Discover the Ionian Sea aboard a sailboat

Navigate in Greece with an English speaking skipper

  • Family & Friends

Discover the Ionian Sea aboard a sailboat

  • Half board
  • 7 days, 6 nights
  • Departure Preveza (Greece)

With ideal weather conditions from May to October, the Ionian Islands welcome you for a cabin cruise with professional skipper. Your cruise will take you between Kefalonia, Ithaca, and Meganisi, wild islands full of myths and mysteries, punctuated by small fishing ports with Venetian architecture, and sumptuous coves with crystal clear waters.

Cruise Highlights

  • Participate in sailing maneuvers if you wish
  • The beautiful coves accessible only by boat
  • Enjoy the best Greek specialties during your dinners outside
4.7 · 10 reviews

Your Boat

  • Beneteau 50
  • 5 total cabins
  • 8 people max
  • 1 crew members

Your 15 meter long sailboat offers you the necessary equipment for your comfort. The living areas are comfortable and spacious. A large bathing ladder, deck shower (fresh water) for swimming, and deck mattresses for sunbathing are available all along your cruise.

  • Bathing ladder
  • Deck shower
  • Deck mattresses
  • Cockpit cushion
  • Snorkeling gear (fins, mask and snorkel)

The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance

Your Cabin

Cabin

Your boat has three cabins with double bed and one "twin" cabin with bunk beds. Each cabin has its private bathroom.

Itinerary of your cruise

You will sail in the heart of the Ionian archipelago, discovering fabulous shores, typical landscapes and lush vegetation. Sun, sailing, swimming and relaxation during the entire cruise.

Map
Greece

Day 1 : Preveza
Boarding at 17h00. After you have settled in your cabin, an aperitif will be served on board. This is an opportunity to get to know the other passengers. The city of Preveza is both a seaside resort and a small industrial port. Dinner in a tavern at the port of Preveza.

Day 2 : Preveza - Cephalonia
In the morning, your skipper will sail towards the private island of Skorpios, the last vestige of the Onassis legend. Your morning will be devoted to swimming and relaxation. After lunch, sailing towards the North of Cephalonia. Fiskardo and its port will welcome you for the end of the day. Take the time to visit the city where you may come across the Venetian lighthouse for breathtaking views. Dinner on your own.

Day 3 : Cephalonia- Ithaque
Your trip from Cephalonia to Ithaca will take you to Kakangilos' Cove where you will stop for lunch. Depending on the weather, your skipper will take you to the Bay of Goats a cove in the south of Ithaca. Dinner on board and overnight at anchor.

Day 4 : Ithaca- Vathi
After breakfast, a quick swim in the cove before setting sail towards the island of Pera Pigadi. Your anchor will be thrown into the crystal clear water for lunch. Take advantage of this stop to take a sunbath lying on the warm sand or enjoy this dreamy landscape for a walk. In the late afternoon, departure for the port of Vathi and dinner on land.

Day 5 : Vathi - Lefkada
Sailing along the eastern coast of Ithaca. Frikes Bay (or Kioni) will welcome you for lunch. Another opportunity to swim in blue water. After a lazy day, navigation to Lefkada and Sivotas Bay where you will stay for the night.

Day 6 : Lefkada - Meganisi
This day will be dedicated to the exploration and discovery of the island of Meganisi. This Ionian island of 22km² has nearly 1000 inhabitants and offers exceptional anchorages. It is in one of them that you will set anchor for lunch. Your sailing around the Island will take you to the port of Vathi for a dinner on land in a tavern next to the sea.

Day 7 : Meganisi - Preveza
A last swim in front of a white sand beach will be done before going up towards preveza. Lunch on board and disembarkation at 16h.

Preveza  Cephalonia  Ithaca  Vathi  Lefkada  Meganisi  Preveza

NEW: FLIGHT + STAY IN GREECE
Discover our fully customisable services to help you organise your holiday.

Serenity Service: Booking of your flight tickets.
Extension Service: Booking of accommodation and/or excursions before or after your cruise.

For more information, please contact your advisor or consult our FAQ section at the bottom of the page.

Discover the traditional Mediterranean landscapes
Enjoy and take the sun
Incredible places
The private island of Skorpios

The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions.
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Our customers' reviews of this boat

4,7 · 10 reviews

  • The captain is british-french god sent by the greek gods to guide us through the seas and modern life.

    Lene Sailing association / skipper Sep 2020

    It is very difficult to describe the transformation we went through, during our week with our Captain, french-english skipper.

    We arrived with our souls filled with Covid/Corona anxiety frightening the world of tomorrow.

    We left with new hope, tranquilized for not only the global fright, but also our private everydays challenges - reinforced with the love we, as a married couple, have had since the beginning of our romancing. Our Skipper took us by our hand from the first second and day by day let us into the world of islanding with beautiful mornings, astonishing private lunchspots, amazing harbours with elegant sailorskills, letting us become a reliable crew, which first of all were our hopes for the trip.

