Your Insider Guide to the 2025 MEDYS Yacht Show

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• Top story: Your Insider Guide to the 2025 MEDYS Charter Show

• Charter updates: Top MEDYS Show Charter Yachts

• Destination spotlight: Nafplion, Greece

TOP STORY

Your Insider Guide to the 2025 Mediterranean Yacht Show

The Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) has firmly established itself as the most important luxury charter show in the East Mediterranean, attracting a discerning international audience of brokers, press and professionals. Set against the backdrop of Nafplion’s historic port, the 2025 edition promises another unrivalled showcase of premium charter yachts and a curated programme of industry-led events. Here’s your essential insider guide to navigating the show with style and purpose.

Dates:
Saturday 4 May – Wednesday 7 May 2025

Location:
Port of Nafplion, Greece

An elegant neoclassical town located just two hours southwest of Athens, Nafplion is steeped in history and offers an idyllic setting for MEDYS. The harbour – framed by the 15th-century Bourtzi fortress and the Palamidi castle high above – provides a dramatic stage for the Mediterranean’s most distinguished charter fleet.

Now in its ninth edition, the show is organised by the Greek Yachting Association (GYA) and continues to serve as a strategic platform to promote Greece and the wider Eastern Mediterranean as a premier charter destination.

What to expect

The charter fleet

The core of the show remains its impressive line-up of luxury crewed charter yachts – both motor and sailing – ranging from 24 to over 85 metres. Guests can expect to tour over 90 vessels, each presented in turnkey condition and crewed by seasoned professionals. The show offers a rare opportunity for brokers to meet crews, sample onboard cuisine and experience the atmosphere that defines each yacht’s charter experience.

Notable yachts are typically announced closer to the date, but previous editions have featured standout names from the fleets of O’Pari, Chakra, Capri I and Baracuda Valletta.

Broker and media familiarisation

MEDYS is a trade-only event, designed to support charter professionals with insight, education and relationship-building. Beyond the yacht tours, participants can attend familiarisation events that highlight emerging destinations and local charter legislation – especially relevant in Greece, which has seen a notable uptick in activity post-2020.

Crew competitions and culinary showcases

A signature element of MEDYS is the Chef’s Competition, which sees onboard chefs craft creative dishes based on a central theme revealed shortly before the event. Judged by a panel of food and hospitality professionals, the contest is a crowd favourite and reinforces the emphasis on excellence in service and gastronomy. A Tablescaping Competition also takes place, spotlighting the creative flair of stews and interior teams.

Evening events and networking

Evenings are reserved for dockside cocktails, private yacht receptions and the show’s official social calendar. The Opening Reception hosted by the GYA typically takes place on the evening of 4 May, with subsequent nights offering a mix of formal and informal gatherings, often hosted by leading management firms and local sponsors.

Insider tips

• Stay local: For convenience, base yourself in Nafplion’s Old Town. Boutique hotels such as 3Sixty or Nafplia Palace offer luxury within walking distance of the harbour.
  

• Arrive early: Athens International Airport (ATH) is the nearest hub. From there, Nafplion is a two-hour drive – best arranged with a private transfer.
  

• Schedule smartly: Yacht viewings are often arranged in advance, reach out to brokers early to ensure you are able to visit yachts.
  

• Dress code: Business smart during the day; evening events range from cocktail attire to formal, depending on the host.

YACHTS TO SEE AT MEDYS 2025

45.7m Aquarius 

Freshly refitted this year and originally launched by Turkish yacht builder Mengi Yay in 2016, Aquarius is offered for charter by Ocean Independence in southern Adriatic, Greece and Turkey, where she has been a firm favourite for many years.

