Yachts at Rhodes before departure across the Eastern Mediterranean

Departure Port

Luxury Rhodes Yacht Charter with Crewed Yachts

Start your private crewed yacht charter from Rhodes, Greece. Compare live yacht availability, review departure options, and plan a tailored sailing route with YachtCloud.

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Port

Rhodes

Country

Greece

Fleet

19 yachts

Guests

6-16 guests

Cabins

3-8 cabins

Yacht Types

Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer

Why start your yacht charter from Rhodes?

Rhodes yacht charter begins with a 30 minutes by road transfer from Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras”. At the berth, 24-hour berthing assistance, water connections and electrical connections (32A–250A) support boarding. The Southern Dodecanese loop departs with Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki and Lindos on its route.

Choose a Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer or Motor Yacht for an embarkation shaped around your group. Rhodes departures also follow routes via Kos or Karpathos. Symi Harbour (Gialos) is a harbour overnight, while St George’s Bay, Symi serves as lunch anchorage.

Explore the Greece yacht charter guide at /yacht-charter-greece for wider planning, then return to this embarkation point for routes including Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki and Lindos. Read the Greece yacht charter guide.

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AIRPORT TRANSFER

30 minutes by road

Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras” is 30 minutes by road from the embarkation berth for arriving guests.

FLEET

19 yachts

19 yachts accommodate 6-16 guests in 3-8 cabins, including Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht.

ROUTE

Southern Dodecanese loop

The route departs and returns at Rhodes through Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki and Lindos.

BOARDING

24-hour assistance

Water connections, electrical connections and controlled access form part of the boarding facilities.

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Departure Base

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Mykonos

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Kos

Kos offers an ancient harbour, modern facilities, ancient Greek ruins, sandy beaches and tavernas in the Dodecanese islands.

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Departure Base

Idhra (Hydra)

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Getting to Rhodes

Arrive through Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras” and board after 30 minutes by road. The berth provides 24-hour berthing assistance, water connections, electrical connections (32A–250A), luggage storage and controlled access for an organised start.

30 minutes by road

24-hour berthing assistance

Water connections

Electrical connections (32A–250A)

Bunkering station

Luggage storage

Sample itinerary ideas

Use these as a starting point when planning from Rhodes. We can tailor the route to your pace, guest mix, and preferred balance of cruising, swimming, and time ashore.

7 nights

Southern Loop

Follow the Southern Dodecanese loop from Rhodes through Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki and Lindos before returning to Rhodes. The route records 7 nights, with the same port used for embarkation and return.

Via Kos

The Dodecanese loop via Kos leaves Rhodes for Symi, Nisyros, Kos, Tilos and Chalki, then returns to Rhodes. It is a recorded route linking each named stop.

Eastern Circuit

The Eastern Dodecanese circuit departs Rhodes for Karpathos, Chalki, Symi and Kastelorizo before returning to Rhodes. The route begins and ends at the same embarkation port.

Best routes from Rhodes

Routes from Rhodes can be shaped around short escapes, classic week charters, or longer one-way itineraries depending on yacht availability and your preferred cruising rhythm.

Southern Dodecanese loop

7 nights

This 7-night route departs Rhodes, calls at Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki and Lindos, then returns to Rhodes. It provides a defined Southern Dodecanese loop from the embarkation berth.

Best for: Guests planning a defined 7-night loop

Dodecanese loop via Kos

Depart Rhodes for Symi and Nisyros before continuing to Kos, Tilos and Chalki. The Dodecanese loop via Kos then returns to the same port, creating a recorded round route.

Best for: Groups including Kos in their route

Eastern Dodecanese circuit

This circuit leaves Rhodes for Karpathos, Chalki, Symi and Kastelorizo, then returns to Rhodes. It follows a distinct recorded sequence for guests selecting the Eastern Dodecanese circuit.

Best for: Routes featuring Karpathos and Kastelorizo

Explore routes from Rhodes

From Rhodes, charters explore the Cyclades — Athens, Kea, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and more. Use the map to explore route ideas and charter stops.

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Departure Port

Athens

The Alimos marina gateway — most Cyclades charters set off from Athens, crossing to Kea by the first evening.

Best for: First-time charters, easy flights, Cyclades departures.

Explore Athens

Routes depart and return at Rhodes, linking Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki, Lindos, Kos, Karpathos and Kastelorizo across the recorded loops.

Popular stops and cruising ideas

Symi Harbour (Gialos)

Symi Harbour (Gialos) provides a harbour overnight on departures from Rhodes. Its 3–4 hours sailing time supports route planning from the embarkation port.

St George’s Bay, Symi

St George’s Bay, Symi functions as a lunch anchorage on Rhodes itineraries. It creates a defined daytime stopping point within the nearby stops for this embarkation.

