Late May, June and September offer the best balance of warm weather, reliable afternoon sailing breezes and easier access to popular quays. July and August bring hotter conditions and stronger demand for berths and restaurants. The operating window normally runs from spring into October, but the captain will always adapt daily plans to the forecast.

A crewed sailing yacht or catamaran may begin around €25,000–€45,000 per week, while larger catamarans and motor yachts commonly range from about €40,000 to well above €150,000. The final figure depends on yacht size, age, crew and season. Greek VAT, APA and any delivery or repositioning fees are additional where applicable.

The proposed route embarks in Corfu, commonly from Gouvia Marina or another suitable Corfu harbour agreed in the charter contract. It disembarks in Lefkada, normally at Lefkada Marina or a nearby approved berth. A one-way charter may involve repositioning costs, which your broker will confirm before contract signature.

Yes. Every route is adjusted around the yacht, weather, guest priorities and berth availability. You can add more swimming time, choose quieter anchorages, prioritise restaurants, or replace a stop when conditions make another harbour more suitable. The captain retains final responsibility for safe navigation, while your West Coast broker coordinates the itinerary before embarkation.

Corfu to Paxos is usually four to six hours on a sailing yacht. Paxos to Antipaxos is a short hop, often under an hour. Antipaxos to northern Kefalonia is the longest leg at roughly 45–55 nautical miles. Kefalonia to Ithaca can take two to three hours, while Ithaca to Lefkada generally requires several hours

Crewed sailing yachts suit guests who value time under sail and are comfortable with one longer passage. Catamarans offer generous deck space, shallow access to anchorages and family-friendly stability. Motor yachts reduce transfer times and preserve more hours for swimming or dining ashore. A broker will match range, speed and cabin layout to the party.

The Charter Fee includes the exclusive use of the yacht, the services of the professional crew, crew wages and meals, yacht insurance, ship’s linen laundry, and all standard onboard equipment in working order. Operating expenses such as fuel, guest food and beverages, marina fees, local taxes, communications, and other charter-related expenses are not included and are covered through the Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), together with any applicable VAT and delivery/redelivery fees.

The full Corfu-to-Lefkada route is better with seven days because Antipaxos to Kefalonia is a significant passage. In fewer days, limit the plan to Corfu, Paxos and Antipaxos. With ten days, add more time around Kefalonia, Ithaca, Meganisi or Lefkada. No matching four-day or ten-day Corfu itinerary is currently verified on the site.

Yes, particularly on a catamaran or yacht with a broad swim platform, shaded deck and suitable cabin plan. Paxos, Antipaxos and Ithaca offer sheltered swimming options in settled weather, while short shore walks break up time on board. Families should discuss children’s ages, swimming ability, rail heights and watersports supervision with the broker.

The most natural extension is the wider Ionian chain south of Lefkada, including Meganisi and additional anchorages around Ithaca and Kefalonia. With more time, a charter can also begin farther north and include the southern Albanian coast, subject to immigration procedures and the yacht’s commercial permissions. Cross-border plans must be approved in advance.