    But most important and surprisingly he showed and tought us, by practice, theory and shared experience - Money has no value on the Sea - survival on the sea is based on comradeship - and anchoring is the most challenging and dangerous part of sailing - and anchoring provokes all the worst in fellow untrained sailors untill Captain with his superior tranqulity sets the standard of good sailorship - not only in The Ilionan Sea, but also as a way of behavouring in our everyday work & private life in Copenhagen.

    We have already booked this cruise same week, next year with our grandchildren and family - a project that will continue year after year - this is the way we we have earned to live...

    Lene & Henrik, both hard working professionals, 45 years of loving, 3 children, 3 grandchildren, Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Un pirata gentile

    Achille Jul 2024

    Stephane è una delle persone più gentili che abbia conosciuto. disponibile, affabile, pronto a soddisfare tutte le richieste, anche cambiando itinerario adattandolo alle tue esigenze. Nonostante le difficoltà linguistiche, siamo sempre stati in grado di comunicare. Bellissimi ricordi. Grazie Stephane.

  • Bellissima esperienza!!

    Claudio As a couple Sep 2019

    Una splendida settimana, resa tale anche dalla gentilezza, signorilità e disponibilità di lo skipper.
    Che dire dei porticcioli e delle calette che ci ha fatto scoprire tra Cefalonia e Itaca: semplicemente splendidi!! La barca non è nuovissima ma tenuta bene e la cabina confortevole e pulita. Consiglio vivamente!!!!

  • Fantastico!

    Sara Sep 2019

    Prima esperienza di vacanza in barca a vela per me e mio marito.
    Lo skipper è veramente simpatico e disponibile (voto 10!) e ci ha fatto visitare posti bellissimi!
    Abbiamo nuotato in calette con acqua cristallina e dormito sotto le stelle.
    Ci siamo divertiti molto...torneremo!

  • Une croisière aux iles ioniennes à prévéza

    Sophie With friends Jul 2018

    Le Skipper était super sympathique et on a de la chance d'avoir seulement avec 2 personnes, la maman et le fils. Super cool et on s'entendait à merveille et on se rigolait... Superbes baignades !
    Merci pour son parcours super fexible et sympa pour les baignades et en plus avec l'ambiance de la très belle victoire de la demi-finale -France - Belgique - à la coupe du monde 2018 Russia au resto avec le public et la télévision top top !!
    Merci encore à Clémence d'avoir réservé rapidement pour moi ;-)

  • Albin Aug 2019

  • Marco Oct 2021

  • Christine Aug 2021

  • Sabrina Jun 2021

  • Stephanie Aug 2020

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I use those services as an addition to my cruise?
    YES!
    Our services are available to all clients who embark on our cruise. Our tailor-made offers are adapted to your needs and your budget.

    We have created two fully customisable offers:
    - Serenity Service: Booking of your flight tickets.
    - Extension Service: Booking of your accommodation (hotel, house, villa, etc.) and/or complementary activities such as excursions, guided tours, car rental, etc.

    Our dedicated advisors will be happy to assist you in your holiday planning.

  • What documents do I need in order to travel to Greece?
    For european passport holders, a visa is not required for stays of less than 3 months. You should make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the departure date.

  • Is everyone on board English-speaking?
    Please note that this cruise is not exclusive to English travelers. It is quite common to meet people of various nationalities on board as we offer cruises to international clientele - encouraging curious and enriching exchanges for both passengers and crew.
    Crew members are multilingual and qualified to offer multilingual service.

  • How can I arrange my transfer from the airport to the boat?
    After you have made your booking the base manager will contact you to give you more information on your cruise. Make sure you confirm what time you will be arriving and also your flight details. A taxi or minibus can meet you at the airport and bring you directly to the boat at an extra cost.

  • How do we organise meals on board the boat?
    Most of our cabin cruises include full board and the services of a hostess - cook. Alcoholic drinks are sometimes extra. Check the terms and conditions of your quote. Your adviser will be able to send you the menus proposed on board. They are often prepared with fresh and local products. Please inform us as soon as possible if you have any specific dietary requirements!

  • What payments must I make in order to confirm my booking?
    In order to confirm your booking, you have to inform your GlobeSailor advisor who will put an option (hold) on the cabin for a certain time until we receive your down payment. The booking will only be considered final once we have received your down payment (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card) which is 50% of the total amount. A 100% down payment is required for any booking made less than one month before departure. The balance should be paid no later than one month before boarding, either to the base or to GlobeSailor. Mandatory extras and options will be payable locally. Be sure to check this with your advisor or the base prior to departure.

  • What happens if I need to cancel my cruise?
    If you wish to make a cancellation, you should contact your GlobeSailor advisor as soon as possible. Whatever the circumstances, you will be charged the following cancellation fees, depending on when the cancellation is made: up to 90 days before departure = 30%; 89 to 60 days before departure = 50%; 59 to 30 days before departure = 75%; 29 days or less before departure = 100% of the total cost of your booking. We recommend that you sign up for cancellation insurance with your personal insurance provider.