The verdict in three sentences
In Limassol, a yacht and private aviation charter website built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 order of magnitude, between 3 000 and 20 000 EUR, and Cypriot freelancers often quote 1 200 to 5 000 EUR, so the local market is not more expensive than Kolonell and is sometimes cheaper. Kolonell delivers fleet pages, a qualified charter request form and legal pages for a fixed price of 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR, with native English copy, a project manager and full ownership of the site. The real trade-off is the total cost over 3 years, the quality of the English for an international clientele, and how clearly the site states whether you are a broker, a manager or an operator.
What do Limassol agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?
The ranges below are cautious orders of magnitude, not official figures. They are based on public price lists of agencies in Limassol and Nicosia, minimum project sizes shown on Clutch.co profiles, hourly rates published by Cypriot agencies (often 35 to 80 EUR an hour) and rates visible on Upwork and Fiverr. Limassol has many digital studios that grew around shipping, fintech and the international companies based in the city, and the price gap between a small studio and a luxury-oriented agency is wide.
| Criterion | Agency in Limassol | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 order of magnitude | 3 000 to 20 000 EUR | 1 200 to 5 000 EUR | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 EUR, fixed price |
| Out-of-scope changes | Often 50 to 80 EUR an hour | Often 30 to 50 EUR an hour | Quoted before any work |
| Usual timeline | 6 to 12 weeks | 4 to 8 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Photos at the marina or an aviation show | Sometimes offered | Rarely | Not included: your images, licensed owner images, or a local photographer |
| English copywriting | Variable, often billed separately | Often supplied by you | Native English or French copy included |
| Support after launch | Separate contract | Case by case | 3 months, 6 in Premium |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
To be candid: if your priority is the lowest price and you write your own English copy, a good Limassol freelancer can cost less than the Starter package. What Kolonell adds is native copywriting, a project manager you can reach at your hour on Google Meet with a written update every week, a fixed price and the handover of all access. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), two to three hours behind Limassol depending on the season. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50% at kickoff and 50% on delivery. The details are on our international websites offer.
What total cost should you compare over 3 years?
The table uses the same maintenance assumption for everyone, because Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted separately. It compares the Growth package with a mid-range agency and a freelancer.
| Item over 36 months | Agency in Limassol | Local freelancer | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| English website build | 9 000 EUR | 3 500 EUR | 4 500 EUR |
| Native English copywriting | 1 500 EUR as an option | 1 500 EUR, external writer | Included |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 90 EUR a month over 33 months, 2 970 EUR | 2 970 EUR | 2 970 EUR, quoted separately |
| Greek and Russian translation of key pages | 1 200 EUR | 1 200 EUR | Supplied by you or quoted separately, 1 200 EUR |
| Adding 5 yacht pages over 3 years | 10 hours at 60 EUR, 600 EUR | 400 EUR | Quoted upfront, assumption 500 EUR |
| Indicative total | 15 270 EUR | 9 570 EUR | 9 170 EUR |
The gap with a freelancer is small, and it can reverse if you write your own copy. With a mid-range agency it exceeds 6 000 EUR. Ask every provider to fill in these same lines so you compare like with like.
What does each package include for a yacht management company?
| Item | Starter 2 700 EUR | Growth 4 500 EUR | Premium 8 200 EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service pages | Charter and management on two pages | One page per service: weekly charter, day trips, technical management, private aviation | Full structure with eastern Mediterranean destination pages |
| Yacht pages | Gallery by category | One page per yacht with licensed photos | Detailed pages, static size comparison |
| Quote request | Short form | Qualified form: dates, guests, departure port, indicative budget, flexibility | Separate yachting and aviation journeys |
| Status and compliance page | Included | Included, explaining your broker or manager role | Included, with operator selection criteria |
| Bilingual FR/EN site | No | No | Included |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Support after launch | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
An online booking engine, instant pricing, an automated empty legs feed, an owner portal or a connection to fleet management software is a custom application, quoted separately. Ongoing SEO is also quoted separately.
What does a charter website need in Limassol, and which rules apply?
Limassol is one of the leading ship management centres in the Mediterranean, and Limassol Marina hosts private yachts all year. Business jets mostly use Larnaca and Paphos airports. The clientele mixes international residents, shipping and tech executives, family offices and visitors from the United Kingdom, Israel or the Gulf. The charter season usually runs from April to November, along the Cypriot coast, the Greek islands and the wider eastern Mediterranean. The site therefore needs to:
- reassure quickly: company, Limassol address, named contacts, languages spoken (English, often Greek, Russian or Hebrew, supplied by you or quoted separately);
- qualify the request without asking for ID documents through a form;
- stay discreet: no client names, no photos of guests;
- say who does what between broker, manager and operator.
The facts on that last point. In aviation, the flight is performed by an operator holding an air operator certificate (AOC); in the European Union, the framework falls under EASA and the national authorities. A broker must not present itself as an operator and should state who operates the flight. For yachts, commercial charter depends on the rules of the flag and the location; the MYBA standard contract is often used in the Mediterranean, and charter VAT varies with where the charter takes place. Cyprus is an EU member, so the GDPR applies to your forms, and the European Accessibility Act has applied since 28 June 2025; aim for WCAG 2.1 AA. This is not legal advice.
Which red flags should you spot in a quote?
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- Yacht photos taken from the web without a licence from the owner or the shipyard.
- A pricing engine sold as a simple add-on to a brochure site.
- English copy machine-translated from Greek or Russian with no native review.
- A fleet presented as yours when you are a broker.
- A domain or hosting account in the provider's name.
Questions to ask: who writes the copy, how many rounds of revisions are planned, what a new yacht page costs, and how quickly access is handed over if you change provider.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Andreas K. runs a six-person yacht management company at Limassol Marina. After an agreement with two owners, he launches a charter business and receives three quotes:
- Limassol freelancer: 3 200 EUR, English only, copy to be written by Andreas, 6 weeks.
- Local agency: 11 000 EUR, English and Greek, 10 weeks, photos included.
- Kolonell Growth: 4 500 EUR, plus a day with a local photographer at 900 EUR and a Greek translation at 700 EUR.
Kolonell option: 4 500 + 900 + 700 = 6 100 EUR, which is 4 900 EUR less than the agency. Against the freelancer, Kolonell costs 2 900 EUR more; Andreas is then paying for native copy, a project manager and a fixed price, and he organises the photo day himself.
FAQ
How much does a yacht and private jet charter website cost in Limassol?
As a 2026 order of magnitude, a Limassol agency charges 3 000 to 20 000 EUR and a freelancer 1 200 to 5 000 EUR. Kolonell offers three fixed prices: 2 700, 4 500 and 8 200 EUR.
Is a Cypriot freelancer cheaper than Kolonell?
Often yes for the build alone, with quotes from 1 200 EUR. The gap narrows once you add native English copywriting, priced at about 1 500 EUR in our 3-year assumption.
Can Kolonell shoot photos at the marina?
No, Kolonell does not do on-site shoots. Budget for example 600 to 1 200 EUR for a day with a local photographer, or use images supplied by owners with their written consent.
Can the site be in Greek and Russian?
Premium at 8 200 EUR includes a bilingual FR/EN site. Greek, Russian or Hebrew are supplied by you or quoted separately.
Is an empty legs booking module included?
No, an automated empty legs feed is a custom application, quoted separately. A page updated by hand fits within Growth and Premium, with 3 or 6 months of support.
Let's scope your project. Send us your list of services, yachts or aircraft and languages, and we will reply with a fixed-price package delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.