Renting a luxury yacht in the Ionian Islands & discovering the Greek Coasts? The Ionian Islands, strung like jewels along the west coast of Greece, are a sailor’s paradise. An alluring sailing destination with emerald waters, cliffs and charming villages with a vibrant culture. Read more information about luxury yacht charter in the Ionian Sea on the following tabs: Ionian Sea useful information, Which period is best to sail in the Ionian?. Get some inspiration from the Ionian islands luxury boat rentals itineraries tab,read our sailing Ionian islandsarticle and start planning your next sailing itinerary.
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Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, and gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to the Ionian, please send us a copy, and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail from the Ionian, one of the following qualifications is necessary: • ICC (International Certificate of Competence), with valid Navigational and VHF licenses. Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience.• IPC (International Proficiency Certificate), America, Prerequisites: ASA 104 or US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course” OR:
• NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), International, • UK – RYA Day Skipper practical, • USA – US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course”, ASA “104 Bareboat Cruising Course” or above, • Germany – “Sportbootführerschein See“ or above, • Belgium – Algemeen Stuurbrevet/ Brevet de conduite général, • France – LE PERMIS PLAISANCE
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper
This is the main port of Corfu and is located in the capital city, Corfu Town (Kerkyra). It is a busy commercial port with connections to the mainland of Greece and various international destinations. Cruise ships also often dock at this port. Lat. 39.630383145208874, Long. 19.902143077724542, sailing from Corfu town
Gouvia is a marina located on the east coast of Corfu, near Corfu Town. It is one of the largest marinas in Greece, catering to private yachts and boats. Lat. 39.64787081121765, Long. 19.854260228182103 luxury yacht charter Corfu
This is the main port of Zakynthos, situated in the capital town of Zakynthos Town (also known as Zante Town). It is a busy port with ferry connections to the mainland of Greece and other Ionian Islands. Lat. 37.78420741224608 Long. 20.89984970937242
Located on the northeast coast of Zakynthos, Agios Nikolaos is a small port that offers boat trips and excursions to the nearby Blue Caves and Shipwreck Beach (Navagio Beach). Lat. 37.90735108451621 Long. 20.70734888207006 boat rental Zakynthos
Kefalonia, one of the largest Ionian Islands in Greece, has several ports that play a key role in connecting the island with mainland Greece and neighbouring islands. yacht charter Kefalonia
Lefkas is the main port on the island, offering ferry connections to the mainland and other nearby islands. sailing from Lefkada town, Lat. 38.83079134025834 Long. 20.711346610672823
Nydri, located on the east coast of Lefkada, has a port that serves boat excursions and ferries to nearby islands, including Meganisi, Ithaca, and Kefalonia. Nidri boat rental Lat. 38.70650778213564 Long. 20.711183911966476
Vasiliki, on the southern coast, is known for its windsurfing and sailing conditions. The port caters to passenger boats, ferries, and private yachts. boat rental Vasiliki Lat. 38.62761964499518 Long. 20.604479552534087 luxury yacht charter Lefkada
Patras is a major city in the northern part of the Peloponnese, and it has one of the largest and busiest ports in Greece. The port of Patras, located in the suburb of Antheia, close to the city center connects the Peloponnese with Italy through ferry services, and it serves as a gateway to the Ionian Islands. Lat. 38.22718403469247 Long. 1.717576649397476
Kyllini is a coastal town in the northwestern part of the Peloponnese. It is the third-largest passenger port in Greece, with 1.5 million passengers per year. Ferries from Kyllini connect the Peloponnese with the islands of Zakynthos and Kefalonia. Lat. 37.93724537166721, Long. 21.14834322751584
Gytheio port is located in the southern Peloponnese and is well-known as a lively and charming harbour town, and it has a port that serves local maritime traffic. Lat. 36.75946131253711 Long. 22.569335520521847 yacht charter Peloponnese, rent a luxury yacht in Greece
Spring (April-May):
Mild and sunny with temperatures of 18-25°C, the sea warms to 18-20°C by May. The wind is predominantly northwesterly, and Maestral (light afternoon breeze) becomes more frequent in May. Strong winds are also possible at times, sometimes with moderate showers. Pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
Summer (June-August):
It is warm and sunny, an average of 28-32°C; the ideal sea temperature is around 24-26°C. The wind is mostly weak and predictable, dominated by the Maestral in the afternoons, with little precipitation. Perfect for relaxed sailing. On the water, you can expect more boats and higher prices.
Autumn (September- October):
The air temperature is 22-28°C, the sea around 22-24°C. The wind can be more varied, mixed with Maestral and sometimes stronger southerly winds, and the chance of precipitation increases, especially in October. The weather is still pleasant, the crowd is smaller.
Winter (November-March):
The average air temperature is 12-18°C, the sea around 14-16°C. The wind is stronger and less predictable with storms. Not ideal for sailing unless you have experience. Few tourists and limited charter options.
The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Ionian Sea. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.
The wind rose for Ionian Sea shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Ionian Sea shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.
Day 1: Corfu Town – Paleokastritsa (9.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 2: Paleokastritsa – Liapades (2.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 30 minutes), Day 3: Liapades – Agios Gordios (4.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 4: Agios Gordios – Kavos (8.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 5: Kavos – Moraitika (5.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 6: Moraitika – Messonghi (2.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 30 minutes), Day 7: Messonghi – Corfu Town (8.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
sailing from Corfu town
Day 1: Lefkas – Meganisi (11.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 2: Meganisi – Kalamos (14.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours), Day 3: Kalamos – Kastos (4.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 4: Kastos – Ithaca (Vathi) (18.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 5: Ithaca (Vathi) – Kefalonia (Fiskardo) (15.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours), Day 6: Kefalonia (Fiskardo) – Lefkas (Sivota) (12.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 7: Lefkas (Sivota) – Lefkas (16.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
sailing in Lefkada
Day 1: Zakynthos Town – Keri (15.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours), Day 2: Keri – Agalas Cave (9.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 3: Agalas Cave – Porto Vromi (10.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 4: Porto Vromi – Agios Nikolaos (8.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 5: Agios Nikolaos – Poros (16.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 6: Poros – Kylini (21.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 3.5 hours), Day 7: Kylini – Zakynthos Town – Zakynthos Town (15.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
Day 1: Paxos – Antipaxos (3.8 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 2: Antipaxos – Porto Katsiki (Lefkada) (36.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 6 hours), Day 3: Porto Katsiki (Lefkada) – Beach Megali Petra (Lefkada) (9.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 4: Beach Megali Petra (Lefkada) – Preveza (13.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours), Day 5: Preveza – Parga (23.8 nm – Sailing time*: about 4 hours), Day 6: Parga – Syvota (12.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 7: Syvota – Paxos (11.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
Day 1: Sami – Fiskardo (13 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 2: Fiskardo – Argostoli (34 nm – Sailing time*: about 5.5 hours), Day 3: Argostoli – Zakynthos (31.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 5 hours), Day 4: Zakynthos – Kalamos (48.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 7.5 hours), Day 5: Kalamos – Atokos (9.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 6: Atokos – Vathy (9.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 7: Vathy – Sami (13.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
