Yacht Charter Ionian
Charter a yacht in the Ionian for Corfu, Lefkas, Meganisi and Ithaca. Short hops, afternoon breeze and Saturday starts from the main bases.
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North or central
Corfu and Paxos, or Lefkas and Meganisi. We pick the sea that matches your CV
First-week friendly
The Ionian is where we put first Mediterranean skippers, not the July Meltemi
Town-quay sizes
Boats that actually stern-to in Gaios, Fiskardo and the smaller village walls
Yacht Charter Ionian Islands Highlights
Lefkas and the inland sea
The canal, the pontoons and a first afternoon that can stay inside if the wind is up. Meganisi and Kastos are the next mornings, not a passage.
Corfu, Paxos and the north
Gouvia as the logistics base, then Paxos, Antipaxos and the mainland notches toward Parga. A slightly longer hop than the Lefkas circuit.
Paxos and Gaios
A town quay that rewards a well-handled stern-to and a night that feels like the Ionian people mean when they say the word.
West-coast Lefkas, when settled
Porto Katsiki and the west are a day sail in kind weather, not the default week. We will keep you east if the swell is up.
Gouvia and Corfu Town
The northern logistics base. Fuel, flights and a first hop toward Paxos that is longer than Lefkas but still a day sail.
Lefkas canal and the pontoons
Saturday traffic is real. A mid-size monohull and a crew who can handle lines makes the first afternoon calm.
Ionian Islands Sailing Itinerary
A 7-day Lefkas loop
Lefkas to Meganisi, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Astakos and Kastos is the classic central Ionian week: short hops, town quays and an afternoon breeze that fills after lunch.
View Day-by-DayA yacht charter in the Ionian is the Mediterranean week most first-time skippers should actually book. Afternoon breeze, line-of-sight hops, and a taverna at the end of most days. Corfu, Lefkas and Preveza hold the fleets. Meganisi, Ithaca, Paxos and Kastos are the week, not a brochure list you tick off.
This page is the booking layer. For winds, regions and mooring technique, use our Ionian sailing guide. For the wider Greek market, including the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, start on Yacht Charter Greece.
Bareboat is the default if you hold an ICC or RYA Day Skipper Practical. The Ionian is forgiving. It is not a toy: Mediterranean mooring still has to work, and Lefkas canal traffic is real on a Saturday. We will not put a first-time skipper out of Corfu toward Paxos in a forecast that belongs further south.
Ionian Islands Yacht Charter Types
Bareboat
- You skipper, we shortlist the right size and base
- ICC or Day Skipper checked before you pay a deposit
- Lower weekly cost than skippered or crewed
- Your route, your timetable
Skippered
- Local skipper for the Freus, canal or Meltemi week
- No licence required
- Stern-to and harbour work handled
- Learn the week without owning the risk
Catamaran
- Shade, space and a level platform
- Shallower draft for skinny calas and banks
- The usual family and group choice
- Two hulls, more cabin privacy
Crewed Luxury
- Captain, and usually a host or chef
- You choose the noise level and the nights in
- Meals, toys and formalities handled
- The week is a stay, not a campaign
Yacht Charter Ionian Islands: Guide Prices
| Season | Bareboat | Catamaran | Crewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season (Apr-May, Oct) | EUR 2,200 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 7,500 |
| Mid Season (Jun, Sep) | EUR 3,200 | EUR 5,500 | EUR 11,000 |
| High Season (Jul-Aug) | EUR 4,500 | EUR 7,500 | EUR 15,000 |
| Off Season (Nov-Mar) | EUR 1,800 | EUR 3,200 | EUR 6,500 |
Weekly rates in EUR, yacht only. A 38 to 42 ft monohull sits near the bottom of each band; 46 to 50 ft cats sit at the top. Fuel, Greek transit log, end cleaning where not included and berthing are extra. Skippered weeks add a daily skipper fee and a cabin.
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Yacht Charter Ionian Islands FAQs
Bareboat bases want an ICC, RYA Day Skipper Practical or an equivalent, plus a CV. Ionian bases are among the more flexible in June and September. August 50-footers are not. We confirm the pair for your base before you pay a deposit.
Lefkas if you want the shortest hops and the inland sea. Corfu if you want Paxos and a slightly more open first crossing. Preveza is the third fleet and a good value start. First-timers should not start in Zakynthos.
Plan on about EUR 2,200 in spring and autumn, EUR 3,200 in June and September, and EUR 4,500 in July and August for a mid-size monohull, before extras. We quote more than one fleet on the same Saturday.
Yes, relative to the Cyclades or the west of Mallorca. You still need a recognised licence, a crew who can handle lines, and a plan for Saturday canal or marina traffic. A skipper for day one and two is cheap insurance.
You can, as a one-way, if both bases agree and you pay the fee. A return loop from one base is the cleaner first week. We will only sell the one-way when the dates and the group justify it.