A private gulet charter is priced per week for the whole yacht, not per person. On our site, base weekly rates run from €6,000 for a small classic gulet in Turkey in May to €200,000 for a 51-metre yacht in Greece in high season. The middle half of our Turkish fleet costs €13,000 to €24,000 a week in May and October, and €18,500 to €37,000 in July and August.
That base rate is only part of the bill. Food, drink, VAT and port fees are charged differently in Turkey, Croatia, Greece and Italy, so two yachts with the same weekly rate can end up thousands of euros apart. This guide uses the rates and terms published on our 231 gulet listings in October 2026 to show what a week really costs, with three worked budgets.
What the Weekly Charter Fee Covers
Charters run for a week, usually Saturday to Saturday, and the fee pays for the yacht and its crew. On almost every listing it includes:
- the yacht for your group alone, with a captain, chef and crew
- yacht insurance and Wi-Fi
- bedding, linen and towels
- air conditioning, for the hours shown on each yacht's page
- on most yachts, fuel for three to four hours of cruising a day
Everything else, from food and drink to VAT, port fees, transfers and tips, depends on the country and the yacht. Our guide to what is included in a gulet charter goes through each item in detail.
Couples and small groups can also book a cabin charter: a cabin on a shared gulet that follows a fixed weekly route. Our shared cruises in Turkey are listed from €500 for eight days and seven nights on full board. Our comparison of private and cabin charters explains the trade-offs.
Weekly Gulet Charter Prices by Country
The table shows the base weekly rate for the whole yacht, before food, VAT and extras. Each range covers the middle half of the gulets we list in that country, so a few very small or very large yachts do not distort it.
| Country | Gulets listed | May and October | July and August | Per guest, July and August |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 186 | €13,000 – €24,000 | €18,500 – €37,000 | about €2,000 |
| Croatia | 27 | €19,000 – €33,500 | €23,900 – €39,900 | about €2,350 |
| Greece | 10 | €23,000 – €52,500 | €33,500 – €77,000 | about €3,700 |
| Italy | 8 | €15,500 – €16,800 | €18,800 – €22,800 | about €1,750 |
The cheapest gulets we list start at €6,000 a week in Turkey, €8,000 in Croatia, €13,000 in Italy and €15,500 in Greece. Greek rates are higher across the board, and most Greek yachts also charge APA on top of the fee, as explained below.
The per-guest column divides each yacht's weekly rate by the number of guests it sleeps and takes the median. It shows why a full yacht is the most economical way to charter. Gulet Dear Lila sleeps 12: a €19,500 June week costs €1,625 a head with every berth taken, but €2,438 a head for a group of eight.
How Much the Season Changes the Price
Most yachts on our site have three price bands. April, May and October share the lowest rate, June and September share a middle rate, and July and August are the most expensive. Across our 231 gulets, a June or September week costs about 14% less than the same yacht in August, and a May or October week about 29% less.
June and September offer warm weather and warm sea at the middle rate. For month-by-month detail, read our guides to the best time for a gulet charter in Turkey and the best time to charter in Croatia.
Food and Drink: The Biggest Difference Between Countries
This is where most budgets go wrong. Each country, and sometimes each yacht, charges for meals in its own way.
Turkey: Full Board per Person per Day
Almost every gulet we list in Turkey charges full board per person per day, from €70 to €120, and €75 is the most common rate. Soft drinks are included, and you can bring your own wine, beer and spirits on board with no corkage fee. At €75 a day, food for the week costs €525 per person.
Croatia: Weekly Meal and Drink Packages
Croatian gulets sell food as weekly packages per person: half board costs €440 to €740 and full board €750 to €980. Drinks are a separate package, usually €250 to €450 per person for an all-inclusive package of Croatian wine, beer and spirits, or €140 to €195 for soft drinks only.
If you prefer to bring your own drinks, most yachts charge a flat corkage fee of €600 to €1,500 per group for the week. Children up to two often travel free, and many yachts give 50% off for children up to ten.
Greece: APA on Most Yachts
Six of the ten yachts we list in Greece use APA, explained in the next section, to pay for food, drink and running costs. The other four charge full board per person per day, from €100 to €125.
Italy: Weekly Packages, With a Few Exceptions
Most of our Italian gulets sell weekly packages per person: half board costs €390 to €450 and full board €520 to €650, although some full-board packages include five dinners rather than seven. Two gulets charge full board at €70 per person per day, and one runs entirely on APA. Drinks come from the yacht's bar, as a package for €130 to €250 per person a week, or with a corkage fee of €500 to €1,000 per group.
What APA Is and How It Works
APA stands for Advance Provisioning Allowance. On top of the charter fee you pay a set percentage, usually 30%, or 35% on a few yachts, which the captain uses to pay your running costs during the week: food, drinks, port and marina fees, national park entrances, and any fuel beyond what the charter fee includes.
The captain keeps a full account, and any money left at the end of the charter is returned to you. If your group spends more, for example on fine wine or long passages, you top it up on board.
