Greece leads the global yacht charter market in 2025, offering the largest fleet of vessels available for charter. Photo source: Riginos Yachts
Greece ranks as the world’s leading yacht charter market in 2025, offering 3,030 vessels available for charter, according to an annual analysis by yachting experts Riginos Yachts.
The data confirms Greece’s position at the top of the global ranking, ahead of Croatia with 2,531 vessels, followed by Italy (1,282), France (970) and Turkey (578), reinforcing the country’s strong standing in international yachting.
Catamarans drive market growth
Riginos Yachts’ analysis also highlights Greece’s dominance in the fast-growing catamaran segment, with 904 vessels available—significantly higher than competing markets. Croatia follows with 501 catamarans, while Italy has 438, Turkey 146 and France 72, underlining Greece’s lead in a category that continues to gain popularity among charter clients.
According to the report, demand for catamarans is steadily increasing as travelers seek greater comfort, stability and space for multi-day sailing holidays, reflecting broader shifts in traveler preferences.
Rising demand for catamarans is reshaping charter preferences across Greece’s key yachting destinations. Photo source: Riginos Yachts
Key destinations and demand patterns
In terms of destinations, Athens remains a key hub for yacht charters, particularly through the marinas of Alimos and Lavrio. The Ionian region also maintains strong demand, with Lefkada, Corfu and Preveza attracting charterers from major European markets including Germany, France and the Netherlands.
Infrastructure challenges and market shifts
Despite its leading position, the sector faces ongoing challenges linked to infrastructure constraints. Limited berth availability, rising marina costs and a shortage of adequate maintenance facilities continue to weigh on the market’s growth potential, particularly in the wider Athens area, according to Riginos Yachts.
Strong demand for yacht charters is increasingly testing infrastructure capacity across key Greek destinations. Photo source: Riginos Yachts
The analysis also points to a shift in booking behavior, with more travelers opting for last-minute reservations compared to previous years, reflecting a more flexible and cautious approach to travel planning amid ongoing global uncertainty.
At the same time, yacht holidays remain competitively priced compared to high-end accommodation options such as villas, offering a combination of lodging and mobility that continues to attract demand.
As highlighted by Riginos Yachts, maintaining Greece’s leading position will depend on addressing infrastructure gaps and adapting to evolving market conditions.
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