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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port guide
Rhodes — at a glance
130 boats are available to book in Rhodes from 2 bases; the largest are Rhodes New Marina (115), Mandraki Port (15). The fleet is 87 sailing boats, 39 catamarans, 2 motor yachts, 1 motor boat and 1 gulet. The most common models are Bavaria 46 Cruiser (6), Lagoon 42 (6), Sun Odyssey 440 (5), Sun Odyssey 490 (4), Oceanis 40.1 (3) — 68 models in all. Built 2000–2026, 10.3–25.3 m long, 2–6 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €137; the typical boat here is around €406 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Rhodes is the southern base of the Dodecanese: the charter fleet moors at the new marina south of the medieval town and at Mandraki, the old harbour under the windmills, with the airport twenty minutes away. From here the week runs north to Symi, Tilos, Nisyros and Kos, or east across the strait to the Turkish gulet coast around Marmaris and Bozburun with the right paperwork.
The island has the longest season in Greece — April to late October — and a summer meltemi that is fresh but steady; distances between islands are longer than in the Ionian.
Charter bases in Rhodes
- Rhodes New Marina 115 boats
- Mandraki Port 15 boats
Getting there
By air. Rhodes Airport (RHO) at Paradisi is about 15 km from the town — 20–25 minutes by taxi, with direct flights from across Europe all summer. By ferry. Ferries from Piraeus, Kos and the Dodecanese land at the commercial harbour beside the old town; Marmaris in Turkey is an hour by catamaran.
Rhodes before you cast off
The medieval city of the Knights is the largest inhabited one in Europe: the Street of the Knights, the Palace of the Grand Master and the walls, all within a walk of Mandraki. Lindos and its acropolis are 50 km down the east coast; the marina is a short taxi from the old town gates.
Supermarkets and the new market are within a short walk of the marina and Mandraki; the marina has a mini-market, chandlers and a fuel dock.
A week from Rhodes
Saturday — Rhodes → Symi, Panormitis (24 nm). North-west to the monastery bay of Panormitis on Symi’s south coast, calm and sheltered.
Sunday — Panormitis → Symi town (10 nm). Round to the amphitheatre of neoclassical houses at Symi harbour; arrive early for the quay.
Monday — Symi → Tilos, Livadia (25 nm). West to the quiet island of Tilos and its small harbour.
Tuesday — Tilos → Nisyros, Pali (15 nm). The volcano island: the marina at Pali and a taxi to the crater.
Wednesday — Nisyros → Kos, Kardamena or Kos town (18 nm). Across to Kos’ south coast, or into Kos Marina.
Thursday — Kos → Symi, Pedi (28 nm). Back south-east to the bay of Pedi next to Symi town.
Friday — Symi → Rhodes (24 nm). The final leg home along the Turkish coast to Mandraki or the marina.
Types of boats in Rhodes
- Sailing boats 87 boats · from €137 per day
- Catamarans 39 boats · from €228 per day
- Motor yachts 2 boats
- Motor boats 1 boat · from €642 per day
- Gulets 1 boat
Ports near Rhodes
Kos (145 boats · 98 km) · Vlichada (13 boats · 251 km) · Naxos (6 boats · 265 km) · Piso Livadi (13 boats · 273 km) · Platis Gialos (4 boats · 278 km) · Ornos (21 boats · 280 km) · Mykonos (25 boats · 281 km) · Tourlos (11 boats · 282 km) · All boats in Greece
Rhodes · prices
What a charter in Rhodes actually costs
Adriavela lists 130 boats leaving from Rhodes. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €3,265 and the cheapest boat on the list is €959. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing boat 10.3–17.2 m · 4 cabins · built 2019 | Boats87 | Guests5–12 | From€959 | Average€2,687 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 11.3–15.5 m · 6 cabins · built 2020 | Boats39 | Guests6–12 | From€1,599 | Average€4,567 | |
| Motor yacht 21.2–25.3 m · 4 cabins · built 2002 | Boats2 | Guests8–8 | From— | Average— | |
| Motor boat 11.5–11.5 m · 2 cabins · built 2004 | Boats1 | Guests8–8 | From€4,500 | Average€4,500 | |
| Gulet 22.6–22.6 m | Boats1 | Guests— | From— | Average— |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 7 | Share of fleet5% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 7 | Share of fleet5% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 7 | Share of fleet5% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 7 | Share of fleet5% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 130 | Share of fleet100% |
Short charters are priced per boat and date rather than by the week, so no range is quoted here. Pick your days on a boat’s page and the rate comes back live.
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats5 4% | Sleeps8 | Typical size12 m | Mostly5 sailing boats | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats62 53% | Sleeps9 | Typical size13 m | Mostly51 sailing boats, 11 catamaran & trimarans | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats46 39% | Sleeps10 | Typical size14 m | Mostly25 sailing boats, 20 catamaran & trimarans, 1 motor boat | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats2 2% | Sleeps12 | Typical size14 m | Mostly2 catamaran & trimarans | |
| Over €12,000 | Boats2 2% | Sleeps9 | Typical size16 m | Mostly2 catamaran & trimarans |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Rhodes cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €137 and the typical boat is around €406 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €959. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Rhodes?
130 boats are available to book in Rhodes: 87 sailing boats, 39 catamarans, 2 motor yachts, 1 motor boat and 1 gulet. The most common models are Bavaria 46 Cruiser, Lagoon 42, Sun Odyssey 440, Sun Odyssey 490.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Rhodes?
Charters in Rhodes leave from 2 bases: Rhodes New Marina (115 boats), Mandraki Port (15 boats).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 7 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
13 of the 130 boats in Rhodes are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Rhodes?
The nearest airport is Rhodes Airport (RHO), about 15 km away as the crow flies; Dalaman Airport (DLM) is about 60 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Greece?
Yes. Greek rules require a recognised skipper’s certificate and a second crew member with sailing experience declared on the crew list; the base checks the papers at handover. Without them, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover from 17:00 on Saturday, return to the base by the evening before and check-out by 9:00 on Saturday morning. Day charters start in the morning from the same quays.
Can we sail to Turkey from Rhodes?
Marmaris and the Bozburun peninsula are a few hours across the strait, but the crossing needs the charter company’s permission and customs clearance both ways; check before booking if it is the point of the trip.
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