Yachts berthed at Kerkira (Corfu) beside the harbour waterfront

Departure Port

Kerkira (Corfu) Yacht Charter Routes and Boarding

Start your private crewed yacht charter from Kerkira (Corfu), Greece. Compare live yacht availability, review departure options, and plan a tailored sailing route with YachtCloud.

Port

Kerkira (Corfu)

Country

Greece

Fleet

47 yachts

Guests

4-40 guests

Cabins

2-15 cabins

Yacht Types

Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer

Why start your yacht charter from Kerkira (Corfu)?

Kerkira (Corfu) yacht charter begins with a 15 minutes by road transfer from Corfu International Airport (CFU). Boarding accommodates astern or alongside berthing, with water and electric power at all berthing positions. It is a practical starting point for routes calling at Mandraki Harbour, Lakka, Paxos and Parga.

A second route sets out through Kalami or Avlaki, Sivota, Paxos or Antipaxos, Petriti and Plataria or Igoumenitsa. Choose a sailing plan centred on harbours, anchorages or the town quay at Plataria. Technical support and dry-docking support preparations at the marina.

For wider planning, explore our Greece yacht charter guide, then return to this base for its airport transfer, berth options and route choices. Read the Greece yacht charter guide.

Port planning snapshot

ARRIVAL

15 minutes by road

Corfu International Airport (CFU) sits 15 minutes by road from the boarding location.

BERTHING

Astern or alongside

Water and electric power reach all berthing positions for organised boarding arrivals.

FLEET

47 yachts

The fleet spans 47 yachts across Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht.

ROUTES

Gouvia departures

Departure route names include Mandraki Harbour, Lakka, Paxos, Parga, Sivota/Mourtos and Sagiada.

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Kos

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Getting to Kerkira (Corfu)

Arrive through Corfu International Airport (CFU), then travel 15 minutes by road to board. Astern or alongside berthing is offered, while water and electric power serve every berthing position. A fuel station, laundry and designated parking support departure arrangements.

Corfu International Airport (CFU)
15 minutes by road
Astern or alongside berthing
Water at all berthing positions
Electric power at all berthing positions
24-hour toilets and showers

Sample itinerary ideas

Use these as a starting point when planning from Kerkira (Corfu). We can tailor the route to your pace, guest mix, and preferred balance of cruising, swimming, and time ashore.

Return Harbour Circuit

Sail the Gouvia–Mandraki–Lakka–Parga–Sivota/Mourtos–Sagiada–Gouvia circuit, with calls at Mandraki Harbour, Lakka, Paxos, Parga, Sivota/Mourtos and Sagiada. The itinerary starts and finishes at Gouvia Marina.

Anchorage Choice Circuit

Use the Gouvia–Kalami/Avlaki–Sivota–Paxos/Antipaxos–Petriti–Plataria or Igoumenitsa–Gouvia route to include Kalami or Avlaki, Sivota, Paxos or Antipaxos, Petriti, and Plataria or Igoumenitsa. Gouvia Marina frames the departure and return.

Named Anchorage Stops

The nearby stop selection includes Kalami Bay, Avlaki, Lakka Bay, Paxos, Voutoumi Bay, Antipaxos and Vido West. Voutoumi Bay, Antipaxos is a day anchorage, and overnight stays are not recommended.

Best routes from Kerkira (Corfu)

Routes from Kerkira (Corfu) can be shaped around short escapes, classic week charters, or longer one-way itineraries depending on yacht availability and your preferred cruising rhythm.

Gouvia–Mandraki–Lakka–Parga–Sivota/Mourtos–Sagiada–Gouvia

The route starts at Gouvia Marina, calls at Mandraki Harbour, Lakka, Paxos, Parga, Sivota/Mourtos and Sagiada, then returns to Gouvia Marina. It pairs named harbours with the anchorage at Lakka Bay, Paxos.

Best for: Harbour calls and anchorage stops

Gouvia–Kalami/Avlaki–Sivota–Paxos/Antipaxos–Petriti–Plataria or Igoumenitsa–Gouvia

This circuit begins at Gouvia Marina and runs through Kalami or Avlaki, Sivota, Paxos or Antipaxos, Petriti, and Plataria or Igoumenitsa. It ends at Gouvia Marina and includes anchorage and town-quay options.

Best for: Mixed harbour and anchorage routing

Explore routes from Kerkira (Corfu)

From Kerkira (Corfu), charters explore the Cyclades — Athens, Kea, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and more. Use the map to explore route ideas and charter stops.

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Marker meanings
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Departure Port

Athens

The Alimos marina gateway — most Cyclades charters set off from Athens, crossing to Kea by the first evening.

Best for: First-time charters, easy flights, Cyclades departures.

Explore Athens

The route map traces departures through named harbours, anchorages and the Plataria town quay, with return lines to Gouvia Marina.

Popular stops and cruising ideas

Mandraki Harbour

Mandraki Harbour is a harbour stop on the named return circuit departing from and returning to Gouvia Marina in this departure plan.

