Boat tours in Ionian Islands

Boat trips in Ionian Islands: what to ask

Boat tours in Ionian Islands range from skippered catamaran charters to small motorboats you can take out yourself, and the operators below are based across the region. MG Yachts | Lefkas Base runs skippered charters from Lefkas Marina, with motor yachts, catamarans and sailing yachts. Privateboatskefalonia in Kato Kateleios offers motorboats and RIBs, some stated as usable without a licence, plus skippered trips with Captain Yiannis. Balos Yachts Corfu at Marina Gouvia runs private half-day, full-day and sunset cruises with professional skippers, for up to 8-10 guests.

Elsewhere, Kefalonia Compass Rent a Boat in Sami hires small motorboats, states no licence is required and offers a private skipper on request, with a 20-minute training session and test ride before departure. Corfu Boat&Rib Hire runs private RIB excursions to Paxos, Antipaxos, the Blue Lagoon, Sivota, Parga and the Diapontian Islands, available only with a skipper. Balboa Sailing Yacht Charter in Argostoli offers seven-to-eight-hour sailing day trips with swimming, snorkelling and paddle boarding, plus a mezze and drinks, for up to ten guests. Ask each operator what is included, whether the trip is private or shared, and what experience or licence is needed.