Description
Zakynthos, Kefalonia & Hidden Ionian Bays – Overview
Depart Gaios-Paxos Marina and trace an ambitious arc: north to Benitses on Corfu, south through Sivota Bay and Kioni on Ithaka, onward to Sami in Kefalonia and the iconic Navagio on Zakynthos before looping back via the secretive inlets of Meganisi. It’s a week that pairs marquee stops with quiet anchorages, giving you headline sights by day and peaceful evenings at anchor.
About Our Service in Zakynthos & the Southern Ionian
This bareboat charter offers true range. For added ease on longer legs, consider a skipper who optimizes daily timing and swim stops around conditions and crowd levels.
Day 1 - Gaios → Benitses (Corfu): About 3.5 hours to a charming village of sandy beaches and Roman-era remains. An easy first evening sets a relaxed tone.
Day 2 - Benitses → Sivota Bay (Lefkas): Six hours south to a sheltered inlet perfect for a swim off the stern before quayside dinner.
Day 3 - Sivota → Kioni (Ithaka): Five hours to one of the Ionian’s prettiest harbors, fringed by cypress. Swim, café-hop, and soak in the timeless calm.
Day 4 - Kioni → Sami (Kefalonia): 4.5 hours to a gateway for the Melissani Cave boat tour and Antisamos Beach. Back aboard, the cockpit becomes your lounge under a violet dusk sky.
Day 5 - Sami → Zakynthos (Navagio): Six hours to the world-famous shipwreck cove. Anchor in settled weather for swims in electric-blue water and a dinghy tour of the Blue Caves nearby. Early arrival helps you experience the bay at its calmest.
Day 6 - Zakynthos → Meganisi: Seven hours north to a low-key island threaded with deep, clear inlets like Abelake Bay. It’s a quintessential Ionian anchorage for a serene final night.
Day 7 - Meganisi → Gaios (Paxos): Six hours close the loop with an open-water sail and a last swim stop along Lefkas before you return to the quiet channels of Gaios.
About Our Yacht - Oceanis 41
Longer hops are where the Oceanis 41 shines. Stable under sail, comfortable at anchor and effortlessly livable, it features a bright interior with ample storage, a sociable cockpit and modern conveniences including air conditioning, USB points and an audio system. It’s a polished, capable home base for big-name sights and tucked-away bays.
Plan The Ultimate Ionian Week
By pairing Navagio’s drama with Meganisi’s hush, this itinerary delivers contrast and completeness. Confirm your week now and look forward to a private Ionian voyage that feels both iconic and personal.
