At 250,000 Euros per week, charter yachts based around Meganissi in the Ionian Sea operate at the very top tier of the crewed yacht market. Yachts in this range typically measure 65 to 80 metres, carry fifteen or more crew across every department, and offer facilities including helicopter landing pads, full beach clubs, dedicated spa cabins and garages housing multiple tender craft. The Ionian Sea’s calm conditions and sheltered anchorages make it an ideal setting for yachts of this scale.
Meganissi offers the rare combination of deep anchorages capable of holding the longest yachts in the fleet alongside a complete absence of the tourist infrastructure that characterises more famous Greek islands. The bays at Vathi and Port Atheni are deep, well-protected and quiet, and the island’s small scale means tender excursions reach empty coves within minutes of dropping anchor.
Rates at 250,000 Euros per week are quoted before the advance provisioning allowance, which runs to 30 percent or more of the base rate on yachts of this size. Fuel for a 75-metre motor yacht running at full programme can be a significant cost; the captain will provide a detailed fuel estimate on enquiry. High season runs July and August; shoulder dates in June and September offer comparable conditions with better availability.
A week at this level is the complete expression of private travel. The yacht becomes a self-sufficient environment, capable of anchoring away from all ports and providing everything from fine dining to water sports to spa treatments from its own resources.
