Bareboat yacht charter · Ionian Sea, Greece
Yacht charter in Corfu starts at Gouvia Marina, the premier marina in the Ionian, just 7 km from Corfu airport and 6 km from Corfu Town, ready for Paxos, Parga and the islands beyond.
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Gouvia is the premier marina in the Ionian and an ideal base from which to explore the Ionian Sea, from the smaller islands north-west of Corfu to Paxos, Lefkas and beyond to the south.
Gouvia was the first privately owned marina in Greece. It is about 6 km from Corfu Town and 7 km from the international airport, so you can be on board soon after landing, and your last evening can be spent in the marina or in the lively streets of Corfu Town.
Sail on your own as a bareboat charter, or add a skipper or hostess. For an Ionian yacht charter or a sailing holiday from Corfu, the mainland coast at Syvota and Parga and the island of Paxos are all on the sample week below.
Where you start
Gouvia Marina is on the east coast of Corfu, between the airport and the resorts to the north.
The premier marina in the Ionian, about 6 km from Corfu Town and 7 km from the international airport.
Facilities
Fly to Corfu. Gouvia Marina is just 7 km from the international airport and 6 km from Corfu Town.
Corfu port, close by, has ferry links with Patras and Italy, and seaplanes serve the marina itself with local flights to Lefkas and beyond.
A short hop across to Igoumenitsa gives coach and bus links to Athens.
Sample itinerary
A suggested seven-night route along the mainland coast to Parga, then to Paxos and back, with passages of 15 to 23 miles.
Day1
Fly from the UK to Corfu and transfer to Gouvia Marina for embarkation.
Day2
A tranquil, picturesque fishing village close to the Albanian border, well known for its fish tavernas.
Day3
A popular stop for yacht charterers. Its earlier name, Mourtos, came from a famous local pirate.
Day4
On the Greek mainland but with a distinct island feel, famous for its beaches and colourful houses, overlooked by the ruins of a Venetian castle.
Day5
Explore the maze of side streets in Gaios, on one of the smallest Ionian islands, then cosmopolitan Lakka, whose waters are often compared with the Caribbean.
Day6
Visit the architecturally stunning churches of Corfu’s second largest town.
Day7
Enjoy your final evening in the marina, or take a taxi to nearby Corfu Town for some Greek city nightlife.
Day8
Disembark and transfer to Corfu airport.
Before you book
A returnable security deposit of €2,000 to €4,000, depending on yacht size and age, is lodged locally by credit card on arrival. You can reduce your liability to €500 to €600 by paying the insurance premium below.
Insurance premium (1 week / 2 weeks) and reduced deposit
| Monohulls up to 36ft | £126 / £252, deposit €500 |
| Monohulls 37 to 49ft | £189 / £378, deposit €500 |
| Monohulls over 50ft, catamarans up to 41ft | £252 / £504, deposit €600 |
| Catamarans 42ft and over | £315 / £630, deposit €600 |
Flights and transfers, from
| Low season | £149 |
| Mid season | £269 |
| High season | £459 |
Compulsory service pack, per charter (end cleaning, linen and towels, dinghy with outboard, starter pack)
| Monohulls up to 38ft | £155 |
| Monohulls 39 to 45ft | £180 |
| Monohulls 46 to 49ft | £210 |
| Monohulls 50ft and over | £228 |
| Catamarans up to 40ft | £228 |
| Catamarans 41 to 45ft | £245 |
| Catamarans 46 to 49ft | £260 |
Optional extras
| Skipper | £135 per day |
| Hostess | £125 per day |
| Stand-up paddleboard | £145 per week, £215 per two weeks |
| Wifi (2GB) | £45 per week |
| Child safety netting | From £190 per charter |
Discounts: 5% off two-week charters and 10% off three-week charters. Book your flights with us for full ATOL protection; holidays without flights are protected by our ABTOT membership (member 5660). Yachts are classed as Super Premier (under 12 months old), Premier (under 3 years), Comfort (3 to 6 years) and Economy (over 6 years).
To book a yacht or check availability, get in touch with our experienced team. They will help you choose the right yacht and dates for your Ionian charter.
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Tell us your dates and party size, and we’ll then come back to you with availability and prices.
The base, getting there and where to sail.
Charter base: Gouvia Marina. Address: Gouvia Marina, PO Box 60, 48083 Tzavros, Corfu.
Nearest airport: Corfu, 7 km.
Sailing area: Northern Ionian Sea. A sample week sailing from Corfu: Sagiada, mainland (15nm) → Syvota (Mourtos), mainland (17nm) → Parga, mainland (23nm) → Gaios and Lakka, Paxos (15nm) → Lefkimi, Corfu (18nm) → Back to Gouvia (19nm).
Yes. Skipper: £135 per day.
Discounts: 5% for 2 weeks, 10% for 3.
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Peace of mind
Every payment you make to us is financially protected, from deposit to balance. Holidays with flights are covered by our ATOL licence, and holidays without flights by our ABTOT membership. Trading since 1995.
All flight-inclusive holidays are fully ATOL protected
Additional protection for bookings without flights
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