Pedi Bay, Symi

Pedi Bay, Symi is designated as an overnight anchorage alternative on an itinerary that starts at Rhodes. Its role provides another named overnight option.

Panormitis Bay, Symi

Panormitis Bay, Symi is an enclosed-bay stop within Rhodes charter planning. Select this named bay when choosing nearby stops from the port.

Mandraki, Nisyros

For routes from Rhodes, Mandraki, Nisyros is identified as a harbour-town overnight stop. Its overnight designation supports planning at this nearby stop.

Emborios, Halki

Emborios, Halki is identified as a harbour village among the nearby stops from Rhodes. It places a named Halki harbour location within embarkation planning.

Stops and itinerary planning FAQ

Where can you sail from Rhodes?

From Rhodes, recorded routes include Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki, Lindos, Kos, Karpathos, Chalki and Kastelorizo. The Southern Dodecanese loop returns to Rhodes. The Dodecanese loop via Kos and Eastern Dodecanese circuit also finish at the embarkation port.

How many nights does the Southern Dodecanese loop need?

It needs 7 nights. The Southern Dodecanese loop leaves Rhodes, then includes Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki and Lindos before returning to Rhodes. Its start and finish at the same port make the route structure clear for planning.

Which route includes Kos from Rhodes?

The Dodecanese loop via Kos includes Kos. It departs Rhodes through Symi and Nisyros, then continues through Kos, Tilos and Chalki before returning to Rhodes. The route keeps the embarkation and return point together while adding Kos to the recorded sequence.

Rhodes yacht charter costs

Indicative weekly pricing is organised by Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht. An estimate should also allow for APA, guest food and beverages, fuel, fees, VAT, transfers, laundry and gratuities where relevant to the charter.

Yacht Type	Indicative Price
Catamaran	€14,700–€21,000 per week
Gulet	€10,500–€98,000 per week
Motor Sailer	€28,000–€145,010 per week
Motor Yacht	€18,200–€329,990 per week

Prices are indicative and vary with yacht, timing and charter requirements.

Best time to charter from Rhodes

The charter season runs from April through October. Plan departure dates within April, May, June, July, August, September and October. These season months provide the planning window for aligning embarkation at Rhodes with a recorded route, yacht type, crew arrangements and guest group before boarding.

Month	Conditions
April	First month in the charter season
May	Charter dates fall within season
June	Season month for route planning
July	Included in the Rhodes season
August	A scheduled charter season month
September	Within the recorded seasonal window
October	Final month in the charter season

Who is Rhodes best for?

Large Groups

The fleet accommodates groups of 6-16 guests across yachts with 3-8 cabins.

Loop Cruisers

The Southern Dodecanese loop departs and returns at the same port.

Facility Focus

24-hour berthing assistance, water connections and controlled access support the boarding point for guests.

Airport Arrivals

Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras” connects to boarding in 30 minutes by road directly.

Yacht Choice

Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht options depart from Rhodes here.

What's included in a Rhodes charter?

Included

Yacht and onboard equipment
Crew wages
Crew meals
Ship’s linen laundry
Basic operating consumables
Yacht and crew insurance

Usually Extra

Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)
Guest food and beverages
Yacht and tender fuel
Berthing and harbour fees
Shore power and water
VAT
Guest transfers and tours
Communications
Guest laundry
Crew gratuities

Rhodes yacht charter FAQs

Costs, seasonality, routing, and planning from Rhodes, answered in a quick format before you enquire.

What does a Rhodes charter cost?

Weekly indicative fleet pricing runs from €10,500 to €329,990. Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht each have their own weekly range. APA, food, beverages, fuel, fees, VAT, transfers and gratuities sit outside the core charter inclusions.

When is the best time to charter?

The charter season runs from April to October. April, May, June, July, August, September and October are the months for departures. Match desired dates with the Southern Dodecanese loop or another recorded route, then choose a Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer or Motor Yacht.

How do guests reach the boarding port?

Boarding follows a 30 minutes by road transfer from Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras”. At the port, 24-hour berthing assistance, water connections, electrical connections (32A–250A), luggage storage and controlled access support the start of the charter. Wi-Fi access and showers and toilets are also provided.

What is the typical charter length here?

The recorded Southern Dodecanese loop takes 7 nights. It starts at Rhodes, calls at Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki and Lindos, then returns to Rhodes. This route provides the clearest recorded duration for planning a departure from this port.

What group size suits a Rhodes charter?

The fleet accommodates 6-16 guests and offers 3-8 cabins. Guests can select a Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer or Motor Yacht. This range makes it possible to match a crewed yacht to the group size and cabin requirement.

What is included and charged separately?

The charter includes the yacht and onboard equipment, crew wages, crew meals, ship’s linen laundry, basic operating consumables, and yacht and crew insurance. APA, guest food, beverages, fuel, berthing fees, VAT, transfers, communications, guest laundry and gratuities are extra. Shore power and water are also extra.