Family in Corfu

Family Yacht Charter Corfu

Venetian harbours, beach-fringed coves, the easiest air access of the Ionian. The northern-Ionian family week.

Why Corfu opens up the northern Ionian for family charter

Corfu has the second-easiest international air access in Greek waters after Athens. Direct flights from London, Vienna, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Manchester, and Dublin land at Corfu airport (IATA: CFU) at high frequency from April to October. This makes Corfu the natural departure point for northern European families whose flight logistics into Athens or Mykonos would add a day of transit. From Corfu, the northern Ionian opens up: Paxos and Antipaxos to the south (2-3 hour transit), the Albanian Riviera to the north-east (cross-border but doable), the Diapontian islands (Othonoi, Erikoussa, Mathraki) to the north-west — the quietest Greek islands accessible from a Corfu base. Most Corfu-departure family charters run a 7-night loop Corfu - Paxos - Antipaxos - back via the west coast. The Corfu town itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Old Town: Venetian architecture, two fortresses, café culture. Worth a half-day shore excursion as part of the charter rhythm. The family-friendly beach side of Corfu (Glyfada, Paleokastritsa) is on the west coast and reachable by yacht as part of the week's anchorages.

Best suited for

Northern European families with direct flights to Corfu
Multi-generational charters with elder family members preferring flat Ionian water
Families adding a yacht week to a Corfu hotel stay
Charters wanting cross-border (Greece-Albania) exploration
First-time family charterers wanting easy logistics

When to book

May to October is the active Corfu charter season. Late June through August is family-peak with school holidays in alignment. September and early October are the sweet spots for families with older children (no school constraint) — warm water, quiet anchorages, lower rates. Most Corfu-based yachts winter in Lefkada Marina; charter availability begins mid-May.

George's insider notes

Corfu town's Old Fortress is a 30-minute walk from the new marina. Plan a half-day shore excursion with the family.
Paxos's Lakka harbour for at least one evening. Small, sheltered, lit-from-below water that the children remember.
Antipaxos beaches (Voutoumi, Vrika) for the day. White sand, Caribbean water, no shore infrastructure.
Albanian Riviera (Sarande, Ksamil) as a cross-border day trip from Corfu. Possible with paperwork; ask at booking.
Provisioning in Corfu town is the best in the Ionian. Brief the chef on any specific ingredient requests.

Frequently asked

About family yacht charter corfu

How do we get to Corfu to board the yacht?

Corfu airport (CFU) has direct flights from 30+ European destinations in season. Flight time from London is 3.5 hours, from Vienna 2 hours. The marina is 10 minutes from the airport by taxi.

What's the typical Corfu family yacht itinerary?

7-night standard: Day 1 Corfu town and anchorage. Day 2 sail south to Paxos. Day 3-4 Paxos and Antipaxos. Day 5 Lefkimi or back-route via Othonoi. Day 6-7 Corfu west coast (Paleokastritsa, Glyfada) and return. About 100 nm total.

How much does a Corfu family yacht charter cost?

Weekly rates start €25K for a 60-foot crewed catamaran (family of 6) and run to €120K for a 35-metre motor yacht (family of 10-12). Most settle €40-€75K base before APA and VAT.

Can we cross to Albania from a Corfu yacht charter?

Yes, with paperwork. Sarande and Ksamil on the Albanian Riviera are 6-12 nm from Corfu. Cross-border charters require advance notice (typically 4 weeks for visa coordination) and a yacht owner who agrees to the route. We coordinate.

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