Yacht delivery from the UK to Croatia, Greece and the eastern Med
The Adriatic, the Ionian and the Greek islands are some of the best cruising grounds in the world, and a growing number of our enquiries are for boats heading there from the UK, or coming back from Croatia and Greece after a few seasons.
At 2,100 to 2,900 miles it's a serious passage, so it's planned in legs with good stopping points, crew changes where needed and plenty of margin for the weather.
Price guide
Typical estimates for this route from our instant estimate tool (October 2026). Prices cover your skipper and crew; crew travel, fuel and moorings en route are extra and agreed with you before anything is booked.
| Route | Distance | Sailing yacht | Motor yacht |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamble → Valletta, Malta | 2,144 nm | £6,050–£8,500about 18 days | £6,200–£8,650about 9 days |
| Southampton → Split, Croatia | 2,694 nm | £7,500–£10,500about 23 days | £7,850–£10,950about 12 days |
| Southampton → Athens | 2,722 nm | £7,500–£10,500about 23 days | £7,850–£10,950about 12 days |
| Southampton → Bodrum, Turkey | 2,866 nm | £7,800–£10,900about 24 days | £7,850–£10,950about 12 days |
The route
The first part follows our route to Gibraltar: down the Channel, across Biscay and along the Atlantic coast of Spain and Portugal. Inside the Med we head east along the Spanish coast or via the Balearics, then across to Sardinia and south of Sicily or through the Strait of Messina.
For Croatia we turn north up the Adriatic; for Greece we cross the Ionian, and either go round the Peloponnese or through the Corinth Canal into the Aegean. Turkey is reached across the Aegean from there.
Typical stops
- Gibraltar
- Cartagena or the Balearics
- Sardinia
- Sicily or Malta
- Ionian Greece (Corfu, Lefkas)
When to go
Leaving in spring gets the boat to the eastern Med for the season; September and October are also good, before the winter systems arrive.
We plan around the region's local winds, such as the mistral off the south of France, the bora in the Adriatic and the meltemi, which blows hard in the Aegean in July and August.
Good to know
- Long passages are often split into two or three legs, which can make crew changes and your own visits easier.
- For some motor yachts and smaller boats, shipping or road transport can be worth comparing on this distance. We'll tell you honestly which makes more sense.
- UK-registered boats staying in the EU are subject to temporary admission and VAT rules; check your boat's position before it leaves.
Get your instant estimate
Enter your boat type and ports for a price range and passage time, then request a full quote.
Questions about this route
How long does it take to deliver a yacht from the UK to Croatia or Greece?
Around 18 to 24 days at sea for a sailing yacht and 9 to 12 days for a motor yacht, plus weather and fuel stops. Most deliveries are planned in legs.
How much does a yacht delivery to Croatia or Greece cost?
As a guide, around £6,050 to £10,950 in skipper and crew time, depending on the destination and the boat. Crew travel, fuel and moorings are extra. Use the instant estimate for your exact ports.
Is it better to ship my boat to the eastern Med?
Sometimes. For motor yachts with limited range, or when time is short, shipping can be competitive. Our guide to yacht delivery versus yacht transport sets out the pros and cons, and we're happy to advise.
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