Greek Islands · yacht charter
Corfu.
Ionian cruising from Corfu — calmer waters than the Aegean, with day routes to Paxos and Antipaxos and longer extensions south through the Ionian chain.
Fleet
Yachts currently open in Corfu.
Season
When to cruise.
- Best months
- May to October
- Prevailing winds
- Meltemi (Jul–Aug)
- Typical base ports
- Gouvia Marina · Mandraki Marina (Old Port)
Meltemi winds set the rhythm — strongest July through August, softer in June and September. Routes follow the Cyclades or the Ionian depending on wind direction.
Ports
Marinas and anchorages.
Gouvia Marina
Mandraki Marina (Old Port)
Frequently asked
Practical questions.
- When is the cruising season in Corfu?
- May through October. The Ionian is less wind-influenced than the Cyclades — the Meltemi does not reach this far west — and the cruising rhythm is materially calmer.
- Where do charters depart from?
- Gouvia Marina is the principal charter base, about ten minutes from Corfu Town. The Mandraki marina in the Old Town handles smaller yachts.
- How long is a typical charter from Corfu?
- Seven to ten nights routing south through Paxos, Antipaxos, Lefkada, and Ithaca, with longer weeks extending to Kefalonia and Zakynthos.
- Can charters cross to the Albanian or Italian coasts?
- The Albanian coast is increasingly visited on cross-border routings; the Italian Adriatic (Brindisi, Otranto) is workable for two-week itineraries. Documentation is arranged by the brokerage in advance.
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Marinas & ports
- Gouvia Marina
- Mandraki Marina (Old Port)
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Nearby
Other destinations in the Greek Islands.
Field notes
Related reading.
Guides
The Mediterranean yacht charter guide.
From the French Riviera to the Greek islands — how the European charter season actually unfolds, when to brief, and where the fleet is most reliable.
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Guides
What a yacht charter costs.
The base rate, the APA, the VAT, the gratuity — what the line items are, and what changes them. No marketing rounding.
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