All trips published on Törnfinder with the trip type whole yacht with skipper and departure date from today are analysed; the figures are recalculated twice a day. Prices are the providers' stated prices for the whole yacht; individual providers give a price per person. "Usually" refers to the middle half of offers; the cheapest and most expensive quarters are excluded. Departure is the departure harbour stated in the listing, a round trip is a trip with the same departure and destination. The texts on this page are written and checked by the editorial team at toernfinder.de.
Where you can charter a yacht with skipper
Most offers on Törnfinder depart from Athens in Greece, from Trogir and Šibenik in Croatia and from Olbia in Sardinia.
From Athens you can reach the islands in the Saronic Gulf in just a few hours. Off Trogir and Šibenik hundreds of islands with swimming bays lie close together. From Olbia you head to the islands of the Maddalena archipelago. The harbour portraits in the sailing magazine show what to expect on the spot.
Athens (Alimos)Greece, Saronic Gulf and PeloponneseHarbour profile →
TrogirCroatia, Central Dalmatia with Šolta, Brač and HvarHarbour profile →
ŠibenikCroatia, short passage to the KornatiHarbour profile →
OlbiaSardinia, Maddalena Archipelago and Costa SmeraldaHarbour profile →
You can find more harbours in the sailing magazine under Sailing Areas & Harbours.
When the yachts are sailing
The Mediterranean season begins in spring and ends in October. May, June and September are quieter than during the summer holidays.
When the trips start
Most Crewed yacht charter trips start in May and July. Trips are available from January to October.
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Jan1
Feb7
Mar15
Apr23
May16
Jun17
Jul15
Aug12
Sep16
OctAll offers for private yacht charter with skipper published on Törnfinder for the next twelve months. As of: 12.11.2026.
Sailing yacht or catamaran?
Almost all offers last one week and end in the same harbour. A catamaran offers more space and lies more steadily on the water, a sailing yacht sails in a sportier fashion.
MOST COMMON
One week
7–9 days · Round trip
One week with your own route, bathing bays and small harbours.
mostly 5,100–6,200 €
View week-long offers →
On the catamaran
plenty of space, little heeling
Large cabins and nets for lounging, plus shallow draught for shallow bays.
usually 5,800–9,000 €
View catamarans →
On the sailing yacht
sail sportier
Classic sailing feeling with heel, usually with three or four cabins.
usually 4,700–5,900 €
View sailing yachts →
Prices for the whole yacht from current listings. As of: 12.11.2026.
What does a yacht with skipper cost?
One week with whole yacht and skipper usually costs 5,100–6,200 € for the whole boat, with a day on board costing around 740 € on average. If eight people share a yacht for €5,600, that's €700 per person.
| Trip duration | Price per yacht (usually) | per day | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7–9 days, week-long trip | 5,100–6,200 € | around 740 € | 121 |
"Usually" means: the middle half of offers falls within this range; the cheapest and most expensive quarters are not included. Click on the duration to see the matching offers.
To the charter price add travel costs and often a kitty for food, harbour fees and diesel. With some offers you also pay for the skipper's meals. What typically goes into the kitty is shown in the box.
What's included in the price and what goes into the crew kitty
Included in the trip price
- Your bunk on board
- The vessel
- The skipper
Usually via the crew kitty
- Food
- Hafengeld
- Diesel
Usually around 150–300 € per person per week, depending on what the group agrees, for example whether restaurant visits are included. On some boats, meals are already included in the price.
It is best to clarify in advance with the provider exactly what is included.
What to check before booking
Clarify in advance what's included in the price, how many guests may come aboard and how the cabins are divided.
- In the price: Skipper, end cleaning, bed linen, diesel and harbour fees are not included everywhere.
- Cabins and bathrooms: How many double cabins are there, how many bathrooms, and does the skipper sleep in his own cabin?
- Catering: Do you cook yourselves, is there a hostess or cook, and who pays for the skipper's meals?
- Deposit and insurance: What is the security deposit, and is deposit insurance worthwhile?
Where most yachts with skipper are based
The three countries with the most offers, with the usual weekly price for the whole yacht and the next departure.
Croatia
59 trips
next departure 20.03.2027
week usually 5,100–6,700 € per yacht
Show trips →Greece
39 trips
next departure 20.03.2027
week usually 4,700–5,900 € per yacht
Show trips →Italy
19 trips
next departure 20.03.2027
week usually 5,100–6,500 € per yacht
Show trips →Similar trip types
Not travelling as a fixed group, or bringing children? Then one of these trip types may suit you better.
Cabin charter
1,600 trips
Book a berth and sail with other guests.
next departure 14.11.2026
week usually 690–1,400 € per person
Show trips →Family sailing
78 trips
Short legs and swim stops, children are welcome.
next departure 10.04.2027
week usually 700–950 € per person
Show trips →Flotilla
9 trips
Several yachts sail together as a fleet, usually you book a berth.
next departure 27.01.2027
week usually 600–910 € per person
Show trips →Frequently asked questions about yacht charter with skipper
Here you'll find brief answers to the questions that come up most often before chartering a whole yacht with skipper.
What does "entire yacht with skipper" mean?
You book the whole boat just for your own group, together with a skipper. No other crew members are on board. The skipper sails the yacht, you can join in or simply relax.
What is the difference from cabin charter?
On a Sailing each person books their own cabin and shares the boat with other guests. With a whole yacht with skipper you're on your own and can discuss the route and daily schedule with the skipper. You pay a price for the whole boat.
What does a yacht with skipper cost?
A week on Törnfinder typically costs 5,100–6,200 € for the whole yacht. If eight people share a yacht for €5,600, that's €700 per person. What's included in the price is stated in the listing.
For how many people is a yacht with skipper?
That depends on the boat. Many yachts have four cabins for up to eight guests, catamarans often a few more. The number of guests allowed is stated in the listing.
Do we need a sailing licence?
No. The skipper sails the boat. Anyone who wants to can take the helm or help with sail handling.
Can we decide the route ourselves?
Usually yes, in consultation with the skipper. He knows the sailing area and decides according to weather and wind which bays and harbours can be reached safely.
Where can you charter a yacht with skipper?
On Törnfinder mainly in Greece from Athens, in Croatia from Trogir and Šibenik and in Sardinia from Olbia. There are also individual offers in Spain, Portugal and Italy.
Find your yacht with skipper
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