For decades, the arithmetic of yacht ownership was simple and largely unforgiving: you bought a yacht because you loved it, not because it made financial sense. A new build depreciated the moment it left the shipyard. A used yacht bled money in maintenance, crew, berthing, and running costs, with little prospect of recouping any of it. Owning a yacht was, in the truest sense, a luxury — a pleasure to be paid for, not an asset to be managed. Over the last decade, however, Greece has quietly become the proving ground for a very different model, one where owning a professionally crewed yacht can generate real income, offset real costs, and in some cases retain more value than anyone would have predicted ten years ago.

EKKA Yachts celebrates four decades of yachting successes and adventures.

As yacht owners or charterers you’re naturally accustomed to tenders and their limitations, which on occasion impinge upon your desire to relish open seas and skies without compromise. Enter chase boats. Speedily gaining popularity, they are an incredibly efficient, safe and elegant way to enjoy more options. After all, what is the utmost luxury if not freedom?

Whether you are a yacht owner or a frequent charterer contemplating the next step in this lovely relationship, chartering-out your own yacht is an excellent strategic move. It is a fiscally and practically sound solution, which also offers a priceless commodity: peace of mind. Collaborating with a top charter management team, armed with expertise and a genuine passion for life onboard, will cover all the bases.