Corfu is the northern gate of the Ionian and the softest sailing in Greece. The water between Corfu, Paxos and the mainland is sheltered, the afternoon breeze is reliable and moderate, and the distances are short enough that a slow morning does not cost you the day. It is the standard recommendation for a first Greek bareboat and it deserves to be.
What the Ionian week is like
South from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos, then Parga or Sivota on the mainland, with Lefkas and Meganisi within reach if you have the week and the inclination. Flat water, short hops, tavernas on the quay and very little of the meltemi that dominates Aegean planning. It is the reason so many charter companies base their entry-level fleets here.
What it costs
The Moorings publishes $2,634 to $36,999 for a 7 day charter for 2 people out of its Greek bases, which is the only published Greek weekly range in this record. Seafarer Sailing lists twelve Greek bases including the Ionian and publishes no rate at all. Expect the Ionian to sit at the more affordable end of the Greek market because the fleet there is large and the boats are often older.
Where the Corfu week can go wrong
Two things. Corfu town's old port is busy and the marina is out of town, so plan the arrival rather than assuming you can step off a taxi onto the boat. And the crossing to Paxos is open enough to be uncomfortable in a fresh north-westerly, which is worth timing for the morning rather than pushing into after a long lunch.
Questions people ask about corfu yacht charter
How much is a Corfu yacht charter?
No Corfu-specific rate is published in this record. The Moorings publishes $2,634 to $36,999 for a 7 day charter for 2 people out of its Greek bases.
Is the Ionian good for beginners?
It is the gentlest sailing in Greece: sheltered water, short hops and a moderate afternoon breeze, with little of the Aegean meltemi.
What is the standard Corfu itinerary?
South to Paxos and Antipaxos, then Parga or Sivota on the mainland, with Lefkas and Meganisi if the week allows.