Southern Ionian flotilla holidays from Kefalonia

Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands, off the west coast of mainland Greece, and it has its own airport, Kefalonia International (code EFL). Direct Sunday flights leave from London (Gatwick and Stansted), Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham and Manchester, and there are flights from the UK and other European destinations through the week. Seafarer transfers from the airport to our base in Agia Eufimia take around an hour. Getting to the Kefalonia flotilla.

The flotilla sails two routes from Agia Eufimia in alternate weeks: odd weeks sail the Kefalonia route (Vathi, Fiskardo, Assos and Polis Bay, about 64 nautical miles) and even weeks the Zante route (Poros, Zante Town, Aghios Nikolaos and Sami, about 83 nautical miles). An average day is around 15 nautical miles, and you can combine both routes into a two-week holiday. See both routes day by day.

Yacht prices start from £1,684 for one week (Sun Odyssey 33i, 9 May 2027), and two-week holidays are priced in the same tables. Prices are per yacht, so the cost per person depends on how many of you share it, and they change with the date and the yacht: see every date and price. Optional extras (2026 prices; 2027 to be confirmed) include a skipper (£1,495 per week), a host (£945 per week) and a stand-up paddleboard (£100 per week).

Your fully equipped charter yacht, help from the lead crew, one full tank of fuel, a dinghy and outboard (some electric), bed linen and towels, end cleaning, area cruising notes, a welcome pack and the weekly punch party (plus a beach party for two-week guests). Not included: mooring charges away from the flotilla base, extra fuel or water, food and drinks, and personal items such as laundry. What’s included and optional extras.

The Kefalonia flotilla sails from May to October. Winds are gentle to moderate, at force 2 to 5 and occasionally a little more in open water, where there is often a little more swell than in the calm waters east of Lefkas and Kefalonia, particularly further south. The sea warms from around 20°C in May to around 26°C in August, and is still around 24°C in late September.

The skipper of each yacht should hold an ICC (International Certificate of Competence) or equivalent: the RYA Day Skipper Practical course makes you eligible, and we can arrange the ICC assessment. If you have no previous sailing experience, we can provide a skipper (ask us for the 2027 price), and you still get all the benefits of sailing with the flotilla (skippered flotilla sailing). With longer passages than our Ionian Lefkas Flotilla, this flotilla is a fresh challenge for sailors who already know the Ionian. You can also see all our sailing holidays.

Yes: you can extend your holiday with a week on Kefalonia before or after your flotilla, for example at Panas Hotel or Emelisse Resort. Transfers from the yacht base to your accommodation are usually payable locally, unless you book a flight-inclusive package. Sail and stay options.

Pick your yacht and dates in the price tables and ask for a quote, or call our team on 020 8324 3118 (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 19:00, Saturday 09:30 to 17:00) or email info@seafarerholidays.com. We will come back to you with availability and prices for your party.