Kalami Bay

Kalami Bay is an anchorage approximately 1.5 hours from Gouvia Marina and appears alongside Avlaki on a named route.

Avlaki

Avlaki is an anchorage included as an alternative to Kalami on the route that also calls at Sivota and Petriti.

Sivota/Mourtos

Sivota/Mourtos combines a harbour with nearby anchorages and features on the return route with Parga, Sagiada and Gouvia Marina calls.

Lakka Bay, Paxos

Lakka Bay, Paxos is an anchorage connected with the route that also includes Mandraki Harbour, Parga, Sivota/Mourtos, Sagiada and Gouvia Marina.

Parga

Parga is a harbour approximately 3 hours from Lakka and appears with Lakka, Paxos in a named departure route.

Stops and itinerary planning FAQ

Where can you sail from Kerkira (Corfu)?
You can sail to Mandraki Harbour, Lakka, Paxos, Parga, Sivota/Mourtos and Sagiada from this embarkation point. Another named circuit includes Kalami or Avlaki, Sivota, Paxos or Antipaxos, Petriti, and Plataria or Igoumenitsa. Each named circuit returns to Gouvia Marina.
Which anchorages are named for this port?
Kalami Bay, Avlaki, Lakka Bay, Paxos, Voutoumi Bay, Antipaxos and Vido West are named anchorages. Kalami Bay is approximately 1.5 hours from Gouvia Marina. Voutoumi Bay, Antipaxos is recorded for day anchorage, with overnight stays not recommended.
Do these routes return to Gouvia Marina?
Yes, each named route returns to Gouvia Marina. One route includes Mandraki Harbour, Lakka, Paxos, Parga, Sivota/Mourtos and Sagiada. The other includes Kalami or Avlaki, Sivota, Paxos or Antipaxos, Petriti, and Plataria or Igoumenitsa before returning to Gouvia Marina.

Kerkira (Corfu) yacht charter costs

Charter pricing varies by yacht type, including Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht. Additional costs can include APA, guest food and beverages, fuel, marina and port fees. VAT and taxes, transfers, tours and gratuities can also affect the total.

Yacht TypeIndicative Price
Catamaran€9,100–€290,000 per week
Gulet€12,250–€56,000 per week
Motor Sailer€7,500–€34,010 per week
Motor Yacht€14,500–€1,500,000 per week

Prices are indicative and vary with yacht selection, itinerary, extras and charter timing.

Best time to charter from Kerkira (Corfu)

The charter season runs from April to October. Plan around the months that suit your preferred departure window, then align the route with the harbour and anchorage stops that interest your group. April, May, June, July, August, September and October each form part of the boarding season.

MonthConditions
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OctoberWithin the charter season

Who is Kerkira (Corfu) best for?

Airport Arrivals

Corfu International Airport (CFU) is 15 minutes by road from the boarding location.

Berthing Flexibility

Astern or alongside berthing gives groups a clear choice for boarding arrangements.

Harbour Callers

Named routes include Mandraki Harbour, Parga, Sagiada and Petriti Harbour calls.

Anchorage Planners

Kalami Bay, Avlaki, Lakka Bay, Paxos and Vido West are anchorage options.

Larger Groups

The fleet accommodates 4-40 guests across layouts ranging from 2-15 cabins.

What's included in a Kerkira (Corfu) charter?

Included

  • Yacht hire and equipment
  • Crew wages
  • Crew food
  • Ship's linen and laundry
  • Basic operating consumables
  • Yacht and crew insurance

Usually Extra

  • Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)
  • Guest food and beverages
  • Yacht and tender fuel
  • Marina and port fees
  • VAT and taxes
  • Onshore transfers and tours
  • Crew gratuities

Kerkira (Corfu) yacht charter FAQs

Costs, seasonality, routing, and planning from Kerkira (Corfu), answered in a quick format before you enquire.

What does a charter from Kerkira cost?
Indicative weekly prices range from €7,500 to €1,500,000. Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht pricing each carries its own range. APA, food and beverages, fuel, fees, taxes, transfers, tours and gratuities are extra costs.
When is the best time to charter?
The best time is April through October. These are the charter season months for this embarkation point. Select among April, May, June, July, August, September and October when planning your charter departure with yachtcloud.
How do guests reach the boarding point?
Boarding is 15 minutes by road from Corfu International Airport (CFU). You can use astern or alongside berthing, with water and electric power at all berthing positions. A fuel station, toilets and showers, laundry, parking and technical support are also on site.
What group sizes suit this charter?
Groups of 4-40 guests can be accommodated across the fleet. The selection covers Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht options. Cabin layouts range from 2-15 cabins, allowing the choice to follow the group's preferred yacht type.
What is included in a charter?
Yacht hire and equipment, crew wages, crew food, ship's linen and laundry, basic operating consumables, and yacht and crew insurance are included. APA, guest food and beverages, fuel, fees, VAT and taxes, transfers, tours and gratuities remain additional costs.

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