Cruises & Cabin Charter/Monohull cabin cruises

Cabin Cruises in the Ionian islands

 SET SAIL FROM LEFKAS

Highlights

• Book a double cabin on a 50` sailing yacht and explore the stunning south Ionian islands of Greece, one day at a time. 
• Relax with a professional English speaking skipper on board, and experience a hands-on sailing holiday of discovery.
• With up to 8 guests on board, these cruises are intimate and a great way of meeting people.
• Each day includes a swim-stop in a beautiful location and evening ashore in a new location. 
• Provisions for breakfast and lunch are provided, on a self catering basis. Evening meals ashore at a taverna.
• One departure per month from May - October, embarking and disembarking from Nikiana port in Lefkas.

Cabin charter in the Ionian
Set sail from Lefkas and explore the beautiful islands of Meganisi, Ithaca, Zante and Kefalonia amongst others. Enjoy a swim and lunch in a choice of tranquil bays and evenings exploring before dining in a pretty harbourside taverna. Off the water, explore historic towns, Venetian castles, Byzantine churches  and ancient ruins, or simply  enjoy one of the most scenic and verdant islands of Greece. A maximum of 8 like-minded guests have the opportunity to share a fantastic island hopping sailing cruise. You can get involved in the sailing or relax and enjoy the scenery, the choice is yours, although helping out with mooring and preparing meals is part of the experience.

Comfortable and spacious sailing yachts
Our comfortable and well appointed Bavaria 50 sailing yacht is ideal for your Ionian sailing adventure. She has 3 double cabins and 1 twin (upper/lower bunks) cabin plus a separate cabin for the skipper. There are a total of 3 heads (WC/showers) on board, so these may need to be shared if the boat is full. A maximum of eight guests can be comfortably accommodated on board, together with an experienced, professional skipper to look after you. 

Meals
Your yacht will be provisioned with a generous welcome pack including tea, coffee and fruit juices, fresh fruit, plus everything needed for breakfast and a light lunch for the first couple of days. Your skipper will organise breakfast on the first morning and, thereafter, catering on board will be a collaborative effort between the guests on board and the skipper.  The norm is to have breakfast before leaving harbour and lunch at anchor in a bay, whilst in the evening, most guests choose to dine ashore and discover the culinary delights on offer.

Discover the Greek islands by sea
There is nothing better after a day of great sailing, swimming and snorkelling than to relax on deck and enjoy a sunset and cocktail with your fellow sailors, before disembarking to explore the new island or harbour or fishing village you have just arrived at. We aim to arrive into port in the afternoon as the towns and villages we visit are well worth exploring, with each having their own character and fascinating history with lots to see. If you are a foodie, this is a great part of Greece, with each island having their own local delicacies to try.

Cruise Programme
Boats depart once a month between May and October from Nikiana port in Lefkas.
Routes may be adjusted according to the prevailing weather conditions. Embarkation is from 3pm every Sunday and disembarkation is after breakfast the following Sunday. 

The Ionian itinerary
1 Week Route, via Kefalonia
2023 Embarkation dates:
May 28 & June 25, July 23 & August 20, September 17 & October 1

The Yacht

Bavaria 50

Our Bavaria 50 is an ideal yacht to explore the idyllic Ionian sea. Accommodation comprises 4 guest cabins, 3 shower / WCs and a spacious and comfortable saloon. The galley is equipped with 2 large fridges and gas cooker. There is also a media player. Deck facilities include cockpit table, cockpit cushions, deck speakers, bimini top, spray hood, swimming platform & ladder, and deck shower.

A choice of accommodation is available with double cabins for couples and twin cabins for friends, and of course combinations of these are ideal for families.

2023 prices
Prices are per person per week based on 2 people sharing a cabin with departures every Sunday.

Note: All itineraries are proposed routes only and are subject to changes caused by the weather, although the skipper will do their best to make sure that all passengers are able to make onward connections and transfers in time. No refunds can be offered for changes to the route due to the weather. 

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