Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands and one of the most scenically varied destinations in the Greek charter calendar. A motor yacht based here reaches dramatic sea cliffs on the island’s west coast, the shallow turquoise lagoon at Antisamos, the sheltered anchorage at Assos beneath a Venetian castle, and the picture-perfect port of Fiscardo without ever leaving the island. The surrounding Ionian waters add Ithaca’s deep harbours, the Paxi Blue Caves and the beaches of Lefkada to the range of any itinerary with a week to spend. Forty-five motor yachts charter in Greek Ionian waters, with access to Kefalonia from bases in Lefkada, Corfu and ports of call throughout the archipelago. Vessels range from 30 to 65 metres, covering the full spectrum from nimble day boats to full superyacht programmes. Most carry a beach club, water toys and a crew of four to ten, allowing genuine flexibility in the daily programme between exploring ashore and enjoying life on the water. Motor yacht charter rates around Kefalonia follow the broader Greek Ionian pattern, starting from around 55,000 euros per week for a 30-metre yacht in early summer and rising above 300,000 euros for larger superyachts during July and August. The provisioning allowance, approximately 30 percent, covers fuel for island-hopping, berthing in Fiscardo or Sami, food and drinks throughout. Kefalonia’s own highlights fill an impressive itinerary: the Melissani Cave’s subterranean lake, the Myrtos beach on the west coast, the castle at Assos, Homer’s Ithaca across the strait, and Fiscardo’s Venetian streets complete a charter centred entirely on this single extraordinary island.
