Corfu is one of the great gateways to the Ionian Sea, and chartering a motor yacht from its main harbour puts you at the top of one of the Mediterranean’s most rewarding island chains. The Ionian is calmer than the Aegean, with gentler prevailing winds and seas that suit motor yachts looking to cover ground quickly between anchorages. The charter fleet available from Corfu spans 30m to 80m, with the majority concentrated in the 40m to 60m range. Weekly rates typically begin around 50,000 euros for a mid-range 40m and climb toward 200,000 euros for a crewed 60m or above. Add approximately 30% for the advance provisioning allowance, covering fuel, harbour fees, crew provisions and catering. Corfu airport is one of the busiest in Greece, with good connections from the UK, Germany and across northern Europe, making it a practical start and end point for a charter. Heading south from Corfu, the itinerary options are numerous. Paxos and Antipaxos are the immediate neighbours, with turquoise anchorages that photograph well and tavernas worth a long lunch. Lefkada, Ithaca and Kefalonia are all within comfortable range, and the Ionian island chain eventually leads to Zakynthos and the Peloponnese coast. The Albanian coast north of Corfu adds a less-visited alternative for those seeking quieter waters.
