Chartering a yacht around Paxos and Antipaxos from 350,000 Euros per week gives access to two small Ionian islands with the most celebrated turquoise anchorages in Greece, including the Blue Lagoon at Antipaxos and the cliff-lined sea caves of Paxos. These are small islands even by Greek standards, which means the anchorages are intimate and the atmosphere is quiet even at the height of summer. The charter fleet here favours yachts that suit the Ionian conditions: vessels with good light-wind performance, shallow enough draft to work the coves close inshore, and crews experienced in the subtleties of anchoring off clear sand. The base rate of 350,000 Euros per week covers the yacht and full crew. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, berthing, food and drinks, and is reconciled at the end of the charter. The Ionian remains one of the most affordable charter regions in Greece for berthing and provisions, which makes the overall budget more predictable. June and September are the most rewarding months for a charter here: the water is warm, the anchorages are less crowded and the afternoons settle into a gentle sailing breeze. From the Paxos group the week can extend north to Corfu or south toward Lefkada and Kefalonia.
