Chartering a yacht around Patras from 50,000 Euros per week gives access to the gateway city of the Peloponnese with direct access to the Gulf of Corinth and the Ionian Sea. The yachts available in this range are professionally crewed and properly equipped for a week of Ionian island sailing. Conditions here are gentler than in the Cyclades: the afternoon breeze is consistent but rarely demanding, and the anchorages are well-sheltered and easy to read. The charter fleet in this bracket ranges from comfortable motor yachts to proper blue-water sailing vessels, all crewed to a standard that makes the week effortless for guests. The 50,000 Euros base rate covers the yacht and full crew. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent is paid before departure and covers fuel, harbour dues, food and drinks, with any unspent balance returned at the end of the charter. The Ionian has some of the most affordable berthing in Greece, and provisioning can be arranged from the larger nearby ports. June and September offer the best combination of settled weather and value, while July and August see peak demand and tighter availability. From Paxos and Antipaxos, the wider Ionian gives a week-long charter real variety without requiring long overnight passages.
