Charter a Yacht in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean is where yacht chartering was born, and it remains the world's most popular charter sea. From May to October, thousands of crewed yachts cruise a coastline that stretches from Gibraltar to Istanbul, touching some of the most beautiful and culturally rich shores on Earth.

Greece anchors the eastern Mediterranean with over 6,000 islands and the largest charter fleet. The French Riviera — Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Tropez, Monaco — is the glamour capital. Italy offers the Amalfi Coast, Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, and the Aeolian Islands. Croatia's Dalmatian coast has medieval walled towns and over a thousand islands. Turkey's turquoise coast combines ancient ruins with pine-backed bays.

What makes the Mediterranean unique for chartering is the depth of civilisation alongside natural beauty. A week's charter can take you from Minoan ruins to Venetian fortresses to Byzantine mosaics, with swimming in crystal-clear water between each stop. The cuisine changes with every country — and often with every port.

Aris Drivas Yachting, based in Athens since 1972, operates at the heart of the Mediterranean charter market. Whether your ideal charter is a Cycladic island hop, a French Riviera circuit, or an Adriatic exploration, we match you with the right yacht and crew.