Ionian cabin charter | Sailing Choices

Share a sail on a large yacht

Gaios: The pretty town square and quay
Voutoumi: The bay and beach looking north
Kioni: The harbour looking out to sea with yachts on the east quay and ferries on the jetty
Vathi: The approaches, showing the large bay
Corfu: Mandraki harbour is usually full of yachts

Sail the picturesque Ionian on a crewed yacht. Your Ionian cabin charter will explore islands large and small, such as Kefalonia, Lefkas, Corfu Paxos and Meganissi.

The yacht, with it’s professional skipper, takes up to 8 guests as it sails through these charming islands. As you cruise, you’re welcome to get hands on experience of sailing a large yacht or sit back and watch the world go by. You’ll visit a new port each evening with time to explore ashore.

The week long Ionian cabin charters start on Sundays with oen departure ever month. Departures are from Lefkas Island and the trips run south to Kefalonia. The trips can be booked with or without flights from the UK.

For more about the area, see Sailing the Ionian. For pictures see the Ionian gallery. For prices, you’ll need the Cabin Charter Prices page.

Cruise Dates

	May	June	July	August	September	October
Kefalonia route	28th	25th	23rd	20th	17th	1st

Itinerary

Routes will vary with weaather conditions but a typical route is detailed below.

View the Kefalonia Itinerary

Day	Miles	Destination
1: Sun	0	Boarding is on Sunday afternoon in: Lefkas / Levkas The capital of the island of the same name, Lefkas is separated from the mainland by a canal you will sail through when entering or leaving. The town is a maze of narrow streets and is the culturfal and commercial centre for the island, as well as a tourist town and yachting centre. Many of Lefkas’s ... Read more
2: Mon	11	Spartochori / Porto Spilia (Meganisi) This pretty bay on the north of Meganisi is a place of several parts. You’ll need to burn a few calories to reach the best bit, the village of Spartochori itself. As most Ionian yacht charter crews don’t seem to use many during the day this shouldn’t be a problem! In the north west corner the small ... Read more
3: Tue	16	Fiskardo (Kefalonia) A beautiful place of multi coloured houses ringing the clear bay, set at the foot of dense pine clad slopes. Fiskardo escaped the ravages of the 1953 earthquake and now enjoys a high level of protection from development. This gives a rather up market air and a number of the Hollywood set have visited. It’s a very ... Read more
4: Wed	38	Agios Nikolaos (Zante) Agios Nikolaos is a small bay at the north est end of Zakynthos. The small fishing village is the start point for popular boat trips to the Blue Caves of Volimes, towards the north tip of the islands where you can snorkel amongst the limestone caves and arches. These trips usually head on to Shipwreck Bay, also known ... Read more
5: Thu	35	Vathi (Ithaca) After many of the small fishing villages that make the staple of a yacht cruise in this area, “big Vathi” (as opposed to “little Vathi” on Meganisi) seems huge. As towns go, its actually pretty small but it is a bit of a hub for both local boats and yachts. In summer, it’s a lively place, ... Read more
6: Fri	15	Sivota / Syvota (Lefkas) A pretty bay at the south end of Lefkas Island, surrounded by steep olive clad slopes, Sivota lives primarily for the charter boats that visit and is a popular spot for flotillas. Most of the sea front is available for mooring and you can step off your yacht straight in to a restaurant. There’s a small ... Read more
7: Sat	15	Boarding is on Sunday afternoon in: Lefkas / Levkas The capital of the island of the same name, Lefkas is separated from the mainland by a canal you will sail through when entering or leaving. The town is a maze of narrow streets and is the culturfal and commercial centre for the island, as well as a tourist town and yachting centre. Many of Lefkas’s ... Read more
8: Sun	0	Check out and disembark (morning)
Average	22	Note: you will do more miles than this!

Routes are indicative and may be subject to change for weather and operational reasons. Your Crew will keep you advised during the week.Close the itinerary above

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Ionian Cabin Charter – the yacht

The usual yachts for these cruises are an Ocean Star 51.1 and a Bavaria 51.

The Ocean Star 51.1 is a custom built Greek yacht. The Bavaria 51 is a German built yacht. Both are perfectly suited for exploring the beauty of the Ionian. With their modern navigation and safety equipment, these licensed charter yachts provide a safe and comfortable journey.

The Ocean Star offers two double and two twin air-conditioned guest cabins with en suite shower/wc, along with a separate crew cabin, it ensures ample accommodation.

The Bavaria also has four guest cabins; two doubles with en suite facilities and a twin (bunk) and a double with shared facilities. It is also air conditioned.

They have a well-equipped kitchens, complete with two large fridges and a gas cooker, which allows for easy meal preparation, while the spacious saloon and dining area provide a comfortable setting for relaxation.

Additionally, the yachts feature a music system in both the saloon and cockpit, including an auxiliary input, creating a lively atmosphere. A bimini keeps the sun off the cockpit but sun worshippers will find plenty of space around the deck to get some rays. At the rear is a swimming platform and deck shower.

These yachts offer the perfect blend of comfort and outdoor enjoyment.