APA is a prepayment, not an extra charge: it covers costs that full-board yachts bill separately. It does mean more money up front, so compare an APA quote with a full-board quote on the total, not on the charter fee alone. On our site, APA is used by six of our ten Greek yachts, eight of our 28 Croatian yachts, one Italian gulet and only five of nearly 200 yachts in Turkey.
VAT, Port Fees and Other Costs by Country
| Cost | Turkey | Croatia | Greece | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT on the charter fee | 20%, added on top | Included on most yachts | Added on top, at the rate shown for each yacht | Usually added on top, at the rate shown for each yacht |
| Port fees and tourist tax | Included | Paid locally in cash, usually €1,000 – €2,000 a week | Paid from APA, or included on some full-board yachts | Paid locally, usually €1,000 – €1,800 per group a week |
| Food | Full board per person per day | Weekly packages per person | APA, or full board per person per day | Weekly packages per person |
| Bringing your own drinks | Free | Corkage fee on most yachts | Paid from APA, or free on full-board yachts | Corkage fee, or bar prices |
| Fuel for 3–4 hours a day | Included | Included on most yachts | Included on most yachts | Included on most yachts |
These costs are not part of the charter fee on our yachts:
- airport transfers
- tips for the crew, which are at your discretion
- private marina fees, if you ask to stay in a private marina
- fuel for the tender and water toys
- national park entrance fees, for example at Krka, Kornati and Mljet in Croatia
- a delivery fee if you start or finish away from the yacht's home port
Three Real Budgets for Ten Guests in June
Here is what the same group of ten pays on three yachts from our fleet, using the June rates and terms on each yacht's page. Food is full board or APA, and drinks follow each yacht's rules.
| Dear Lila, Göcek (Turkey) | Tango, Split (Croatia) | Papa Joe, Athens (Greece) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yacht | 32 m, 6 cabins, up to 12 guests | 26 m, 7 cabins, up to 14 guests | 34 m, 5 cabins, up to 10 guests |
| Charter fee, June week | €19,500 | €18,500 | €35,000 |
| VAT | €3,900 (20%) | Included | €4,200 (12%) |
| Food | €5,250 (full board, €75 a day) | €7,500 (full board, €750 a week) | Paid from APA |
| Drinks | Soft drinks included, own alcohol free | €2,900 (all-inclusive package) | Paid from APA |
| Port fees | Included | €1,000 – €1,500, paid locally | Paid from APA |
| APA | None | None | €10,500 (30%), unspent balance returned |
| Total before transfers and tips | €28,650 | €29,900 – €30,400 | €49,700 |
| Per guest | €2,865 | €2,990 – €3,040 | €4,970 |
Tango and Dear Lila end up close. Turkey adds VAT but includes port tax and lets you bring your own alcohol, while Croatia includes VAT but charges for drinks and port fees. Papa Joe costs more mainly because its charter fee is higher; the APA is spent on your own food, drink and running costs, and any balance comes back to you.
These figures use the rates published in October 2026. Your written quote lists every inclusion and is the final figure you pay.
How to Keep the Cost Down
- Sail in June or September: you save about 14% against August on the same yacht, and about 29% in May or October.
- Fill the cabins: the price is for the yacht, so every extra guest lowers the cost per head.
- Start and finish at the home port: one-way routes or a different start port can add a delivery fee.
- In Croatia, spend more nights at anchor: anchoring instead of mooring in a harbour lowers the port fees you pay on the spot.
- In Turkey, bring your own wine and spirits: there is no corkage fee.
- Compare totals, not fees: add food, VAT, port fees and APA before you compare two yachts.
Deposits and Payment
To confirm a booking we ask for a 50% deposit of the charter fee by bank transfer. The balance, including the food money, is usually due five weeks before departure, or you can pay it in cash on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a gulet charter cost per person?
With every berth filled, the base rate for a week in July or August works out at about €2,000 per guest in Turkey, €2,350 in Croatia, €1,750 in Italy and €3,700 in Greece, based on the median yacht in our fleet. Add food, drinks and VAT where it applies.
Is VAT included in gulet charter prices?
In Turkey, no: 20% VAT is added to the charter fee. In Croatia it is included on most yachts. In Greece and Italy it is usually added on top, at the rate shown on each yacht's page.
Are port fees included?
In Turkey, yes. In Croatia and Italy you usually pay them locally in cash, typically €1,000 to €2,000 a week for the group. In Greece they come out of the APA on most yachts.
Can we bring our own alcohol?
In Turkey, yes, at no extra cost. In Croatia and Italy, yachts usually sell weekly drinks packages or charge a corkage fee for the week.
Find a Gulet in Your Budget
Every yacht page on our site shows its weekly rates by month and its own terms for food, drinks, VAT and port fees. Browse gulets in Turkey, Croatia, Greece and Italy, or send us your dates, group size and budget and we will send written quotes you can compare line by line.
