Sailing Ionian Islands, Greece

18 August 2019 - 25 August 2019

Greece, Ionian Islands
7 days trip
2 places avaliable
Sailboat
4 reviews

Shared cruises may require a minimum number of guests.
Price may vary depending on the cabin type, occupancy and cruise date.
Reservations are subjected to acceptance after availability checks. In case, the selected cruise is not available we will contact you with similar offers.

Price per Person

€ 1240

Price may vary depending on the cruise date.
Reservations are subjected to acceptance after availability checks. In case, the selected cruise is not available we will contact you with similar offers.

Price per Boat

€ 9450

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€ 1240 per Person

or € 9450 entire boat

Clear turquoise waters, charming little villages, spectacular countryside and a pleasant north westerly breeze, make of the Ionian side of Greece a sailor’s paradise!

Located at the western side of mainland Greece and stretching all the way from Corfu in the north to Zante in the south, the Ionian Sea is one of our favorite cruising areas while sailing Greece, so we’ll try to describe the islands for you here, although it’s difficult to put in words their real beauty!

One thing that makes the western side of Greece different is the lush vegetation, which consists mostly of olive groves, vineyards, a variety of fruit trees but also pine and cyprus forests. And all that, thanks to the high rainfall that this area receives in the winter, between November and March.

With the exception of the two bigger and more touristy islands (Corfu and Zante), the rest are off the beaten track and the best way to visit them is by yacht, as they don’t even have ports or airports. The locals who are mostly fishermen and farmers are very laid back and friendly, so we are not surprised when we often hear our guests mention that during their evening walk they were invited by an old lady to her garden for a cup of coffee!

The history of these islands goes back a few thousand years, so there are a few archaeological sites in the area, although they are not as big and important as the ones you would find on the Greek mainland. Rather than big and impressive temples, archaeologists in this area have discovered mostly objects and smaller buildings. An island well known for its ancient history is Ithaca (the island of Homer’s Odysseus), where you can visit the small museum with all the findings from the excavations, but also the remains of the palace. Ancient Olympia (the birth place of the Olympic Games) is also in the Ionian Sea, situated on the west coast of the Peloponnese (the southern part of the Greek mainland).

It is very famous worldwide and one of the most impressive archaeological sites to visit when sailing Greece, but as it is at the southern Ionian (on the latitude of Zante) you would need a two week cruise in order to visit it, or a one week cruise where you should be prepared to spend longer days at sea.

Itinerary

Day 1

Boarding in Lefkada - h 5 pm

Day 2

Meganisi

Day 3

Kalamos

Day 4

Ithaca

Day 5

Kefalonia - Efimia - Fiskardo

Day 6

Sivota

Day 7

landing in Lefkada - h 9 pm

Price per person

from € 1240

Accomodation on selected shared cabin, check out single use and details

Standard double

Double cabin with private bathroom

cabin capacity
double bed
private bathroom

Use	Price/person
Shared	€ 1240/
Single	€ 1860/

A berth in an en suite double / twin cabin
- The captain & the hostess / cook
Bed linen, pillow, one set of bathroom towels (body towel and face/hand towel) and one deck/sea towel per person

Access to the bar with free beer, wine and ouzo
(Guests are welcome to help themselves with drinks anytime, but while sailing or swimming they are not allowed to be drunk for safety reasons as well as for the well-being of their fellow passengers. The captain has the final word on the amount of alcohol that may be consumed onboard the yacht.)

CD player & Radio with speakers inside and on deck

Equipment to access the INTERNET (however you will be charged while connected to the internet as this is done through a mobile phone)

All mooring fees in marinas

VAT and Greek Taxes

Fuel and running water

All other running costs of the yacht

Yacht insurance against damage to the boat or third parties according to the European legislation for charter vessels

All equipment of the yacht including the dinghy and its outboard engine

Breakfast, which consists of freshly baked bread, butter, homemade jam, honey, coffee, tea, milk and cereal, orange juice, fresh local fruit and yogurt

Lunch, which consists of Greek dishes, salads (vegetable or pasta), mezes (which is the traditional Greek tapas like tzatziki, humus, etc.) and fresh fruit

Drinking water and non alcoholic drinks (orange. lemon, soda, coca cola, etc.)

On both yachts, 3 hours of air-conditioning per night which is enough for a good night’s sleep, as the yacht stays cool for the rest of the night and 3 hours in the afternoon. If you would like to use the air-conditioning for longer, then any additional hours are charged at 6 Euro per hour on both yachts (which is the running costs of the generator) - on 'share a yacht' cruises, that is split between all the guests who want the air-conditioning on.

The idea is that you don't have any additional expenses at all related to your cruise, except for your dinners!

Your personal travel insurance
Flights

Dinners: you should try the delicious Greek cuisine at the local tavernas (average cost of 15-20 Euro for a meal and wine or beer). If you would like your cook/hostess to cook one of our famous dinners (sundowner cocktail, appetizers, mains, wine or beer & dessert) the cost is 30 Euro per person (minimum 4 people).
Unlimited use of the air-conditioning. 6 hours per day of air-conditioning are included in the price for both yachts, 3 in the night which is enough for a good night’s sleep (the yacht stays cool for the rest of the night) and 3 in the afternoon. If you would like to use the air-conditioning for longer, then any additional hours are charged at 6 Euro per hour (which is the running costs of the generator) - on 'share a yacht' cruises, that is split between all the guests who want the air-conditioning on.
More than one set of bathroom towels and deck/sea towel per person. Unfortunately we can't offer you many towels like they do in hotels and this is for practical reasons, as towels are quite bulky and storage space is limited on a yacht.
Transfers from/to the yacht, these are inexpensive and we can provide to you under request

Minimum guests for departure

1 person

Departure is guaranteed.

Entire yacht price

€ 9450

Book the entire yacht for a private trip

For our Greek Island cruises we know that the most important thing about a charter yacht is to be spacious and comfortable, both on deck and below, and Velos is exactly that!

What attracted us to sailing yacht Ocean Yachts 56, She is a wonderful yacht, designed and built in 2007 by a well known Greek boatyard (Ocean Yachts) for the purpose of charter in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea, as well as for long ocean passages. The accommodation consists of five cabins altogether. The four of them are situated around the saloon and the fifth which is the crew cabin is at the bow with a separate entrance from the deck. They are all en suite with a toilet, sink and a shower.

Model

2007 Ocean Yachts 56

Length

17 m

Tender size

2 m

Air conditioning

Yes

Snorkeling equipment

Yes

Toys on board

Yes

Max guests

Double cabins

Bathrooms

Private Bathrooms

Yes

Crew

Chef on board

Yes

Fans 1 in each cabin, Hot Water System , 3 Refrigerators, 3 Freezer, Ice Maker, Two burner stove, grill & oven
Recreational Equipment on the yacht: TV/DVD Player, CD/Radio with cockpit speakers, Computer, Access to the Internet, Computer games, Table Games
Deck Equipment: Bimini Top, Sprayhood, Boarding/Swimming Ladder, Deck Shower

Standard double

Double cabin with private bathroom

cabin capacity
double bed
private bathroom

Crew