• 10 guests in 5 staterooms with 8 crew

• Rates from: EUR 220,000 (per week + expenses)

• Cruising region: Greece, Turkey and Adriatic

• Learn more here

• Reach out to Louise Bunch at [email protected] for more information

53m Seahorse 

This Amels superyacht features interior and exterior design from Terence Disdale Design and is offered on the charter market by Fraser. Flexible sleeping arrangements make Seahorse a perfect choice for varied groups. Two VIP suites equipped with double beds can merge into a singular, palatial suite by means of an adjoining sliding door, similar to the Master Suite.

• 12 guests in six staterooms

• Rates from EUR 190,000 per week (low season) EUR 250,000 (high season)

• Cruising region: Mediterranean

• Learn more here

54.7m Rare Find

The custom-built Turquoise yacht, designed by Dubois Naval Architects, features a fresh and elegant interior by British design house H2 Design and is offered for charter with IYC. Combining luxurious style with large and social onboard spaces, Rare Find has a long record as a popular charter yacht and is the perfect base for an unforgettable Greek or Mediterranean holiday. 

• 12 guests in 6 staterooms with 12 crew

• Rate: From €235,000 p/week + expenses

• Region: Eastern Mediterranean Albania, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Turkey, Slovenia

• Find out more here

34.52m Makani II 

Ekka Yachts will be exhibiting Makani II. Βuilt in 2013, she offers the volume of a 40m yacht, outfitted with the amenities typically found on a vessel of her stature: fold-down salon terraces, large hull windows, full stabilisation system, a jacuzzi on the sundeck and three outdoor dining spaces. Extensive interior ret in 2023 with all furniture, inventory, fabrics, audio-visual material replaced with brand new, along with exterior furniture. The master stateroom, situated on the main deck, features dual-entry en-suite facilities and walk-in closets. The lower deck features four guest cabins, two doubles and two twins both convertible to doubles, providing the option of double cabins.

• 12 guests in 5 staterooms with 7 crew

• Rates from: EUR 120,000 Summer Low, to EUR 125,000 Summer High

• Region: Greece

• Find out more here

• Reach out to Ekka Yachts / Mytro Kriazakou ([email protected])

47m Orient Star

Designed by award-winning interior designer Tara Bernerd, the 47m tri-deck motor yacht Orient Star offers a combination of elegance, relaxation, and adventure and will be exhibited by Camper & Nicholsons. Built by CMB Yachts Turkey in 2012 and featuring rich materials, artworks, premium accessories and a monochromatic palette, Orient Star brings a fresh style to the luxury yachting experience for families and friends. Orient Star’s design and layout has been meticulously planned to provide an exceptional platform for entertaining and vacations. 

• 10 guests in 5 cabins with 10 crew

• Rates from EUR 180,000 per week

• Regions: Cyclades and Ionian Greece

• Find out more here

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Destination Spotlight: Spetses, Greece

A refined gem in the Saronic Gulf, Spetses offers an elegant alternative to the more trodden Greek islands. Renowned for its maritime heritage and neoclassical charm, this car-free island invites visitors to discover its pine-fringed coves, cosmopolitan harbour front, and storied past – all wrapped in an atmosphere of understated sophistication.

A haven for classic yachting charm

Spetses has long held appeal among yachting connoisseurs, with its deep-rooted seafaring history and vibrant regatta scene. The island plays host each September to the prestigious Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta, drawing an international fleet of classic and traditional boats. Spetses harbour, flanked by elegant mansions and waterside cafés, serves as the picturesque backdrop to this annual celebration of naval tradition.

Where history meets high-end escape

From the grand Poseidonion Grand Hotel – a Belle Époque icon – to the cobbled lanes of the old harbour lined with boutique shops and art galleries, Spetses seamlessly blends old-world glamour with modern luxury. The island's pine-scented interior is perfect for cycling or horseback exploration, while secluded anchorages like Zogeria Bay provide tranquillity within easy reach.

Ideal for a weekend getaway or as part of a longer itinerary through the Saronic and Argolic Gulfs, Spetses delivers refined culture, natural beauty and Aegean allure – all just a short cruise from Athens.

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