Ionian Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary: Corfu to Lefkada in 7 Days
Green islands, sheltered water and short hops: Paxos, Antipaxos, Sivota, Meganisi, Ithaca and Kefalonia, from Corfu to Lefkada.
- 7 nightsCorfu to Lefkada, one way
- 150 – 170 nmShort, sheltered legs
- May – June, SeptCalm seas and warm water
- 24 – 50mIdeal size for the Lefkada canal and small harbours
Day by day
Corfu to Paxos
About 30 nm
Board in Corfu and cruise south to Lakka on Paxos, a horseshoe bay of clear water and olive groves.
Antipaxos and Gaios
About 8 nm
Swim at Voutoumi beach on Antipaxos, known for its bright turquoise water, then spend the evening in Gaios harbour.
Paxos to Sivota
About 20 nm
Cross to the mainland and the Sivota islets, a maze of small islands and lagoon-like bays.
Sivota to Meganisi
About 40 nm
Pass through the Lefkada canal and anchor in a quiet bay of Meganisi, with its small fishing villages.
Meganisi to Ithaca
About 15 nm
Cruise to Kioni on Ithaca, the island of Odysseus, a small harbour framed by windmills.
Ithaca to Kefalonia
About 15 nm
Anchor off Fiskardo and visit Assos and the view over Myrtos, one of the most famous beaches in Greece.
Kefalonia to Skorpios
About 20 nm
Return north along the east coast of Lefkada and swim off Skorpios and Madouri.
Disembark in Lefkada
About 5 nm
A short morning cruise to Lefkas marina to disembark.
Distances are approximate. Your captain adapts the route to the weather and your wishes.
Yachts for this itinerary
For charter
Blue Eyes
Princess — 2009 / Refit 2026
From €48,000 / week
- 29.4m
- 8 guests in 4 cabins
- Italy & France
For charter
DB9
Palmer Johnson — 2010 / Refit 2025
From €265,000 / week
- 52.4m
- 10 guests in 5 cabins
- Mediterranean
For charter
Asteria
Explorer — 1970 / Refit 2019
From $250,000 / week
- 49.5m
- 12 guests in 7 cabins
- Mediterranean & Greenland/Norway
For charter
Oceanos
Mondomarine — 2006 / Refit 2022
From €250,000 / week
- 49.2m
- 12 guests in 7 cabins
- Mediterranean
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time for an Ionian yacht charter?
From May to early July and in September. The Ionian is greener and more sheltered than the Aegean, with lighter winds; an afternoon breeze, the maestro, usually picks up in summer.
Can I do the Ionian as a round trip?
Yes. Round trips from Corfu or from Lefkada are common and avoid a relocation fee; the route is then shortened to Paxos and the Sivota islets, or to Lefkada, Meganisi, Ithaca and Kefalonia.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. This is a sample route. Your captain adapts it to the weather and to your wishes, and stops or the start port can change depending on the yacht available.
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